Tag: ESPN

"We do serious things stupidly and we do stupid things seriously."

"I wouldn’t watch that if it was in my backyard – I’d close the blinds."

This year’s program peaked at 1.44 million viewers from the 5:30 to 5:45 p.m. EST quarter-hour.

"While we understand not everyone will agree with all honorees selected for any award, The Invictus Games Foundation does incredible work and ESPN believes this is a cause worth celebrating."

"These jobs are really hard, and to be successful here, you need to be passionate about sports."

"I don’t necessarily know where I’m going, but I know that where it’s going to be is going to be an evolution of where I’m at now."

"You don’t even understand the assignment, and you were running an NFL football team."

"Whether it’s been the huge viewership successes across multiple sports and studio shows, the broad array of rights deals we’ve secured, our reach and engagement across digital and social platforms, content milestones like we’ve seen in women’s college and pro basketball, or marquee talent signings like Jason Kelce and Nick Saban, I could not be prouder of the team’s performance."

The second-round coverage peaked at 1.23 million viewers from 6 p.m. ET to 6:15 p.m. ET when the Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James.

"With all the [prayers] I have received & the loving support of my family, friends & ESPN colleagues, I will win this battle."