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NBC News Expands Streaming Lineup with Launch of ‘Current with Christine Romans’

"This is a moment to tell stories only the way that NBC News can, with our vast resources and our bureaus around the world."

Cam Newton: Ryan Clark Became Too Emotionally Tied To His Role At ESPN

"This is a business. You can't tie your emotions into business, and I think Ryan Clark naturally did that. Does that make him a bad person? Absolutely not."

Fox News Leads July Cable News Ratings, CNN Sees Large Primetime Jump

Total day viewing softened for most networks as summer viewing patterns continued.

ESPN Reportedly Near Deal To Produce Documentary Surrounding LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers Stop

"The series would also pull from rookie-year footage NBA crews have shot throughout his career, including unseen material."

Karl Ravech Leads Latest Foul Territory Podcast Network Expansion

"We look forward to working with Foul Territory to help get you where you want to be in the greatest game of all. Let’s go!"

ESPN Adds Adam Ottavino To Roster Of Baseball Coverage

"The network also adds former pitcher Adam Ottavino as both a game and studio analyst, continuing a relationship that began with guest appearances in recent years."

ESPN’s Jeff Passan Explains Decision To Stay At ESPN, New Podcast, and Challenges of an MLB Insider

"ESPN, regardless of the rights we have, we’re still the best. We still do this better than anyone else, with the best people."

David Ross Returning To ESPN As MLB Analyst

"The ESPN family has been special to me, and I can’t wait to watch some more baseball, be more involved. Especially an environment like this. It's special."

ESPN Signs MLB Insider Jeff Passan To Multi-Year Extension

"I’m extraordinarily lucky to work with a team of great reporters, editors, producers, hosts and analysts. And I can’t wait to deliver an entirely new kind of baseball show for those who love the best game in the world."

ESPN Going Direct-To-Consumer Leads Barrett Media’s Top 5 TV Sports Stories of 2025

"Many stories captured headlines, but ESPN's decision to go direct-to-consumer easily topped the list as the most important sports television story of 2025."

ESPN Announces Wide-Ranging MLB Media Rights Deal Beginning in 2026

"This fan-friendly agreement allows us to showcase the great sport of baseball on both a local and national level, while prioritizing our streaming future"

ESPN Viewership for MLB Wild Card Round Sets New Records

"Across 11 games, ESPN networks averaged 4,625,000 viewers, marking the most-watched Wild Card Series under the current format and a 64 percent increase from last year"

Ben McDonald: “Wasn’t Aware” ESPN Had A Contract With Hockey

"If I have a choice between the beginning of hockey season and October baseball, I’m probably leaning slightly towards playoff baseball to be honest with you"

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Says New Rights Deals Are Agreed to “In Principle”

"We kind of have agreements in principle. We still have issues that need to be resolved"

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Cam Newton: Ryan Clark Became Too Emotionally Tied To His Role At ESPN

"This is a business. You can't tie your emotions into business, and I think Ryan Clark naturally did that. Does that make him a bad person? Absolutely not."

Fox News Leads July Cable News Ratings, CNN Sees Large Primetime Jump

Total day viewing softened for most networks as summer viewing patterns continued.

ESPN Reportedly Near Deal To Produce Documentary Surrounding LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers Stop

"The series would also pull from rookie-year footage NBA crews have shot throughout his career, including unseen material."

Grammy Awards Create Asian Pop Category, BTS Boycotts

"BTS didn't specify its exact reasons for the boycott."