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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."

Dick Vitale, Charles Barkley Team up for Two College Basketball Broadcasts

"Dick and Charles are two of the most entertaining and iconic voices in basketball, so having them together on the same broadcast is a true gift for fans"

Lou Merloni Elevated to Lead Analyst of Boston Red Sox Broadcasts On NESN

"Merloni is expected to work about 100 game broadcasts this season, with Will Middlebrooks and Kevin Millar working a limited number of games"

Dick Vitale to Return to ESPN Airwaves for the First Time in Two Years

Dickie V will return to the booth for the first time in over two years when he calls ESPN’s upcoming matchup between the Duke...

Jared Carrabis: ‘Once Broadcasters Validate Maniacal Red Sox Thoughts, Panic Sets In’

"As a fan, you’re sitting there watching the game and of course you have your thoughts."

Dave O’Brien Wants You To Fall in Love With Baseball

“I may see something tonight I’ve never seen before, and if I’m still broadcasting – and I think I am with that same sense of joy over those moments – then I’ll keep doing it"

NESN’s Dave O’Brien Says National Networks “Blew It” By Not Hiring Dennis Eckersley

"I don't know how they blew it as badly as they did but Dennis Eckersley should have been a national icon... they made a mistake on that. I hope somebody regrets it."

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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.