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• SportsNation was a sports-related television program that aired on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNews. The program was based on SportsNation, the fan forum and poll section of ESPN.com. The show was typically 60% material generated or suggested by fans, including videos from the Internet, athlete tweets, and online polling.

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SportsNation is a sports-related television program that airs on ESPN+. In its original run, it aired on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNEWS. The program was based on SportsNation, the fan forum and poll section of ESPN.com. The show was typically 60% material generated or suggested by fans,^[1] including videos from the Internet, athlete tweets, and online polling.^[2] The show had aired in occasional segments on ESPN and ESPN2 before becoming a fixture of ESPN2's weekday afternoon block in 2009.

History[edit]

From July 6, 2009 to December 20, 2012, SportsNation was taped at ESPN's world headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut. The initial hosts were Colin Cowherd and Michelle Beadle, who joined ESPN from the YES Network. On June 1, 2012, Beadle left to join the NBC family of networks as a sports and entertainment contributor and was replaced by Numbers Never Lie host Charissa Thompson. Cowherd announced his departure from SportsNation in September 2012 to focus more on his radio work (and possibly because he did not want to make the move across the country; ESPN Radio does not have a west-coast base of operations), and his final episode aired on December 21, 2012.^[1] Wiley, who is a contributor to various programs on ESPN and who is based in Los Angeles, was announced as his replacement. In 2013, Thompson left the show and was replaced by Max Kellerman. On March 3, 2014, Beadle returned to SportsNation. On July 10, 2016, it was announced that Kellerman was leaving the show to join First Take as the official replacement for Skip Bayless.^[3] Kellerman's last show was July 15, 2016. On February 9, 2018, Beadle left the show again, this time for a new morning sports show on ESPN called Get Up!,^[4] and would be replaced by Cari Champion.^[5] In July 2018, Wiley left the show and ESPN to join Fox Sports 1. As part of an ESPN schedule realignment beginning September 2018, High Noon, which originally aired at 12 p.m. ET, was moved to SportsNation's 4 p.m. ET time slot, effectively canceling the show. SportsNation's final episode aired on August 24, 2018.

The show was renewed in January 2021 on ESPN+.^[6]

College football edition[edit]

In September 2010, a college football-centric edition of SportsNation premiered on ESPNU. The program airs at 10 AM every Saturday during the college football regular season and (as of 2012) is hosted by Cassidy Hubbarth and Christian Fauria.

Audience[edit]

The average audience of SportsNation is very young (13–25 years) compared to other ESPN programming.^[7] ESPN noted that the show's target audience is college students, men in their 20s, and teenage boys.^[7] These are demographics ESPN has been struggling to capture in years past. The average age of the typical audience for SportsNation is 30, according to creator Jamie Horowitz.^[8]

See also[edit]

• Nación ESPN — Spanish version

References[edit]

1. ^ ^abhttp://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/07/04/2009-07-04_fans_rule_on_espns_sportsnation.html Fans rule on ESPN2's 'SportsNation'
2. ^http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/firstcuts/entry/view/28055/ESPN%27s_SportsNation:_About_What_You%27d_Expect/28055^{[permanent dead link]} The Sporting News:ESPN's SportsNation: About What You'd Expect
3. ^http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2016/07/max-kellerman-joins-espn2s-first-take-july-25/ Max Kellerman Joins ESPN2's 'FirstTake' July 25
4. ^'Michelle Beadle teared up while saying goodbye to SportsNation'. For The Win. 2018-02-09. Retrieved 2018-02-10.
5. ^'Cari Champion to Make SportsNation Debut on March 12 – ESPN MediaZone U.S.'espnmediazone.com. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
6. ^'New SportsNation Premiering January 11 Exclusively on ESPN+, Hosted by Ashley Brewer, Treavor Scales and Taylor Twellman'. ESPN Press Room. ESPN PR. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
7. ^ ^ab'Beadlemania hits ESPN's SportsNation'. 3 February 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
8. ^'News – The Walt Disney Company'. The Walt Disney Company. Retrieved 24 August 2018.

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The newly reimagined SportsNation will premiere exclusively on ESPN+ starting January 11, 2021. The show will be hosted by Ashley Brewer, Treavor Scales, and Taylor Twellman along with a rotating set of guests.

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• SportsNation will take the best of the show that debuted in 2009, and add some new elements to keep it relevant for today’s audience.
• The team of Brewer, Scales, and Twellman will recap sports highlights while adding in social media reactions, debate, Top 5 lists, deep dives, interviews, and more.
• A list of guests includes ESPN’s Mike Golic, Jr., Ariel Helwani, Cassidy Hubbarth, Katie Nolan, Chiney Ogwumike, Omar Raja, Gary Striewski, Christine Williamson, and Clinton Yates.

What They’re Saying:

• Norby Williamson, Executive Vice President, Event and Studio Production & Executive Editor, ESPN: “SportsNation has always been a show anchored by the community and conversation of sports as a social experience. Over the years since its debut in 2009, the show has resonated with fans by evolving, and bringing SportsNation back on ESPN+ gave us the opportunity to reinvent it once again. Taylor, Treavor, and Ashley will take the show in a new direction by injecting their unique style and energy to the brand, while still paying homage to the original SportsNation –entertaining, informing, and connecting with fans in a way that reflects how they consume and engage with sports today.”
• Ashley Brewer, SportsNation: “I grew up a huge fan of SportsNation and always admired the talented female hosts who drove the show. I can’t believe I get to be one now! I’m thrilled to be a part of the reboot of an iconic ESPN show, and look forward to putting our own personal fun, high-energy twist on SportsNation.”
• Treavor Scales, SportsNation: “This show allows me to be a part of an immensely talented group of people,” said Scales. “From day one, it was apparent that we’re all looking to have a ton of fun with creating it, all while being informative. It’s a fine balance to strike, but Taylor, Ashley and our entire production staff are excited to do just that each and every morning.”
• Taylor Twellman, SportsNation: “I am thoroughly pumped for this show and the opportunity to showcase the world of sports in a modern format with a talented group of people through a known brand like SportsNation. Should be fun!”

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SportsNation won’t be the only show premiering on January 11. Stephen A’s World will also premiere exclusively on ESPN+ the same day.

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