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By Manny Soloway on 06/17/2026

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Kyle Brandt reportedly set to join ESPN’s studio shows this football season

Kyle Brandt is expected to join several ESPN studio shows this football season, including a recurring weekly spot on Get Up.

Stephen A. Smith ‘hurt’ by ESPN laying off Ryan Clark: ‘The bosses know I’m not happy’

"I am not happy about this decision one bit"

Rich Paul on LeBron James decision: ‘Nobody knows nothing’

"I think it's important for people to understand, we're not making this about attention and a spectacle."

Kendrick Perkins makes pitch for LeBron James to join ESPN

"I'm pretty sure that over here at the Worldwide Leader, the mouse, we can pay you more than vet minimum."

Ryan Clark issues first comments after ESPN layoff

"Sending prayers and love to all those laid off today by ESPN"

Full list of ESPN’s 2026 summer layoffs

ESPN has laid off several on-air personalties over the last 24 hours including longstanding employees and star contributors.

Kyle Brandt reportedly set to join ESPN’s studio shows this football season

Kyle Brandt is expected to join several ESPN studio shows this football season, including a recurring weekly spot on Get Up.

Stephen A. Smith ‘hurt’ by ESPN laying off Ryan Clark: ‘The bosses know I’m not happy’

"I am not happy about this decision one bit"

Rich Paul on LeBron James decision: ‘Nobody knows nothing’

"I think it's important for people to understand, we're not making this about attention and a spectacle."

Kendrick Perkins makes pitch for LeBron James to join ESPN

"I'm pretty sure that over here at the Worldwide Leader, the mouse, we can pay you more than vet minimum."

Ryan Clark issues first comments after ESPN layoff

"Sending prayers and love to all those laid off today by ESPN"

Full list of ESPN’s 2026 summer layoffs

ESPN has laid off several on-air personalties over the last 24 hours including longstanding employees and star contributors.