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Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at U.S Cellular Field on July 4, 2015.

Bobby Jenks' former teammate slams ESPN for poorly worded social media post

2025 ESPYs nominations led by Josh Allen, Shohei Ohtani, Simone Biles

Angel Reese, ESPN's Holly Rowe share wholesome 'eyelash' moment during Sky-Liberty

Fox Sports scores massive hit with Red Sox-Yankees telecast

Longtime sportscaster, ESPN 'SportsCenter' anchor, reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Michelle Beadle goes on off-air rant against Stephen A. Smith

Doris Burke reportedly 'not guaranteed' to remain on lead ESPN NBA coverage

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Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez (24) steals second base against Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Enrique Hernández (8) during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers-Yankees ratings show why MLB continues to play the hits

Television personality and Sports Science host John Brenkus arrives for the 2018 ESPYS at Microsoft Theatre

'Sports Science' co-creator, host John Brenkus dies at age 54

Tony Reali defends 'Around the Horn' against 'too woke' claims ahead of final episode

ESPN's 'Flagship' app has an official name, price

ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr analyst Jon Gruden and host Chris Berman (L to R) during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall.

ESPN makes major announcement about Super Bowl LXI coverage

Stephen A. Smith arrives before the CFP National Championship college football game between Notre Dame and Ohio State.

Stephen A. Smith gets presidential push from Donald Trump

Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; The Minnesota Timberwolves dancers perform before game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers at Target Center.

NBA Playoffs ratings on record-setting pace for ESPN/ABC

Thanks in part to a strong Lakers-Timberwolves series, ESPN's coverage of the NBA playoffs has stirred viewership numbers unseen since the network acquired rights.

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; ESPN NFL analyst Marcus Spears (left) and college football and NFL analyst Robert Griffin III (right) react on the sidelines before a 2024 AFC divisional round game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.

Fox lines up replacement for departing football analyst Brock Huard: report

The former Heisman Trophy winner was also talking to Fox before signing a multi-year contract with ESPN in 2021.

Apr 29, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter Christian Arroyo (39) greeted by outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) after his two run home run in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

ESPN tabs recently retired Red Sox All-Star as analyst

The longtime center fielder, known more for robbing home runs than hitting them, will join ESPN’s college baseball coverage as an analyst, the network announced Thursday.

Feb 6, 2008, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; ESPN announcer Dick Vitale and Mike Patrick get ready before the game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils at the Smith Center.

Longtime ESPN broadcaster dies at 80

The veteran play-by-play man, who handled ESPN's first season of NFL telecasts in 1987, was the voice of "Sunday Night Football" from 1987 to 2005.

Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe looks on in the second half of the NBA in-season tournament championship final.

Shannon Sharpe vehemently denies troubling allegations in video statement

Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe is denying troubling allegations made against and the recent leak of audio from Tony Buzbee and his accuser.

Lee Corso talks on the set of ESPN College GameDay prior to the College Football Playoff.

Lee Corso retiring, final College GameDay appearance date announced

The end of an era is officially here, with longtime ESPN College GameDay host Lee Corso announcing he will retire and a "final episode" date has been set.

Barstool Sports founder and pizza influencer Dave Portnoy went on a four-shop tour of RI pizza places Thursday and stopped at Francesco's on Hope St. after owner Frank Schiavone got Portnoy's attention with some confident signage.

Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sports launch Mary Kate Cornett apology tour with rare remorse

Oct 25, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA; ESPN anchor Kenny Mayne prior to the game between the Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Metrodome. The Buccaneers defeated the Vikings 36-17.

Kenny Mayne ranks ESPN's Top 5 SportsCenter anchors

USC Trojans forward Kiki Iriafen warms up before a Elite 8 game against the UConn Huskies.

USC women's basketball star Kiki Iriafen lands sneaker deal ahead of WNBA Draft

Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Peter Schrager during Fox Sports media day at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

ESPN announces hire of longtime NFL Network 'Good Morning Football' host

May 13, 2018; Phoenix, AZ, USA; ESPN baseball reporter Buster Olney during the Washington Nationals game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

ESPN podcast uses AI assisted voice technology for Sarah Langs' stats segment

Pat McAfee watches workouts at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Ole Miss student Mary Kate Cornett planning legal action against Pat McAfee, ESPN

NFL Network host Kyle Brandt during the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI.

Kyle Brandt gives heartfelt goodbye to NFL Network colleague Peter Schrager

The NFL Network said goodbye to Peter Schrager, who appeared on his final episode of 'Good Morning Football' on Monday, and Kyle Brandt opened up about their friendship.

NFL Network personality Peter Schrager on the sidelines before a game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins.

'Good Morning Football' host Peter Schrager gives emotional goodbye to NFL Network

Peter Schrager, the host of 'Good Morning Football,' gave an emotional on-air goodbye to the NFL Network ahead of his move to ESPN.

Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome.

Stephen A Smith pays tribute to college basketball legend who is very much alive

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith paid tribute to college basketball coaching legend Nolan Richardson, but there's one major problem. Richardson is still living.

ESPN's Erin Dolan gets increased full-time role with network

Erin Dolan, the popular betting analyst at ESPN, is getting a new full-time role with the network that will increase her exposure on air.

Mar 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) before a game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center.

ESPN reporter breaks silence after LeBron James shaded him in Pat McAfee interview

LeBron James' wide-ranging interview with ESPN's Pat McAfee on Wednesday included his grievances about ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst, who responded a day later.

Oct 14, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Fox Sports commentators Joe Buck and Harold Reynolds during the game between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals in game three of the 2014 NLCS playoff baseball game at AT&T Park.

Joe Buck's 'proud dad' story about his father, Jack, will warm your heart

The son of Hall of Fame honoree Jack Buck will call the Opening Day game from Yankee Stadium for ESPN; he shared an amazing story about how proud his father was of his accomplishments in broadcasting.