ESPN names Mike Foss executive vice president, executive editor, Sports News and Entertainment, assuming the role from the retiring David Roberts. Roberts and Foss will work together on a transition of the role in the coming months. Foss has been serving with the company as 
SVP, Sport Studio & Entertainment since 2023. ESPN president of content Burke Magnus states, “In his nine years with ESPN, Mike has continually demonstrated his collaborative leadership style and excellent organizational and management skills, as well as his boundless vision, innovation and creativity. I am confident that he will continue to do so in his new role and help make us better every day.” The company says Foss will continue collaborating closely with “The Pat McAfee Show” and he will oversight of ESPN’s Creative Content Unit and Studio Enhancement Team.
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