ESPN host Tony Reali has added Good Morning America duties in a new deal with ESPN. In other news, CBS’ Tracy Wolfson has been promoted to the network’s top NFL broadcast team, and ESPN college basketball analyst Digger Phelps has left the network.
Reali Extends ESPN Deal, Adds GMA
- ESPN Around the Horn host Tony Reali has agreed to a contract extension with the network that includes a position on ABC’s Good Morning America morning show. Under the deal, Reali will begin hosting Around the Horn from New York later this year to accommodate his new position as a social media contributor for GMA. It was not clear whether Reali will continue in his role on Pardon the Interruption [Update: Reali will no longer appear on PTI]. (ESPN Media Zone)
CBS’ Wolfson to Join Lead NFL Team
- CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson will join the network’s lead NFL broadcast team of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms this season, SI.com reported Monday. Wolfson will be the first regular sideline reporter for the network’s NFL coverage the 2005 season. (SI.com)
Phelps Leaves ESPN
- ESPN college basketball analyst Digger Phelps announced his departure from the network on-air Monday night, putting an end to his 20-year tenure with the network. According to Sherman Report, ESPN elected not to renew Phelps’ contract. (Sherman Report)
