ESPN Makes Another Controversial Masters Move Days After Jason Kelce Backlash: 'Unwatchable'

ESPN Makes Another Controversial Masters Move Days After Jason Kelce Backlash: 'Unwatchable'

While what happens on the golf course is the biggest source of entertainment in the sport, commentary plays a huge role, too. From Jim Nantz to Amanda Balionis, many commentators make golf events more enjoyable. And when it comes to a major like the Masters, fans expect a known name to cover the event. But when they heard that Marty Smith would play a prominent role in the 2026 Masters coverage, they were disappointed. “Sports media news this mo…

Marty Smith reportedly signs long-term extension with ESPN

Credit: © Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesMarty Smith is staying at ESPN. According to Sports Business Journal’s Josh Carpenter, Smith has signed a long-term contract extension with the network, keeping him in Bristol as he approaches his 20th anniversary there this fall. Smith has re-upped with ESPN multiple times over the years — this is at least the third deal we’ve covered him signing — and has consistently been one of the network’s most valuable m…