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Five ESPN Studio Programs Earn Best May Viewership Ever
"PTI led all studio shows with 703K viewers, its best May since 2019."
Stephen A. Smith Added to Star-Studded News Media Lineup at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit
"Today, the full schedule for the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit presented by Point to Point Marketing has been released."
Stephen A. Smith Defends Himself Following the Standards of Journalism as a Reporter
"I've always conducted myself in a way that upholds the standards of journalism. I don't go on the air and run off at the mouth."
How Joe Fortenbaugh Turned a Passion For Wagering Into an Expanding ESPN Career
"From arriving in Las Vegas with nothing but ambition to stepping onto the grounds of Churchill Downs with a fresh perspective, Fortenbaugh's career has been built on preparation meeting opportunity."
Skip Bayless Calls ESPN, Stephen A. Smith Reunion His Career ‘Rebirth’
"It was just a restart of the greatest thing that has ever happened to me in my lifetime, my on-air chemistry…with Stephen A. Smith."
Why Skip Bayless’ First Take Return Was More Tribute Than Sports Debate
"The ratio between current discussion and recycled nostalgia felt completely out of balance. This approach seemed better suited for a podcast audience than a network television production."
ESPN Studio Programming April Viewership Up 21% Year Over Year
"April's gains built directly on a strong Q1, where studio shows combined averaged 14% more viewers than the prior year."
Why Skip Bayless’ Return to ‘First Take’ Should Be an Audition for More
"ESPN doesn’t need nostalgia—it needs impact. And impact is exactly what a recurring role for Bayless on First Take could deliver. The history is proven, the attention is guaranteed, and the interest is already built in."
Skip Bayless to Reunite With Stephen A. Smith on ‘First Take’ This Friday on ESPN
"No one has ever quite matched the chemistry that maybe God above gave us."
ESPN Executive Dave Roberts Retiring at the End of August
"This has been both a real honor and a blessing to work for and with the most talented people in the industry."