Linda Cohn announces retirement from ESPN after 34 years
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 6:37 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Linda Cohn, the longest-tenured anchor of ESPN's "SportsCenter," announced her retirement on June 22, with her final broadcast scheduled for June 30. Cohn has hosted more editions of the show than anyone in its history, beginning her career with the network in July 1992. Throughout her tenure, she has made significant contributions to sports journalism, particularly in hockey coverage. Reflecting on her career, Cohn expressed pride in inspiring young women pursuing careers in sports media. She will appear on three editions of "SportsCenter" on June 26 before her farewell broadcast.
- •Cohn joined ESPN in July 1992 and hosted her first SportsCenter on July 11.
- •She hosted her 5,000th edition of SportsCenter in 2016.
- •Cohn was inducted into the NSMA Hall of Fame in 2017.
- •She plans to host three editions of SportsCenter on June 26 before retiring.
- •Her final broadcast is set for June 30, 2026.
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Beloved SportsCenter Anchor Linda Cohn Leaving ESPN After 34 Years
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Longtime 'SportsCenter' anchor, broadcasting trailblazer Linda Cohn retiring from ESPN after 34 years
- 7:51 PMYahoo Sports — Why ESPN’s Linda Cohn Is Leaving After 34 Years
- 7:28 PMESPN — Anchor Cohn retiring after 34 years at ESPN
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sports media tributes pour in for Linda Cohn’s ESPN retirement
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN announces retirement of SportsCenter legend
"As first reported by Awful Announcing, Linda Cohn will be retiring from ESPN at the end of June. It’s the literal end of an era, as Cohn is ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor, having been behind the desk since July 1992. Cohn and ESPN were unable to agree on a suitable role for her moving forward after her…
"Linda Cohn, ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor, announced her retirement via a company release June 22. Her final broadcast will be June 30. Cohn has hosted more editions of SportsCenter than anyone in ESPN history. She will join three SportsCenter editions…
"“I've had happy tears all day,” the longtime anchor said after revealing she will retire from ESPN on June 30
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 2:08 AMBeloved SportsCenter Anchor Linda Cohn Leaving ESPN After 34 Years
“I've had happy tears all day,” the longtime anchor said after revealing she will retire from ESPN on June 30
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 11:20 PMLongtime 'SportsCenter' anchor, broadcasting trailblazer Linda Cohn retiring from ESPN after 34 years
Cohn has hosted more episodes of "SportsCenter" than anyone else. She'll host her final show on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 7:51 PMWhy ESPN’s Linda Cohn Is Leaving After 34 Years
Cohn has hosted over 5,500 editions of 'SportsCenter,' the most ever
- ESPNJun 22, 2026, 7:28 PMAnchor Cohn retiring after 34 years at ESPN
Legendary "SportsCenter" anchor Linda Cohn is retiring this month after 34 years with ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 7:00 PMSports media tributes pour in for Linda Cohn’s ESPN retirement
As first reported by Awful Announcing, Linda Cohn will be retiring from ESPN at the end of June. It’s the literal end of an era, as Cohn is ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor, having been behind the desk since July 1992. Cohn and ESPN were unable to agree on a suitable role for her moving forward after her…
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 6:16 PMESPN announces retirement of SportsCenter legend
Linda Cohn, ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor, announced her retirement via a company release June 22. Her final broadcast will be June 30. Cohn has hosted more editions of SportsCenter than anyone in ESPN history. She will join three SportsCenter editions…
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