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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."

WWE President Nick Khan Credits ESPN, Disney for Being Ahead of the Game

"I think Disney continues to stay ahead of the game. For those who do that, and who tend to look at the entire media landscape, not through rose colored lenses, the future should remain bright"

Disney, Comcast Reach Deal to Complete Acquisition of Hulu Stake

"We have had a productive partnership with NBCUniversal, and we wish them the best of luck."

Jimmy Pitaro: We Say to ‘Act Like an Offensive Lineman’ in Working at ESPN

"They get very little glory, but they work their tails off, all for the greater good."

Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN Direct-to-Consumer Launch is ‘Probably the Biggest Transition in Our History’

"This might be the biggest move since getting the full season of the NFL."

Disney, Fubo Merger Facing Formal Investigation from Department of Justice: Report

Disney and Fubo have reportedly started responding to information requests coming from investigators.

NBA Playoffs Opening Weekend Sets Record Viewership Across ESPN Platforms

"The network’s six-game slate, which aired over Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, averaged 4,487,000 viewers. That figure marks a 15 percent increase from last year’s opening weekend coverage."

NBA National Television Broadcasts Down 2% Year-Over-Year: Report

National television broadcasts of the National Basketball Association on ABC, ESPN and TNT reportedly averaged a collective 1.53 million viewers on the season.

ESPN Q1 Viewership Up 22% YoY: Report

"We carried strong momentum throughout the quarter, across signature events and our full content offering."

Ernie Johnson Says He’d Leave ‘Inside The NBA’ if it Were to Leave Atlanta Home

"I can’t wait to stay with the guys, and then we’ll see for the years after that. What comes up and what I feel like doing.”

Karl Ravech: ‘I’m Very Optimistic’ About ESPN, MLB Future

Ahead of Opening Day of the MLB season, ESPN and Major League Baseball mutually agreed to exercise an opt out in their media rights...

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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

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.