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Cam Newton Reportedly Departs ESPN As Part Of Network’s Layoffs

"Newton is just the latest regular contributor on First Take to depart the network."

Andy Schuon Named CEO of Academy of Country Music

"ACM needs a forward-thinking leader to match that momentum."

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro Notes “Difficult Decisions” as Network Begins Layoffs

"We had to make some difficult decisions about job impacts that we will be communicating today."

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero Reportedly Departs As Part Of ESPN Layoffs

"Pelissero joined NFL Network in July 2017. Before that, he covered the NFL for USA Today starting in 2013, part of a team that won an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award."

New ESPN Documentary ‘Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN’ to Air April 6th and Explore the Origins of the Network

"The film accurately captures the amazing story and fans will love it. My thanks to ESPN for their support in the production and all the pioneers who shared their stories. I am looking forward to watching it nearly fifty years after we created it."

Enter the Sports Media Haunted House if You Dare

"Keep your flashlight charged, your passwords memorized, and your wallet close. Because in sports media 2025—the scariest things aren’t lurking in the shadows… they’re hidden behind paywalls and lagging internet speeds"

Industry Guest Column: Howard Balzer Recalls the First NFL Draft on ESPN

We didn’t even have a production meeting before the telecast and I’m not sure I even knew who else would be on with me until my arrival in Connecticut.

Bob Ley: You Can Argue ESPN Has Been Most Significant U.S. Cultural Force in Last 125 Years

"I feel so lucky I’m in the team picture of the ‘27 Yankees."

Replacing Iconic Shows Is a Very Tall Order

"Replacing Francesa is a tall order. He's arguably the most successful sports radio host to ever work in New York City."

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Andy Schuon Named CEO of Academy of Country Music

"ACM needs a forward-thinking leader to match that momentum."

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro Notes “Difficult Decisions” as Network Begins Layoffs

"We had to make some difficult decisions about job impacts that we will be communicating today."

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero Reportedly Departs As Part Of ESPN Layoffs

"Pelissero joined NFL Network in July 2017. Before that, he covered the NFL for USA Today starting in 2013, part of a team that won an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award."

Bill Handel: We’ve Lost 65% of Our AM Radio Audience on KFI in Past Decade

"And if you look at revenue, revenue has just collapsed."