"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"If finalized, the acquisition would represent one of the largest bets in entertainment history. Warner Bros. Discovery carries a market capitalization of nearly $33 billion, more than twice the size of Paramount Skydance"
The game is fourth among all networks including the NHL season slate, falling behind three games that aired on ABC all either containing the Boston Bruins or New York Rangers.
"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."