Linda Cohn, ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor, to retire from ESPN June 30
Linda Cohn, ESPN's longest-serving SportsCenter anchor, is retiring after 34 years.
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Linda Cohn, ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor, announced her retirement after 34 years with the network. Her final SportsCenter broadcast was scheduled for June 26, with her official retirement from ESPN set for June 30.
Epilogue added 7d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Linda Cohn, ESPN's longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor, will retire from ESPN on June 30. Cohn's final broadcast is scheduled for June 26.
Coverage emphasizes Cohn's record-setting career and her impact on sports television. The Press Democrat, The New York Times, USA Today, Syracuse.com, Fox News, and ESPN have reported on her retirement.
Cohn's final broadcasts are upcoming. Coverage does not yet specify what Cohn will do after retirement.
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Quick answers
When is Linda Cohn's last day at ESPN?
Cohn's last day at ESPN is June 30.
When will Cohn's final SportsCenter broadcast air?
Cohn's final SportsCenter broadcast will air on June 26.
How long has Linda Cohn been with ESPN?
Cohn has been with ESPN for 34 years.
Coverage (8)
- Beloved SportsCenter Anchor Linda Cohn Leaving ESPN After 34 Years People.com · 22d ago
- ESPN’s Linda Cohn hosted more episodes of ‘SportsCenter’ than anyone. She’s retiring after 34 years The Press Democrat · 22d ago
- Sports TV trailblazer Linda Cohn retiring from ESPN after record-setting career The New York Times · 22d ago
- ESPN legend Linda Cohn will anchor last SportsCenter on June 26 USA Today · 22d ago
- SUNY Oswego alum who became ESPN’s longest-tenured ‘SportsCenter’ anchor set to retire Syracuse.com · 22d ago
- Linda Cohn, one of the few SportsCenter anchors who always put the fan first, set to retire from ESPN Fox News · 22d ago
- Anchor Linda Cohn retiring after 34 years at ESPN ESPN · 22d ago
- Linda Cohn, ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor, to retire from ESPN June 30 ESPN Press Room · 22d ago
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