Mike Foss was named Executive Vice President, Executive Editor, Sports News and Entertainment, in May of 2026. He had been ESPN Senior Vice President, Sport Studio & Entertainment, since 2023, steering the creative and operational direction for ESPN’s daily programming.

Foss has oversight of ESPN’s vast news operation including sports news and coverage, investigative and enterprise journalism, research and digital editorial. He also oversees ESPN’s Creative Content Unit and Studio Enhancement Team.

In addition to collaborating closely with The Pat McAfee Show, he also oversees all editions of SportsCenter, First Take, Get Up, PTI, Fantasy Football Now, ESPN Audio and Podcasts, Digital Production and original studio programming on Disney+.

Since joining ESPN in 2017, Foss has been a driving force behind the company’s multi-platform evolution, working to reach new audiences and fans. He successfully launched the network’s official YouTube channels and was previously responsible for video production, content creation, and live streaming strategies across all major digital avenues, including all major digital platforms.

Prior to his tenure at ESPN, Foss served as a Vice President at Fox Sports, where he developed and executed mobile and social content strategies designed to dramatically expand the reach and engagement of Fox Sports.

Foss began his career in digital sports media at USA Today shortly after graduating from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. He founded the successful news property “For The Win” in 2012, serving as its managing editor until 2015.

Foss’ work has earned him industry accolades, including being named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list in 2015 and the Sports Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” Class of 2025.

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