ESPN to Cancel 'Around the Horn' in 2025

ESPN's long-running show 'Around the Horn' will conclude in the summer of 2025 after 23 years on air. The program, a staple of ESPN's afternoon lineup, features sports reporters debating current sports headlines under the guidance of host Tony Reali, who took over from Max Kellerman in 2004. The decision to end the show was first reported by the New York Post and confirmed by various sources, including The New York Times, leaving the network considering new programming options for its 5 p.m. ET time slot. Over its run, 'Around the Horn' helped popularize the debate format and introduced viewers to numerous media personalities like Woody Paige and Mina Kimes. Despite its success, the reason for the show's cancellation is unclear, though it comes amid a general decline in television ratings. The future of host Tony Reali and the exact replacement for the program remain unresolved.