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@AshLaWard

Director @ESPN • @AuburnU Alum • views are my own

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God is good
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Thank you, @aldotcom, for sharing! I’m incredibly grateful for the past decade and the opportunities I’ve had at @ESPN Link: al.com/life/2026/11/her-firs…
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Super Bowl LXI will be the first Big Game to feature a dedicated animated alt-cast 🏈 ESPN, Lucasfilm and the NFL are bringing audiences to the world of “Star Wars” on Feb. 14, with “Star Wars Funday Football” on Disney Channel, DisneyXD and Disney+. MORE: ow.ly/GLz650ZZjM3
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@espnOct 20
Hoopsday has arrived. NBA basketball is back ⌛️
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So pumped to be directing the Super Bowl’s first-ever animated altcast ⭐️🚀 #ESPN #SuperBowl #StarWars
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@espnOct 20
In a galaxy far, far away … 🛰️ Star Wars Funday Football is coming to Super Bowl LXI! 📺 Feb. 14 | Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney XD and the ESPN App
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One of the most relatable interviews I’ve heard in a long time. Instincts versus thinking. Incredible.
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@SportsnetOct 19
"I have to let my unconscious brain do the work because it reacts a lot quicker." 🧠 Devin Cooley chats with @BParkerTV about the psychology behind his unreal performance vs. the Canes.
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@espnSep 29
NHL Opening Night hits different without our friend. We'll never forget what you did for the game of hockey, Barry. We miss you today and every day ❤️
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@ESPNPRSep 25
Coming off its most-watched regular season ever, ESPN’s @WNBA postseason tips off Sunday on ABC 🏀 1:30p ET | WNBA Countdown Presented by Google Pixel 🏀 2p ET | @nyliberty-@minnesotalynx 🏀 4p ET | @IndianaFever-@LVAces More: bit.ly/4yg48jv
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Checks in on VT and BC
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@ESPNPRSep 25
ESPN delivered its most-watched @WNBA regular season EVER! 👏 🏀 WNBA coverage on ESPN nets averaged 1.4M viewers, up 17% YoY 🏀 3rd straight year ESPN has delivered its most-viewed WNBA regular season Details: bit.ly/47iWPeL
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A standing ovation 👏 Aces fans showed love to @nnekaogwumike as she was subbed out of the final road game of her career 🥹
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This town is so beautiful
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@espnSep 10
Scott Van Pelt, Jeremy Schaap and the ESPN family remember Barry Melrose.
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Barry was the kindest man. One of the first analysts I worked with when I started directing; he was always friendly, patient, and genuinely made our show enjoyable, even if it didn’t start until 1:30am. You will be missed, #BarryMelrose
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@espnSep 10
Barry Melrose, the former NHL player and coach who was a beloved, longtime hockey analyst for ESPN, died Wednesday, his wife, Cindy, told ESPN's Steve Levy. He was 70. spr.ly/6015BGKJ0b
Barry Melrose, former coach and beloved ESPN hockey analyst, dies at 70

Barry Melrose, former coach and beloved ESPN hockey analyst, dies at 70

Barry Melrose, a former NHL player and coach who was a beloved, longtime hockey analyst for ESPN, has died, his wife, Cindy, told ESPN's Steve Levy.

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🚨JUST FOR FUN: Virginia Tech Football's "Enter Sandman"! 🏈 If you have never seen it, watch what's called "One of the Greatest Entrances in College Football": Saturday night's season opener against VMI: Wait for it ... the slow build, then ... Let's Go, Hokies! (Video courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics):
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Such a blast to direct this yesterday. What an incredible fan base! #EnterSandman #VT #ESPN
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THE FIRST ENTER SANDMAN OF THE JAMES FRANKLIN ERA 🔥 @HokiesFB
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THE FIRST ENTER SANDMAN OF THE JAMES FRANKLIN ERA 🔥 @HokiesFB
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𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐎𝐍𝐄. WEAR ORANGE🟠 📍: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA 📺: 7:30 PM EST ON @accnetwork #LetsGoHokies – at Blacksburg, VA
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Beau knows! Right down the seam from Pribula to Brown for six 💰
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Never change Wahoos 😂 #GoHoos
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