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"The fun for me is in the discovery of how to tell stories & how to be better at doing that." @andscape's @KelleyLCarter on hosting & executive producing interview series 'The Trade' ➡️ bit.ly/4xEpdmB Watch on ESPN App (Unlimited subs) & ESPN on Disney+ (Bundle subs)
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Meet the people helping to bring ESPN's 1st Super Bowl to life 'Inside Access: Road to #SuperBowlLXI' continues with ESPN marketing director, Alexa Dettelbach, who is helping lead the 'We Are Going' campaign More: bit.ly/47chGjU
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"Expect some jaw-dropping offensive players." ESPN lacrosse analyst & reporter @paulcarcaterra gives a behind-the-scenes look at Sunday's '26 @PremierLacrosse Playoff Championship 🥍 12:30p ET | @DenverOutlaws-@PLLWaterdogs | ABC, ESPN App Read here: bit.ly/4757Y2H
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Last week, former #NCAAWHockey captain & current ESPN production coordinator Jill Olson found herself back on the ice Olson's hockey journey came full circle when skating into a new role at the #NHL Player Media Tour Read here: bit.ly/4iAA90z
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Go inside the '26 Creator Network's visit to ESPN HQ in Bristol, Conn. As the class got a behind-the-scenes look, including connecting with commentators, capturing content & gearing up for a landmark #NFL season culminating with Super Bowl LXI 🏈 More: bit.ly/4j5DW6d
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'Taylor' made for the spotlight 🎙️ See how @TaylorTannebaum & @Taylor_McGregor kept @ESPNCFB viewers informed during a power outage to end Week 1 ➡️ bit.ly/3TklQTx
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Millions of fans watch @CollegeGameDay every Saturday in the fall Behind the signs, a 130+ person crew brings the show to life each week Judi Weiss, Jake Daigle & Daniel Reifert from ESPN's remote operations team share how it all comes together Read: bit.ly/3Ux7qjl
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Did you know? Sept. 2 is the 20th anniversary of the debut of 'ESPN on ABC' The latest ESPNPR Time Capsule highlights an Aug. '06 press call when then-President George Bodenheimer outlined reasons Disney was leaning into the strength of the ESPN brand
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The fastest way to follow #USOpen Week 1 action 🎾 ESPN’s 'RedZone at the US Open' brings fans live point-to-point, match-to-match & court-to-court action across all courts Starting at 11a ET daily on the ESPN App through Friday More: bit.ly/4ciFdmu
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5 things to know about '26-'27 #NHL on ESPN 🏒 84-game season ❄️ 4th year of #FrozenFrenzy 🎉 'ABC Hockey Saturday' rings in '27 ⭐️ Marquee events: return of All-Star Weekend & 6th-consecutive #StadiumSeries 🏆 Early April #StanleyCup Playoffs 🔗 bit.ly/4hR0Cqk
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New season, new look 'SEC Nation' 🏈 With 3 new faces at the desk & the show shifting to a 3-hr format for the 1st time, ESPN coordinating producer Aaron Katzman shares more on what's fresh in front of & behind the camera this season Read: bit.ly/4wQwfnE
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"We’ve created an experience that makes it easier for fans to stay connected to the sports and events they care about."   Marking the 1st year of ESPN DTC, Brian Marshall & Emily Horowitz discuss achievements, surprises & what's next ➡️ bit.ly/4zuCC2C
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Meet the people helping to bring ESPN's 1st Super Bowl to life 'Inside Access: Road to #SuperBowlLXI' continues with Alexander Hyacinthe, a digital producer on 'The Biggest Game' podcast More: bit.ly/3TW3qsh
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"This summer has honestly felt like a celebration of softball at every single level." ESPN softball analyst @ascarborough reflects on her 'summer of softball' - calling the #WCWS, #AUSL & #LLSWS for ESPN networks Read here: bit.ly/3SpIPw2
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As ESPN's coverage of the '26 @LittleLeague Baseball Region Tournaments continues, @ESPN_Schick provides a behind-the-scenes look at 'Around the Bases' ⚾️ An all-new Little League whip-around show on ESPN+ airing Saturday & Sunday (1-9p ET) Details: bit.ly/4pZspXy
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As their ESPN internships come to a close, the Class of 2026 reflects on their summer experiences See what the team has accomplished over the past 10 weeks ➡️ bit.ly/3TFHmSE
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August 6-9, ESPN8: The Ocho returns for its 10th anniversary @CrisAlexESPN & @Phil_Sports are ready for another year of unforgettable competition of seldom seen sports across ESPN networks See what they're looking forward to this year: bit.ly/3TDBlpz
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Happy National Intern Day to the Class of 2026 🎉 From favorite projects to biggest takeaways, hear what this summer's interns have to say about their time at ESPN so far ➡️ bit.ly/4w35trZ
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New tech. More access. Bigger storytelling. ESPN coordinating producer Drew Gallagher shares how the team is elevating coverage of @NFLFLAG's next generation of stars ➡️ bit.ly/44KJScB Friday-Sunday, catch the '26 NFL FLAG Championships across ESPN & Disney platforms
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"Viewers can expect comprehensive coverage of the SEC’s introduction to the 2026 football season." Live from #SECMD26 in Tampa, Fla., ESPN coordinating producer Brad Buchanan previews what's ahead & what @ESPNCFB fans won't want to miss 🏈 Details: bit.ly/4fpAmR8
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"We felt like the eyes of the sports world were on New York." ESPN VP, EP, Original Content & Business Operations Craig Lazarus shares how special it is to have The @ESPYS return to where it all began (Wed, 8p ET, ABC & ESPN App) Read here: bit.ly/4w7AgER
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From the @NCAAVolleyball court to the courtroom ⚖️ Meet ESPN's 2026 legal intern, Quinn Menger, a member of the '24 NCAA Champ @PennStateVBALL team 🏐 Details: bit.ly/4aQvtPE
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ICYMI: Renowned set designer Julio Himede discussed the inspiration behind his set design for The 2026 @ESPYS Read here: bit.ly/4psVFG8
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Sunday marks the 20th anniversary of 'My Wish' Meet this season's featured kids from across the country - plus athletes like A’ja Wilson, Scottie Scheffler, Seth Rollins, Fernando Tatis Jr. & the @Vol_Football program Details: bit.ly/3RAF6eH
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3x #Wimbledon finalist @andyroddick is back at the All England Lawn Tennis Club This time, analyzing the action for ESPN alongside new colleagues & longtime friends Roddick shares more from the studio on Court 18 - site of his 1st-ever match: bit.ly/4aJcMNJ
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"I freely tell people that working on ‘My Wish’ is the most rewarding thing I do with my job." ESPN Features Sr. Managing Producer Denny Wolfe reflects on the 20th anniversary of ESPN's ‘My Wish’ series Read here: bit.ly/4f6Te76 | @MakeAWish
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“How can we do something different that we know is going to hit the mark?” ESPN SVP Sports Production Tim Corrigan reflects on 30 seasons of the #WNBA & the broadcasting reunion of Robin Roberts & Geno Auriemma Read here: bit.ly/4f167Q1
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Robin Roberts & Geno Auriemma were ESPN’s 1st @WNBA broadcasters Tuesday night, they reunite for @DallasWings vs @nyliberty (8p ET, ESPN) 🎧 In a 1997 audio recording, they talked to media about the league’s start & future opportunities
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From @CollegeGameDay, to NASCAR & #NBA experiences - ESPN internships have created super stars! Learn about past interns & how their experiences at ESPN set the foundation for their careers today ➡️ bit.ly/3StPkxL
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From the #NBA sidelines to the #MCWS desk & everything in between - @AlyssaLang has been a fixture across a multitude of ESPN properties in '26 🎙️ Read here: bit.ly/4gPRT75
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"It’s quite a privilege for me to get a chance to experience Wimbledon for the 1st time & share it with our fans." @ReceDavis celebrates another milestone in his storied career - embracing new opportunities in London, marking his 1st tennis assignment 🔗bit.ly/4uW5opf
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Record-breaking viewership ➡️ New events ➡️ Innovative fan experiences ESPN delivered another standout season of college sports coverage in '25-'26! More: bit.ly/4geVDz0
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ESPN reporter Steve Fainaru previews a multimedia investigation into Argentina’s controversial soccer pipeline 'The Dream Factory' exposes exploitation & neglect by tracing 1 player’s extraordinary journey Read: bit.ly/4eFav7e | More: bit.ly/3SuELKK
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Friday, @lindacohn makes her final @SportsCenter appearances (6p, 10p, 11p ET | ESPN)   🎙️Cohn retires from ESPN on June 30th   Take a look back at her 34-year ESPN career ➡️ bit.ly/43YrKLT
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"At ESPN, our goal is always to give fans the best possible experience around the sports they love." ESPN EVP, Programming & Acquisitions, Rosalyn Durant highlights the ESPN App's #Wimbledon coverage ➡️ bit.ly/4akoYEi
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ESPN's Andscape celebrates its 10th anniversary & 10th class of Rhoden Fellows! Founded by Andscape editor-at-large William C. Rhoden, the fellowship trains future sports journalists from #HBCUs Learn more about the Class of '27 ➡️ bit.ly/3Skbh2a
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“Year after year, the #MCWS delivers - not just on the field, but in the way it brings people together.” ⚾️ ESPN SVP of Production @megaronowitz reflects on what makes @CWSOmaha & the people behind it so special ➡️ bit.ly/4oyhumW
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30 seasons after the 1st-ever #WNBA game, Lisa Leslie, Rebecca Lobo & Hannah Storm reunite to relive the moments that started everything Before Sunday's 'WNBA Countdown' special feature, producers Olivia Powers & Laura Ramirez share how it came together➡️bit.ly/4euOdVx
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Saturday, the 2026 @SpecialOlympics USA Games begin on ESPN+ The games run June 20-26, ft.: 🏅 ESPN commentators & former Olympians 🏅 Appearances from award-winning stars 🏅 Record-setting production efforts 5 things to know before tuning in: bit.ly/3QTiYMd
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It's time to meet the newest summer teammates at ESPN 🎉 Learn more about the Class of '26 interns & how they're making their mark ➡️ bit.ly/3Qdbq6S
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If winning the #StanleyCup grants access to a place only champions know, what does that look like? With 6x Stanley Cup Champ Mark Messier, the ESPN Creative Content Unit made it a reality ➡️ bit.ly/43DrlOW 'The Inner Circle' debuted this past Sunday ahead of Game 6
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Before Friday's 1st pitch in Omaha, Neb., catch '3 Things to Know' about ESPN's #MCWS coverage 🎥 New camera angles & enhanced technology 🎙️ Daily on-site studio coverage & 1st-ever alt-cast ⚾️ A tradition of elite broadcasters continues More: bit.ly/4xneDRM
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'26 #StanleyCup Final: from the booth 🏒 Ivan Sokalsky, ESPN remote content support & talent statistician/booth coordinator, shares behind-the-scenes working the biggest games in hockey Read more: bit.ly/4oq6Iiz
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"Success means creating content that audiences actively seek out & building lasting relationships with fans." ESPN VP of Digital & Audio Production Justin Craig shares how 'ESPN Podcasts' is growing its portfolio & creating new ways for fans to connect 🔗bit.ly/3RZRjJM
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From half a production truck to hundreds of ESPN employees "It has been an amazing growth spurt for this sport that we all love so much." @bethmowins reflects on the growth of the #WCWS ➡️ bit.ly/4fYB8WZ
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Tuesday night, Championship Season gets underway on ABC & ESPN! 🏆 June features the NHL #StanleyCup Final, #NBAFinals, #WCWS, #MCWS & Wimbledon Mike McQuade, ESPN EVP of Sports Production, shares more on the marquee month: bit.ly/4aqhT50
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ESPN is making the 2026 #StanleyCup Final a must-see event! Check out '5 Things to Know' on ESPN's presentation of hockey's biggest stage ➡️ bit.ly/4fkA7bG
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With the #NHL & #NBA postseason's underway, Eric Loh & Dan Ochs of ESPN's Programming team break down how each property navigates coverage around the biggest moments of each Playoff run 🏒🏀 Read more: bit.ly/4tQeLGD
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Congratulations to ESPN for 2026 #SBJAwards for 'Best in Sports Media' & 'Deal of the Year' Read more: bit.ly/4urqGvH
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1 night. 1 cause. $21 million. @DickieV’s fight continues & so does the impact The 21st Dick Vitale Gala has reached a new fundraising milestone #VFoundation Read more: bit.ly/49aggI4
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Across @SportsCenter, some of the biggest names in sports are sharing how the game shaped them - & why it matters for the next generation Check out a roundup of ESPN's 'Take Back Sports' ambassador conversations ➡️ bit.ly/4ul0uCn
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Among those interviewed during ESPN UFL games, @UFLStorm head coach @Anthony_Becht is unique   Becht is a former @ESPNCFB analyst who knows both sides of the live TV interview   🔗 bit.ly/4cAjs0s   The undefeated Storm host the Battlehawks this weekend (Sat, 7p ET, ESPN)
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Before Thursday's first pick, check out everything fans need to know about ESPN's comprehensive '26 #NFLDraft presentations Available across a record 9 platforms! Read: bit.ly/4eFxBMx
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Back where it all began This past weekend, @richeisen returned to Bristol, Conn., for a @SportsCenter homecoming 23 years in the making As Eisen revisited the desk he anchored from 1996-2003 Go behind-the-scenes here: bit.ly/4tfQOJm
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Journalism Showcase: Masters Week storytelling across ESPN platforms⛳️ From Rory McIlroy’s return to Northern Ireland to Gary Woodland’s emotional road back, ESPN delivered powerful features across @SportsCenter, SC Featured & golf coverage Read: bit.ly/41YEtgx
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Unique access, family moments & so much more Relive how ESPN covered some of the best moments from the iconic Masters Par 3 Contest on Wednesday Read: bit.ly/4tCFxCC | #themasters
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Take a closer look at last weekend's social-first coverage of #AtleticoMadrid-#FCBarcelona from Madrid 📱 @OmarESPN's fan-focused, access-driven coverage brought fans closer to the action 🎟️ Plus, 'Golden Ticket' launched internationally Read: bit.ly/4cfHPAz
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In an upcoming feature, #NHL on ESPN will highlight Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin's off-ice impact in '8 Forever' debuting during ABC Hockey Saturday 🏒 Producer Alexandra Nolen shares how the feature came together Read here: bit.ly/4shHZgH
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In the 3rd installment of a 3-part series, ESPN co-founder @ScottWRasmussen reflects on launch night & the transition from startup to enterprise 'Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN' premieres Monday (8:30p ET, ESPN) More: bit.ly/4drRS7S
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In the 2nd installment of a 3-part series, ESPN co-founder @ScottWRasmussen outlines the unconventional path to funding ESPN including early risks, key backers & pivotal decisions 'Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN' premieres Monday (8:30p ET, ESPN) More: bit.ly/3OgY88g
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ESPN is making the 2026 #WFinalFour a must-see event! Check out '5 Things to Know' about ESPN's presentation of the @MarchMadnessWBB Semifinals & Championship 🏀 Read: bit.ly/3PWkCf9
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#NHL ice ➡️ Riley’s mind ESPN director Ashley Ward & producer Andy Jacobson share what it takes to translate live hockey into the world of @Pixar's 'Inside Out' More: bit.ly/3OfugZV Sun | 7p ET | 'Inside Out Classic' ESPN+, Disney+, Disney Channel & Disney XD
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In the 1st installment of a 3-part series, ESPN co-founder Scott Rasmussen revisits the early days of building ESPN & the realities behind its origin story 'Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN' premieres Monday (8:30p ET, ESPN) More: bit.ly/3QdUoEY
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New look, same ESPN energy 😤 From big games to small screens, ESPN’s refreshed brand identity is built to move, flex and keep up with how fans live sports More: bit.ly/4ca3gnK
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"The goal was a visual world that resonates with everyone - die-hard fans, casual viewers & digital natives." 🏀   Learn more about ESPN's all-new @MarchMadnessWBB graphics with ESPN Creative Studio art director, Alex Young ➡️ bit.ly/4uK2dT0
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Dr. Joe, ESPN's resident Bracketologist, is helping #NCAAMBB & #NCAAWBB fans identify seasonal symptoms of Bracketbrain Before Selection Sunday, hear what @ESPNLunardi advises for @ESPNFantasy Tournament Challenge questions Doctor's orders here: bit.ly/46Y3nzZ
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ESPN’s annual #ChampWeek turns 40 🎂🏀 More on the birth of a must-watch week for #NCAAMBB: bit.ly/4sG5n8p
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Check out 5 things to know about ESPN's latest animated #NHL presentation - 'Inside Out Classic' 🏒 bit.ly/4cqMEsw
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25 exclusive games, iconic venues, @DisneyParks celebrations & more 🍌⚾️ Check out 5 things to know about ESPN & @DisneyPlus' expanded collaboration with Banana Ball ➡️ bit.ly/46KvVNl 📸 (Paul Rutherford / ESPN Images)
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“You don’t need a hotel gym if you’re covering mountain sports like alpine ski racing & halfpipe snowboarding.” ESPN reporter @alyroe has been on the go in Italy at the '26 #WinterOlympics See Roenigk's adventures & what working at remote venues is like➡️bit.ly/4tGHKh1
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"Once we started filming, we realized we weren’t only making a sports documentary, we were documenting a continent in motion.”   Go inside the making of 'Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League' with director Richard Brown ➡️ bit.ly/4qzSUBI
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"The underdog theme is present on so many levels in the film." ESPN directors Angela Zender & Shannon Furman explore the legend of ‘The Philly Special’ in a new @30for30 premiering Friday 🏈 9p ET | ESPN, ESPN App Read here: bit.ly/4c73oVu
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20 Super Bowls & counting! ESPN coordinating producer Mike Leonard sets the stage to showcase #SBLX in Latin America, Australia & New Zealand ➡️ bit.ly/45MVBID The multilanguage, cross-regional coverage continues through the conclusion of the game on Sunday, Feb. 8
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ICYMI: the 2026 #NHL #StadiumSeries was a night to remember in Tampa, Fla. 🏒 More: bit.ly/3ZN5VwC 📸 (Douglas DeFelice / ESPN Images)
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ESPN reporters & producers set up in Italy for the upcoming 2026 #WinterOlympics Multiplatform coverage continues through conclusion of Games (Sunday, Feb. 22) ➡️ bit.ly/46lwUD5 Dedicated page: bit.ly/49PH55b | #MilanoCortina2026
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"To our entire production team, this is more than a hockey game, this is an event." Producer Gregg Colli & assoc. mgr. programming Curt Bell give a behind-the-scenes look at how ESPN is bringing outdoor #NHL to the Sunshine State Read here: bit.ly/3NXZRid
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Former Top 30 star @chris_eubanks96 brings energy, insight & passion to ESPN’s coverage of the '26 #AusOpen After a career that included @ATPChallenger titles & representing @TeamUSA at the '24 Paris Olympics, Eubanks breaks down all the action 🔗bit.ly/4a8h1Ck
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Ahead of Monday's #CFBPlayoff #NationalChampionship - learn more about the ESPN commentators with ties to @univmiami, @IndianaUniv, @CityofMiami & more Read here: bit.ly/3Zh1JFa
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What does it take to put the #CFBPlayoff #NationalChampionship on air? From 117 cameras to 235 replay channels - here’s how ESPN brings college football’s biggest stage to life in 2026 ➡️ bit.ly/49sl4sY
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On the field & off, ESPN is making Monday’s @CFBPlayoff title game a must-watch moment 🏈 Check out '5 Things to Know' about ESPN's presentation of the 2026 #CFBPlayoff #NationalChampionship ➡️ bit.ly/4qxJOGm
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'25-'26 #NCAAMBB & #NCAAWBB conference play is ramping up Sr. Director of Programming & Acquisitions @DanMargulis explains how ESPN delivers marquee matchups in prime windows during 1 of sports' busiest times of the year ➡️ bit.ly/4pzz0pT
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ESPN's Lee Corso, Bill Rasmussen & Marc Herklotz were among the industry legends inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Class of 2025 More from Tuesday night's ceremony in New York City ➡️ bit.ly/4j2P81j 📸 via @sportsvideo | #SBHOF
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Dick Vitale called last Saturday's #NCAAMBB collaboration with Charles Barkley "one of the happiest moments of my ESPN career." ESPN VP of college basketball production @AlexFarmartino discusses how teamwork & preparation made for an unforgettable night➡️bit.ly/49cM9jD
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"Stuart brought an authenticity & confidence that translated instantly on camera." Before @30for30's 'Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott' premieres, ESPN VP of Brand Marketing Seth Ader recounts Scott’s legacy & iconic 'This Is @SportsCenter' moments 🔗bit.ly/493oGkW
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"We serve every platform w/versatile editors who interact directly & daily w/reporters, editors, producers, shows, event production teams...It's a model for a modern newsroom." ESPN VP of News David Kraft reflects on 10 yrs of the Universal News Group ➡️ bit.ly/48HoCWz
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Inside the scheduling of ESPN’s new #MLB package ESPN VP of Programming & Acquisitions Ashley O’Connor discusses the strategy behind the updated schedule, the significance of its tentpole events & what fans can expect Read here: bit.ly/48Fd7Pl
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ESPN capped off its month-long celebration of 25 yrs of @SportsCenter in Latin America w/3 live editions on Friday from @WaltDisneyWorld Rodolfo Martinez, SVP, International & @ESPNDeportes Production, reflected on the flagship program’s journey Read: bit.ly/3YaChk9
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🏈 @ReceDavis spotlights more on the importance of @JenLada's role on @CollegeGameDay
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10 seasons. Hundreds of stories of hope, resilience & strength. @JenLada continues to weave humanity into the fabric of @CollegeGameDay - making Saturdays about more than college football 🏈 Read here: bit.ly/47S8FxR
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"It is simply the right time to tell this story." ESPN senior director & producer Marquis Daisy previews the upcoming @30for30 'Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott' ➡️ bit.ly/4pkN32K Premieres Wednesday, Dec. 10 | 9p ET | ESPN
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