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When Sports Stopped, We Didn’t

Feature

May 26, 2020

| Burke Magnus and Connor Schell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI9UXE7-R60&feature=youtu.be

The sports world stopped on March 11.

There was no blueprint for how sports networks should respond. Nothing matches the passion sports fans have for the events, teams and athletes they love. So we’ve adjusted. We’ve innovated.

Over the past 10 weeks, within this unfamiliar environment, ESPN has creatively delivered a mix of compelling news, commentary, access, opinion, analysis, incredible storytelling and even some unique events across our platforms.

We know that fans have appreciated the efforts to fill the void and we are increasingly encouraged by momentum for the safe return of additional live sports across the globe.

The power of sports to bring fans together is real and it remains on display every day at ESPN.

Take a look.

ESPN Marketing produced the video.