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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · 6h

Congratulations to Miranda Thorpe, ESPN VP of Charlotte Office & Production Management

Thorpe has been honored by NAMIC as a 2025 Next Generation Leader

#NAMIC2025

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · 5d

A statement from ESPN on Formula 1:

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · 6d

ESPN names Shae Cornette new First Take host

Cornette will make her official debut Monday, Nov. 3

Details: bit.ly/4hdZBWM

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · 13d

For the 1st time, ABC will broadcast the Heisman Trophy Ceremony Presented by Nissan

Hosted by Chris Fowler for the 32nd straight year - live from Jazz at Lincoln Center's Appel Room in NYC - the 91st Heisman winner will be crowned

🏆 Sat, Dec. 13 | 7p ET

More: bit.ly/4pYmWQB

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · 13d

‘Inside the NBA,’ with Ernie, Chuck, Shaq & Kenny is coming to ESPN & ABC

Pregame, halftime & postgame shows throughout the Regular-Season, NBA Playoffs & NBA Finals

It all begins October 22 & 23 on ESPN

Regular-Season schedule: bit.ly/3KGePI6

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · 16d

ESPN re-signs five #NHL commentators to multi-year agreements

Plus, John Tortorella returns as an NHL analyst for the '25-'26 season

Full commentator & reporter roster: bit.ly/4gX1JlV

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Sep 22

ESPN & Ohio Valley Conference have reached a new multi-year media rights extension

📱 Minimum of 725 events per year available on ESPN+
🏀 College basketball regular season & conference tournament games on linear networks

Details: bit.ly/4nNhTR8

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Sep 16

ESPN & the NWSL expand deal for 2027 & 2028 seasons

⚽️ ABC & ESPN to air 16 more regular season games each year (33 total)
⚽️ New 'Match of the Week' series & live, exclusive Decision Day coverage
⚽️ #NWSL Playoffs continue on ABC & ESPN

More: bit.ly/4gqSsC4

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Sep 5

Now Available: ESPN & NFL+ Premium Bundle

🏈 Unlock more #NFL content at a great price

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Sep 4

3 industry legends from ESPN have been named to the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Class of 2025

🏅 ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen
🏅 College GameDay's Lee Corso
🏅 Technical director & former #MNF TD Marc Herklotz

#SBHOF induction ceremony is Dec 16: bit.ly/3I3t09b

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Sep 3

Cliff Drysdale, the longest-tenured broadcaster at ESPN, will retire after calling his final match (Thu, 7p ET)

He joined ESPN Sept. 14, '79 & today received heartfelt tributes honoring his career surrounded by colleagues

Watch: bit.ly/468tGlD | 📸 Allen Kee / ESPN Images

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Sep 3

ESPN President of Content Burke Magnus honors ESPN tennis commentator Cliff Drysdale on his 46-year tenure at ESPN following his retirement announcement Wednesday

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Aug 30

Thank you for everything, Coach! 🏈🧡

📸 (Phil Ellsworth & Scott Clarke / ESPN Images)

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Aug 28

Congratulations Desmond Howard!

ESPN re-signs the College GameDay analyst to a multi-year extension

The Heisman Trophy winner & Super Bowl MVP will continue with ESPN into his third decade

Details: bit.ly/47jwSNE

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Aug 28

Veteran NBA on ESPN analyst Tim Legler joins Mike Breen, Richard Jefferson & Lisa Salters to form new lead ESPN #NBA team

ESPN reaches multi-yr extension with Naismith Basketball HOF broadcaster Doris Burke, who will call games on ESPN, NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC & NBA Playoffs

🔗 bit.ly/4lPLdoE

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Aug 28

ESPN Events announces the inaugural Sprouts Farmers Market espnW Women's Basketball Invitational

🗓️ Sunday, Dec. 14 | 1p ET | ABC
🏀 Baylor Women's Basketball vs Texas Women's Basketball
📍 Dickies Arena | Fort Worth, Texas

More: bit.ly/4g6GVrK

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Aug 28

The bus is comin' to ESPN 🚌

Starting Sept. 4, Bussin’ With The Boys will join Get Up, SportsCenter & other ESPN studio content for the '25-'26 football season

Details: bit.ly/45P0qjK

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Aug 26

College Football on ESPN reveals commentator teams ➡️ bit.ly/4oTxcsH

🎙️ Chris Fowler-Kirk Herbstreit celebrate 30th season together
🎙️ Holly Rowe (30 yrs) & Mark Jones (35 yrs)
🎙️ New hires: Max Browne, Chase Daniel, Kendra Douglas, Rodney McLeod, Darius Walker, Jerry McGinn

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Aug 22

A sports fan's guide to the enhanced ESPN App

Loaded with new, personalized ways to experience & interact with the sports, teams & players you love

Check out the top 5 game-changing features: bit.ly/4n0fHW1

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Aug 21

A sports fan's dream!

ESPN's direct-to-consumer service & enhanced app are now available

Full suite of 12 networks & services accessible for the first time ever - making sports more personalized, dynamic & engaging

Details: bit.ly/41IE6XK

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Aug 20

Starting this September, ESPN becomes the exclusive U.S. home of every WWE Premium Live Event

The partnership kicks off Sept. 20 with the first-ever #WrestlePalooza - headlined by John Cena

Details: bit.ly/45VmVVn

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Aug 20

Thursday, ESPN ushers in a bold new chapter with the launch of its standalone direct-to-consumer streaming service

The Walt Disney Company spoke with ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro about what the launch means for ESPN, streaming & the future of sports

Read: bit.ly/4mPyh2P

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Aug 20

Saturday, ESPN will stream 5 out-of-market #NFL preseason games on the ESPN App for ESPN direct-to-consumer subscribers

🏈 NFL preseason slate is part of ESPN's DTC launch weekend
🏈 More NFL content added for the new service

Details: bit.ly/4fMZyRh

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Aug 6

📢 It's official: ESPN's direct-to-consumer service & enhanced app launch August 21

All of ESPN. All in one place.

Just in time for college football, NFL, US Open, WNBA Playoffs & more

Details: bit.ly/45hxksV | @espn.com

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ESPN PR @espnpr.bsky.social · Aug 20

Aug. 21 proclaimed “National ESPN App Day” in recognition of launch of ESPN DTC and enhanced ESPN App

ESPN will celebrate across its platforms and externally

Recognized by National Day Archives

More: bit.ly/3HmsCCu | @espn.com

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