{
  "id": 7810557,
  "title": "ESPN, Joe Buck strike new deal worth more than $100 million",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/espn-joe-buck-strike-new-deal-worth-more-than-100-million",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T15:06:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/espn-joe-buck-strike-deal-150641155.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ESPN and renowned sportscaster Joe Buck have reached a new six-year contract extension worth over $100 million, according to The Athletic's Andrew Marchand. This agreement makes the total value of the deal roughly $108 million, with an average payout of $18 million per year. In comparison, Buck's previous contract with ESPN was worth $15 million annually. The new contract extends beyond ESPN's existing deal with the NFL, set to run through 2032.\n\nThe agreement confirms that ESPN will maintain its position in the ongoing broadcast-rights carousel. Currently, Troy Aikman, who co-hosts the show with Buck, has not yet signed a new deal. Aikman's current contract with ESPN/ABC is valued at $90 million over five years, with payments reaching $18 million per year through the Super Bowl. With Buck's new agreement securing the same annual pay as Aikman, Aikman will likely aim for a contract increase to at least $20 million.",
  "summary": "Fortunately for Joe Buck (and for ESPN), Disney doesn't apply the same rules the Steelers do to redoing contracts after football season has started.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}