Madelyn Burke lands major on-air gig with ESPN after decade with Giants

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23 March 2026 at 19:13

The sports media world constantly evolves, and ESPN—the worldwide leader in sports—continues to adapt with it.

In its latest move, ESPN has introduced fresh talent to one of its most iconic programs, SportsCenter. The network announced that former CBS Sports and New York Giants reporter Madelyn Burke will join the show as a new anchor.

Burke recently stepped away from her role covering the Giants.

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Burke brings extensive experience to the position. Over the past decade, she built a strong reputation covering the Giants, marking this transition as a major step in her accomplished career.

She reported on the team for both the Giants’ official platform and MSG Network. On March 19, she hinted at a major upcoming opportunity.

The emotional good-bye post went viral and speculation sparked as to what her new role will be.

Now, ESPN has confirmed that Burke will take on a prominent role with SportsCenter. Legendary broadcasters such as Rich Eisen, Mike Greenberg, and the late Stuart Scott have previously held this position.

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An alumna of Arizona State University, Burke also spent time with CBS Sports HQ before becoming the Giants’ lead reporter.

Now, she steps into one of the most coveted roles in sports media, joining ESPN’s flagship news program as a SportsCenter anchor.