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ESPN is an American multinational basic cable sports channel owned by ESPN Inc., owned jointly by The Walt Disney Company (80%) and Hearst Communications (20%). The company was founded in 1979 by Bill Rasmussen along with his son Scott Rasmussen and Ed Egan.

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Lamar Jackson tests positive for COVID-19: NFL Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson, the NFL's reigning Most Valuable Player, has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Ravens rescheduled game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, a.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:05Published 1 day ago

Pope Francis Meets With NBA Players at the Vatican According to ESPN, Sterling Brown, Kyle Korver, Jonathan Isaac, Anthony Tolliver and Marco Belinelli met with the pope on Monday. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published 4 days ago

ESPN to Lay off 300 Employees in Coronavirus-Related Cuts On Thursday, ESPN informed its employees in a company-wide memo that it would be executing a round of layoffs. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:10Published 3 weeks ago

ESPN to Lay Off 300 Employees \| THR News ESPN will lay off 300 employees and leave 200 open positions unfilled, citing the "tremendous disruption in how fans consume sports" and a need to invest in direct-to-consumer and digital offerings. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:31Published 3 weeks ago

NFL plans for 20% capacity at Super Bowl in Tampa with masks and pods, ESPN reports The NFL has revealed some of its plans regarding Super Bowl LV in Tampa. The league is now planning for 20% capacity at the stadium, ESPN reports. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 02:04Published on October 29, 2020

Odell Beckham Junior out for Rest of Season With Torn ACL According to ESPN, Beckham Junior underwent an MRI on Monday morning. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published on October 27, 2020

Antonio Brown and the Buccaneers reach deal, per ESPN report Antonio Brown has reached a deal with the Tampa Bay Bucs, ESPN reports. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 00:31Published on October 24, 2020

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ESPN's Tiger Woods documentary will explore golf star's racial journey from childhood until now ESPN's Tiger Woods documentary, which airs on Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. ET, tackles the complexity of Woods, golf and race, and does so with skill. USATODAY.com - Published 1 day ago
Northwestern credits ESPN analyst Joey Galloway's comments for helping fuel victory against Wisconsin Before Wildcats beat Big Ten rival Wisconsin, ESPN's Joey Galloway compared them to Rece Davis in jab at their athleticism. The players remembered. USATODAY.com - Published 6 days ago
RJ Hampton's Dad Throws Milwaukee Bucks Hat at NBA Draft, You're Going to Denver! GET THAT BUCKS HAT OUTTA HERE!!! RJ Hampton was selected Wednesday as the 24th pick in the NBA Draft -- but it's his dad who's going viral for throwing a hat! With the NBA Draft going down virtually.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago

NBA draft 2020: What to know about TV, live stream, order of picks Like so many events in 2020, the NBA draft will be conducted virtually. Picks will be made from ESPN, with prospects and teams checking in via Zoom. USATODAY.com - Published 1 week ago
Jemele Hill, other former Black ESPN stars, do it their way Former ESPN star Jemele Hill is one of sports journalism's best, now she and other Black ex-ESPN stars are doing it their way. USATODAY.com - Published 2 weeks ago
Gambling site lists favorites to replace late "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek Other names on the list include actor Neil Patrick Harris, "The Price is Right" host Drew Carey and ESPN senior writer Mina Kimes. CBS News - Published 2 weeks ago

'We don't have to wait': Chiney Ogwumike turns message into action by becoming Election Day clerk ESPN host and WNBA player Chiney Ogwumike shared her experiences as an Election Day poll worker in Houston, including a shoutout from Barack Obama. USATODAY.com - Published 2 weeks ago
Hall of Famer and former Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw joins ESPN as analyst on ACC Network Muffet McGraw retired in April after coaching Notre Dame for 33 seasons, including two titles, nine Final Fours and 936 career victories. USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago
White Sox manager Tony La Russa charged with DUI stemming from February arrest New White Sox manager Tony La Russa was charged with driving under the influence in February in Phoenix, according to court records obtained by ESPN. USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago
Seahawks, Pete Carroll agree to contract extension, per report Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a multi-year contact extension, according to ESPN. USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago

ESPN reveals 300 layoffs, citing ‘disruption’ amid coronavirus ESPN announced Thursday it is eliminating about 500 jobs worldwide, including about 300 through layoffs. The cuts amount to about 10% of the employees at the sports network and are due largely to the.. WorldNews - Published 3 weeks ago
ESPN cutting 10% of workforce due to impact of pandemic Cuts amount to 10% of sports network's 5,000-plus employees and are due largely to pandemic's impact on business. CBS News - Published 3 weeks ago
ESPN to lay off 300 employees, while also not filling 200 open positions, internal memo says ESPN on Thursday announced a company-wide reduction of 300 staffers, network president Jimmy Pitaro said in a memo to employees. USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago	Michigan, Jim Harbaugh need an 'amicable divorce,' says Paul Finebaum ESPN's Paul Finebaum levied another blow to Michigan Wolverines football coach Jim Harbaugh, on the "Get Up" show. USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago
San Francisco 49ers Shut Down Facility Due TO COVID-19, 'TNF' In Jeopardy?? The San Francisco 49ers are the latest team to shut down their facility due to COVID-19 ... just one day before they're supposed to take the field for "Thursday Night Football." The news broke minutes.. TMZ.com - Published 3 weeks ago	Bears' Nick Foles, Matt Nagy respond to ESPN analyst Brian Griese's comments during 'Monday Night Football' Nick Foles had to clarify eye-opening comments ESPN "Monday Night Football" analyst Brian Griese relayed during the Rams-Bears broadcast. USATODAY.com - Published on October 27, 2020
Antonio Brown agrees to one-year deal with Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per report Antonio Brown is reuniting with Tom Brady, as the four-time All-Pro reached a one-year deal with the Buccaneers, according to ESPN. USATODAY.com - Published on October 23, 2020	Voting rights group More Than A Vote targets young people in NBA 2K Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler / NBAE via Getty Images Video games are popular among young people, which is why voting rights group More Than A Vote has decided to meet them where they are and create.. The Verge - Published on October 16, 2020
New England Patriots shut down practice again after new positive COVID-19 test, per report The New England Patriots shut down practice again on Sunday morning after the team had one new positive test for COVID-19, ESPN reported. USATODAY.com - Published on October 11, 2020	Is MLB's expanded postseason here to stay? Everybody pleased with wild-card ratings MLB and ESPN were happy with the ratings from baseball's best-of-three wild-card series, the first round of the expanded 16-team postseason. USATODAY.com - Published on October 7, 2020
ESPN analyst, ex-Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky blasts Matt Patricia's comments: 'It's a bunch of trash' Matt Patricia said "there was a lot of work to do" when he arrived in Detroit. The coach's remark didn't sit well with ex-Lions QB Dan Orlovsky. USATODAY.com - Published on October 5, 2020	Chiefs-Patriots COVID-19 tests return negative; Titans have no additional positives, per reports According to ESPN, there were no additional COVID-19 positive tests to report among the Kansas City Chiefs, Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots. USATODAY.com - Published on October 5, 2020
One Titans player, two team personnel test positive Saturday for COVID-19, per report Another three members of the Tennessee Titans — one player, two team personnel — tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, ESPN's reported. USATODAY.com - Published on October 3, 2020	Doc Rivers Lands Sixers Head Coaching Job After Clippers Exit Well, THAT didn't take long. Doc Rivers is back on an NBA bench just days after leaving the L.A. Clippers ... agreeing to become the next head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN's.. TMZ.com - Published on October 1, 2020
ESPN announcer Mark Jones says he will refuse police protection at college football game ESPN college football play-by-play announcer Mark Jones says in a tweet he will refuse police protection Saturday at the Army-Cincinnati game. USATODAY.com - Published on September 24, 2020	Chicago radio host fired for tweet about ESPN reporter Maria Taylor's attire Dan McNeil out at Chicago's 670 The Score for "degrading and humiliating" tweet about ESPN's Maria Taylor on Monday Night Football. USATODAY.com - Published on September 15, 2020
ESPN's 'Monday Night Football' won't shy away from protests: 'We don't see social justice movement as political' As a new "Monday Night Football" crew prepares for the season, it is also prepared to cover any protests that take place during the national anthem. USATODAY.com - Published on September 10, 2020	Today in History for September 7th Highlights of this day in history: Nazi Blitz on Britain begins in World War II; Mobutu Sese Seko dies; Panama Canal Treaties signed; Rapper Tupac Shakur shot; ESPN debuts; Pro Football Hall of Fame.. USATODAY.com - Published on September 7, 2020
ESPN report details more on Washington NFL team's toxic culture with interviews from four former female staffers The women, who spoke with Jeremy Schapp of "Outside The Lines," say they were harassed and subjected to misogynistic and sexist behavior. USATODAY.com - Published on September 3, 2020	Lionel Messi may not be able to play soccer for an entire season if he wants to leave Barcelona for free Lionel Messi could be forced to take an entire season away from football if he wants to leave FC Barcelona for free this year, ESPN reported on Monday. Messi and Barcelona... WorldNews - Published on September 1, 2020
Oscar De La Hoya plans to come out of retirement after 12 years away from ring Oscar De La Hoya has been retired from professional boxing for nearly 12 years but plans on making a comeback, he told ESPN. USATODAY.com - Published on August 20, 2020	ESPN and other Disney channels now live on FuboTV ESPN and many other Disney channels are now live on FuboTV, according to a FuboTV support document. You should now be able to watch ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN 3, ABC, ABC News Live, FX, FXX, Disney Channel,.. The Verge - Published on August 3, 2020
You can save more than $70 a year on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+—here's how This Disney+ bundle comes with Hulu and ESPN+ access and can save you more than $70 per year on these streaming services—here's how to get it. USATODAY.com - Published on July 29, 2020	Ex-NFL linebacker Reggie Williams driving force behind Disney sports complex hosting NBA bubble Ex-Bengals linebacker Reggie Williams recalls key challenges in launching ESPN's Wide World of Sports complex now hosting NBA's "bubble" campaign. USATODAY.com - Published on July 26, 2020
President Trump awards Medal of Freedom to former Olympic track star Jim Ryun, who talks about dishonoring flag Jim Ryun was ranked greatest HS athlete of all time by ESPN. He was on cover of Sports Illustrated seven times before 25 and has Olympic silver medal. USATODAY.com - Published on July 24, 2020	Sen. Kelly Loeffler intends on staying in WNBA, co-owning Atlanta Dream: 'They can't push me out' Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Georgia, told ESPN she does not intend to sell her stake in the Atlanta Dream despite the WNBA's embrace of Black Lives Matter. USATODAY.com - Published on July 22, 2020
ESPN's Rachel Nichols secretly recorded inside NBA bubble in Orlando The host of "The Jump" is quarantining and broadcasting from her room at Disney World. The tape reveals a conversation about personnel matters. USATODAY.com - Published on July 16, 2020	ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski apologizes to Sen. Josh Hawley for profane email response ESPN said Adrian Wojnarowski's profane email response to Sen. Josh Hawley was "unacceptable behavior and we do not condone it." USATODAY.com - Published on July 10, 2020
Announcer Dave Lamont apologizes for comment made during ESPN college football call to discuss race ESPN play-by-play announcer thought he was muted, but was overheard referring to conference call dealing with race as "venting," per New York Post. USATODAY.com - Published on July 9, 2020	How a Kansas City liquor store manager broke news of Patrick Mahomes' record-setting contract Less than two hours later, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs had agreed to terms on a 10-year extension. USATODAY.com - Published on July 7, 2020
Aubameyang's salary demands in order to stay at Arsenal According to ESPN, striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has asked for a salary of 15 million euros a year to extend his contract with Arsenal. Arsenal are doing everything they... WorldNews - Published on July 4, 2020	A decade later, 'The Decision' hardly represents LeBron James' true legacy ESPN will premiere a docuseries Sunday that examines the infamous TV special when LeBron James devastated Cleveland by leaving for Miami. USATODAY.com - Published on June 28, 2020
All winners and notable moments from 2020 ESPY Awards All the winners and notable moments that occurred during the (virtual) 2020 ESPYS, ESPN's celebration of sports. USATODAY.com - Published on June 22, 2020	Philadelphia Eagles TE Dallas Goedert punched at South Dakota bar, per report Third-year pro Dallas Goedert was not seriously injured after what was apparently an unprovoked attack, according to reports from NJ.com, ESPN. USATODAY.com - Published on June 21, 2020
ESPN's new Bruce Lee documentary, 'Be Water,' is a 'must-watch' look at racism in Hollywood, critics say Critics call ESPN's new "30 for 30" Bruce Lee documentary, "Be Water," a "must-watch" for fans of the late actor and martial arts great. USATODAY.com - Published on June 7, 2020	Lance Armstrong documentary on ESPN ends with moral contrast to his son, martyr-like speech ESPN's two-part "30-for-30" film about disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong finishes with details of his downfall. USATODAY.com - Published on June 1, 2020
Roy Halladay's drug addiction exposed in ESPN documentary 'Imperfect: The Roy Halladay Story' ESPN documentary "Imperfect: The Roy Halladay Story" describes Halladay's drug addiction that few knew about before he died in a plane crash in 2017. USATODAY.com - Published on May 28, 2020	Ex-NBA player, ESPN analyst Stephen Jackson remembers 'twin' George Floyd on social media Former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Stephen Jackson grew up with George Floyd and remembered his "twin" on social media. USATODAY.com - Published on May 27, 2020
Lance Armstrong says in film that stepfather 'beat the (expletive) out of me' Part 1 of ESPN 30 for 30 film about Lance Armstrong delves into the corporal punishment the controversial cyclist received. USATODAY.com - Published on May 25, 2020	Lance Armstrong ESPN documentary details forgery, grudges and 10,000 lies Lance Armstrong saga still fascinates and is why ESPN is airing a new film about him. "He's likeable ... but he also did horrible things to people." USATODAY.com - Published on May 21, 2020

ESPN

American pay television sports network

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Antonio Brown agrees to one-year deal with Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per report

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Is MLB's expanded postseason here to stay? Everybody pleased with wild-card ratings

ESPN analyst, ex-Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky blasts Matt Patricia's comments: 'It's a bunch of trash'

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One Titans player, two team personnel test positive Saturday for COVID-19, per report

Doc Rivers Lands Sixers Head Coaching Job After Clippers Exit

ESPN announcer Mark Jones says he will refuse police protection at college football game

Chicago radio host fired for tweet about ESPN reporter Maria Taylor's attire

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ESPN report details more on Washington NFL team's toxic culture with interviews from four former female staffers

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ESPN's Rachel Nichols secretly recorded inside NBA bubble in Orlando

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