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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."

NHL Creating Local Broadcast Production Setup With At Least Four Clubs Beginning Next Season

"Our main goal right now is to maintain as much flexibility as we can so that as the market matures and we start to understand what the future really holds, then we can react very quickly."

The Paul Finebaum-ESPN Controversy Is a Reminder About Who You Represent

"Paul Finebaum’s removal from ESPN programming had nothing to do with politics. It was a reminder of something much simpler: words have consequences"

ESPN President of Content Burke Magnus Reveals Molly Qerim Was Leaving ‘First Take’ Even if She Stayed With Network

"That was something that we had already crossed that bridge, right? So it was, from our perspective, much more about what else could she be doing"

How Did Pat McAfee Become Irreplaceable for ESPN?

"McAfee serves as a blueprint for creators on how to succeed without compromising. He marches to his own beat and drives his own agenda, demonstrating the entrepreneurial spirit every network covets"

ESPN President Of Content Burke Magnus Wants Pat McAfee To Stay Past Current Contract

"I think his show is hitting on all cylinders. … He’s an incredible interviewer and conversationalist"

Burke Magnus Reveals Goals For ‘Inside the NBA’ on ESPN

"It will be as close to that as we can possibly get."

ESPN Will Hold Tryouts To Replace Molly Qerim on ‘First Take’

"We’re not locked into anything in particular. The one thing that was unexpected was the timing of all this"

Stephen A. Smith Reflects On Molly Qerim Exit From ‘First Take’

"We'll miss her and wish her every blessing on her future"

Molly Qerim Announces Upcoming Departure From ‘First Take’

"After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to close this incredible chapter and step away from First Take"

ESPN Signs Desmond Howard To Multi-Year Extension

"There’s nothing I’d rather be doing during the fall than showcasing the incredible sport that we all love alongside my College GameDay family"

ESPN Adds Appearances by ‘Bussin’ With the Boys’ on ‘Get Up’ and Studio Shows

"We’re fired up to join our new teammates at ESPN this fall"

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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."

NHL Creating Local Broadcast Production Setup With At Least Four Clubs Beginning Next Season

"Our main goal right now is to maintain as much flexibility as we can so that as the market matures and we start to understand what the future really holds, then we can react very quickly."

Emmanuel Acho: ESPN Executives “Cowards” for Handling of Ryan Clark Firing

"If you work long enough, you will get fired regardless of your profession. But to fire a man that helped bring a show its very first Emmy award in the midst of that show is cowardly."