SportsCenter
As a live sports news program, SportsCenter does not have a narrative plot, script, or fictional storyline. Instead, the "plot" of each daily episode is driven entirely by real-world sporting events. A typical episode follows a fast-paced format that breaks down into several key segments. The show immediately breaks down the biggest game, breaking news, or controversy dominating the sports world that day. Anchors talk over tightly edited, 50-second clips of recent games across major leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. Field reporters and studio analysts provide predictions, strategy breakdowns, and commentary. A daily countdown of the most spectacular, athletic, or game-winning plays from across the globe. The show regularly includes comedic or bizarre segments, such as the famous "Not Top 10" list on Saturdays to highlight the funniest sports blunders of the week.
- 1979-2021
- 43 seasons
- ESPN
- News, Sports, Talk & Interview
As a live sports news program, SportsCenter does not have a narrative plot, script, or fictional storyline. Instead, the "plot" of each daily episode is driven entirely by real-world sporting events. A typical episode follows a fast-paced format that breaks down into several key segments. The show immediately breaks down the biggest game, breaking news, or controversy dominating the sports world that day. Anchors talk over tightly edited, 50-second clips of recent games across major leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. Field reporters and studio analysts provide predictions, strategy breakdowns, and commentary. A daily countdown of the most spectacular, athletic, or game-winning plays from across the globe. The show regularly includes comedic or bizarre segments, such as the famous "Not Top 10" list on Saturdays to highlight the funniest sports blunders of the week.