ESPN Radio host Clinton Yates has hosted his final program on the nationally syndicated network. Yates joined ESPN in February 2016 and served as a columnist and commentator across various ESPN programs, in addition to hosting his daily radio show from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
ESPN Radio confirmed the news to Barrett Media in a statement, noting that the network is making changes to its lineup.
“As part of this transition, Clinton Yates’ role on the national network and KSPN (ESPN Los Angeles) will conclude,” said ESPN in a statement to Barrett Media.
Yates’ program, Clinton & Friends, debuted on ESPN Radio in January of last year after Mike Greenberg stepped down from his daily Greeny program following a five-year run.
ESPN also confirmed that Yates’ role with Andscape, the Black multimedia content studio formerly known as The Undefeated, will conclude, with no additional work planned for the platform.
“We thank Clinton for his contributions and wish him continued success,” said ESPN in a statement.
Prior to ESPN, Yates worked for The Washington Post for nine years, covering local news, sports, politics, and pop culture. He began as a local news editor in May 2007 for “Express,” the free daily publication focused on dining, music, movies, arts, fitness, and shopping in the Washington, D.C., area.
He later moved to the Metro desk and then to Sports, where he wrote for The Post’s popular “DC Sports Bog.” Yates also worked at WTOP News Radio as a commentator, offering perspectives on a wide range of topics across the Washington, D.C., metro area, from politics to pop culture. His weekday morning commentaries—“My Take” on WTOP News—helped establish him as one of the more distinctive voices of his generation in the District.
ESPN Radio has not named a permanent replacement for the timeslot. The belief is the network will have programming on Monday utilizing ESPN Radio talent for the time being before naming a full-time replacement for Yates.
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Clinton and friends was the reason I had sxm radio and why I listened to ESPN radio. First Greeny now this will be cancelling my subscription. This is trash.