Netflix to poach ESPN reporter to bolster sports coverage after already raiding rival for other in-demand talent

Netflix are in for another ESPN star, according to reports.

After already poaching Elle Duncan, ESPN’s Taylor McGregor could be Netflix’s next big hire, according to Front Office Sports.

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McGregor is known for her versatility and is considered a rising star in the sports industry.

For ESPN, she works across their college football, MLB and United Football League coverage.

Her profile has risen rapidly over the last few years.

She was hailed during the 2025 MLB season for her work on the wild-card playoff series between the Tigers and Guardians. 

Reports suggest that no deal has been signed as multiple talents are currently in talks with Netflix.

However, McGregor is seemingly the frontrunner.

And while her contract isn’t exclusive with ESPN, it’s unlikely that the broadcaster will let her work for them and Netflix.

ESPN have been strict on not sharing its talent with Netflix.

Just recently, they banned their staff from working for Netflix for their NFL Christmas Day coverage.

Netflix had to rely on CBS talents like father-son duo Ian and Noah Eagle, along with Nate Burleson and Matt Ryan.

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Duncan, who was the first major talent to move from ESPN and Netflix, stopped working with her former employer completely once the deal was signed.

Netflix have made serious inroads into the sports scene over the last few years.

It began with the success of sports documentaries like Formula 1’s Drive to Survive and The Last Dance.

Then came live events like The Netflix Slam, which was a tennis exhibition between Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.

This was followed by even bigger events like the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight, which drew in over 60 million live viewers, Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, and their NFL Christmas Games.

Netflix’s biggest sports deal is its 10-year, $5 billion partnership with WWE for its flagship show Raw.

Their versatile sports portfolio means their talents will no doubt need to adapt even more.

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