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ESPN Cancels 'Around the Horn' After 23 Years

5/27/2025

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ESPN has officially pulled the plug on its beloved 23-year-old show, Around the Horn, making way for a new half-hour SportsCenter segment hosted by Matt Barrie and Christine Williamson. This unexpected shift has left fans pondering ESPN's programming direction, especially with no clear vision for what comes next. The change takes effect this week after the show's emotional farewell last Friday.

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ESPN has officially pulled the plug on its beloved 23-year-old show, Around the Horn, making way for a new half-hour SportsCenter segment hosted by Matt Barrie and Christine Williamson. This unexpected shift has left fans pondering ESPN's programming direction, especially with no clear vision for what comes next. The change takes effect this week after the show's emotional farewell last Friday.