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Mina Kimes, ESPN and Scripps National Spelling Bee

Why ESPN's Mina Kimes is hosting the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

The broadcasting team for the Scripps National Spelling Bee has changed hands several times. Here's why Mina Kimes is at the helm to host in 2026.

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ESPN's Mina Kimes takes over as host of Scripps National Spelling Bee

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ESPN analyst Mina Kimes on her role hosting the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

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Who Are the 9 Scripps Spelling Bee Finalists?

Nine spellers are vying Thursday night for a chance at glory and $50,000 in the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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Peachtree MS student finishes 3rd in Scripps National Spelling Bee

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14-year-old Californian wins Scripps National Spelling Bee in lightning-round tiebreaker

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Silver Lake student among 9 finalists in National Spelling Bee

Oliver advanced to the finals by correctly spelling two words and answering a vocabulary question in Wednesday’s semifinals at Constitution Hall.

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Orinda seventh-grader to compete in finals of national spelling bee

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4S Ranch eighth-grader makes it to 7th round of National Spelling Bee

Mankato Free Press

Mina Kimes takes over as Scripps National Spelling Bee host as part of reimagined broadcast

Mina Kimes is taking over as television host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and the ESPN NFL analyst hopes to use her outsider's perspective to capture the excitement of the 101-year-old competition. Kimes, whose hiring was announced Tuesday ...

Athlon Sports

ESPN Reporter Mina Kimes Shares Career Update on Sunday

View post: Andy Reid Shares Update on Patrick Mahomes’ On-Field Progress It has been quite a journey for Kimes, who first joined ESPN in 2014 as a sports writer. Before joining the network, Kimes, already an award-winning business journalist, worked for ...

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ESPN star explains winning Jeopardy! strategy

How did Mina Kimes win her semifinal round of Celebrity Jeopardy! from second place heading into Final Jeopardy even though she got the last question wrong? Just like much of today’s sports world, it’s all in the analytics and probabilities.