The weekly edition of Outside the Lines, ESPN’s flagship journalism program widely acclaimed for its-hard hitting reporting and incisive commentary, returns Saturday, Feb. 19, at 9 a.m. ET for a new season.
In its Saturday return edition, OTL will have reports on the trial surrounding the drug-related death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs and on the University of Pennsylvania’s transgender athlete Lia Thomas. Also included: the ESPN Cover Story on Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks (more details to be announced) and a commentary from Schaap on the present and future of Tom Brady.
Among topics for upcoming editions of the program: the Joe Paterno Legacy 10 years later; the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s major league debut; an update on conditions for migrant workers in Qatar as the 2022 World Cup approaches; the mission of the recently opened Earl Monroe Basketball Academy in New York; robot umpires in professional baseball; and profiles of NBA all-stars Jarrett Allen of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors.
OTL content will also continue to appear on the ESPN YouTube channel, ESPN.com and E:60.
Outside the Lines launched as a periodic prime time news show in May of 1990 and has evolved through several formats. The 32-year-old brand has been honored with 15 Sports Emmy Awards, four Edward R. Murrow Awards, three Peabody Awards and a DuPont Award.
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Media contact: andy.hall@espn.com
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