Rich Eisen

Rich Eisen is a well-known sportscaster and radio host, best recognized for his extensive work with NFL Network and ESPN. After joining ESPN in 1996, Rich Eisen quickly became a prominent anchor for SportsCenter, where he was known for his distinctive humor and incisive interviews, notably covering events like the Home Run Derby. His tenure at ESPN included hosting the reality series Beg, Borrow & Deal and contributing to ESPN Radio. A significant career highlight was breaking the news of Mark McGwire’s retirement from baseball in 2001, followed by an exclusive interview on SportsCenter.

In recognition of its excellence, The Rich Eisen Show was nominated for the Outstanding Studio Show Sports Emmy Award in 2022. Beyond his broadcasting achievements, Eisen is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts, particularly through his annual ‘Run Rich Run’ 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, which has raised over $5.2 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, an initiative that earned him the prestigious 2017 Pat Summerall Award. Looking ahead, it was announced in May 2025 that The Rich Eisen Show will mark a significant return to ESPN, moving to ESPN Radio and becoming available for streaming on ESPN+, Disney+, and ESPN’s future direct-to-consumer streaming service.