"SportsCenter" Anchor Matt Barrie Signs New Mulit-Year Contract with ESPN
Barrie joined the sports network back in 2013.
Matt Barrie and ESPN are continuing their long term partnership with a new multi-year deal.
What’s Happening:
- Anchor and studio host Matt Barrie has signed a new, multi-year contract with ESPN that will see him continue his hosting duties on SportsCenter as well as his studio and game-calling roles for college football and golf play-by-play for TGL.
- Barrie joined the sports network in 2013, where he has become a mainstay on SportsCenter’s 2PM ET weekday edition.
- He also hosts SportsCenter on the Road highlighting major sporting events in college football and professional golf events.
- In 2019, Barrie took on additional roles at ESPN, covering college football Saturdays and hosting the end-of-day College Football Final recap show. He’s also served as the play-by-play voice for Thursday night college football, and the inaugural season of the TGL golf league.
- Barrie has received 11 Emmy Awards and three Edward R. Murrow journalism awards during his superstar career.
What They’re Saying:
- Matt Barrie: “ESPN has been my home for 12 years, and there’s no other place I’d rather continue my career. I’m a college football junkie, and a golf nerd, so this job is perfect for me… I’d like to thank Burke Magnus, Mike McQuade, Dave Roberts, and Mike Foss for their belief and support. I’m looking forward to building on what we’ve accomplished and continuing to grow and have fun."
- Dave Roberts, ESPN Executive Vice President, Executive Editor, Sports News and Entertainment: “Matt is a consummate professional and a key part of our SportsCenter, golf and college football coverage. His passion for the game, versatility as a host, and ability to connect with fans make him an invaluable member of our team."
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