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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."

Several ABC News Executives Laid Off During Disney Cuts

“While these actions are never easy, they are a necessary step to ensure we’re on solid footing for the years ahead as we chart a sustainable, growth-oriented path forward for the entire organization.”

Adam Silver Addresses Disney Rumors at NBA Board of Governors Meeting

“I have no intention of going anywhere.”

Disney to Begin Layoffs This Week

“Leaders will be communicating the news directly to the first group of impacted employees over the next four days."

Disney to Begin Mass Layoffs This Week

A cost-cutting endeavor of $5.5 billion by the company is the driving force behind the decision.

Disney Has One Logical Choice For The Future – Jimmy Pitaro

"If Bob Iger wants his next successor to come from the sports world, that is his guy. Hell, forget sports. Pitaro may be the best person available no matter how far and wide the search goes."

Bob Iger: ‘There’s Reason to be Bullish’ on Future of ESPN

"One of the reasons we're optimistic is we know the power and the popularity of live sports and we know how attractive it is."

Jimmy Pitaro on Shortlist To Succeed Bob Iger As Disney CEO

"Pitaro received the title of Chairman when ESPN was reorganized into its own division of the Walt Disney Company last month."

Richard Deitsch: Financial Reporters Have Better Insight On Disney’s Plans For ESPN

"Candidly, I’d read the business press on this before a knucklehead such as myself."

Adam Silver Reportedly On Short List To Replace Bob Iger at Disney

"Several others, including current Disney executives, are also being considered."

IndieWire Suggests Disney Trade ESPN to Comcast For Full Control of Hulu

"The IndieWire piece reported that the idea of a trade originated at a media executive conference last year."

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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.