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ABC

Predicting NFL media rights in 2030

Netflix Christmas GameDay cake

ESPN, Fox ‘reluctant’ to release talent for Netflix NFL games on Christmas

"When the Commanders face the Cowboys and the Vikings play the Lions on Christmas Day, ESPN talent won’t appear on the Netflix presentation of the games."

By Drew Lerner OnJul 1, 2025 0
Mina Kimes details her unique path to ESPN, which included a career change from being a business journalist to working in sports media. Photo Credit: Field Talk Podcast on YouTube

Mina Kimes: Women in sports media ‘love it’ when I dunk on internet trolls

"They're like, 'Just for once, one of us hit back and won.'"

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 26, 2025 0
ESPN NFL Reporter Kimberley A. Martin. Photo Credit: ESPN/YouTube

NFL reporter Kimberley A. Martin re-signs with ESPN

Martin has been with ESPN since 2020.

By Michael Dixon OnMay 30, 2025 0
Chris Berman recently recalled nearly leaving ESPN in the late 1980s to become the play-by-play man for the San Francisco Giants. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Berman nearly left ESPN in 1980s to be San Francisco Giants play-by-play man

"I can't believe I'm telling you this. It's been my life dream. But I'm gonna have to turn it down."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 25, 2025 0
Dan Orlovsky reveals his interest in coaching has “subsided” as his ESPN future remains uncertain.

Dan Orlovsky says his interest in coaching has ‘subsided’

Even with his ESPN future undecided.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 23, 2025 0
Edit by Liam McGuire

Amazon

Winners and losers of the NFL schedule release

A graphic from Fox's salute to director Artie Kempner.

Fox and NASCAR salute Artie Kempner for decades of racing work ahead of his move to ESPN and MNF

Kempner had been at Fox since their 1994 beginnings, and was part of their NASCAR coverage since it started in 2001.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 27, 2025 0
Mel Kiper Jr. discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers as a landing spot for Shedeur Sanders, moments before they took Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon. Photo Credit: ESPN

Mel Kiper Jr. talked about Shedeur Sanders a lot during ESPN’s NFL Draft coverage

"Somebody draft Shedeur right now or Mel Kiper might literally explode."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 25, 2025 0
MIna Kimes comments on DEI jabs

Mina Kimes rebuts ‘DEI’ claims about ESPN job: ‘It’s been twisted into a slur’

"...it's to find people who are actually qualified but haven't been considered or given the opportunities."

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 24, 2025 0
Disney CEO Bob Iger and ESPN Chairman Bob Iger. Photo Credits: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images (Bob Iger, left); Kirby Lee-Imagn Images (Jimmy Pitaro, right).

ESPN’s Jimmy Pitaro: DTC launch ‘probably the biggest transition in our history’

"This might be the biggest move since getting the full season of the NFL."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 23, 2025 0
ESPN provided a look into what its coverage will look like during the 2025 NFL Draft, which begins on Thursday, April 24. Photo Credit: Sarah Kloepping/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

NFL expected to add NFL Draft digital partner after re-upping with ESPN

"I think you will see two places have the NFL Draft in the future."

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 22, 2025 0
Joe Buck on the set of Postseason NFL Countdown prior to the 2024 AFC Divisional Playoff game.

Joe Buck on social media trolls: ‘You’re not going to make everyone happy’

"If social media says 'That was stupid' or You suck' or whatever, you better be willing to laugh and let that roll off your back."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 8, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith on Monday Night Countdown

Stephen A. Smith will reportedly play bigger role in ESPN’s NFL coverage

Get ready to see Stephen A. Smith on your TV come Monday nights in the fall.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 7, 2025 0
Kirk Cousins on ESPN's pregame coverage ahead of the Chiefs-Texans playoff game

Kirk Cousins draws rave reviews as studio analyst ahead of Chiefs-Texans postseason game

"Kirk Cousins is gonna be phenomenal on television."

By Reice Shipley OnJan 18, 2025 0
Kirk Cousins against the Saints on Sept. 29, 2024.

Kirk Cousins to guest on ESPN ‘Postseason NFL Countdown’: a step towards a post-career media role?

Could Cousins eventually become the latest quarterback to turn NFL analyst?

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 18, 2025 0

Rex Ryan on Mike Vrabel hire: ‘Hopefully I get to kick this guy’s ass twice a year’

Ryan played this for laughs, then offered more serious analysis shortly thereafter.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 12, 2025 0
Some of the broadcasters of the 2024 NFL season.

NFL

The 2024 Awful Announcing NFL announcer rankings

Rex Ryan discussing the Dolphins-Jets game on Jan. 5, 2025.

Jets’ coaching candidate Rex Ryan says Aaron Rodgers will not be back with the team

"You can let a guy walk out the door when he's not committed to the team."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 5, 2025 0
ESPN's Damien Woody.

ESPN’s Damien Woody on why he’s going back to college, his NFL MVP pick, and bench-pressing Field Yates

After leaving Boston College in 1998, returning to finish his degree has 'been a long time coming.'

By Michael Grant OnDec 11, 2024 0
A “Simpsons Funday Football” touchdown graphic. (SportsCenter on X.)

ESPN

‘The Simpsons Funday Football’ was a promising altcast step that could set up more

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs

Packers-49ers blowout leads week in NFL viewership for Fox

ESPN's Monday Night Football also chipped in a strong number.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 26, 2024 0
Marcus Spears (center) and Mindea Pituk (center right) with her “Asian Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich,” winner of the 2024 Louisiana Fried Chicken Sandwich Challenge.

ESPN

Marcus Spears talks chicken sandwich contest, Jason Kelce, Dan Orlovsky, and how food ‘can save the world’

Jordan Love against the Cardinals on Oct. 13, 2024.

Your 2024 NFL Week 9 announcing schedule

The Packers' and Lions' NFC North fight is a game to watch here.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 31, 2024 0
Bears’ QB Caleb Williams after a game in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Peter van den Berg/Imagn Images.)

Announcing Schedules

Your 2024 NFL Week 8 announcing schedule

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