The opening of the show should go down as one of the lowlights in ESPN ... You won’t find me racing to defend the genuineness of LeBron James. But let’s extend some grace.

What an elite sports day March 27, 2025, is. Opening Day. Four games of the men’s March Madness Sweet 16. Mikaela Shiffrin competing at the skiing World Cup finals. Playoff pictures in the NHL ...