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ESPN's 'Around the Horn' Ends: Ratings or Progression?

5/20/2025

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After 23 impactful years, ESPN's "Around the Horn" is signing off, sparking debates over its cancellation linked to ratings and cultural shifts. Host Tony Reali insists the change is part of a natural progression, not a nod to political correctness. In a twist, "Inside the NBA" will transition to ESPN, with its beloved cast, including the unpredictable Charles Barkley, expected to stay.

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After 23 impactful years, ESPN's "Around the Horn" is signing off, sparking debates over its cancellation linked to ratings and cultural shifts. Host Tony Reali insists the change is part of a natural progression, not a nod to political correctness. In a twist, "Inside the NBA" will transition to ESPN, with its beloved cast, including the unpredictable Charles Barkley, expected to stay.