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How John Skipper Brought Soccer—and the World Cup—to American Audiences

As he climbed the ranks at ESPN, John Skipper made it his mission to make the beautiful game a popular one in the U.S. It wasn’t easy, but it was interesting—and ultimately worthwhile.

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Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather rules: Everything we know about exhibition fight

The two boxing legends have suggested they are meeting in an exhibition bout in 2026

The Independent UK

Former ESPN President Dismisses NFL Collusion Theory for Shedeur Sanders Draft Slide

John Skipper doesn't believe it was collusion that led to the Colorado quarterback's fall to the fifth round of the NFL draft.

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ESPN's ex-top exec describes how soccer's World Cup was lost

Testimony from a former ESPN executive is underscoring the high stakes and corruption that has enveloped the world of soccer

The Independent UK

Esiason Explains Why NFL Wouldn’t Put Super Bowl on PPV

Earlier this week, former ESPN president John Skipper proposed the radical idea for the Super Bowl broadcast.

Sports Illustrated

Bill Walton Calls Out an ESPN Colleague and Labels Him a ‘Troll’

Walton seemed very unhappy with Joe Lunardi’s treatment of the Pac-12.

Sports Illustrated

After World Cup, US men recede to background for 3 1/2 years

The United States men’s soccer team recedes into the background of American sports for the next 3 1/2 years

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Former ESPN President Offers Take on Brady's Fox Contract

Is the GOAT worth a $375 million broadcasting deal?

Sports Illustrated

Tom Brady’s historic $375m Fox Sports deal shows familiarity breeds content

The quarterback has the knowledge to make a good analyst. But it’s his fame and branding the network is most interested in

The Guardian - US

Can the $100m duo of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman save ESPN’s Monday Night Football?

The broadcaster’s flagship show has had a rocky recent history. The company is looking for stability rather than fireworks from its new duo in the booth

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