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Worldwide News Network Strikes First International Deal

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”

Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

ESPN Announces ‘The Handoff’ Event Kicking Off Super Bowl Ramp Up For The Network

"The event is designed as a symbolic and logistical transition from Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara to Super Bowl LXI, which will be played February 14, 2027."

ESPN Signs Chris Berman To Multi-Year Contract Extension

"“Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined turning 70 and still being here."

ESPN ‘Monday Night Countdown’ Averages 1.34 Million Viewers Per Episode in 2024 NFL Regular Season

'Monday Night Countdown' broadcast from the studio and traveled on the road throughout the season, garnering a 5% year-over-year improvement in average viewership.

ESPN Monday Night Football Reaches Nearly 100 Million Fans in First Half of NFL Season

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Chris Berman Celebrates 45 Years at ESPN

It was October 1, 1979, about a month after the launch of ESPN when Chris Berman started at the network. Today marks the 45th...

ESPN to Begin 19th Season of ‘Monday Night Football,’ Reveals Additional NFL Programming

ESPN will begin its 19th season broadcasting Monday Night Football on Monday, Sept. 9 as Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets visit Brock...

Monday Night Football Reports Increased First Half Viewership for ESPN

Out of the 11 primary "Monday Night Football" game telecasts thus far, nine have been simulcast on broadcast television.

Sunday NFL Countdown Has Most-Watched Season Since 2019

ESPN also noted NFL Primetime with Chris Berman and Booger McFarland was the most-watched studio show on ESPN+.

Chris Berman: NFL Primetime ‘High On My Professional Tombstone’

“I talked to Jimmy Pitaro 3-4 years ago. I said if you could convince the league to bring it back, I’ll come back."

BSM’s 2019 Sports TV Draft: The Top 30 Shows of All-Time

"30 sports media writers, former TV execs, and social media personalities helped draft the Top 30 sports TV shows of all-time"

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Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."