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Linda Cohn, ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor, to retire from ESPN June 30

Linda Cohn, ESPN's longest-serving SportsCenter anchor, is retiring after 34 years.

By · Published June 22, 2026  21:02 UTC · Updated July 7, 2026  14:37 UTC

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Linda Cohn, ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor, announced her retirement after 34 years with the network. Her final SportsCenter broadcast was scheduled for June 26, with her official retirement from ESPN set for June 30.

Epilogue added 104d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 8 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 6.
  • Primary Driver: Linda Cohn, ESPN's longest-serving SportsCenter anchor, is retiring after 34 years.
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Linda Cohn, ESPN's longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor, will retire from ESPN on June 30. Cohn's final broadcast is scheduled for June 26.

Coverage emphasizes Cohn's record-setting career and her impact on sports television. The Press Democrat, The New York Times, USA Today, Syracuse.com, Fox News, and ESPN have reported on her retirement.

Cohn's final broadcasts are upcoming. Coverage does not yet specify what Cohn will do after retirement.

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When is Linda Cohn's last day at ESPN?

Cohn's last day at ESPN is June 30.

When will Cohn's final SportsCenter broadcast air?

Cohn's final SportsCenter broadcast will air on June 26.

How long has Linda Cohn been with ESPN?

Cohn has been with ESPN for 34 years.

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