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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."

Joe Buck on Social Media Criticism: “It’s Almost Part of Your Pay”

"You have to be an adult and realize that not everybody's gonna like you. I realized that a long time ago. It wasn't easy and it hurt."

Richard Deitsch Stepping Down From The Athletic

"In an era of media consolidation and endless job losses, I have been beyond lucky to have had such a long run between two national outlets that readers care about."

Peter King Says Mel Kiper Jr. Was “Over the Top” on ESPN NFL Draft Broadcast

“ESPN accomplished what it wanted to do. It made Shedeur a huge story. He was a big story already, and this made it huge.”

Al Michaels ‘Leaning Heavily’ Towards Returning in 2025-26

Al Michaels has called football for 38 seasons and says he’s “leaning towards” coming back for a 39th, according to an interview with the...

Sarah Spain: Around The Horn Welcomed Women’s Sports Topics, ESPN Radio Plays the Hits

"I feel like I spent so many years swimming upstream and in some spaces it was easier."

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.”

Richard Deitsch: Would Not Surprise Me if NFL Had Two Streaming-Exclusive Playoff Games Next Year

"And, I agree, you're going to see, eventually in the next year or two years, whatever it is, another Wild Card game that is going to be on a streaming platform."

WWE Should Expect ‘Robust Interest’ In Next Rights Deal, CNBC Reporter Says

"If they're really going to maximize the value, the more bidders there are, the more they can maximize it, so maybe they feel like this will be another robust auction."

Candace Parker ‘Learning How to Turn Numbers Into A Storyline’ During NBA Analyst Roles

"I look at the numbers and try to connect that to a storyline that I find online or what I hear on a podcast or different topics of conversation.”

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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."

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

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