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Home Run DerbyHome Run Derby
ESPN, 2017 Running | Drama, Action



The Home Run Derby is an annual home run hitting contest in Major League Baseball (MLB) customarily held the day before the MLB All-Star Game, which places the contest on a Monday in July. Since the inaugural derby in 1985, the event has seen several rule changes, evolving from a short outs-based competition, to multiple rounds, and eventually a bracket-style timed event. It is currently sponsored by T-Mobile, a wireless cellphone company.


Nine for IXNine for IX
ESPN, 2013 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Family, Sports, History



Topics in these documentaries include an intimate look at Pat Summitt, college sports' most successful coach, the largely unknown history of Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater Katarina Witt and her link with East Germany's secret police and the focus of sex in the marketing of female athletes.


DetailDetail
ESPN, 2018 On Hiatus | Sports, Documentary



Get an inside look at the world of professional sports with Detail. Join top athletes from the NBA, NFL, and UFC as they break down the game play-by-play. With expert analysis and in-depth commentary, Detail offers fans a unique perspective on the strategies and tactics used by their favorite players. Don't miss a moment of the action!


Always Late with Katie NolanAlways Late with Katie Nolan
ESPN, 2018 Cancelled/Ended | Sports, Talk Shows



Always Late with Katie Nolan is a hilarious late-night sports comedy show that covers the biggest and smallest stories of the week with a unique twist. With a fresh and witty take on sports news, Katie Nolan keeps fans entertained with her quick-witted humor and engaging segments.


First TakeFirst Take
ESPN, 2007 Running | Sports, Talk Shows, News



First Take (aka: ESPN First Take) is a weekday sports talk show co-hosted by Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Molly Qerim who are joined by regular contributors and special guests. The show includes daily sports news, interviews with sports journalists, athletes and personalities, spirited debates, and an assortment of other topics.


E:60 ProfileE:60 Profile
ESPN, 2012 Cancelled/Ended | Sports, Documentary, Animation, Short



E:60 Profile is ESPN's first multi-subject prime-time newsmagazine program offering a combination of investigative features, profiles of intriguing sports personalities, and cutting edge stories on innovation in the sports world, including emerging sports and new technology. The series will tell life stories that relate or have a basis in sports, melding its stories with a glimpse of the reporters' experiences discussing the story ideas. The show will be produced and aired in high definition, a first for the newsmagazine genre.


Around the HornAround the Horn
ESPN, 2015 Cancelled/Ended | Sports, Talk Shows, News



Host Tony Reali and four reporters from across the country debate the hottest issues of the day with points awarded for good arguments. In this sport of competitive banter, the winner gets 30 uninterrupted seconds to discuss the topic of their choice.


Highly QuestionableHighly Questionable
ESPN, 2016 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Sports, Talk Shows, News



Veteran Miami Herald columnist and radio host Dan Le Batard leads a humorous, critical and sometimes controversial discussion of the hot sports topics of the day, from the Clevelander Hotel in Miami Beach. Known as a thoughtful and witty contrarian, Le Batard is not afraid to speak his mind and let his innate Cuban-American influences shine through, which is apparent in the fast-paced show. He's joined on each 30-minute episode by his father, Gonzalo "Papi" Le Batard, and sports commentator Bomani Jones.


Player 54: Chasing the XFL DreamPlayer 54: Chasing the XFL Dream
ESPN, 2023 On Hiatus | Sports, Documentary



Follow With eight teams, 400 players, 40 coaches, and a new ownership group, Player 54: Chasing the XFL Dream is a visual manifestation of the League's motto: where dreams meet opportunity. The original series takes fans behind the scenes of what it takes to build a League and its eight teams from the ground-up, showcasing the human stories that exist within the XFL on and off the field. It is a character-driven look at the inspiring, unconventional, and even heartbreaking journeys of the players and head coaches whose professional aspirations are just beginning - or getting a second chance.


PBA BowlingPBA Bowling
ESPN, 2014 On Hiatus | Sports, Documentary



PBA Bowling is the Professional Bowlers Association rotating tour where every week a tournament is held in a different city in the U.S. to determine a champion. The greatest Bowlers in the world battle it out during the week so that the two with the best total pin count compete against each other on the final day of the tournament to determine a champion who walks away with a huge some of money that increases each week!


Snoop & Son: A Dad's DreamSnoop & Son: A Dad's Dream
ESPN, 2015 Cancelled/Ended | Sports, Documentary, Mini-Series



Following music icon Snoop Dogg's son, Cordell Broadus, a sought-after high-school football recruit, as he plays his senior season and is courted by top colleges. Snoop Dogg's youth football league is also highlighted.


We the Fans: Section 250 of Soldier FieldWe the Fans: Section 250 of Soldier Field
ESPN, 2017 Cancelled/Ended | Sports, Reality



In We the Fans: Section 250 of Soldier Field, we follow the the lives of Chicago Bears season ticket holders in Soldier Field's Section 250. Experience the game from the perspective of this band of true believers. Fans in Section 250 are a family, bound by faith in the Bears and one another. Win or lose, it's a place to be, to belong.


Rise UpRise Up
ESPN Cancelled/Ended | Reality, Documentary



ESPN's new original series RISE UP will be telling the story of four communities coming together to renovate their local high school's athletic facilities. The inspirational, four-episode series will showcase renovation projects from start to finish and will also focus on giving students advice, training, and tools that they can use to become better athletes. POWERADE® is a sponsor of RISE UP, providing hydration products for the series.


Drone Racing LeagueDrone Racing League
ESPN, 2016 On Hiatus | Sports, Game Show



Experience the thrill of high-speed drone racing as the world's best pilots compete across five levels to become the DRL Champion. Watch as skilled pilots navigate through challenging courses and obstacles, pushing their drones to the limit in this adrenaline-fueled competition.


The American GameThe American Game
ESPN, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Sports, History, Documentary



This 11-episode documentary series will focus on college football's extraordinary narrative by exploring themes that have made the sport an integral component of the American landscape.


Nathan's Hot Dog Eating ContestNathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
ESPN, 2011 Cancelled/Ended | Cooking/Food



Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is an annual American hot dog competitive eating competition. It is held each year on Independence Day at Nathan's Famous Corporation's original, and best-known restaurant at the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island, a neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. The contest has gained public attention in recent years due to the stardom of Takeru Kobayashi and Joey Chestnut. The current champion is Joey Chestnut, at 70 hotdogs in the 2016 championship. He beat out 2015 champ Matt Stonie.


The Fantasy ShowThe Fantasy Show
ESPN, 2017 Cancelled/Ended | Sports, Talk Shows



The Fantasy Show is hosted by noted fantasy sports expert Matthew Berry who provides analysis on the day's news and developments in the Fantasy Sports World.


Cheap SeatsCheap Seats
ESPN, 2004 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Sports



In a day where everyone is focused on special effects and cashing in on following popular trends, it is nice to see a comedy that focuses on one thing - being funny. Randy and Jason Sklar bring their form of off-brand humor and satirical comedy to a show that they were destined to be a part of.


Inside: U.S. Soccer's March To BrazilInside: U.S. Soccer's March To Brazil
ESPN, 2014 Cancelled/Ended | Debate, Sports, Documentary, Mini-Series



A six-episode series premiering May 13 2014, giving fans an inside look at the U.S. Men's National Team in advance of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.


ESPN FCESPN FC
ESPN, 2013 Cancelled/Ended | Talent, Interview, Sports, Talk Shows



An extension of the popular website, this daily show updates viewers on all the latest happenings in the world of soccer. Dan Thomas and Max Bretos rotate as hosts with analysis by ESPN's soccer announcers and former players.


Jalen & JacobyJalen & Jacoby
ESPN, 2016 Cancelled/Ended | Sports, Talk Shows



This national ESPN Radio show simulcast is hosted by ESPN NBA analyst Jalen Rose and Grantland writer, podcaster and senior producer David Jacoby. Originally a Grantland podcast, Jalen & Jacoby has evolved since it was first developed as a passion project of the hosts in 2011. The show highlights the chemistry between close friends Rose and Jacoby as they break down the latest news in sports and pop culture with humor, intelligence and perspective.


Alex Morgan: The EqualizerAlex Morgan: The Equalizer
ESPN, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Sports, Documentary, Mini-Series



Behind-the-scenes look at Alex Morgan and her fellow teammates who are paving the way for the generations of female athletes who will follow their lead.


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