The hallmark of the great anthology series ABC’s Wide World Of Sports was host Jim McKay’s voice-over introduction that promised to bring viewers “the constant variety of sport.”
Every day, on multiple platforms, ESPN embodies that Wide World Of Sports promise.
From Friday April 12 through Sunday April 14, that spirit was in evidence as ESPN remote productions were all over the map providing live sports coverage from far-flung venues.
In these photo galleries, Front Row provides a small sampling of behind-the-scenes vantage points at the various sites across the country.
GOLF: THE MASTERS IN AUGUSTA, GA.
In Augusta, Ga., Matt Barrie (L) and Curtis Strange report for SportsCenter from the Masters. (Andy Hall/ESPN)
ESPN makeup artist Tiffany Scarmana attends to SportsCenter anchor Sage Steele at the Masters. (Andy Hall/ESPN)
Tom Rinaldi interviews Tiger Woods after the 2019 Masters. (Jen Chafitz/ESPN)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL AWARDS IN LOS ANGELES
Maria Taylor and Duke’s Zion Williamson during the 2019 College Basketball Awards. (Eddie Perlas/ESPN Images)
Jerry West (L) congratulates Duke’s RJ Barrett. (Eddie Perlas/ESPN Images)
Oregon’s Sabrina Ionescu takes the stage.
(Eddie Perlas/ESPN Images)
NCAA HOCKEY: FROZEN FOUR IN BUFFALO, N.Y.
(L-R)John Brickley, Sean Ritchlin, and Dave Starman (Derek Volner/ESPN)
John Buccigross (seated) prepares to report. (Derek Volner/ESPN)
(L-R) ESPN commentators Barry Melrose, John Buccigross and guest analyst Colby Cohen take a break at a fan event. (Derek Volner/ESPN)
TOP RANK BOXING: LOMACHENKO VS. CROLLA IN LOS ANGELES
(Kevin Ota/ESPN)
(Kevin Ota/ESPN)
(Kevin Ota/ESPN)
Here’s a ringside view from Staples Center. (Kevin Ota/ESPN)
UFC 236: HOLLOWAY VS. POIRIER IN ATLANTA
(Ardi Dwornik/ESPN)
In Atlanta, (L-R) co-hosts Ariel Helwani, Chael Sonnen and XXXX XXX. (Phil Ellsworth/ESPN Images)
(L-R) Host Jon Anik (obscured), analyst Chael Sonnen; guest analyst Rashad Evans; co-main event winner Israel “Stylebender” Adesanya. (Ardi Dwonik/ESPN)
NBA PLAYOFFS: IN FOUR CITIES, INCLUDING PHILADELPHIA, PORTLAND
In Philadelphia, Dave Pasch (far left) Doris Burke (foreground), Cassidy Hubbarth and producer Ken Wolfe prepare to interview Brooklyn Nets coach Kenny Atkinson (back to the camera). (Shakeemah Simmons-Winter/ESPN)
Dave Pasch (L) and Doris Burke report before Nets at Sixers. (Shakeemah Simmons-Winter/ESPN)
In Portland, Ore., for Thunder at Blazers: (L-R) Mark Jackson, Lisa Salters, Tim Corrigan, Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy. (Tim Corrigan/ESPN)
MLB: SUNDAY FROM MONTERREY, MEXICO
NCAA SOFTBALL: OREGON AT NO. 1 UCLA IN LOS ANGELES
Amanda Scarborough (L) and Courtney Lyle were on the call for No. 1 UCLA hosting Oregon. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Scarborough/ESPN)
Amanda Scarborough gets mic’d up. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Scarborough/ESPN)
Amanda Scarborough surveys Easton Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Scarborough/ESPN)
