Front & Center: ESPN Senior VP for SportsCenter and News/Information Rob King
Last week’s release of the Wells Report involving Miami Dolphins Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin was just the latest in a series of reminders of the “N” word’s presence in sports. This Sunday as...
View ArticleBehind-the-scenes perspectives on the making of Outside the Lines Special Report
At the top of last night’s ESPN telecast of Outside the Lines Special Report: The “N” Word, rapper/actor COMMON delivered a powerful introduction. The pre-produced feature was written by ESPN.com and...
View ArticleOTL story of Kevin Mackey is poignant reminder for ESPN’s Dwayne Bray
Sunday's OTL features a story on troubled former Cleveland State coach Kevin Mackey, whose Vikings were the NCAA Tournament's first "Cinderella"The post OTL story of Kevin Mackey is poignant reminder...
View ArticleOutside the Lines presents exclusive interview on 10th anniversary of Tillman...
Read a first person account from ESPN producer Willie Weinbaum detailing Sunday’s Outside the Lines special report on 10th anniversary of the Pat Tillman's death.The post Outside the Lines presents...
View ArticleBob Ley on OTL’s exploration of Brazil’s deep soccer talent pool
Sunday's Outside The Lines (9 a.m. ET, ESPN) explores how Brazil, host of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, grooms great soccer talent. Bob Ley provides an inside look.The post Bob Ley on OTL’s exploration of...
View ArticleSC Featured finds Central theme at Alabama high school
This weekend, as part of ESPN’s Black History Month programming, SC Featured tells the story of Alabama's Central High football team. The post SC Featured finds Central theme at Alabama high school...
View ArticleOTL examines athletes’ social activism
As ESPN’s month-long commemoration of Black History Month continues, Outside the Lines examines the recent involvement of athletes in social protests. The post OTL examines athletes’ social activism...
View ArticleChristina Kahrl reflects on the convergence of big baseball news, important...
Christina Kahrl reports on baseball for ESPN.com. She was among the commentators on Outside The Lines on Tuesday, which just happens to be the International Transgender Day of Visibility. The post...
View ArticleSC Featured goes to amazing heights for story of Nepal’s Sherpas (Part 1)
One of the ESPN Features Unit’s most challenging field productions ever comes to life Sunday with the television debut of “At The Top of the World.” Read the first of two parts on how the feature came...
View ArticleLanguage, logistics among challenges of SC Featured story production (Part 2)
Challenges were at every turn during the production of this weekend's SC Featured, “At the Top of the World.” But perspective and determination from the producer and crew led to a memorable piece. The...
View Article#OTL25 offers perfect time for reporters to reflect
Some of the reporters who have helped make Outside the Lines the preeminent sports news show it is, share memories of stories that stand out to them. The post #OTL25 offers perfect time for reporters...
View ArticleESPN’s probing FIFA election coverage continues
ESPN provides weeklong coverage of the upcoming FIFA Presidential Election with daily OTL shows. Andy Tennant, E:60 and Outside the Lines executive producer, provides an inside look. The post ESPN’s...
View ArticleSarah Spain shares her thoughts on #MoreThanMean viral video
espnW writer and ESPN Radio host Sarah Spain shares her thoughts on the “#MoreThanMean" video that exposes what female sports media members face as an added challenge – social media abuse. The post...
View ArticleOTL guest-host role holds special significance for ABC News’ Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith, an ABC News correspondent and legal analyst for ABC and ESPN, considers his guest host stint this week on Outside The Lines a dream assignment. The post OTL guest-host role holds special...
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Outside the Lines’ one-hour, primetime hazing special reveals disturbing details
Rarely discussed at such length and with such frankness, tonight's Outside the Lines special on hazing (ESPN, 10 p.m. ET) is an important hour of television.
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In special OTL report, daughter of former NFL star Mel Farr reveals her...
Former Detroit Lions star Mel Farr had Stage 3 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at the time of his death in 2015, OTL has learned. Go inside OTL's special report.
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Go inside OTL interview with Texas transgender wrestler airing Sunday at 9...
Outside The Lines reporter Tisha Thompson discusses the first national TV interview with transgender wrestler Mack Beggs, which airs today at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN and Sunday at 9 a.m. on ESPN.
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Journalists Shine the Spotlight on Bob Ley and Jeremy Schaap
Bob Ley and Jeremy Schaap will host the new weekly E:60 today at 9 a.m. ET on ESPN. During the past week, Ley, Schaap and the new program have been the subjects of numerous feature stories, podcasts,...
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Summer Reading Series: Ryan Smith
Front Row's Summer Reading Series continues with Outside the Lines' Ryan Smith.
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Outside the Lines Simpson parole hearing coverage team quite familiar with...
Several reporters participating in OTL's O.J. Simpson parole hearing coverage Thursday reflect on their previous experiences covering Simpson.
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