History of ESPN.com in Timeline

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ESPN.com

ESPN.com is the website for ESPN, owned by ESPN Internet Ventures, a division of ESPN Inc. It serves as a comprehensive source for sports news, scores, analysis, and multimedia content. The site covers a wide range of sports, including baseball, basketball, football, soccer, hockey, golf, and more. It features articles, videos, live scores, statistics, and various sports-related content. ESPN.com is a central hub for sports fans seeking up-to-date information and in-depth coverage of their favorite teams and athletes.

April 1995: ESPNET SportsZone Launch

In April 1995, ESPNET.SportsZone.com, later known as ESPN.com, was launched.

2000: Launch of ESPN Deportes.com

In 2000, ESPN launched a Spanish language website, ESPN Deportes.com.

2001: ESPN.com joins MSN Portal

In 2001, ESPN.com became part of the MSN portal.

2004: ESPN.com leaves MSN Portal

In 2004, ESPN.com's run with the MSN portal ended.

2011: Mia Hamm Commentates for ESPNW during the 2011 Women's World Cup

Mia Hamm helped popularize the ESPNW online network in 2011 when she worked as a commentator during the Women's World Cup for ESPNW as well as ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3.

2019: ESPNW Features Personal Essays

In 2019, ESPNW featured personal essays by feminist self-defense practitioner Rachel Piazza and gymnast Ellen Hagan in their culture section.