Keeping Up With All The Industry Press Releases
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.
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The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continue on Monday and Tuesday for back-to-back Second Round action on ESPN. The puck drops Monday for an ESPN doubleheader, beginning at 7 p.m. ET with Philadelphia Flyers-Carolina Hurricanes Game 2. Following at 9:30 p.m., the Vegas Golden Knights host the Anaheim Ducks (Game 1) who make their first Second Round appearance since 2017. Pregame coverage begins with The Point at 6 p.m. (ESPN2, ESPN+).
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ESPN continues its coverage of the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google with a blockbuster Game 7 matchup on ABC, presented by Popeyes, at 3:30 p.m. ET, as the Detroit Pistons and Cade Cunningham host the Orlando Magic and Paolo Banchero. Orlando enters action looking to become just the second 8th seed in the last 14 years to eliminate a 1st seed. Mike Breen will provide play‑by‑play alongside Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler, with Lisa Salters reporting.
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The Pick Is In, a documentary capturing the drama and defining moments behind the three days of the NFL Draft, will premiere on Sunday, May 3 on ESPN and the ESPN App at 7 p.m. ET.
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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), Buffalo Sabres-Boston Bruins (7:30 p.m., ESPN) and Vegas Golden Knights-Utah Mammoth (10 p.m., ESPN). More on the First Round here.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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