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ESPN analyst Dick Vitale sits at the media table during a game.

ESPN Makes Decision on Legendary Announcer Dick Vitale's Contract

The college basketball analyst has been with ESPN since 1979.

ESPN analyst Dick Vitale sits at the media table during a game.

ESPN Makes Decision on Legendary Announcer Dick Vitale's Contract

The college basketball analyst has been with ESPN since 1979.

ESPN thought two Larry O'Brien Trophies would be better than one.

ESPN, NBA Faces Ridicule For Absurd NBA Finals Logo Decision

Fans were not impressed with the terrible looking CGI trophies that were superimposed on the court for Game 2.

Mark Jackson and Stephen Curry during the 2014 NBA Playoffs.

Stephen A. Smith: Steve Kerr ‘Piggybacked’ Off Golden State Team Mark Jackson Built

Stephen A. Smith diminished Steve Kerr’s accomplishments to build up Mark Jackson’s.

Dan Orlovsky reacts to the news that there’s someone under more pressure than Caleb Williams this season.

'Get Up' NFL Experts Debate: Is Caleb Williams or J.J. McCarthy Under More Pressure

Is J.J. McCarthy or Caleb Williams under more pressure this season? 'Get Up' debates.

IN THE MEDIA

ESPN's NBA Finals Game 2 halftime show featured a lot of yelling.

Fans Rip ESPN’s 'Unwatchable' NBA Finals Game 2 Halftime Show

The 'Surviving Ohio State' documentary will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival

Ohio State Documentary Based on Sports Illustrated Story to Premiere at Tribeca

ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters during the Arizona Cardinals game against the New England Patriots at State Farm Stadium.

Mike Breen Had Heartfelt Message for Lisa Salters During NBA Finals Game 2 Broadcast

Tyrese Haliburton takes a long three in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Mike Breen Surprised Everyone With a Make-Up ‘Bang’ in Game 2 of the NBA Finals

Bill Plaschke revealed he is battling Parkinson's disease.

Longtime L.A. Times Columnist Bill Plaschke Reveals He’s Battling Serious Disease

Richard Jefferson, Doris Burke and Mike Breen during the Emirates NBA Cup Semifinal game on December 14, 2024 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Richard Jefferson Wore the Perfect Shirt to Support Doris Burke Amid ESPN Contract Buzz

Notre Dame poses after winning the Orange Bowl in January.

TNT Strikes Deal With ESPN to Air College Football Playoff Semifinals

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry.

Adam Sandler Agrees to Feature Derrick Henry in Movie on One Condition

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after the game at Gillette Stadium.

Tom Brady Explains Why He Will Never Criticize Patrick Mahomes During a Broadcast

Mike Breen is working his 20th NBA Finals for ABC/ESPN.

Mike Breen Explains Why He Didn’t Give a ‘BANG!’ on Tyrese Haliburton’s Game-Winning Shot

Simmons shoehorned a Jokic (right) opinion into his NBA Finals conversation.

Bill Simmons Names Unlikely Winner in Game 1 of the NBA Finals

Michelle Beadle on the Sirius XM Mad Dog Sports radio set at the Super Bowl 58 media center.

Michelle Beadle, Cody Decker Fired by SiriusXM After Reaction to Stephen A. Smith News

Shaquille O'Neal on the set of ESPN's "NBA Countdown" before Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Shaquille O'Neal Crashed ESPN's NBA Pregame Show As He Prepares for 'Inside the NBA' Move

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle during NBA Finals Media Day.

Rick Carlisle, Unprompted, Praises Doris Burke Amid ESPN Contract Rumors

Mar 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Television broadcaster Doris Burke before the game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center.

Doris Burke Doubles Down on Calling SGA a 'Free Throw Merchant' During Thunder Game

SI MEDIA PODCAST

Phoenix Suns former player Charles Barkley in attendance at Footprint Center.

Charles Barkley Would Not Vote for Stephen A. Smith if He Runs for President

Nov 13, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Fox Sports sideline Reporter Peter Schrager on the sidelines during a NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

2024 Year in Review w/ Andrew Perloff & Peter Schrager

NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field.

SI Media Podcast with NBC's Mike Tirico

SI Media Podcast: ESPN's Sean McDonough on Calls Old and New

Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson, and Charles Barkley

SI Media Podcast: Bryan Curtis on Inside the NBA, Stephen A. Smith and More

Episode 524 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with WWE Superstar, Roman Reigns.

SI Media Podcast: WWE Superstar Roman Reigns

Burke Magnus, president of ESPN, joins SI Media With Jimmy Traina.

SI Media Podcast: ESPN President Burke Magnus

Jim Nantz and Tony Romo joined the show before Sunday's enormous Chiefs-Bills matchup.

SI Media Podcast With CBS's Jim Nantz and Tony Romo

NFL Today host James Brown is the guest on this week's SI Media with Jimmy Traina.

SI Media Podcast with 'NFL Today' Host James Brown

Where do Joe Buck and Troy Aikman rank among the all-time great booths?

SI Media Podcast: All-Traina Thoughts, All-Mailbag Edition

Paul Finebaum is this week's guest on SI Media With Jimmy Traina

SI Media Podcast With Paul Finebaum

The new Netflix documentary "Mr. McMahon" is among the topics covered.

SI Media Podcast With Andrew Marchand and David Shoemaker

Passan on the life of an insider.

SI Media Podcast: ESPN's Jeff Passan

Brad Nessler joins the SI Media Podcast.

SI Media Podcast: Brad Nessler on A New Era of College Football

Kevin Clark on the early NFL returns.

SI Media Podcast: Kevin Clark on His Transition to ESPN