ESPN’s signature morning debate show First Take, featuring Stephen A. Smith and Shae Cornette, will welcome a mix of new and familiar faces — highlighted by a one-time reunion with former co-host Skip Bayless. The post First Take to reunite Stephen A. Smith & Skip Bayless for one-time show on May 8 appeared first on […]
First Take to reunite Stephen A. Smith & Skip Bayless for one-time show on May 8
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round begins Saturday in prime time on ABC
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO move onto the Second Round in prime time on Saturday, May 2, with Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes at 8 p.m. ET on ABC in their first‑ever postseason meeting. First Round action continues Friday with three Game 6’s featuring the Tampa Bay Lightning-Montreal Canadiens (7 p.m., ESPN2), […]
LALIGA title on the line, the second leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinals headline the weekend of soccer across ESPN
LALIGA this weekend: FC Barcelona on the cusp of 2025-26 title; Real Madrid keeping the title race alive. UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinals on ESPN Deportes. The post LALIGA title on the line, the second leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinals headline the weekend of soccer across ESPN appeared first on ESPN Press […]
ESPN announces UFL commentator schedule for second half of 2026 season
The UFL on ESPN kicks off the second half of its 2026 regular season with Week 6 (April 30-May 3). The familiar team of signature spring football experts continues leading the way across ESPN networks, bringing fans inside the game in innovative and engaging ways. The post ESPN announces UFL commentator schedule for second half […]
ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN presents two Game 6 potential closeout matchups on Thursday
ESPN continues its coverage of the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google with a doubleheader on Thursday, April 30, featuring two Game 6 potential closeout matchups presented by Popeyes. The post ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN presents two Game 6 potential closeout matchups on Thursday appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
ESPN executive David Roberts will retire at end of August after nearly 50-year career
David Roberts, who has had a highly decorated career of nearly five decades in the media industry, will retire from his position as ESPN Executive Vice President, Executive Editor, Sports News and Entertainment at the end of August. The post ESPN executive David Roberts will retire at end of August after nearly 50-year career appeared […]
Record breaker! ESPN airs most-viewed First Round Game 5 ever on cable, extending milestone run of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
On Monday, 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs action continued with the highly anticipated Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins Game 5 (7 p.m. ET). The game delivered 2 million viewers, up 190% vs. ESPN’s First Round Game 5 average last year. This also ranks as the second most-viewed First Round game ever on cable (excluding Game 7’s). The post […]
PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App brings fans all the action from the Cadillac Championship
PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App’s coverage of the 2026 PGA TOUR Season continues with the Cadillac Championship, beginning Thursday, April 30, at 8:30 a.m. ET, from Miami, Florida. Coverage of this year’s fifth Signature Event continues through the Final Round on Sunday, featuring all the action as a top field takes on the […]
Matchups set for Friday’s 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round on ESPN networks
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continue this week on ESPN networks with confirmed matchups for Friday, May 1. A trio of Game 6’s continues First Round action with the Tampa Bay Lightning taking on the Montreal Canadiens at 7 p.m. on ESPN2. Following at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN, the Boston Bruins will […]
ESPN serves up exclusive coverage of the 2026 National Collegiate Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship
For the ninth consecutive year, ESPN networks will exclusively present the National Collegiate Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship, taking place May 1-3 in Gulf Shores, Ala. Over the three days of action, viewers can tune in to see a total of 15 dual matches across ESPN and ESPN2. Fans can also catch coverage of each pair […]
The CW Network and ESPN team up to stream more than 800 hours of live events from CW Sports on the ESPN App
The CW Network and ESPN are teaming up to make the ESPN App the exclusive streaming home for all CW Sports live events, combining premium sports offerings into a single viewer-friendly experience through this groundbreaking agreement. The post The CW Network and ESPN team up to stream more than 800 hours of live events from […]
ESPN airs second most-viewed First Round Game 4 on cable ever, extending historic start to 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
This past weekend, the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued with a First Round ESPN doubleheader. Tampa Bay Lightning-Montreal Canadiens (Sunday, 7 p.m. ET), delivered the second most-viewed First Round Game 4 on cable ever with 1.9 million viewers, up 73%. Following on Sunday, Edmonton Oilers-Anaheim Ducks also performed well with 1.1 million viewers, up 3%. […]
ESPN’s The Biggest Game begins weekly rollout through Super Bowl LXI as part of ESPN’s “Year of the Super Bowl” initiative
Serving as a central pillar of ESPN’s “Year of the Super Bowl” storytelling initiative, The Biggest Game has begun its weekly rollout, with new episodes premiering each week through Super Bowl LXI on the NFL on ESPN YouTube channel. More than 40 episodes are planned over the course of the year. Announced February 11, ESPN’s […]
Matchup set for Wednesday’s 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round on ESPN networks
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continue this week with two confirmed Game 5’s on ESPN networks. In a back-and-forth series, the Montreal Canadiens will face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday for Game 5 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The post Matchup set for Wednesday’s 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round […]
ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN presents four pivotal Game 5 matchups on Tuesday and Wednesday
ESPN continues its coverage of the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google with a pair of doubleheaders on Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29. The post ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN presents four pivotal Game 5 matchups on Tuesday and Wednesday appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..