Kenneth Wheelock Mayne is a well-known figure in American sports media, particularly for his tenure at ESPN spanning from 1994 to 2021. He gained recognition as the host of "Kenny Mayne's Wider World of Sports" on ESPN.com and contributed regularly to "Sunday NFL Countdown" with his distinctive "Mayne Event" segment. His work at ESPN was characterized by a dry wit that became a hallmark of his broadcasting style.
Kenny Mayne was born in either 1959 or 1960.
Kenny Mayne was born in either 1959 or 1960.
In 1978, while attending Wenatchee Valley College, Kenny Mayne received an honorable mention as a junior college All-American quarterback.
In 1994, Kenny Mayne started working at ESPN after sending them a note inquiring about a job.
Kenny Mayne started working at ESPN in 1994.
Kenny Mayne became the anchor for the weekend edition of RPM 2Night, starting in 1995.
In August 1997, Kenny Mayne finished his role as the anchor of the weekend edition of RPM 2Night.
In 1998, Kenny Mayne appeared in the film "BASEketball".
In 1999, Kenny Mayne played himself in an episode of "The Drew Carey Show" titled "Tracy Bowl".
On January 17, 2007, Kenny Mayne signed a new one-year contract with ESPN to do features, cover horse racing, and return to SportsCenter.
Beginning on October 2, 2008, Mayne starred in ESPN's first scripted web series, "Mayne Street".
In 2008, Kenny Mayne published his first book, "An Incomplete and Inaccurate History of Sport".
In 2010, Kenny Mayne appeared as himself in the animated film "Kung Fu Magoo".
A television version of "Kenny Mayne's Wider World of Sports", featuring highlights from the web series, aired on ESPN/ABC in December 2011. Season 2 continued the series, taking Mayne to several more countries for more unusual sports.
ESPN launched "Kenny Mayne's Wider World of Sports" in 2011, an online video series showcasing Mayne's global travels and participation in unique sporting events.
On October 15, 2013, Kenny Mayne returned to SportsCenter after a five-year absence, having signed a new contract with ESPN earlier that month.
Kenny Mayne's contract with ESPN, which involved anchoring SportsCenter and hosting special features, ran through 2015.
Kenny Mayne co-hosted coverage of the 2020 Summer Olympics on Peacock.
On May 10, 2021, Mayne announced his departure from ESPN.
From July to September 2021, Kenny Mayne co-hosted "Tokyo Tonight" on Peacock, covering the 2020 Summer Olympics.
In 2021, after 27 years, Kenny Mayne left ESPN after declining a significant pay cut.
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