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"Overby joined ESPN in June 2001 as manager of the Big 12 Corporate Partner Program. He then rose to director of events in 2003 and senior director in 2006. ESPN elevated him to vice president of ESPN Events in 2016."

"With 135 million households able to watch broadcast TV, I’d say it’s working really well. So far, the hypothesis that we need different networks doesn’t seem to prove itself, at least as it relates to us."

"It is extremely painful. We've exited colleagues who I've worked with for most of my career, it is in many ways a harsh reality."

"It would have been one thing if he was neutral, but to be actually working against me, actively, I thought was just unbelievable.”

"I’m grateful for this team, energized by what’s ahead, and excited for our next chapter.”

"Buck has reportedly agreed to a six-year extension worth roughly $108 million."

ABC Entertainment pushed back, saying the “information is inaccurate” and that any reports about the show's future are “purely speculative.”

"As you heard on our most recent earnings call, we’re focused on meaningfully reducing costs as part of our ongoing transformation, so we can continue to invest in the areas that will drive our future growth: content, technology, and experiences."

"We’re not going to be told how to run that side of our business.”

"Anybody in the industry would look at our sports rights and the fandom associated with sports right now, and you can’t help but be jealous of what we have here. I mean, ratings are through the roof."