ESPN Veteran Elle Duncan Expected To Anchor Bold New Sports Vision For Netflix

Netflix is reportedly preparing to hire seasoned ESPN anchor Elle Duncan as the inaugural full-time representative of its emerging sports division, marking a notable transformation in the streaming powerhouse’s strategy for live sports coverage. A report by The Athletic on Monday revealed that the agreement would make Duncan the principal host for Netflix's growing array of live events, which encompasses NFL Christmas Day games, Major League Baseball broadcasts, and the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.Although the contract remains unofficial, sources indicate Duncan is Netflix's prime choice for its sports programming. This role is expected to be a "non-exclusive" arrangement, potentially enabling the 42-year-old to maintain her role at ESPN. However, industry experts have voiced doubts about the feasibility of juggled responsibilities, as ESPN appears reluctant to relinquish its top talent to rivals. Netflix is pivoting from sports documentaries to live broadcasting to establish a robust internal team, aligning with its acquisition of significant live event rights. Duncan, a prominent figure at ESPN since 2016, has enjoyed an influential career across multiple sports domains.