Overview
- ESPN content chief Burke Magnus confirmed discussions about moving Scott Van Pelt from his late-night SportsCenter to the 5 p.m. ET window.
- Peter Schrager and Brian Windhorst are also being evaluated for the hour, with Windhorst’s new deal reported but not formally announced by ESPN.
- Magnus acknowledged an attempted reunion of Van Pelt with former radio partner Ryen Russillo, who opted to launch a Barstool-backed venture instead.
- If Van Pelt shifts earlier, he would likely still handle select late-night postgame editions after marquee events, according to reporting.
- A final decision is not expected this year as ESPN notes the current 5 p.m. SportsCenter between NFL Live and PTI is drawing a bigger audience than Around the Horn did.