Around the Horn, launched on November 4, 2002, and hosted by Tony Reali since 2004, concluded after 4,953 episodes. The show, known for its lively debates among journalists like Woody Paige, Mina Kimes, and Bill Plaschke, was canceled as ESPN seeks to ‘modernize’ its programming, per The Hollywood Reporter.

For his final goodbye, Cowlishaw took a parting shot at his network for butting out Around the Horn as it continues to favor shows with former athletes instead of reporters, via Awful Announcing. Tim Cowlishaw with some pointed words toward ESPN in his final Face Time on 'Around the Horn': pic.twitter.com/qyMSXZI7uG

As "Around the Horn" airs its finale this week, The Athletic's Andrew Marchand examines its 23-year run and legacy.

Canceled by the network, an ESPN staple ends this week. Its longtime host is still trying to understand why — and what’s next.

ESPN’s “Around The Horn” ended on May 23 after nearly 23 years, despite strong ratings and low costs. Host Tony Reali said the show “was working,” but ESPN’s leadership viewed it as a “declining brand,

Friday will mark the final episode of a longtime ESPN staple, as "Around the Horn" will be off the airwaves for good after roughly two decades of action. Jay Mariotti, who was a regular on the show until his domestic violence arrest in 2010,

Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com reports that, before Shannon Sharpe took a hiatus after being sued for sexual assault and other claims, Sharpe was considered for "a potential S