NEW YORK — As cord cutting hits ESPN, the network is making a big push to seek out fans where they already congregate, producing content tailored specifically for streaming and platforms like Snapchat. For some of ESPN’s veteran hosts, this shift requires some adaptation. For newer faces, the format feels more natural.
Scott Van Pelt, who joined the network in 2001, will host a new, short-format, morning SportsCenter that will air only on the ESPN app. The program will be less of a show than “a digestible spoonful,” he said, focusing on the single most important news item of the day or a repurposing of a compelling segment, and covering fewer topics.