Laura Rutledge’s “SEC Nation” replacement has been revealed. “SportsCenter” anchor Matt Barrie has been named the new host of the college football program, ESPN announced Wednesday. “I’m a college football junkie and beyond excited to host ‘SEC Nation’ from the greatest game day atmospheres in the South,” Barrie said in a statement. “It takes me … Read more
Laura Rutledge announced Tuesday that she is leaving SEC Network’s “SEC Nation” after more than a decade on the show. The ESPN host and reporter penned a heartfelt goodbye to “SEC Nation,” sharing that “it became one of the most meaningful chapters of my life” in a release on ESPN Front Row. Rutledge will continue … Read more
Laura Rutledge has been battling inner demons during her time with ESPN. Rutledge, a host for ESPN, ABC and the SEC Network, opened up about facing anxiety, especially after switching into a full-time role as a sideline reporter with “Monday Night Football” last season. Laura Rutledge took over full-time ESPN sideline duties in 2025. “I … Read more
Justin Herbert just wanted to be left alone after a big win. In the moments immediately following the Chargers’ critical 22-19 overtime win over the Eagles on “Monday Night Football,” Los Angeles’ superstar quarterback appeared to want nothing to do with a Laura Rutledge on-field postgame interview. “Yeah, I’m trying to celebrate with my team,” … Read more
The Worldwide Leader is telling its talent — almost all of it — to end any marketing connection to a suspicious app backed by a company facing a federal lawsuit. ESPN higher-ups directed Dan Orlovsky, Kendrick Perkins, Mina Kimes and Laura Rutledge to end any marketing relationships with Papaya Gaming’s solitaire app, Front Office Sports … Read more
Through thick and thin. ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge refused to sit by idly when fans would lob insults toward her husband Josh, who played six seasons in MLB from 2012-17. But not wanting to be conspicuous, she created a burner account on Twitter to address Josh’s critics. “When he was with the Angels, I made … Read more
Laura Rutledge will have even more on her plate this fall. The “NFL Live” host will now have a permanent role on ESPN’s No. 1 “Monday Night Football” crew, joining Lisa Salters on sideline duties throughout the 2025 season, the network announced Tuesday. Rutledge and Salters, whose contract was extended, will work all 20 games … Read more
ESPN anchor Laura Rutledge is expressing gratitude that her baby son, Jack, is on the mend after a scary situation over the holidays. On Christmas Day, Rutledge revealed the harrowing news that Jack had to get airlifted to the hospital with unspecified health concerns, and she checked back in on Wednesday with a positive development. … Read more
ESPN has made its decision on the next host of “Monday Night Countdown.” Scott Van Pelt has the “inside track” for the job, The Post’s Andrew Marchand said on the “Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast” this week. Van Pelt, 57, and the network are discussing a new contract, Marchand added. He previously reported that … Read more