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ESPN Drops Hank Williams Jr. for Good Over Obama-Hitler Comparison

October 6, 2011 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

Singer apologized for comments on Fox News, but that wasn't enough

  

ESPN Pulls Hank Williams Jr. Intro From 'Monday Night Football'

October 3, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

ESPN removes iconic theme music because of Hitler/Obama comments the country singer made on "Fox and Friends"

  

Forget 'Monday Night Football' -- How About an ESPN Super Bowl?

September 8, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

The self-proclaimed "worldwide leader" has already gone where no cable network has, taking over "Monday Night Football" and Wimbledon; can it claim Olympian sporting events, too?

  

'Monday Night Football' to Remain on ESPN Through 2021

September 8, 2011 By Tim Molloy & Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

New deal begins in 2014

  

University of Miami Tries to Move Past Yahoo! Investigation

August 26, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

The school rules an undetermined number of its players ineligible, a necessary step if they are to be reinstated

  

Deadspin Spy Infiltrates ESPN Meeting

August 25, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

The irreverent sport blog plants someone in ESPN's annual all-company meeting

  

ESPN's Bill Simmons Takes on NBA Comissioner David Stern

August 12, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

The self-named "Sports Guy" has never been a journalist in the true sense of the word, but he does a pretty good job grilling David Stern

  

Keith Olbermann, Dan Patrick Cast ESPN Movie

July 29, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

The former ESPN co-anchors suggest stars like Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman and Ryan Gosling

  

TCA: ESPN Announces New '30 for 30' Slate, Teases 'Rise Up' Debut

July 27, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

Documentaries will include features on "Rocky" inspiration Chuck Wepner and former Boston Celtic/addict Chris Herren

  

Fox Scores ESPN Oral History Rights

July 25, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

"Those Guys Have All the Fun" may be heading to the big screen

  

'Friday Night Lights' to Run the Clock on ESPN Classic

July 11, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

EXCLUSIVE: The channel will start airing episodes on July 12, timed to an oral history of the show on Bill Simmons' Grantland

  

ESPN Acquires Wimbledon TV Rights for Next 12 Years

July 5, 2011 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

NBC had rights for 43 years

  

Every Weekend Is '30 for 30' Weekend on ESPN Classic Now

June 14, 2011 By John Sellers 1 year ago

The ESPN sister network will showcase 50 hours of documentaries each weekend from here on out

  

ESPN Oral History Book Tops NYT List, Waves Foam Finger

June 8, 2011 By John Sellers 1 year ago

"Those Guys Have All the Fun" debuts at No. 1 on the New York Times best-seller list

  

Bill Simmons on Grantland Launch: 'We're Not Going to Chase Page Views'

June 8, 2011 By John Sellers 1 year ago

The mega-popular ESPN scribe discusses his new website, which opens its doors for business Wednesday at noon

  

Will the Lakers' Untimely Playoff Exit Derail Surging NBA TV Ratings?

May 9, 2011 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

As rumors swirl of a girlfriend-spawned feud between Los Angeles stars Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, league broadcasters TNT, ESPN and ABC must carry on without their biggest draw

  

Report: Pac-10 Strikes $3B Deal With Fox and ESPN

May 3, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 2 years ago

College athletic conference, which will expand to 12 teams over the summer, makes big broadcast deal

  

HBO, NBC Dominate Sports Emmys

May 3, 2011 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

Networks take home seven awards apiece, edging CBS, ESPN; Al Michaels honored for lifetime achievement

  

NHL, NBC to Announce New Broadcasting Deal

April 19, 2011 By Tim Molloy 2 years ago

NBC and Versus beat out ESPN for hockey rights

  

What Lockout? Networks Set Preseason NFL Schedules

April 12, 2011 By John Sellers 2 years ago

CBS, ESPN, Fox and NBC will combine to air 11 pre-season games in prime time starting August 7 -- labor unrest willing

  

ESPN Slammed by Poynter Over Jalen Rose D.U.I.

April 1, 2011 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

With no talent disclosure policy, network “got beat on its own in-house story”

  

'SportsCenter' Co-Anchor Josh Elliott Joins 'Good Morning America'

March 30, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 2 years ago

ESPN personality will join George Stephanopoulos and Robin Roberts soon

  

ESPN Does Away With Ombudsman Position, Hires Poynter Instead

February 24, 2011 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

The "Worldwide Leader" decides to outsource traditional watchdog role to journalism institute

  

ESPN to Televise NBA Finals in 3D, Expand 3D Coverage of Masters

February 24, 2011 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

"Worldwide Leader" ramping up 3D network offerings -- including the broadcast of a Par 3 contest

  

ESPN's Stuart Scott, Battling Cancer, Returns to 'SportsCenter'

February 22, 2011 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

Co-anchor returns to air a month after undergoing treatment

  

ESPN 3D Goes 24/7 on Valentine's Day

January 5, 2011 By Tim Molloy 2 years ago

Network will air round-the-clock, with replays when nothing is on live