{"id":2473347,"date":"2026-06-24T10:17:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T10:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2473347"},"modified":"2026-06-24T10:17:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T10:17:05","slug":"robin-roberts-just-shared-a-career-update-gma-fans-didnt-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/robin-roberts-just-shared-a-career-update-gma-fans-didnt-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"Robin Roberts Just Shared a Career Update &#8216;GMA&#8217; Fans Didn&#8217;t Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-journey-body=\"standard-article\">\n<div class=\"css-1jx1kps etlajd2\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section\" data-fp-collapsible-section=\"true\" class=\"css-p1fz9n e1q3dcg6\">\n<h3 data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header\" data-fp-collapsible-section-header=\"true\" class=\"css-dyle7y e1q3dcg5\"><button aria-label=\"Hide Key Points section\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header-button\" class=\"css-rgwsqu e1q3dcg4\"><\/p>\n<p>Key Points<\/p>\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-wrapper\" data-collapsible-open=\"true\" class=\"css-1kwqn25 e1q3dcg0\"><span data-testid=\"iconRight\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-right\" class=\"css-1ep4808 e1q3dcg1\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/h3>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section-text\" data-fp-collapsible-section-body=\"true\" class=\"css-1bo2quf e1q3dcg3\">\n<div class=\"css-ex91la etlajd1\">\n<div>\n<p>Robin Roberts was a broadcaster on ESPN from 1990 through 2005, and commentated on the first WNBA game ever in June 1997.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Good Morning America <\/em>star will return to ESPN for one night only, as she broadcasts a WNBA game alongside former co-host Geno Auriemma on July 7.<\/p>\n<p>Robin also spoke out on the major career moment and what commentating on the WNBA truly meant to her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><keypoints-embed isaigenerated=\"false\" isapproved=\"false\" data-embed=\"1\" data-node-id=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/robin-roberts\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/robin-roberts\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Robin Roberts\" data-node-id=\"1.0\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"1.0.0\">Robin Roberts<\/strong><\/a> is taking a trip down memory lane to a time that changed the world of basketball.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Back in the 1990s, the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/good-morning-america\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/good-morning-america\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Good Morning America\" data-node-id=\"2.1\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\"><em data-node-id=\"2.1.0\">Good Morning America<\/em><\/a> star was busy being a sports analyst for the popular ESPN network. And in June 1997, Robin was on hand as a broadcaster for the inaugural game for the Women\u2019s National Basketball Association (WNBA), with the New York Liberty defeating the Los Angeles Sparks at the time.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">And soon, Robin will be heading back as ESPN dropped a surprise announcement on Instagram, revealing that the TV star will reunite with former co-host <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/genoauriemma\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/genoauriemma\/?hl=en\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Geno Auriemma\" data-node-id=\"3.1\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"3.1.0\">Geno Auriemma<\/strong><\/a> (who has since gone on to become the head coach at the University of Connecticut) to commentate on the July 7 game between the New York Liberty and the Dallas Wings. The highly anticipated moment comes almost 30 years after they both sat down to introduce the world to the WNBA.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">\u201cThe original ESPN WNBA broadcast team of Geno Auriemma and Robin Roberts will reunite for one night only on July 7 \ud83d\udc4f,\u201d the caption read on June 22. \u201cAuriemma and Roberts were on the call for the first-ever WNBA game on ESPN in 1997 and will be alongside Beth Mowins for Wings-Liberty.\u201d<\/p>\n<div data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-19\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside data-nitrous-content-id=\"recirculation_unit_get_the_latest_from_the_'gma'_cast\" class=\"css-1ia9hn7 e94w1mj3\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"carousel-container\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" role=\"region\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-labelledby=\"PP0-19-0\" class=\"css-1jke4yk ejxe6mr5\">\n<p><h2 id=\"PP0-19-0\" data-theme-key=\"carousel-hed\" class=\"css-4i2xvz ejxe6mr6\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-before\" class=\"css-1yxmhzw e68yk9k0\"\/>Get the Latest from the &#8216;GMA&#8217; Cast<span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-after\" class=\"css-0 e68yk9k1\"\/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">As soon as folks saw how Robin was coming back to ESPN for one night only, they were all hyped up about it.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">\u201c\u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udcab\u2764\ufe0f. THIS will be so much fun!!! CANNOT wait \ud83d\ude4c,\u201d one person exclaimed in the comments. \u201cYassssss Robin!! This was when I became a Robin fan!! \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffe,\u201d another cheered. \u201cHere for the Robin Roberts of it all,\u201d a different follower added.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"11\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">But as fans also know, this isn\u2019t the only thing Robin is working on with ESPN. She is also <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/a71601493\/gma-robin-roberts-espn-setting-the-tempo-series-news\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/a71601493\/gma-robin-roberts-espn-setting-the-tempo-series-news\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"executive producing a new series\" data-node-id=\"11.1\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">executive producing a new series<\/a> called <em data-node-id=\"11.3\">Setting the Tempo<\/em>, which follows the Toronto Tempo as they make their debut in the WNBA.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">So, how does Robin feel about getting back to her sports roots for one night only? Well, she feels like it is a full-circle moment.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">\u201cComing back to ESPN to call a WNBA game feels like coming home,\u201d she shared in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/espnpressroom.com\/us\/press-releases\/2026\/06\/robin-roberts-and-geno-auriemma-return-to-the-booth-for-one-night-only-espn-wnba-broadcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/espnpressroom.com\/us\/press-releases\/2026\/06\/robin-roberts-and-geno-auriemma-return-to-the-booth-for-one-night-only-espn-wnba-broadcast\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"an official statement\" data-node-id=\"13.1\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">an official statement<\/a>. \u201cWhen Geno and I sat together for that first ESPN WNBA broadcast in 1997, we knew we were witnessing something special. To reunite with Geno and celebrate the WNBA\u2019s 30th season alongside Beth is truly an honor. It\u2019s incredible to reflect on how far the league has come and the bright future ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"14\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">We love this!<\/p>\n<div data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-20\" data-node-id=\"15\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside data-nitrous-content-id=\"recirculation_unit_get_more_from_robin_roberts\" class=\"css-1ia9hn7 e94w1mj3\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"carousel-container\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" role=\"region\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-labelledby=\"PP0-20-0\" class=\"css-1jke4yk ejxe6mr5\">\n<p><h2 id=\"PP0-20-0\" data-theme-key=\"carousel-hed\" class=\"css-4i2xvz ejxe6mr6\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-before\" class=\"css-1yxmhzw e68yk9k0\"\/>Get More from Robin Roberts<span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-after\" class=\"css-0 e68yk9k1\"\/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.goodhousekeeping.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Points Robin Roberts was a broadcaster on ESPN from 1990 through 2005, and commentated on the first WNBA game ever in June 1997. The Good Morning America star will return to ESPN for one night only, as she broadcasts a WNBA game alongside former co-host Geno Auriemma on July 7. 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