With the forthcoming cancellation of “Around the Horn” next year, one of ESPN executives’ initial ideas to precede “Pardon the Interruption” in their afternoon lineup is more “Pardon ...

Bigger isn’t necessarily better. That belief could be tested if ESPN drastically changes the format of one of its most popular shows, Pardon the Interruption. Brace yourself for a supersized PTI.

F or over two decades, Pardon the Interruption has remained one of ESPN’s most popular sports debate shows. As for why this ...