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ESPN’s 2026 UFL commentator lineup features signature voices, veteran spring football experts

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The UFL on ESPN returns for the 2026 season with a familiar team of signature spring football experts leading the way. The three teams, with all 13 voices returning from the 2025 season, will once again bring fans inside the game in innovative and engaging ways, utilizing the full breadth and depth of on-field technology to showcase the action and go inside the sideline strategy.

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Nashville Predators face off against the Minnesota Wild Tuesday in prime time exclusively onESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu

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The NHL season continues Tuesday, Dec. 23, featuring a Central Division matchup with Filip Forsberg and the Nashville Predators facing the Minnesota Wild and newest team addition Quinn Hughes at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu.

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ESPN hires 3x Emmy Award-winning sports media executive Talaya Gaines as Vice President, Talent Relations and Development

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ESPN today announced it has hired three-time Emmy Award-winning sports media executive Talaya Gaines as Vice President, Talent Relations and Development. The 18-year industry professional returns to ESPN after serving as Vice President, Content Strategy and Original Programming for MSG Networks. Gaines had previously spent 14 years at ESPN, most recently as Managing Producer, ESPN+ and Original Content. She begins her new role on January 5.

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ESPN to Present the 91st Heisman Trophy Ceremony, Saturday at 7 p.m. ET on ABC

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ESPN – the exclusive home of the Heisman Trophy Ceremony since 1994 – will televise the Heisman Trophy Ceremony Presented by Nissan on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. ET on ABC. ABC to broadcast college football’s signature award for the first time, with Chris Fowler hosting every year since its ESPN debut 32 years ago.

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ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot Travels to Atlanta for the SEC Championship Game – No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 9 Alabama

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ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot Travels to Atlanta for the SEC Championship Game as No. 3 Georgia faces No. 9 Alabama. Special guests include SEC coaches Kalen DeBoer, Kirby Smart and LSU’s Lane Kiffin

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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ANNOUNCES MULTI-YEAR DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH YOUTUBE TV

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BURBANK, CA (November 14, 2025) – The Walt Disney Company announced a multi-year distribution agreement with YouTube TV that delivers Disney’s marquee sports, news and entertainment programming – along with greater choice and value for their customers. As part of the new deal, Disney’s full suite of networks and stations – including ESPN and ABC – have already begun to be restored to YouTube TV subscribers.

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