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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."

Audacy Partnering with SiriusXM to Bring Sports, News, Talk Stations to Satellite Radio

The rollout begins Tuesday, September 1.

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.

ESPN Welcomes Back Michael Malone as Analyst on NBA Countdown

"Malone made his ESPN debut during the 2025 Western Conference Finals, when NBA Countdown took the studio show on the road for the matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder"

ESPN Reaches Multi-Year Extension With Malika Andrews

"Andrews, 29, will remain the host of NBA Countdown, NBA Today, and the NBA Draft on ESPN, while also taking on a package of NBA sideline reporter assignments"

David Samson: Stephen A. Smith is a Product of ESPN ‘Doubling Down’ on Nonsense

"Why do you think ESPN keeps doubling down on personalities who just yell into the microphone about nonsense with no knowledge of anything?"

NBA Countdown Is Meeting the Moment of the NBA Finals

"The Pacers and Thunder may come from small markets, but ABC is providing big-time talent."

Why ESPN Will Never Mess With ‘Inside the NBA’

“Inside the NBA may be leaving TNT for ESPN, but make no mistake, in the battle for studio show supremacy, TNT won and ESPN knows it.”

Stephen A. Smith to Participate in Free Throw Shooting Contest with ‘Inside the NBA’

The two companies collaborated on an endeavor last year from the In-Season Tournament through crossover segments between NBA pregame shows

Report: Stephen A. Smith, ESPN Hopeful They Can Reach Deal in ‘Next Several Weeks’

If a deal is ultimately finalized, Smith could reportedly attain a “first-look” agreement for concepts that he backs across general entertainment properties at The Walt Disney Company.

Burke Magnus: Stephen A. Smith is a Great Personality, Works Hard, Has a Hit Show and Fills Hours

“It’s different, and there’s a different calculus there for sure, but again, to compliment Stephen A. because I’m sincere when I say this – he’s the best right now. And so, we’re balancing the difference between game and studio, but we’re also talking about the guy who’s at the absolute top of the heap.”

Dan Le Batard: ESPN Game 7 Coverage of Knicks-Pacers ‘Was Disrespectful’

"It was very celebrating all things New York the same way that the big networks celebrate the Cowboys and the things that get ratings."

Chris Paul Joins ESPN as Guest Analyst for Eastern Conference Finals Coverage on ‘NBA Countdown’

"Every game is different, so those guys are trying to figure out what they’ve got to do to get a win."

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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.

Cam Newton Reportedly Departs ESPN As Part Of Network’s Layoffs

"Newton is just the latest regular contributor on First Take to depart the network."