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Worldwide News Network Strikes First International Deal

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”

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."

John Skipper: Venu Sports ‘Was Always a Temporary Stopgap’ Before Launch of ESPN Flagship

"This was always a Disney-led effort in my opinion. I thought that Disney always got the preponderance of benefit."

John Skipper: I Think Stephen A. Smith Will Be on ‘Inside the NBA’ at Some Point

"With Stephen A., he is maybe the hardest-working on-air talent – among the hardest-working on-air talents – I ever saw."

John Skipper: Timing of Disney Carriage Deals is ‘By Design’

The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV are currently engaged in a carriage dispute that has caused the Disney portfolio of networks, including ESPN platforms,...

John Skipper: I Have Always Thought Venu Sports ‘Overwhelmingly Benefitted The Walt Disney Company’

Earlier in the month, FuboTV received a preliminary injunction in its antitrust lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, FOX Corporation and Warner Bros. Discovery...

John Skipper: NBA Made Good Faith Offer to Warner Bros. Discovery

"I genuinely believe that at the start of the negotiation, they would have been quite happy if TNT and ESPN had renewed."

John Skipper: New NBA Media Deal Signals Sports Rights Are ‘Most Valuable Content in the Universe’

The NBA Board of Governors voted to ratify the new media rights deal with The Walt Disney Company’s ESPN, NBCUniversal and Amazon’s Prime Video...

Who is Next if Charles Barkley Leaves NBA Television?

"Many entertaining and interesting analysts grace the television airwaves today, but none are Charles Barkley. His exit would create a massive issue for the NBA as it would take away its top TV star, and the league's best program outside of games."

John Skipper: Charles Barkley is Probably the ‘Most Valuable Pundit’ There Is

“If he worked for a network I was in charge of, I would be very discomfited by his going around and telling me how to do my job."

John Skipper: Discussion is ‘Moot’ if Warner Bros. Discovery is Able to Match NBA Rights

"If you’re a shareholder, this is why you’re saying he’s brilliant is because if you were a shareholder, you would be glad they walked away from this very expensive package."

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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."