Ryan Smith joins Jeremy Schaap, Adnan Virk and Dianna Russini to discuss their heroes and villains of the year.

Ryan Smith joins Jeremy Schaap, Clinton Yates and Chiney Ogwumike to discuss the biggest stories of the year.

More than 150 women say they were sexually abused by Team U.S.A. and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar. Today, Nassar faces the first of two sentencing hearings in Michigan for first-degree sexual misconduct.

A look at some of the biggest stories of the year.

A look at the best and worst of the year.

A look at both the heroes and the villains of the year.

Analysis of fantasy football.

Examining daily issues with an investigative piece followed by a debate. Hosted by Bob Ley.

Examining daily issues with an investigative piece followed by a debate. Hosted by Bob Ley.

Examining daily issues with an investigative piece followed by a debate. Hosted by Bob Ley.

Examining daily issues with an investigative piece followed by a debate. Hosted by Bob Ley.

Examining daily issues with an investigative piece followed by a debate. Hosted by Bob Ley.

Examining daily issues with an investigative piece followed by a debate. Hosted by Bob Ley.

Examining daily issues with an investigative piece followed by a debate. Hosted by Bob Ley.

Examining daily issues with an investigative piece followed by a debate. Hosted by Bob Ley.

Examining daily issues with an investigative piece followed by a debate. Hosted by Bob Ley.

Examining daily issues with an investigative piece followed by a debate. Hosted by Bob Ley.

Examining daily issues with an investigative piece followed by a debate. Hosted by Bob Ley.

Examining daily issues with an investigative piece followed by a debate. Hosted by Bob Ley.

Exploring the role that football plays in America and the game's impact on communities across the country.

Examining daily issues with an investigative piece followed by a debate. Hosted by Bob Ley.

ESPN starts every Sunday with a story. This weekly, hourlong newsmagazine features a mix of investigative reports, big-name profiles, interviews, global issues, stories that show why sports matter, and quirky tales from off the beaten path. Bob Ley, the network's longest-serving commentator, and senior news correspondent Jeremy Schaap host the award-winning series.

Hosted by Tony Reali in the ESPN studio and joined via satellite by four sports reporters from across the country, the team debates popular sports stories. Reali acts as moderator, giving points for well-made arguments and deducting points for those who inspire him to hit the "mute" button. At the end of the show, whomever Reali deems the winner has 30 seconds without interruption to voice their final opinions on any topic they want.

The debate is the story in this fast-paced, half-hour series hosted by former Washington Post sportswriters Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon. The pair engage in high-energy discussions, conduct interviews and often argue over topics not even related to sports. Other sports reporters appear as guests and offer opinions on the top stories of the day.

While "SportsNation" is hosted by Cari Champion, Marcellus Wiley and LZ Granderson, it's really powered by the people, fueled by fan interaction and focused on fun. The lighthearted, hourlong weekday series attracts the youngest demographic of all of ESPN's studio shows, and it's different than many of the network's offerings in that fan engagement and clever, imaginative segments are at the heart of the program. While they day's hottest and weirdest sports topics are covered, also included is discussion of the smaller stories that people are taking about on the internet but often aren't seen on TV.

Veteran Miami Herald columnist and radio host Dan Le Batard leads a humorous, critical and sometimes controversial discussion of the hot sports topics of the day, from the Clevelander Hotel in Miami Beach. Known as a thoughtful and witty contrarian, Le Batard is not afraid to speak his mind and let his innate Cuban-American influences shine through, which is apparent in the fast-paced show. He's joined on each 30-minute episode by his father, Gonzalo "Papi" Le Batard.

Hosted by Bob Ley, "OTL First Report" was previously titled "Outside the Lines Nightly" and aired as a 20-minute show. In 2006 this investigative series got its own time slot to devote a full half-hour to investigating sports stories. Ley is frequently joined by correspondents Jeremy Schaap, Mark Schwarz and Kelly Naqi.

Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Molly Qerim co-host this weekday morning sports talk show, joined by regular contributors and guests. The show includes daily sports news, interviews with sports journalists, athletes and personalities, spirited debates, and an assortment of other topics. The show debuted in 2007 as "Cold Pizza."

FS1's challenge to ESPN's "SportsCenter" in the form of "Fox Sports Live" lasted a little more than two years, with the effort failing in part because traditional sports highlight shows no longer have broad appeal. A new iteration focuses on the chemistry of returning co-anchors Jay Onrait and Dan O'Toole (this time they even get title recognition!) in a format that showcases their personalities, senses of humor and interviewing skills.