ESPN SportsCenter legend announces retirement after 34 years

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There are few personalities who have been more synonymous with the rise of ESPN's SportsCenter than Linda Cohn. And with the turn of this month, it will be the end of an era for the network's flagship studio show.

ESPN announced on Monday that Cohn would retire on June 30 after nearly 34 years with the network. Cohn, who joined ESPN in July of 1992, has anchored more episodes of SportsCenter than any personality in ESPN's history.

In the lead-up to her final episode, she will also anchor three editions of SportsCenter on June 26. Cohn said in a statement via ESPN:

“When I look back, I have amazing memories of the shows I hosted, the games I reported on, the athletes I met and the outstanding colleagues I got to work with. I’ve always said I was a fan first and I’ve always tried to keep that top of mind when I was doing SportsCenter or anything else.

“But what I’m most proud of is that my career lasted long enough for me to see little girls grow up watching SportsCenter, enter this business, and succeed in it,” she said. “If my journey helped make that path a little easier for them, then that’s the achievement I’ll cherish most.”

The sports media world joined in to wish Cohn a happy retirement after a legendary career.

How social media reacted​

Congratulations to the @lindacohn !!

Linda paved the way for so many women in this industry by being her authentic self. She also helped carry the torch for hockey on ESPN in between rights deals. Absolute legend. https://t.co/jMFrO97oJJ

— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) June 22, 2026

One of the kindest in the business too! Enjoy @lindacohn you helped so many of us by just being you https://t.co/yfMbxytyaD

— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) June 22, 2026

One of the greats. https://t.co/wqiElO00mL

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) June 22, 2026

The end of an era for one of the greatest to ever do it. Thanks for paving the way, @lindacohnhttps://t.co/fszajX4lg0

— Madelyn Burke (@MadelynBurke) June 22, 2026

An absolute legend. https://t.co/fRiq7Dc1KB

— Judy Battista (@judybattista) June 22, 2026

Congratulations to @lindacohn on her retirement and one of the all-time great careers in sports broadcasting. https://t.co/nYhgbvaGRB

— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) June 22, 2026

What a run indeed.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: ESPN SportsCenter legend Linda Cohn announces retirement after 34 years

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