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Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

Katie Nolan: I’m “Team Pablo Torre” in Media Beef With Bill Simmons

"I listened to it back, and I was like, ‘Bro, come on.’"

Rock And Alternative Radio Need To Cultivate The X-Factor

There isn’t a blood test that can determine if you have it. Those infected usually don’t know. Identifying Xers is also subjective, but talent coaches and scouts become pros at finding the haves and have-nots.

Spotify Lays off 5% of Workforce Including Staff of the Ringer

"15 total employees were among the cuts, affecting both Spotify Studios and Bill Simmons’ The Ringer outlet."

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Richard Jefferson

For the first time in his broadcasting career, Richard Jefferson will be on the call for the NBA Finals. Jefferson was named to the...

Fred Toucher: Bill Simmons Is Not Sticking up for Boston on Bill Belichick

"You got to be like, ‘That was ridiculous. What the hell are you doing?’"

Jeff Pearlman: Bill Simmons Surrendered Being a Journalist a Long Time Ago

"I really hate hearing Bill Simmons question anyone’s journalistic integrity when that guy has shown literally zero journalistic integrity throughout his career."

Pablo Torre to Bill Simmons: Bill Belichick Story Involves Various Disciplines

"...we are rigorously investigating something in order to say, 'We are here to publish this as true.'"

Michelle Beadle: I Will Give ‘Inside the NBA’ on ESPN ‘A Shot or Two’

"...if it starts to just reek of the brand for which it now airs, then unfortunately, this goodbye that we just had a couple days ago will be the goodbye..."

Pablo Torre to Appear on Bill Simmons’ Podcast Amid Reporting Criticism

"Pablo’s numbers are skyrocketing because he’s doing this reporting around this story that people are really hungry for."

Pablo Torre Offers Interview To Bill Simmons Following Criticism Over Recent Reporting

"I happen to have a few questions for you, specifically. Unless you’re afraid of @PabloFindsOut and someone just ‘pretending to be a journalist,’ of course"

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ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.