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The New York Knicks look to advance to their first NBA Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years on Friday when they host the defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics in a potential close-out Game 6 matchup.

ESPN NBA Full Court Press: New York Knicks Look to Advance to the Eastern Conference Finals in a Potential Close-Out Game 6 Matchup Against the Defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics on Friday

ESPN’s Monday Night Football Schedule Features Multiple Appearances by the Super Bowl Champion Eagles, the AFC Champion Chiefs, Cowboys and Lions as NFL on ESPN 25-Game Slate Starts Fast with 11 Games in First Seven Weeks

ESPN’s Monday Night Football Schedule Features Multiple Appearances by the Super Bowl Champion Eagles, the AFC Champion Chiefs, Cowboys and Lions as NFL on ESPN 25-Game Slate Starts Fast with 11 Games in First Seven Weeks

ESPN, which has presented the WNBA since the league’s inception in 1997, will once again feature a full slate of regular season games during its 29th season, in addition to being the exclusive home of the entire WNBA postseason. Regular season coverage begins Saturday, May 17 with the WNBA Tip Off Presented by CarMax doubleheader featuring Las Vegas Aces visiting the New York Liberty (1 p.m. ET), followed by Indiana Fever hosting the Chicago Sky (3 p.m. ET).  For the second consecutive year, the marquee doubleheader will be available on Disney+, in addition to ABC and ESPN+.

Transcript of 2025 WNBA Tip-off Media Conference Call with Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo and Tim Corrigan

Today at The Disney Upfront, ESPN and Disney+ announced the development of Vibe Check – a new all-female-led sports-focused studio show set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ in late June. Streaming new episodes three times a week, the show will deliver fast-paced coverage of every sport with expert analysis, all-access moments, unapologetic opinions and a healthy dose of laughter – all while bringing audiences bold perspectives and unbeatable vibes. Featuring a powerhouse panel of female talent, the program will spotlight ESPN’s most prominent voices, leveraging their expertise, insight, and storytelling to provide a fresh, perspective-driven approach to sports coverage. With a focus on delivering a modern, cross-platform experience, the show will offer dynamic content tailored for digital and social platforms in addition to Disney+.

Vibe Check, a New Female-Led Sports-Focused Studio Show, Set to Premiere Exclusively on Disney+ This June

Recognizing the deep connection the ESPN brand has established with sports fans and the significance of the moment, the new direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service will be named ESPN, it was announced today by Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN Chairman. Fans will have two ESPN DTC plans from which to choose, including an unlimited package that delivers the entire suite of ESPN networks and content.

New Direct-to-Consumer Offering to be Singularly Branded ESPN

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokić leads the Denver Nuggets into Oklahoma City to face the top-seeded Thunder and MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a Game 7 matchup with a Western Conference Finals birth on the line. Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET with NBA Countdown, followed by tipoff at 3:30 p.m. ET.

ESPN NBA Full Court Press: Denver Nuggets Visit Top-Seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 Matchup Sunday on ABC With Western Conference Finals Berth on the Line

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on ESPN presented by GEICO continue with Second Round action on Saturday, May 17. The puck drops for a prime time matchup at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN+ between the Dallas Stars and Mikko Rantanen, who lead the series 3-2, host the Winnipeg Jets and Kyle Connor in a crucial Game 6.

2025 Stanley Cup Playoff Second Round Action Presented by GEICO Continues Saturday in Prime Time at 8 p.m. ET with Winnipeg Jets at Dallas Stars on ABC and ESPN+

The 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals Presented by AT&T – the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Denver Nuggets – will be exclusively available on ESPN platforms, beginning Tuesday, May 20, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. ESPN’s lead NBA broadcast team – Mike Breen, analysts Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson and reporter Lisa Salters will provide commentary. The quartet will also call the NBA Finals on ABC in June. All Western Conference Finals game broadcasts will begin at 8:30 p.m. with the exception of Game 7 (8 p.m.). Game 7 of the Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Western Conference Semifinals will be exclusively available on ABC this Sunday, May 18, at 3:30 p.m. with Breen, Burke, Jefferson and Salters on commentary.

2025 NBA Western Conference Finals: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder or Denver Nuggets Exclusively on ESPN Platforms

Crystal Palace seek their first FA Cup title and Manchester City their eighth, when the two teams clash on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. ET in the oldest and one of the most popular domestic soccer cup competitions in the world, The 144th edition of the FA Cup Final will stream exclusively on ESPN+ in English and Spanish, live from Wembley Stadium in London.

Back-to-Back FA Cup Finals Weekend, Eredivisie Championship Sunday, LALIGA, Bundesliga, and More on ESPN Platforms This Weekend

ESPN Senior Vice President of Sports Production Tim Corrigan, ESPN Vice President of Production Phil Orlins, ESPN Play-by-Play Announcer Ryan Ruocco, ESPN NBA Analyst Tim Legler and ESPN Senior NBA Writer Kirk Goldsberry answered questions on Thursday regarding the inaugural NBA Western Conference Finals: InsightCast Presented by YouTube TV. The alt-cast will air exclusively on ESPN platforms for Games 1-4 of the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals starting Tuesday, May 20, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

Transcript: NBA Western Conference Finals: InsightCast Presented by YouTube TV Media Conference

ESPN’s 29th WNBA Season Tips Off with Marquee Doubleheader, Saturday, May 17

ESPN’s 29th WNBA Season Tips Off with Marquee Doubleheader, Saturday, May 17

ESPN to Present All 46 Games of the 2025 Premier Lacrosse League Season

UFC returns to Las Vegas this weekend with UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales, live from UFC APEX, May 17, on ESPN+ (English and Spanish) and SiriusXM Fight Nation, with the main card at 7 p.m. ET and prelims beginning at 4 p.m.

UFC Fight Night Presented by Bud Light: Burns vs. Morales

MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder into Denver to face the Nuggets and three-time MVP Nikola Jokić in a potential close-out Game 6 matchup. Coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. ET with NBA Countdown, followed by tipoff at 8:30 p.m. ET.

ESPN NBA Full Court Press: Oklahoma City Thunder Look to Advance to the Western Conference Finals in a Potential Close-Out Game 6 Matchup Against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday

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