Iconic ESPN TV Show Reportedly Shutting Down After 23 Years

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Angelo Guinhawa | Last updated Nov 20, 2024 8:50 PM ET

It's the end of an era for one of ESPN's most iconic television programs.

After 23 years of pitting sports media members against each other, “Around the Horn” is coming to an end in the summer of 2025, according to a New York Post report on Wednesday evening.

Max Kellerman served as host of the program when it launched in November of 2002. The show is famous for letting sportswriters duel it out over the day's top sports stories.

After leaving the network, Kellerman was replaced by Tony Reali in 2004, who has served as the host since then.

"The show’s legendary run of more than two decades will conclude in the summer of 2025, sources told The Post," Ryan Glasspiegel wrote. "The Post previously reported that the show’s cancellation was under consideration by company brass."

It is unknown what led to the decision to shut down "Around the Horn" after 23 years. It's worth noting that the show and “Pardon the Interruption,” which has been airing in the same 5 to 6 p.m. timeslot, "have gotten great ratings throughout their tenures," per The Post.

Executive producer Erik Rydholm, who oversees both "Around the Horn" and “Pardon the Interruption," will reportedly work with ESPN to come up with a replacement for the soon-to-be-canceled program.

For now, fans can enjoy the last few months of the show.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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