As part of Disney’s ongoing commitment to helping kids thrive through the power of play, ESPN and Disney Jr. are teaming up once again to expand access to youth sports for preschoolers and inspire healthy, active play through Disney Jr. content and storytelling, as well as in communities across the country. The post ESPN and […]
ESPN and Disney Jr. encourage preschoolers to get in the game, team up again with Every Kid Sports to expand access to youth sports for income-restricted families
Transcript: Robin Roberts and Geno Auriemma preview one-night-only WNBA broadcast reunion
Robin Roberts and Geno Auriemma, who called ESPN’s first-ever WNBA game in 1997, along with Tim Corrigan, ESPN Senior Vice President, Sports Production, were made available to media on a conference call Tuesday morning to discuss their upcoming reunion broadcast of the Dallas Wings vs. New York Liberty matchup on July 7, the WNBA’s growth […]
ACC Network to Highlight all 18 ACC Programs with Dedicated School Takeovers, June 24-July 14
ACC Network School Takeovers returns this summer with 18 days of programming dedicated to each Atlantic Coast Conference member institution, June 24-July 14. The post ACC Network to Highlight all 18 ACC Programs with Dedicated School Takeovers, June 24-July 14 appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
Transcript: ESPN 2026 Wimbledon Preview with Mary Joe Fernandez and Patrick McEnroe
ESPN Tennis commentators Mary Joe Fernandez and Patrick McEnroe previewed the 2026 The Championships, Wimbledon, on a June 22 media conference call. The post Transcript: ESPN 2026 Wimbledon Preview with Mary Joe Fernandez and Patrick McEnroe appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
Award-winning Rece Davis joins ESPN’s Wimbledon coverage as host
Rece Davis, one of the sports media industry’s most versatile and accomplished hosts, will expand his role with ESPN as he makes his debut as host of ESPN’s coverage of The Championships, Wimbledon, later this month. A mainstay at ESPN for more than 25 years, Davis is best known as the Emmy Award-winning host of […]
Linda Cohn, ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor, to retire from ESPN June 30
Linda Cohn, who has anchored more editions of SportsCenter than anyone in ESPN history, will be retiring from ESPN on June 30. The post Linda Cohn, ESPN’s longest-tenured <em>SportsCenter</em> anchor, to retire from ESPN June 30 appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
ESPN Reveals Special Honorees for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App
During The 2026 ESPYS, hosted by Marcello Hernández, ESPN will honor athletes and sports leaders for their courage, perseverance and service with three special accolades. Jason Collins will posthumously receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, Jim Abbott will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, and Scott Ruskan will receive the Pat Tillman Award […]
ESPN launches ESPN Fan House, a fan-centric engagement hub powered by Flowcode
ESPN today announced ESPN Fan House, a new fan-centric engagement hub powered by Flowcode, designed to connect fans more deeply with ESPN’s coverage of college sports, brands and moments they love ahead of the 2026 college football season. The post ESPN launches ESPN Fan House, a fan-centric engagement hub powered by Flowcode appeared first on […]
Robin Roberts and Geno Auriemma return to the booth for one-night-only ESPN WNBA Broadcast
ESPN today announced that Robin Roberts and Geno Auriemma will reunite for a special one-night-only broadcast of the Dallas Wings vs. New York Liberty matchup on Tuesday, July 7, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. The reunion comes 30 seasons after the pair called the network’s first-ever WNBA game. The post Robin Roberts and Geno […]
SportsCenter SC Featured to Highlight Chris Fowler’s Personal Journey Through His Father’s Final Recordings
This Father’s Day, ESPN’s SC Featured on SportsCenter will tell the deeply personal story of veteran ESPN broadcaster Chris Fowler as he embarks on an intimate journey of discovery, reflection and connection with his late father. The post <em>SportsCenter SC Featured</em> to Highlight Chris Fowler’s Personal Journey Through His Father’s Final Recordings appeared first on […]
2026 NBA Draft to air exclusively on ESPN platforms June 23-24
ESPN platforms will combine to exclusively broadcast the two-night 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, June 23, and Wednesday, June 24, from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. It marks ESPN’s 24th consecutive year broadcasting the NBA Draft. The post 2026 NBA Draft to air exclusively on ESPN platforms June 23-24 appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
Transcript: 2026 NBA Draft preview with ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jeremy Woo and ESPN National Recruiting Director, High School Basketball Paul Biancardi
ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jeremy Woo and ESPN National Recruiting Director, High School Basketball Paul Biancardi previewed the 2026 NBA Draft on a June 17 media conference call. The post Transcript: 2026 NBA Draft preview with ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jeremy Woo and ESPN National Recruiting Director, High School Basketball […]
Special edition of NFL Live on June 19 devoted to ESPN’s ‘I Scored a Touchdown’ Super Bowl series
ESPN’s NFL Live will dedicate its entire Friday, June 19 edition (4-5p.m. ET, ESPN2) to I Scored a Touchdown, the network’s Year of the Super Bowl storytelling series that celebrates players who reached the end zone on football’s biggest stage. The post Special edition of NFL Live on June 19 devoted to ESPN’s ‘I Scored […]
ESPN commemorates 30th anniversary of the WNBA’s inaugural game during debut of Women’s Sports Sundays presented by TJ Maxx
ESPN today announced its coverage plans for the 30th anniversary of the WNBA’s inaugural game as the New York Liberty visit the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday, June 21, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, the ESPN App, Disney+ and ESPN Deportes. The anniversary matchup will also serve as the debut of the Women’s Sports […]
All four days of Wimbledon Qualifying exclusively on ESPN+ June 22-25
The 2026 Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s singles Qualifying for The Championships, Wimbledon, will stream exclusively on ESPN+ via the ESPN App, with all-day action from one of the grass courts at the Community Sport Centre Roehampton, near Wimbledon and the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Qualifying coverage is part of ESPN’s Wimbledon tournament coverage, a staple […]