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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Laura Rutledge Explains Her Controversial ESPN Interviews and Viral Sprint Across the Field

ESPN host Laura Rutledge joins Front Office Sports to discusses the clip of her racing across the field in heels to make a live halftime show, how she balances hosting NFL Live, SEC Nation, Monday Night Football, and college football sideline reporting, and why preparation and adaptability matter in live sports television.

She also clears up misunderstandings around postgame interviews involving Sam Darnold and Justin Herbert, explaining how broadcast windows, team PR coordination, injuries, and game context shape those moments in real time.

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