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John Skipper: ‘Simply Not True’ ESPN Won’t Cover Leagues It Doesn’t Have Rights With
"I never instructed people to put more highlights of games that we had on-the-air."
Puck News: No Truth To Apple Buying Disney Rumors
“The idea of Apple buying Disney comes at an interesting time.”
John Skipper: Bob Iger’s Return Won’t Effect ESPN
“If you’re going to win the streaming wars, you’re going to have to have sports."
Meadowlark Media Launching Anthology Series ‘Sports Explains the World’
“When we launched 30 for 30 [at ESPN], people knew it was quality, what kind of storytelling we did. We want to do the same thing with Sports Explains the World,” Skipper adds.
John Skipper: Media Has Not Treated Adam Silver Like He’s Teflon
"I don't think anyone has hesitated to criticize him when he has done things that are controversial or difficult. Certainly, our friends at FOX News have not provided him with a Teflon coating."
John Skipper Says ACC Should Focus On Paying Notre Dame More than NBC
"Personally, I would tell them I will figure out how to pay you $80 million a year not to be independent," said Skipper.
Bomani Jones ‘Doesn’t Know’ When He Will Return to ESPN Podcast
"Barrett Sports Media has learned that Jones’s contract in Bristol will expire while he is out. At this time, the two sides have not agreed to terms on a new one."
John Skipper Says Four Super Conferences Are Coming
"...the Big10, who I believe just added the most populous state in the United States to their footprint, which I think has gone underrecognized in this move."
Why Charles Barkley Is Sports Television’s Most Valuable Personality
Barkley is a larger-than-life personality. His analysis is sometimes way out there, but it either makes you think, scratch your head or laugh.
John Skipper: ‘Charles Barkley Is The Only Broadcaster Fans Tune In To See’
"Dan Patrick asked Skipper if that meant ESPN ever tried to sign Barkley while Skipper was in charge."