Rich Eisen pays tribute to Stuart Scott in emotional 'SportsCenter' appearance

Posted Aug 20, 2025
Sports fans of a certain age knew they were in for a good time when Rich Eisen and Stuart Scott were together. The duo were one of the best, and most popular, anchors of "SportsCenter" at ESPN. The pair were known for their knowledge, friendship and playful banter on the air. After 22 years away, Eisen made his return to "SportsCenter" Monday night. (Yahoo! Sports)

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