Television

The broadcast reached 11.6 million unique viewers across networks, up 20 percent vs. last year. Its average of 5.5 million viewers was up 14 percent YoY.

"I didn’t see the harm in shooting this as it was never intended for the public. However, we captured so many powerful moments, and it transformed into a deeply personal journey."

While The Pat McAfee Show takes a well-deserved break until March 4, the noon SportsCenter will fill the 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. timeslot

Sunday marked the final time Acosta would host the weekend show, with his weekday debut coming on Monday, February 26th.

In addition to anchoring NBC Nightly News on Sundays, Kate Snow also anchors NBC News Daily, which she will spend more of her focus on after she departs from the weekend program.

"It doesn't matter that we're friendly, it doesn't matter that he's always been kind to me... I will vanquish Pablo Torre. I will leave him in my wake."

"Well, the inevitable has finally happened."

“This innovative direct-to-consumer option is a key component to our overall media strategy, and this partnership with Scripps Sports and Kiswe will enable us to deliver a flexible viewing option in our local broadcast market to our fans and ‘fans in waiting.”

"It will be a laidback and fun outlet for sharing different ideas and perspectives you can’t get anywhere else."

"Being a part of this family has been a blessing and everything about this relationship with ESPN, Stephen A., and First Take has been tremendous."