"I think ESPN rightly wanted to own and operate and produce RedZone outright because of the galactic popularity of the show. But the NFL, for their reasons, wanted to retain control of the production of RedZone."
"After 19 incredible years as a golf analyst with CBS Sports and a remarkable 30-year journey in the industry, I am announcing my retirement from broadcasting"
"I lingered because the new owner/operator Gary Baxter (former Baylor legend) was extremely gracious and gave me a chance to be part of his new lineup. I’ll announce my new gig soon."
"I’m thrilled to lead this incredible team as we continue to innovate how we understand our audiences, anticipate behavior, and define success in this rapidly evolving media landscape."
"ESPN has increased year-over-year viewership across the board. The network is up 4% in total-day audience and 9% in prime time compared to the same period in 2024."