“I didn’t get here like Mike [Golic] did — Mike played nine years in the NFL. I’m not here because I went to journalism school. I’m here because I’m a sports fan."
"The quote I gave them was something along the lines of making fun of how vague it was that they would not tell me what I was really going to do. It should have been a red flag."
The company claimed that the changes were being made so it could continue to bring fans “more exclusive live sports, ESPN+ originals and premium editorial.”
The company has also appointed a new Board of Directors as it transitions to private ownership. However, its existing management team will remain in place.