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Chicago Tribune
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
ESPN announces ‘Around the Horn' will end its nearly 23-year run in May
BRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN's 'Around the Horn' will air its final episode on Friday, May 23, ending a nearly 23-year run. The weekday sports discussion and debate show has been a mainstay at 4 p.m. CST since its debut episode on Nov. 4, 2002. Tony Reali has been the show's main host since 2004. He replaced Max Kellerman, who was the host for the first two years. The show, which has had more than 4,900 episodes, features four panelists — mostly sports columnists — who tried to earn points and avoid being muted by Reali as they gave their opinions on the biggest sports stories of the day. 'Around the Horn has had a remarkable run of more than two decades. That kind of longevity in media is incredibly rare, and we look forward to celebrating the show's many accomplishments before the final sign-off in May,' David Roberts, ESPN's executive vice president and executive editor for sports news end Entertainment, said in a statement. 'Beyond Tony and the ensemble of on-air contributors, we are particularly grateful to the production team led by Erik Rydholm and Aaron Solomon, who have been instrumental in ATH's consistent success since the very beginning.' Woody Paige, who holds the show record for most appearances and wins, said on social media after the announcement, 'My records will never be broken. But my heart is broken.' ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes added: 'The show that gave me the confidence to even believe someone like me could do TV. Will be forever grateful to the producers, and also Tony Reali, who models kindness and intelligence in a way that's all too rare these days. ESPN announced that a 30-minute edition of 'SportsCenter' will air in the 5 p.m. EST weekday spot during the summer. 'Pardon The Interruption,' featuring Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser, has aired at 4:30 p.m. CST since Oct. 22, 2001, but there have been no announcements on its future.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Around the Horn' canceled after 23-year run on ESPN
NEW YORK — ESPN is canceling afternoon sports debate show 'Around the Horn' after a 23-year run. The show, which has broadcast more than 4,900 episodes, will air for the last time on May 23. 'ATH' premiered in November 2002 with host Max Kellerman. Current host Tony Reali took over the reins in 2004 when Kellerman decamped for Fox Sports. ''Around the Horn' has had a remarkable run of more than two decades. That kind of longevity in media is incredibly rare, and we look forward to celebrating the show's many accomplishments before the final sign-off in May,' said David Roberts, ESPN executive VP and executive editor of sports news and entertainment. The show, which airs ahead of 'Pardon the Interruption' and the evening edition of 'SportsCenter,' features Reali moderating a debate between four rotating sportswriters from across the country — making panelists like JA Adande, Jemele Hill, Bomani Jones, Mina Kimes, Jackie MacMullan, Pablo Torre, Woody Paige and many others into household names. Many contributors to the show have gone on to careers at the World Wide Leader in Sports. The network said a half-hour version of 'SportsCenter' will run in the 'ATH' time slot this summer, but did not revealed any other future plans. In recent years, ESPN has announced a number of changes — including a future separation from Major League Baseball — and layoffs of on-air and behind-the-scenes talent, including Zach Lowe, Jeff Van Gundy and Suzy Kolber, as well as several executives.
NBC News
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
ESPN cancels 'Around the Horn' after 23 years
'Around the Horn,' an ESPN discussion and debate show that has been a staple on the sports network for more than 23 years, will air its final episode on May 23, the company announced Tuesday. The program, which premiered on Nov. 4, 2002, with host Max Kellerman, produced more than 4,900 episodes. After Kellerman left ESPN for Fox Sports, Tony Reali took over in 2004 and has been at the helm ever since. 'Around the Horn has had a remarkable run of more than two decades. That kind of longevity in media is incredibly rare, and we look forward to celebrating the show's many accomplishments before the final sign-off in May,' David Roberts, ESPN's executive vice president and executive editor of sports news and entertainment, said in a statement. 'Beyond Tony and the ensemble of on-air contributors, we are particularly grateful to the production team led by Erik Rydholm and Aaron Solomon, who have been instrumental in ATH's consistent success since the very beginning.' Panelists over the years include JA Adande, Kevin Blackistone, Tim Cowlishaw, Jemele Hill, Frank Isola, Bomani Jones, Mina Kimes, Jackie MacMullan, Woody Paige, Bill Plaschke and Bob Ryan. ESPN said a 30-minute edition of 'SportsCenter' will air at 5 p.m. ET weekdays during the summer in its place.
The Independent
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
ESPN announces 'Around the Horn' will end nearly 23-year run on May 23
ESPN 's 'Around the Horn' will air its final episode on Friday, May 23, ending a nearly 23-year run. The weekday sports discussion and debate show has been a mainstay at 5 p.m. EST since its debut episode on Nov. 4, 2002. Tony Reali has been the show's main host since 2004. He replaced Max Kellerman, who was the host for the first two years. The show, which has had more than 4,900 episodes, features four panelists — mostly sports columnists — who tried to earn points and avoid being muted by Reali as they gave their opinions on the biggest sports stories of the day. 'Around the Horn has had a remarkable run of more than two decades. That kind of longevity in media is incredibly rare, and we look forward to celebrating the show's many accomplishments before the final sign-off in May,' David Roberts, ESPN's executive vice president and executive editor for sports news end Entertainment, said in a statement. 'Beyond Tony and the ensemble of on-air contributors, we are particularly grateful to the production team led by Erik Rydholm and Aaron Solomon, who have been instrumental in ATH's consistent success since the very beginning.' Woody Paige, who holds the show record for most appearances and wins, said on social media after the announcement, 'My records will never be broken. But my heart is broken.' ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes added: "The show that gave me the confidence to even believe someone like me could do TV. Will be forever grateful to the producers, and also Tony Reali, who models kindness and intelligence in a way that's all too rare these days. ESPN announced that a 30-minute edition of 'SportsCenter' will air in the 5 p.m. EST weekday spot during the summer. 'Pardon The Interruption,' featuring Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser, has aired at 5:30 p.m. EST since Oct. 22, 2001, but there have been no announcements on its future. ___
Associated Press
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
ESPN announces ‘Around the Horn' will end nearly 23-year run on May 23
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — ESPN's 'Around the Horn' will air its final episode on Friday, May 23, ending a nearly 23-year run. The weekday sports discussion and debate show has been a mainstay at 5 p.m. EST since its debut episode on Nov. 4, 2002. Tony Reali has been the show's main host since 2004. He replaced Max Kellerman, who was the host for the first two years. The show, which has had more than 4,900 episodes, features four panelists — mostly sports columnists — who tried to earn points and avoid being muted by Reali as they gave their opinions on the biggest sports stories of the day. 'Around the Horn has had a remarkable run of more than two decades. That kind of longevity in media is incredibly rare, and we look forward to celebrating the show's many accomplishments before the final sign-off in May,' David Roberts, ESPN's executive vice president and executive editor for sports news end Entertainment, said in a statement. 'Beyond Tony and the ensemble of on-air contributors, we are particularly grateful to the production team led by Erik Rydholm and Aaron Solomon, who have been instrumental in ATH's consistent success since the very beginning.' Woody Paige, who holds the show record for most appearances and wins, said on social media after the announcement, 'My records will never be broken. But my heart is broken.' ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes added: 'The show that gave me the confidence to even believe someone like me could do TV. Will be forever grateful to the producers, and also Tony Reali, who models kindness and intelligence in a way that's all too rare these days. ESPN announced that a 30-minute edition of 'SportsCenter' will air in the 5 p.m. EST weekday spot during the summer. 'Pardon The Interruption,' featuring Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser, has aired at 5:30 p.m. EST since Oct. 22, 2001, but there have been no announcements on its future.
