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ESPN VP of Events Clint Overby Reportedly Accepting Voluntary Early Retirement In February

"Overby joined ESPN in June 2001 as manager of the Big 12 Corporate Partner Program. He then rose to director of events in 2003 and senior director in 2006. ESPN elevated him to vice president of ESPN Events in 2016."

ESPN Announces Super Bowl LXI To Stream On Disney+

"Internationally, Disney+ streams the game in 55-plus markets, and ESPN networks reach 130-plus countries."

Hard Rock Bet Becomes Title Sponsor of ‘Wingmen With Matthew and Brady Tkachuk’ Podcast

"South Florida is home to Hard Rock Digital, and it’s now home to Matthew and Brady, too. That shared connection gives this partnership a level of authenticity that resonates with local sports fans."

Tyler Foxx Exits as Program Director and Afternoon Host at Hot 96

"Thank you for 5 great years. If you hear of any openings, I am all ears.”

ESPN Grabs Largest May Viewership Since 2015

The network announced that due to large audience increases for the NBA, NCAA Softball, the PGA Championship and Formula One, it finished its strongest May in seven years.

Shan Shariff: ‘First Take Forces You To Make Fake Arguments’

“All Twitter did yesterday was make fun of Stephen A Smith for getting tied up in knots by JJ and CJ.”

What Happens To ManningCast If Peyton Manning Becomes Broncos Minority Owner

“When the Broncos first went up for sale, Peyton Manning expressed interest in being part of an ownership group.”

New ESPN Analyst CJ McCollum Seeks Balance In Player Criticism

Tensions are mounting between athletes and the media. ESPN's CJ McCollum has his feet in both camps. He says balancing fairness with criticism is key.

Emily Kaplan Discusses New Role as Sideline Reporter for ESPN

Before this season, Emily Kaplan hoped to get a "couple of games" on the sideline for ESPN's hockey coverage. Now, she's the network's top sideline reporter.

15 Years After His Last Game, Bob Wischusen Is Still a Hockey Guy

Before this hockey season began it had been nearly two decades since Bob Wischusen called hockey games. When ESPN acquired NHL's TV rights, Wischusen wanted in.

ABC is Ready for a Stanley Cup Final 18 Years in the Making

Before this season, ABC/ESPN last had playoff hockey in 2004. Now, Sean McDonough will call the first Stanley Cup Final for the network in nearly two decades.

Jeff Van Gundy, Adrian Wojnarowski To Miss Game 1 Of NBA Finals

"Andrew Marchand of The New York Post reports that ESPN bosses were still waiting for Mike Breen's Covid test to come back as of Thursday morning."

Lisa Salters Signs Multi-Year Extension With ESPN

"ESPN has been in business with Lisa Salters for the last 22 years."

More Than 12 Million Watch Eastern Conference Finals Game 7

"The NBA has enjoyed a rating surge all season. Each round of the playoffs is seeing its largest audience in years."

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ESPN Announces Super Bowl LXI To Stream On Disney+

"Internationally, Disney+ streams the game in 55-plus markets, and ESPN networks reach 130-plus countries."

Hard Rock Bet Becomes Title Sponsor of ‘Wingmen With Matthew and Brady Tkachuk’ Podcast

"South Florida is home to Hard Rock Digital, and it’s now home to Matthew and Brady, too. That shared connection gives this partnership a level of authenticity that resonates with local sports fans."

Tyler Foxx Exits as Program Director and Afternoon Host at Hot 96

"Thank you for 5 great years. If you hear of any openings, I am all ears.”

Ferrero Brands Reportedly Increasing Ad Spend Into Sports Based on Super Bowl Success

"Building on the genuine momentum from Kinder Bueno and the success of Nutella Peanut, we’re in a position to double down on our investment to accelerate portfolio awareness and market share in the U.S."