ESPN Opts To Keep Producing "Mike & Mike" At Bristol HQ

ESPN has decided to keep “Mike & Mike” based at its Bristol HQ instead of moving the radio/TV show to N.Y. The net during its upfront last month announced plans to relocate the show next February, but ESPN Exec VP/Programming & Production John Wildhack today said that would not occur.

The decision to keep “Mike & Mike” in Bristol also has cast doubt on whether Molly Qerim will be added as the show’s third voice. Qerim left NFL Network to become part of the show. She will host “SportsNation” July 1-2 and will serve as the interim host of “First Take” starting July 13. A spokesperson said ESPN "will assess" Qerim’s future assignments following those roles.