Linda Cohn opens up about ESPN

One of the most accomplished broadcasters in sports television joins A Must-Win Game this week. Award-winning broadcaster Linda Cohn sits down to discuss her remarkable 34-year career at ESPN, where she became the longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor in network history, hosting more than 5,600 episodes of the iconic show. Linda opens up about the highs, the challenges, and the lessons learned during one of the most influential careers in sports media. Among the topics discussed: Why Linda believes she "should have gotten more opportunities" during her ESPN career. The pressure ESPN personalities faced to create a memorable signature catchphrase—and how "For the love of elevation!" became one of hers. The emotional decision to retire from ESPN after 34 years. The surprising celebrities who reached out after her retirement announcement, including Lil Wayne and Charles Barkley. Behind-the-scenes stories from SportsCenter. The evolution of sports media over the past three decades. Advice for the next generation of sports broadcasters. Her exciting new YouTube channel and podcast launching in late July. Time stamps 00:05 Welcome and congratulations on retirement from ESPN! 02:20 How much has changed for women in sports broadcasting 05:00 Always fighting for opportunities, while staying true to yourself 7:37 the balancing act for women trying to succeed in a primarily male dominated profession 9:09 the pressure to have a catchphrase on SportsCenter 11:50 the episodes of SportsCenter that are the most memorable 16:31 "I still feel like I should have gotten more opportunities" 18:30 what's left on her sports "bucket list" and trying to meet Taylor Swift at the Stanley Cup Final. 21:43 the celebrities who reached out after Linda announced her retirement from ESPN 23:43 the Knicks winning an NBA Championship put a lot of pressure on the Rangers. Can the Rangers take advantage of Pavel Dorofeyev's goal scoring skills? 26:01 why she sees a lot of herself in New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson 27:31 Linda has a new YouTube channel! Check it out! #LindaCohn #ESPN #SportsCenter #SportsPodcast #Rangers #NewYork #NBA #SportsMedia #SportsBroadcasting #Podcast #legend #SportsTalk #goat