David Roberts to retire as ESPN executive vice president in August
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 30
David Roberts to retire as ESPN executive vice president in August
14 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 30
ESPN said Thursday Roberts will leave at the end of August after 22 years, with Mike Foss set to assume his duties.
The company credited him with helping drive a 14% year-on-year rise in daily studio lineup viewership in the first quarter of 2026 and record audiences for several SportsCenter editions.
Roberts also oversaw recent programming changes, including Rich Eisen's return, as ESPN seeks to sustain momentum in its studio business after a broader turnaround.
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