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In the Raiders’ preseason win over the Texans, No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza kept his spirits high after a pick-six and delivered a memorable moment on ESPN by telling Laura Rutledge to relay a greeting to Joe Buck, sparking laughter from Buck and Troy Aikman as they shared light banter during the broadcast.
ESPN announcer Joe Buck reveals Travis Kelce cried in a puddle as Taylor Swift walked down the aisle at their July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden, calling the vows long, funny, sweet and emotional while recounting star moments with Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Scarlett Johansson. The ceremony was tightly controlled with phones confiscated and no wedding photos released, and Swift wore Christian Dior Haute Couture designed in collaboration with Jonathan Anderson.
Joe Buck accepted the Ford C. Frick Award at the Baseball Hall of Fame weekend, becoming part of the first father‑son duo to win the honor after his father Jack Buck. In a reflective speech, Buck recalled his career from the Cardinals to Fox and ESPN, applauded Tim McCarver, acknowledged past guilt over nepotism and fan criticism, and celebrated his family while noting how the game has evolved since his broadcasting heyday.
ESPN is developing a sports-focused Jeopardy! hosted by Joe Buck, featuring ESPN personalities as contestants, with a summer streaming release on Disney+ and Hulu and potential ABC air. Unlike earlier celebrity-driven sports Jeopardy attempts, this version appears to be celebrity-centric and not open to the general public.
Disney+ and Hulu have ordered ESPN Jeopardy!, a new sports-themed edition hosted by Joe Buck. Sony Pictures TV will produce with Michael Davies as executive producer. The tournament-style show aims for a $500,000 grand prize for the champion and expands the Jeopardy! universe within Disney’s streaming ecosystem; Buck’s involvement comes as part of his ongoing ESPN deal, continuing his long tenure with the network alongside his other hosting and play-by-play duties.
Joe Buck is close to a deal to host ESPN Jeopardy!, a sports-focused spin-off set to stream on Hulu and Disney+, with a potential ABC/ESPN linear run this summer. Buck, ESPN’s Monday Night Football lead play-by-play voice, previously guest-hosted Jeopardy! in 2021 after Alex Trebek’s death, and the new edition is expected to feature celebrity contestants with multiple ESPN talents likely participating.
Joe Buck praises NBC's Olympic hockey coverage, calling Mike Tirico's hosting a masterclass and Kenny Albert's overtime call a standout moment in the USA-Canada gold-medal game, signaling a landmark presentation for a new generation of fans.
Joe Buck publicly defends Al Michaels against season-long criticism of his Thursday Night Football commentary, saying he’s a fan and that Michaels remains phenomenal. Michaels plans to return for the 2026 TNF season amid fan backlash over his energy, while Buck recalls his own past scrutiny and notes their strong friendship, arguing the criticism of Michaels isn’t fair or accurate.