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ESPN signs Fernando Palomo to multiyear contract extension

ESPN has signed Fernando Palomo a new multi-year contract, keeping one of its most recognizable voices in soccer broadcasting on the network. Palomo, who joined ESPN in 2000, will continue to serve as the lead Spanish play-by-play voice for the company’s exclusive coverage of LALIGA in the U.S., and a prominent voice across international soccer coverage in Spanish and English.  The post ESPN signs Fernando Palomo to multiyear contract extension […]

Chipotle High School Basketball Nationals returns for 17th season April 1-4

Chipotle Nationals returns to Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Ind., April 1-4. The 17th annual tournament features the best high school basketball teams in the country competing in post-season play. Twelve games will be presented on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU starting Thursday, April 2, including the boys’ championship game airing on ESPN. Sixteen teams […]

PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App: Exclusive coverage of the Valspar Championship

The PGA TOUR’s Florida Swing continues this week with exclusive coverage of the Valspar Championship from Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor starting Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 a.m. ET, on PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App on mobile and connected TV devices. Coverage continues through the Final Round on Sunday, March 22. The post […]

ESPN posts most-watched Champ Week since 2019, up 11% YoY

Men’s college basketball Champ Week Presented by Principal delivered its largest audience since 2019. The 69 games across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU averaged 641K viewers, up 11% year-over-year. The post ESPN posts most-watched Champ Week since 2019, up 11% YoY appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..

ESPN to televise The Queens Classic at Citi Field, July 15

ESPN will televise The Queens Classic, a unique National Women’s Soccer League showcase between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit, on Wednesday, July 15, live from Citi Field in New York City. This game, a rematch of the 2025 NWSL Championship, marks the first time a women’s professional soccer match will be played at the iconic […]

ESPN & Omaha Productions Launch New Digital Show Chiney Today, Hosted by Chiney Ogwumike

ESPN and Omaha Productions today announced that Chiney Ogwumike, WNBA All-Star and ESPN broadcaster, will host Chiney Today, launching March 17th. Twice weekly, Ogwumike, a former No. 1 overall pick and Stanford graduate, will deliver thoughtful takes and spirited insight at the intersection of all things hoops — and the culture surrounding it. The post […]

ESPN returns as the exclusive home of the National Invitation Tournament

ESPN will once again serve as the exclusive home of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), delivering all 31 games across its networks from March 17 through April 5. The post ESPN returns as the exclusive home of the National Invitation Tournament appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..

Five exclusive NHL games this week on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu

The NHL season continues this week with five exclusive games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu. The puck drops Monday, March 16, with an ESPN doubleheader, beginning with the Boston Bruins, led by top goal-scorer, Morgan Geekie, look to hold on to their Wild Card position as they take on Jack Hughes and the […]

ESPN returns as the exclusive home of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Bracket reveal; ESPN presents wall-to-wall surrounding coverage for 2026 Selection Sunday

ESPN will provide hours of unmatched, multi-platform coverage throughout the weekend surrounding Selection Sunday, including live reactions, analysis and interviews supporting the men’s bracket and the exclusive reveal of the women’s field for their respective NCAA DI Basketball Championship. The post ESPN returns as the exclusive home of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Bracket […]