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Shows and Presenters
In addition to ESPN America’s very own edition of ESPN’s flagship show SportsCenter hosted by Michael Kim, ESPN America broadcasts the very best of ESPN’s studio shows covering North American sports.
From “Pardon the Interruption” to “College Gameday Live,” keep track of the latest sports news and analysis from the top North American journalists and commentators.
Shows
“Pardon The Interruption” (PTI)
Hosted by Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, who discuss, and frequently argue over, the top stories of the day in sports.
ESPN’s PTI is known for its humorous and often loud tone, as well as the “rundown” graphic listing the topics yet to be discussed down the right-hand side of the screen.
“College Game Day”
ESPN’s College Game Day crew’s broadcasts live from a stadium or arena each week during the season. The show covers both the college basketball and college football seasons, with the selected stadium usually hosting one of the biggest matchups of the day. Hosts Chris Fowler, Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit preview the college football games in front of thousands of fans, giving expert analysis and predictions. While Reece Davis, Dick Vitale, Digger Phelps and Bobby Knight bring you all the news and notes from the world of college basketball.
“The Sports Reporters”
The Sports Reporters is a studio-based talk show that presents roundtable discussions among host, John Saunders, and a panel of three sports media personalities. Topics for discussion often include predictions for upcoming events and on-off-the-field controversies, and the debate usually gets heated. Parting Shots is a popular segment at the end of the show, where the four panellists get an opportunity to give closing humorous and thought-provoking comments on one of the night’s conversations.
“NASCAR Now”
NASCAR Now offers the latest news and information from ESPN’s NASCAR reporters and analysts. Hosts Ryan Burr and Nicole Manske navigate through NASCAR highlights and talk to the sport’s newsmakers.
“MMA Live”
Jon Anik and Franklin McNeil host this ESPN studio show alongside UFC fighter Kenneth Florian, who contributes to the show with his MMA experience and his perspective as a fighter. The trio discuss the finer points of Mixed Martial Arts and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
“Around the Horn”
Tony Reali and four reporters from across the country debate sports’ hottest stories via satellite.
Tony gives points for well-made arguments, but deducts points when he has to hit the “mute” button. The winner gets 30 seconds to opine on victory.
“Baseball Tonight”
Baseball’s only nightly live program, the Emmy Award-winning Baseball Tonight is the unrivalled authority on the day’s events in the world of Major League Baseball. Karl Ravech hosts an expert crew, including Hall of Famers Peter Gammons and Dave Winfield, for a look at all the big plays and developments from the latest games.
“NBA Tonight”
The tone is upbeat and the talk is informative on NBA Tonight, providing new insight into the NBA through interviews and analysis featuring the NBA’s biggest stars. NBA Tonight is the best round-up show for NBA fans, delivering a full report of results and highlights from the last few days, including the best dunks, defense and dimes from superstar players like Kobe Bryant, Lebron James and Dwight Howard.
“College Football Live”
During the college football season, there is plenty to review and contemplate. To keep up with the latest news, join College Football Live for the most interactive show on television, featuring viewer questions and the fan’s own video footage on every show. Each week former college players and coaches will tackle the questions and give live feedback on the week’s events. This is a must-see show for any college football fan.
“SportsNation”
The fast-moving, fun-loving opinion show powered by the fans and viewers. SportsNation debates and reports on material generated or suggested by fans, including videos from the internet, athlete Tweets, and online polling. Hosts Colin Cowherd and Michelle Beadle are joined in the studio by a guest of the day to discuss the latest sports headlines and gameday gossip. Special segments of the show include: Three Cheers/Jeers/Tears; Date, Marry, Dump; Winners and Losers; Pulse of the Nation and Weird Web Stories.
“Jim Rome is Burning”
Seasoned television and radio sports talk authority Jim Rome hosts ‘Jim Rome is Burning’ – a 30-minute sports talk show. One of the top opinion leaders of his generation Rome’s unique style has made him one of the most compelling and influential forces in the sports broadcasting world. The program originates from Los Angeles and features opinion, Rome’s trademark “rants,” debate and guest appearances by some of the biggest names in sports.
Films
30 for 30
ESPN America is proud to bring our viewers in Europe and the Middle East 30 for 30, an unprecedented documentary series featuring thirty films from some of today’s finest storytellers.
In its thirty years of existence, ESPN has been an integral part of an ever-changing sports landscape. To celebrate 30 years of growth, both globally and in the United States, ESPN presents 30 for 30, a fascinating documentary series spotlighting 30 top filmmakers telling intimate stories that form part of the greater mosaic that is global sports over the past 30 years.
Each storyteller – among them famed directors such as Academy Award winner Barry Levinson, documentarians Albert Maysles and Barbara Koppel, and Hollywood names like Frank Marshall and Ron Shelton – turns their lens on trends, issues and athletes, some well-known within U.S. borders and others famous on the international stage as well, bringing their personal viewpoint to the bigger picture of what sports has meant to American and world culture from 1979 to today.
30 for 30 airs throughout the year on ESPN America. Be sure to catch every one of these memorable documentaries, as new light is shone on some of the greatest sporting stories of a generation. NOTE: Films and times are subject to change; check our schedule for starting times in your region.
Presenters
Michael Kim
Michael Kim is the lead presenter for SportsCenter on ESPN America, the network dedicated to fans of U.S. sports, which reaches more than 18 million homes across more than 40 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Kim joined ESPN as one of the original presenters on ESPNEWS prior to its 1st November 1996 launch. In his more than 14 years at ESPN, he has also contributed as an anchor to ESPN’s US edition of SportsCenter and other ESPN news and information programming including First Take, NHL Tonight and more.
Prior to ESPN, Kim covered a variety of sports at NewsChannel 8 in the Washington DC area. He has earned multiple awards in his career, including a 1993 local Emmy Award from the Capital Region Chapter for a series titled Local Heroes, which was also recognized as the “Best Sports Series” by the Society of Professional Journalists.
Prior to NewsChannel 8, Kim worked as a sports reporter for KOMU-TV in Columbia, Mo., from June 1990 to September 1991.
A native of Columbia, Mo., Kim earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and business administration from Westminster College (Fulton) in 1987 and a Master of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Missouri in 1991. In May 2008, Kim also received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Westminster College.
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Sports On ESPN America
ESPN America features the best sporting action from North America, broadcasting comprehensive season-long coverage of the MLB and NCAA College Sports. We showcase all the excitement, the greatest athletes and heroic feats, the best matchups, rivalries and championships – All Day, Every Day.
In addition to ESPN America’s very own edition of ESPN’s flagship show SportsCenter hosted by Michael Kim, ESPN America broadcasts the very best of ESPN’s studio shows covering North American sports.
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