Netflix is set to hire Elle Duncan, ESPN's on-air talent, to be its first full-time sports personality, marking a significant step in its expansion into live sports, according to a report by The Athletic.
The streaming giant has expanded its live sports coverage in recent years, featuring events such as the FIFA Women's World Cup, Christmas Day NFL games, and major boxing matches like Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. As the year comes to a close, Netflix plans to further enhance its boxing coverage, including the match between Paul and Anthony Joshua, as well as events from WWE, NFL and MLB.
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark reacts on the 18th green prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark signs autographs for fans prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark warms up on the driving range prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark reacts with Sophie Cunningham on the 14th green prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark signs autographs for fans prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) (left) guard Lexie Hull (10) (center) and guard Caitlin Clark (22) (right) look on during the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark reacts on the 17th tee prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark (R) reacts with teammates Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham from the 16th tee prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark plays a shot from the ninth tee prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark hits from the 14th tee prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark hits from the 17th tee prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark plays a shot from the ninth tee prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark (L) reacts with Lexie Hull on the 14th green prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark hugs Lauren Nguyen of the United States on the 18th green prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark reacts on the 18th fairway prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark signs autographs for fans prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) signs autographs for fans after the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Lauryn Nguyen (left) Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) (center) and Nelly Korda (right) pose fro the media before the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark reacts on the 18th green prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark reacts on the ninth green prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball teammates Sophie Cunningham, Lexie Hull, and Caitlin Clark look on prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Nelly Korda play in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Lauryn Nguyen (left) Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) (center) and Nelly Korda (right) pose fro the media before the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Caitlin Clark hits from the first tee prior to The ANNIKA.1 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images1 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images2 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark reacts on the 18th green prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)3 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark signs autographs for fans prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)4 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark warms up on the driving range prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)5 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark reacts with Sophie Cunningham on the 14th green prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)6 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark signs autographs for fans prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)7 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) (left) guard Lexie Hull (10) (center) and guard Caitlin Clark (22) (right) look on during the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images8 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark reacts on the 17th tee prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)9 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images10 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark (R) reacts with teammates Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham from the 16th tee prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)11 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark plays a shot from the ninth tee prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)12 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark hits from the 14th tee prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)13 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark hits from the 17th tee prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)14 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark plays a shot from the ninth tee prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)15 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark (L) reacts with Lexie Hull on the 14th green prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)16 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark hugs Lauren Nguyen of the United States on the 18th green prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)17 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark reacts on the 18th fairway prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)18 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark signs autographs for fans prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)19 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images20 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images21 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) signs autographs for fans after the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images22 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images23 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images24 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images25 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images26 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images27 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images28 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Lauryn Nguyen (left) Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) (center) and Nelly Korda (right) pose fro the media before the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images29 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images30 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark reacts on the 18th green prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)31 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark reacts on the ninth green prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)32 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball teammates Sophie Cunningham, Lexie Hull, and Caitlin Clark look on prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)33 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Nelly Korda play in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images34 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Nov 12, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Lauryn Nguyen (left) Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) (center) and Nelly Korda (right) pose fro the media before the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images35 / 35See Caitlin Clark compete in The Annika pro-am golf tournament
Caitlin Clark hits from the first tee prior to The ANNIKA.Duncan joined ESPN in 2016 as an anchor for SportsCenter and has been a staple of the 6 p.m. show for the past five years. Reports indicate that Netflix pursued Malika Andrews, but she signed a multiyear extension with ESPN in September. In her new role with Netflix, Duncan will anchor the streaming service's live sports and studio content lineup, taking on a leading position in coverage.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThough the contract has not been signed yet, the report also indicated that Duncan's new role with Netflix raises concerns about her future at ESPN, but the company and Duncan's agent have not commented on the situation.
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Elle Duncan attends the Z100's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2022 Press Room at Madison Square Garden on December 09, 2022 in New York City.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: ESPN's Elle Duncan joining Netflix as sports coverage expands
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