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Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”

Netflix Reportedly Set To Cut 5% From Workforce

"Netflix had about 16,000 full-time employees at the end of last year. A cut of roughly 800 jobs would be the company’s largest since 2022."

ESPN Edge Conference Showcases Innovation in Sports Media

"We’re proud of what Edge and our partners have accomplished in the last couple of years."

ESPN BET Scheduled to Launch on Nov. 14

"Our ESPN BET product will include a wide array of popular betting options, including featured bets, quick bets, player props, same game parlays and more."

Mark Walker Named Executive Vice President of ESPN BET Ahead of Launch

Walker’s role will also encompass business development and sports innovation, and he will continue to report to ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro.

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.

ESPN to Announce Expanded Talent Lineup for Gambling Products and Shows

"I am the custodian of the ESPN brand, and we needed to make sure that whoever we went with on this journey was someone that we could trust."

Jimmy Pitaro Receives Prestigious Stanton Award

"I am proud to represent the people of ESPN in receiving this recognition."

Jimmy Pitaro: ‘Quality Journalism Has Never Been More of a Priority at ESPN’

"It’s a huge part of our DNA, investigative reporting. We are not going to be pulling back there at all."

Pat McAfee Has Heard From Jimmy Pitaro, to Meet with Bob Iger Over Swearing on ESPN

"You know I dropped two F-bombs on ESPN over the last six days."

Governor Declares September 7 ESPN Day in Connecticut

"We're proud to have a worldwide leader in sports based in Connecticut and wish them many more years of success in our state."

Jimmy Pitaro ‘Contemplated Leaving’ ESPN Under Bob Chapek

"Sherman writes that at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pitaro had become 'so demoralized' with Chapek’s attempts to reorganize the Walt Disney Company that 'he contemplated leaving the company."'

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Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”

Netflix Reportedly Set To Cut 5% From Workforce

"Netflix had about 16,000 full-time employees at the end of last year. A cut of roughly 800 jobs would be the company’s largest since 2022."

Gregg Henson Absent From 1040 WHO After Controversial Cornell Rape Case Comments

Audio from Henson’s Friday program is no longer available on the station’s website or the iHeartRadio app.