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Cohn joined the network in 1992.
Linda Cohn has anchored more than 5,650 “SportsCenter” programs. ESPN
June 23, 2026 | 10:00 AM
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Linda Cohn, who has anchored the most editions of “SportsCenter” in ESPN history, will retire at the end of the month, the network announced Monday.
Cohn, who joined the network in 1992 and has anchored more than 5,650 “SportsCenter” programs, will make her final appearances during the 6, 10, and 11 p.m. programs on Friday.
“When I look back, I have amazing memories of the shows I hosted, the games I reported on, the athletes I met, and the outstanding colleagues I got to work with,” said Cohn in a statement. “I’ve always said I was a fan first and I’ve always tried to keep that top of mind when I was doing ‘SportsCenter’ or anything else.
“But what I’m most proud of is that my career lasted long enough for me to see little girls grow up watching ‘SportsCenter,’ enter this business, and succeed in it. If my journey helped make that path a little easier for them, then that’s the achievement I’ll cherish most.”
In February 2016, Cohn was honored for anchoring her 5,000th “SportsCenter.” She also was a frequent part of the network’s hockey coverage. In 2017, she was inducted into the National Sports Media Association (NSMA) Hall of Fame.
“Linda Cohn is a legend and a major part of the history of ESPN,” said Burke Magnus, ESPN president, content, in a statement.
“She has brought enthusiasm, personality, and her love of sports to our audience for more than 30 years, and her contributions to ESPN both in front of and behind the camera would make a very long list. We wish her all the best in her retirement and sincerely thank her.”
