In 1978, after being fired from his job with the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association, Bill Rasmussen devised a plan for a cable television network dedicated entirely to sports.

A look at how to watch the NFL Draft and other sports media news and notes.

In early 2026, ESPN finalized a landmark $3 billion deal to acquire NFL Network, NFL RedZone, and NFL Fantasy Football from the NFL. As ESPN takes control of NFL Network, the transition marks the end ...

ESPN’s takeover of NFL Network is just a few weeks away from becoming official. But in what appears to be a good sign for the cable channel, ESPN will allow NFL Network to once again broadcast its own ...

Since ESPN announced its takeover of the NFL Network, there have been concerns about the future of several rival shows. One ...

ESPN's 2026 NFL Draft coverage drew sharp criticism for falling behind on picks, excessive commercials and failing to keep up ...

ESPN has revealed details about a new documentary tracing the origins of the sports network and its impact on televised sports. Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN will premiere on the Disney-owned ...

Football fans took to social media to make it known they were not happy with ESPN's NFL Draft broadcast for multiple reasons.

Opening Day marks a new era for the longstanding relationship between MLB and ESPN. Though ESPN is no longer the home for “Sunday Night Baseball” (now on NBC) or the Home Run Derby (now on Netflix), ...

ESPN broadcaster Mark Jones is leaving the Worldwide Leader in Sports to solely work for an NBA franchise. Jones is moving on ...

ESPN declines to comment on whether reporter Dianna Russini was ever recused from covering Mike Vrabel or the Tennessee ...

Most NFL Media employees were transferred to ESPN as of April 1, when Bristol's NFL Network takeover became effective.