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ABC will air 6 additional ‘Monday Night Football’ games starting this week with Bills-Jets

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 26, 2020, file photo, a television camera is seen during an ESPN broadcast in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Bradenton, Fla. Sports media giant ESPN announced Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, that it is cutting about 500 jobs from its global workforce and laying off about 300 employees. The company said the cuts are due in large part to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on its business and the “tremendous disruption in how fans consume sports.” (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

ESPN hires Shams Charania to replace Adrian Wojnarowski as senior NBA insider

Associated Press

AT&T exits showbiz, sells remaining stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG for $7.6 billion

By Michelle Chapman - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, center, is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end AJ Epenesa, left, and linebacker Dorian Williams (42) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Orchard Park, NY. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

‘Monday Night Football’ doubleheader draws 19 million viewers during overlap

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

St. Bonaventure players huddle in the first half of a National Invitational Tournament basketball game on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Wojnarowski is leaving ESPN for alma mater to become GM of St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

ESPN returns to DirecTV with a new Disney deal after a nearly 2-week blackout

By Michael Liedtke - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers' Randall Cobb smiles as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Th former Pro Bowl receiver has joined the SEC Network as a college football studio analyst after 13 NFL seasons spent mostly with the Packers. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)

Pro Bowl WR Randall Cobb joins SEC Network after 13-year NFL career

Associated Press

NBA drew media rights deals on young audience, plenty of content

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

ABC/ESPN basketball analyst Dick Vitale sits at midcourt prior to an NCAA college basketball game between Baylor and Villanova, Dec. 12, 2021, in Waco, Texas. Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Vitale said on social media Friday, June 28, 2024, that he has been diagnosed with cancer for a fourth time. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)

Dick Vitale diagnosed with cancer for a 4th time with surgery scheduled for Tuesday

Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (8) about to put the ball up during the fourth quarter of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., April 12, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

Wizards ship Deni Avdija to Trail Blazers for Malcolm Brogdon and a first-round draft pick

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. Eagles center Jason Kelce has told teammates he intends to retire after 13 NFL seasons, according to three people informed of the decision. They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, out of respect for Kelce's decision, which has not yet been made public. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)

Jason Kelce to join ESPN, be part of ‘Monday Night Football’ pregame show

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Peyton Manning looks on at his Ring of Fame induction ceremony during an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. The University of Tennessee announced Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, that Manning has been appointed a professor of practice at the College of Communication and Information starting this fall.(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

ESPN, Manning’s Omaha Productions push deal to 2034

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

ESPN remains the home of the College Football Playoff through 2031 under $7.8 billion deal

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

College Football Playoff moving toward deal between conferences needed to complete ESPN deal

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) runs against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Running back Austin Ekeler to sign with Commanders

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times