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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: ‘I Do Not Believe TNT’ Had Right to Match in NBA Media Rights Contract

"It’s not for me to accuse anybody of mendacity, but I am puzzled by it."

John Skipper: I Don’t Understand Why Warner Bros. Discovery Let NBA Rights Exit Exclusive Negotiating Window

"These deals always look very, very expensive in the beginning and very, very profitable at the end."

David Samson: NFL Focused on Milking Streaming Money For All It Can

Samson's remarks come after the league pocketed $110 million from Peacock for the exclusive rights to a playoff game.

John Skipper: ESPN BET About Finding New Revenue Sources After Cable Collapse

"I'm not surprised to see ESPN do this."

John Skipper: ESPN Was Worth More Than Disney’s Films and Parks Combined at Peak

Skipper made the revelation about past ESPN finances while appearing on Pablo Torre's Meadowlark Media podcast.

Dan Le Batard Wonders If ESPN’s Layoffs Will Turn Off Viewers

"Are they actually going to feel this beyond this day? Is it going to be something that empirically puts off viewers?"

David Samson Joins Meadowlark Media

"The guy who ruined it all is officially coming aboard Meadowlark Media, finally!"

John Skipper: All Rights Deals Look Terrible at Beginning, Great by End

“ I always love the people who lost always released statements that said, 'We refused to do a financially irresponsible deal.'”

John Skipper: ESPN’s Clout Makes Conference Networks Different From RSNs

"It will have as its highest-paid member of the bundle, ESPN, and those other networks associated with ESPN are along for the ride."

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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."