ESPN budgeted a reported $10 million for the first event. The cable giant’s ESPN2 and ESPN International outlets were in their infancy and needed programming.

ESPN announced Monday that Vitale has signed a contract through the 2027-28 season, while ESPN Events is launching the Dick Vitale Invitational — the first matchup coming with a season-opening ...

ESPN announced Monday that Dick Vitale has signed a contract through the 2027-28 season, while ESPN Events is launching the Dick Vitale Invitational. Click to toggle navigation menu. Headlines ...

To celebrate, Newport wedding and event venue The Grove has partnered up with ESPN for a watch party. From 6 to 10 p.m.

ESPN has promoted Andy Green to the newly created role of vice president of non-traditional productions (NTP). In his new role, Green will oversee the full scope of tens of thousands of live events on ...