This feels like the ESPN I grew up with. A sports channel that features interesting, entertaining shows, segments, and series.

Not three dudes yelling at each other about obsolete topics like LeBron vs Jordan.

SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days

ESPN's flagship show is hitting the road this summer to visit all 50 states as a part of its "SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days," series.

This summer, ESPN's flagship news and information program will embark on a cross-country journey with SportsCenter 50 states in 50 days - a nationwide tour designed to bring SportsCenter and its anchors directly to fans across America. - ESPN Press Room's press release

SportsCenter will be in Montana on Monday, July 21st, broadcasting from the Big Sky Country State Fair in Bozeman.

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The live broadcast will begin at 5 am local time, yikes, and will feature ESPN anchor Treavor Scales. 

It's not confirmed what the live ESPN broadcast will highlight, but I'm willing to bet it will feature the Big Sky Country State Fair Rodeo.

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Credit: Nick Laham Getty Images
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Montana's neighbors featured

Of course, our neighbors will be featured in the 50 States tour. SportsCenter will be in South Dakota on Sunday, June 29th, for the BMX Mount Rushmore Nationals.

On Thursday, July 24th, ESPN will broadcast from Cheyenne Frontier Days in Wyoming.

Idaho's featured day will be on Monday, July 28th, at the Boise Ironman 70.3 race.

SportsCenter will be in Fargo, North Dakota, on August 11th, spending time with North Dakota State Football.

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I love this idea! Good on ESPN for doing something new and exciting.

The tour kicks off on Friday, June 27th, from Washington, D.C., with legendary anchor Scott Van Pelt.

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