By Miguel Mike Medina Photo Credit: John Woike / Hartford Courant via Getty Images file ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen died at 93 of Parkinson’s disease. Rasmussen changed many lives. He created a behemoth. ESPN debuted in 1979. The network became the most recognizable and dependable sports channel. He was born in Chicago in 1932. Rasmussen…
By Miguel Mike Medina Photo Credit: Courtesy: ESPN Images Sportscaster Chris Berman has been one of the founding fathers of ESPN. Berman has been part of the company since 1979. Throughout his career, Berman reached the pinnacle. His work at ESPN made him a recognizable and popular figure because of his catchphrases. Berman has won…
By Miguel Mike Medina Photo Credit: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The New York Knicks-San Antonio Spurs Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals is the highest-viewed finals game since Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals. Michael Jordan took the “Last Shot” in that game. The Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz brought in an average of…
By Miguel Mike Medina Photo Credit: Getty Images/Los Angeles Times ESPN acquired NFL Network, RedZone, and other media platforms for a 10 percent equity stake. It’s not the first time a giant platform like Disney has been in business with sports leagues. We are entering a new era, and ESPN is getting larger and larger…
By Miguel Mike Medina Photo: Inside The NBA “Inside the NBA” is here to stay. ESPN and TNT Sports officially announce the ‘Inside the NBA’ deal, starting with the 2025-2026 season. It’s been a long battle throughout the off-season. It got so tense that Charles Barkley considered retiring after the 2024-25 season. Fans will be…
