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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."

Dan Dakich: Pat McAfee ‘Told Me He is the Enemy of Most of the Talent at ESPN’

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Burke Magnus: ESPN Wants to ‘Redefine What Covering the Super Bowl Looks Like’

ESPN aired the season premiere of Monday Night Football as the San Francisco 49ers hosted the New York Jets from Levi’s Stadium in Santa...

What Every Brand Can Learn From ESPN Media Day

"Any local radio, television or print brand could create this event if they identified the key stories and talent in their building, and designed a valuable agenda for advertisers or media outlets. The problem is, most don't."

ESPN Outlines Content Organization Restructuring, New Roles for Mike McQuade, David Roberts

ESPN is undergoing a reorganization to its content structure, as announced on Monday by Burke Magnus, the company’s president of content. Magnus sent an...

Pat McAfee: ‘I am Returning to College GameDay’

After some speculation about whether or not he would return, Pat McAfee made it official today and said he is coming back to College...

Burke Magnus: Stephen A. Smith is a Great Personality, Works Hard, Has a Hit Show and Fills Hours

“It’s different, and there’s a different calculus there for sure, but again, to compliment Stephen A. because I’m sincere when I say this – he’s the best right now. And so, we’re balancing the difference between game and studio, but we’re also talking about the guy who’s at the absolute top of the heap.”

Norby Williamson’s Fall Sends a Message, ESPN’s Vision Won’t Be Compromised

“There can’t be two top dogs up top pulling in opposite directions. If Norby wasn’t sold on the path forward, it was time to move on.”

Norby Williamson Out at ESPN

The report states that ESPN president of content Burke Magnus decided the two executives did not share the same vision for the long-term strategy for the network.

The Walt Disney Company Reveals ESPN’s Financial Data

For the nine months ending on July 1, 2023, ESPN generated more than $12.5 billion in revenue.

Burke Magnus Likes The Hand He Has to Play at ESPN

"People will get a look into the ESPN business like they’ve never had before."

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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

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