"Across ESPN Digital, YouTube, and social platforms, total unique fan reach jumped 8% compared to April 2025 — growing from the 196.6 million reported in March."
"The multi-day presence culminates on Championship Monday, when ESPN deploys its most recognizable shows, personalities and reporters to provide comprehensive analysis, storytelling and real-time reaction from Miami."
"The network’s total digital reach equated to 71.7% of all U.S. adults—more than 7 out of every 10—cementing ESPN as the top-performing sports media brand across digital for the month"
"I grew up watching SportsCenter with my family, and I’m proud to now be part of the storytelling that brings ESPN to millions of fans around the world"
"We’re excited to blend our collective superpowers and deliver on ESPN’s commitment to showing up in spaces fans care about with voices they connect with"
In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?