ESPN Appoints Madelyn Burke as ‘SportsCenter’ Anchor after Giants Tenure

Madelyn Burke will join ESPN as an anchor for SportsCenter, Filmogaz.com has learned. She departs after a decade covering the New York Giants.

Start date and role

Burke is scheduled to begin work in April at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut. Network executives are still finalizing her SportsCenter anchor schedule.

Early ties to ESPN

She previously interned at ESPN in Bristol during college. Burke also worked as a runner and production assistant on Super Bowl 42 and Super Bowl 43 coverage.

Those Super Bowls included the Giants-Patriots helmet-catch game and the Santonio Holmes toe-drag finish. She later served as a production assistant on Monday Night Football and the NBA Finals.

Decade with the Giants

Burke spent the last ten years covering the Giants. Her work included hosting team digital shows and Giants Postgame Live on MSG Network.

She also reported on the sidelines for WFAN Giants broadcasts. Burke announced her departure from the team in a social media post on Thursday.

Reaction and legacy

Colleagues and fans responded warmly to her announcement. Burke said the support from the organization and its fans was meaningful to her career growth.

Multiplatform experience

Burke has worked across many outlets. Her resume includes time with CBS Sports HQ, a Clippers beat, and a stint at Sports Illustrated.

Her varied background spans college football and the NBA. That multi-platform experience figured into ESPN’s decision to add her to SportsCenter.

Network perspective

Mike Foss, Senior Vice President of Sports & Studio Entertainment, praised Burke. He called her a versatile storyteller with strong fan connection and energy.

What’s next

Burke said she looks forward to a larger stage while still honoring Big Blue supporters. Her move underscores the transition from team-focused coverage to a national anchor role.