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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Letters to Sports: The good, the bad and the ugly with 'Around the Horn'
ESPN's "Around the Horn" is ending after a 23-year run that featured sportwriters from across the nation sharing their thoughts. The format sounded simple, but it is what made it a success. Real-life sportswriters, who many no longer read, expounding real-life opinions became a novelty. As for L.A. Times' writer Bill Plaschke, thank you for always having Los Angeles' back, as spoken by local WNBA legend Diana Taurasi. Wayne Muramatsu Cerritos Bill Plaschke is proud of his time on "Around the Horn?" Twenty-three years of a smug, smarmy host, and a bunch of sportswriters desperate for sound bites and attention. Advertisement Another reason why ESPN and so-called sports commentary is currently unwatchable. He should apologize for reaching so low. James L. Pearle Corona del Mar Great article by Bill Plaschke regarding "Around the Horn." However, contrary to his claim that he "always stunk," because there were four panelists on each show, Plaschke's winning percentage of 24.3% is just about what one would expect. Even Woody Paige — the Cy Young of ATH — had a lower winning percentage. Bill, thanks for so eloquently representing the City of Angels. Ken Feldman Tarzana Taylor-made treasure? It's been said that one man's leftovers are another man's steak dinner. And that's all you need to know about the difference between the Dodgers organization and the Angels. Two days after the Dodgers released a washed-up Chris Taylor, he was starting in center field for the Angels. Nothing else needs to be said. Advertisement Bob Kargenian Yorba Linda Heavenly duo As Bill Shaikin writes, Angels announcers Wayne Randazzo and Mark Gubicza are great. As a long-suffering Angels fan, its a pleasure to at least be able to listen to them. Randazzo is particularly excellent. He doesn't overdo the chatter like most do, is bright, witty, knowledgeable and subtly tells truths about the woeful team he covers. He is the best since Dick Enberg, who was one of the greatest ever. Alvin S. Michaelson Marina Del Rey Need more relief Tanner Scott, a $72-million pitcher, has blown a third of his save opportunities this year. Eric Gagne, where are you? Advertisement Mike Schaller Temple City I got excited about the Dodgers adding another former All-Star, Alexis Díaz, to their ravaged pitching staff, even more so upon learning he began this season on the IL. Seems like a perfect fit. Steve Ross Carmel Escape to Detroit I think I know why Jack Flaherty left the Dodgers for Detroit in free agency: He didn't want to go on the IL. Rhys Thomas Valley Glen Resist temptation The new flood of name, image and likeness money (NIL) is indeed sending high school sports into a 'black hole' of misplaced priorities, as Eric Sondheimer's column pointed out. The L.A. Times should do its part to resist this trend by ceasing coverage of sports at that vulnerable level. Advertisement Patrick Frank Venice Battle of the exes Former Lakers Alex Caruso, Julius Randle and Josh Hart all had deep runs in the 2025 playoffs. Next season, while the Lakers are on vacation, are we going to see Austin Reaves in the playoffs wearing another team's uniform because the Lakers traded him while coddling an aged star? I sure hope not. Paul D. Ventura Mission Viejo Still streaking The defending champion L.A. Galaxy have started the MLS season with a 16-game winless streak? Bill Plaschke must have picked them to repeat as champions. John Schiermeier Valencia The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views. Letters should be brief and become the property of The Times. They may be edited and republished in any format. Each must include a valid mailing address and telephone number. Pseudonyms will not be used. Advertisement Email: sports@ Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
ESPN's campus put on red alert by intruder as employees are told to say inside
The ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut were briefly placed on lockdown on Thursday after an unwanted visitor stopped by for a visit to the sprawling broadcasting campus. Plenty of changes have been happening at the company in recent weeks. Earlier this week, the 'First Take' studio in New York City briefly lost power. Last week, 'Around the Horn' ended its 23-year run on the airwaves. Two weeks ago, the last edition of SportsCenter in Los Angeles was broadcast. But perhaps the biggest surprise for the company in May 2025 was a visit from a black bear on Thursday. ESPN betting expert Joe Fortenbaugh was on the air for his radio show 'Joe and Q' and reported live about the warning system in place to let employees know to stay indoors. 'This yellow emergency light has been flashing all over the campus for the last 15 minutes or so,' Fortenbaugh said. 'There's no sound that comes with it. So when you don't accompany the sound with a flashing emergency light, no one knows what the hell's going on... so everyone in radio, naturally we're all low IQ people walking around: "What does the yellow light mean? How come there isn't a sound? What's going on?" WHAT IS GOING ON IN BRISTOL?! A bear is on the loose at @ESPN 🫢 And he's on the hunt for @RandyScottESPN & @garystriewski 👀 — ESPN Radio (@ESPNRadio) May 29, 2025 'We finally got to the bottom of it: there's a bear on the campus here of ESPN. It's the bear alert. So everyone on campus stay inside. There's a black bear on the campus at the current moment.' One of the show's producers remarked that the bear was spotted a few buildings away from their studio. However, the point was made that there are sliding glass doors to get to ESPN's cafeteria near the center of the 123 acre site. has reached out to ESPN for more information on this incident. ESPN has been headquartered in Bristol, less than 20 miles west of the state capitol of Hartford, since the company was founded in 1979. The network has multiple studios across the country and around the world, but a majority of their operations are based around the 1.2million square-foot, 18-building complex in central Connecticut.
Fox News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Journalist Tim Cowlishaw takes aim at ESPN as 'Around the Horn' concludes 22-year run
ESPN's "Around the Horn" aired for the final time Friday after a nearly 23-year run. One of the main contestants on the game show throughout the years, Tim Cowlishaw, took a swipe at ESPN in his final comments on the show. "I want to thank ESPN for the opportunity that I did not seek and never expected to get back in 2002. I'd also like to say that while ESPN is currently gearing itself more toward hiring athletes instead of journalists," Cowlishaw said during the show's final episode Friday. "Around the Horn" consisted of four different journalists who would appear on the show and discuss current sports topics. However, ESPN is moving away from journalists on its shows in favor of former athletes. Some of the network's highest-profile personalities are former athletes like Pat McAfee, Jason Kelce, Kendrick Perkins and Ryan Clark, among others. "We had a wonderful 22 years on a show where I felt imposter syndrome every time I walked into this studio. I hope the people on the next show in this time slot have as much fun and bring as many smiles over the next 22 years. I'll be counting," Cowlishaw said. ESPN has not announced what show will take that time slot. The 5 p.m. ET hour on ESPN consisted of "Pardon The Interruption" and "Around the Horn," two of the few remaining shows that featured media commentary as opposed to former athletes. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
After ESPN's 'Around the Horn' finale, Woody Paige shares 'face time' with Denver7
When people think of ESPN's "Around the Horn," they think about longtime Denver sports journalist Woody Paige and his trademark chalkboard that hangs beside him. On the show's final day, instead of a witty line, the chalkboard had a simple message: 'See You Around.'
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Social media in meltdown as legendary ESPN show 'Around the Horn' ends after 23 years
It's a show that's been around longer than Oprah, David Letterman's run on The Late Show, and Sesame Street. Now, after 4,953 episodes, 'Around the Horn' signed off the airwaves of ESPN for the last time. It's a decision that's indicative of its time - even though it helped to spark the very movement that may have led to its axing. Around the Horn allowed sports journalists around the country to use their knowledge in a head-to-head debate format - which grew the profile of the very journalists on said show. Nowadays, sports journalists are just as much 'personalities' as they are people who research and write stories. In an era where sports networks, newspapers, and online publications are driven more by revenue than anything else, a show which runs for 23 years is unheard of. And so, the 'mute button' came for Around the Horn, which signed off for an 'infinity-and-a-half-hour break' on Friday. In its final episode, host Tony Reali invoked his favorite movie 'Goodfellas' with a montage thanking the crew behind the scenes to open the show. The final 'panel' on the show was the most decorated roster in the broadcast's history: Woody Paige, formerly of the Denver Post, Tim Cowlishaw of the Dallas Morning News, Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times, Kevin Blackistone of the Washington Post, Frank Isola of ESPN, Bob Ryan and Jackie MacMullin of the Boston Globe, and J.A. Adandae - the Director of Sports Journalism at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. As far back as I can remember I always wanted be a sportscaster... — Around the Horn (@AroundtheHorn) May 23, 2025 After 23 years on the air, Around the Horn has signed off for the final time from ESPN as longtime host Tony Reali ended the show which produced 4,953 episodes Reali signed off by placing the show's infamous 'mute button' on the floor of the network's studio's in New York as they faded to black. Plaudits for the show came in quick and heavy throughout its final half hour - with many mourning the program which inspired so many to become sports journalists (including this writer, who is convinced he would have killed it on ATH). Paige, the show's winningest panelist with an official 700 victories, became known for his chalkboard which displayed humorous messages. This time, he simply posted, 'See you around...' on X, formerly Twitter. Ryan, who won 224 times on the show, posted, 'The final Around The Horn today after 22 1/2 years. I want to salute first Max Kellerman and especially Tony Reali for their fantastic work handling the hardest hosting job in all of television. It's been my honor and privilege to be there since Day 1.' Clinton Yates, who won 135 episodes, said, 'goddamit I didnt want to cry AGAIN this week, @AroundtheHorn. What a show. What a run. What a joy.' Mina Kimes, who won 89 editions of the show, paid tribute saying, 'God that @AroundtheHorn panel. Tim, KB, of the coolest humans I've ever met. And from being a personal hero (I was so intimidated by her!) to a pal; sent me one of the first gifts I received my son was born. She means so much to women in our industry.' Kevin Clark, who leaves the show with the highest win percentage at 29 wins in 92 appearances, posted, 'Around The Horn changed my life and I know that's true of every panelist. They let me be myself on TV (for better or worse) and that's what everyone in this business dreams of. Tony is a genuinely amazing person as are [producer Aaron Solomon], [Josh Bard] and the whole crew. Damn I'll miss it.' Multiple former panelists on the show paid tribute after it went off the air the final time Countless other sports writers, creatives, and fans posted their tributes as well. Kris Pursiainen of Clutch Points posted, 'Goodbye, Around the Horn. You were everything right with sports talk. And that's why you're leaving us. The indomitable @TonyReali is a force. And he was kind enough to give a few Rams a peek behind the curtain in May '23. Don't take any sports coverage you love for granted.' 'Sad to see Around The Horn end,' wrote soccer podcaster Ben Cork. 'Sad that even the most lowbrow sports media of my childhood is too dense and inaccessible for the current mode of regurgitating roster scoops and parroting league/team/agent PR.' 'Around the Horn has been on the air since I was 2 and I started watching it religiously as soon as I was old enough to care about sports,' posted Emily Adams of the Hartford Courant. 'Truly believe this show planted the seed that made me want to be a journalist. A huge and heartbreaking loss for sports media & fans.' Sports content creator Kofie Yeboah remembered the show as 'the perfect place for ESPN to introduce new TV talent' while US Weekly's Russ Steinberg posted, 'I'm not ready for this' before the final episode began. One fan of the show wrote, 'the youth coming home from school and watching twitch streamers instead of kornheiser/wilbon on pti or the guys on around the horn is a big problem with modern society.'
