ESPN Radio appears to be closing in on its next weekday lineup move following the recent departure of Clinton Yates.
According to a report from Front Office Sports, Matt Jones and Myron Medcalf are currently viewed as the leading candidates to take over the 10 a.m. to noon ET window. While momentum appears to be building, a deal has not yet been finalized but discussions reportedly are ongoing.
ESPN has declined comment to Barrett Media on the reporting.
Both Jones and Medcalf are already part of the network’s radio lineup. The duo co-hosts a weekend program, giving ESPN a level of familiarity and on-air chemistry to build from if the move becomes official. Promoting internal talent would also align with the company’s recent approach to roster adjustments across its audio platform.
Jones currently hosts Kentucky Sports Radio, a program that airs on multiple stations throughout the state of Kentucky, including 630 WLAP in Lexington and outlets in Louisville. However, his current show occupies the same midday timeslot ESPN is looking to fill. Jones also signed a five-year extension with iHeartMedia in February of 2025 which extends through 2029. Both of which could be affecting current discussions.
Meanwhile, Medcalf offers deep reporting experience and a long tenure with ESPN. He joined the company in 2011 as a contributor before transitioning into a full-time role covering college basketball in 2013. Over the years, he has expanded his presence across ESPN platforms, including radio, television and digital.
The opening was created after Yates wrapped up his run with the network last week. 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. 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.
Currently, ESPN Radio is rotating through several different pairings of talent in the interim.
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ESPN radio overall is an absolute joke. Mismanagement of talent and they simply just don’t get it. Any company that’s had to find replacements in so many day parts in this business looks ridiculous. They simply can’t get over the fact, and this is just a couple of instances, that talking about the Knicks and Lakers is so boring when so many other worth while topics are out there. Several years ago they pulled the same crap with different host talking constantly about the Brooklyn Nets. It’s absolutely pathetic. They will never understand their “National” audience. It’s embarrassing.
Matt Jones is arrogant and I won’t be listening to him. I listen to KSR because of UKsports.