ESPN Cancels ‘Around the Horn’ After 23-Year Run

One of the longest-running TV shows in sports is coming to an end.

ESPN has announced that their long-running weekday debate show, “Around the Horn”, will air its last episode on May 23, marking an end to a 23-year run and over 4,900 episodes.

5 PM marks the time for Tony Reali’s sports discussion program, where a group of commentators engage in a points-scoring competition with the host or risk being silenced if their opinions don’t meet expectations. This show first aired in 2002, and Tony Reali has been its moderator since 2004.

Over the years, a variety of well-known sports media figures have taken part in our panel discussions, such as Jemele Hill, Bomani Jones, Mina Kimes, Woody Paige, Bill Plaschke, Bob Ryan, Sarah Spain, Pablo Torre, and Clinton Yates. There are numerous others who have joined us as well.

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Several prominent sports media personalities have participated in our panel over the years, including Jemele Hill, Bomani Jones, Mina Kimes, Woody Paige, Bill Plaschke, Bob Ryan, Sarah Spain, Pablo Torre and Clinton Yates. Many others have also been part of our discussions.

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Our panel discussions have seen a host of sports media celebrities over the years, with the likes of Jemele Hill, Bomani Jones, Mina Kimes, Woody Paige, Bill Plaschke, Bob Ryan, Sarah Spain, Pablo Torre and Clinton Yates gracing our presence. Numerous other notable figures have also contributed to our conversations.

As a dedicated gamer, I’m excited to share some news from ESPN. They’ve got an extra 30-minute special of SportsCenter airing half an hour past their usual sign-off time. More details about the schedule will be announced later on. Stay tuned!

David Roberts, ESPN’s executive VP and editor of sports news and entertainment, stated that “Around the Horn” has had an impressive run spanning over two decades. Such durability in media is exceptionally scarce, and we eagerly anticipate honoring the show’s numerous achievements before its farewell in May. Besides Tony and the team of on-air contributors, we are deeply appreciative of the production crew headed by Erik Rydholm and Aaron Solomon, who have been key players in ATH’s unwavering success since its launch.

ESPN is currently restructuring its programming, introducing fresh talent, letting go of others, cancelling certain programs but also launching new ones. Notably, they are giving up some sports broadcasting rights to focus on others (last week, for instance, they ended their agreement with Major League Baseball).

The modifications are being implemented primarily to ready ourselves for the debut of our forthcoming direct-to-consumer service. We’re aiming to keep content that we believe will strike a chord with our intended viewership.

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2025-03-05 00:54