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ESPN exec Burke Magnus says in ‘perfect world’ Charles Barkley would be in Bristol

"I would be lying if we said we weren't interested in Charles."

ESPN announces reorganization, including Mike McQuade as EVP of sports production

Major changes are coming behind the scenes at the Worldwide Leader.

‘Sweeping reorganization’ reportedly coming at ESPN

"I’m hearing he could announce his reorganization strategy as soon as next week."

ESPN losing exclusive rights to WNBA postseason in new broadcast package

The WNBA CBA allows postseason expansion, but many believed ESPN broadcast windows were dictating the playoff format since 2016. A new deal opens up new possibilities.

Burke Magnus: ESPN has ‘some responsibility’ for what Aaron Rodgers says on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’

"It is our platform at the end of the day."

ESPN exec Burke Magnus not worried about potentially replacing Stephen A. Smith on ‘First Take’

"There is a wealth of talented people out there who, if given the chance, I think could also become superstars very easily on our platform."

Sports biz insider identifies potential Norby Williamson replacements at ESPN

The next person isn't coming from ESPN's mailroom.

Norby Williamson.

ESPN

Norby Williamson out at ESPN after almost four decades, with Burke Magnus reportedly making that call

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ESPN

Pat McAfee doesn’t regret torching ‘old hag’ Norby Williamson, insists ESPN relationship is ‘strong’

Cam Newton calls out Burke Magnus, Norby Williamson after getting mocked by ESPN

"The overarching theme is, we all want our opinions to matter or want our opinions to be heard."

Why does the Monday Night Football doubleheader have two games at once? ESPN exec explains

"Can we combine total audience and do a little bit like we used to do in the old days of college football?"

ESPN President of Content believes WWE deal is ‘certainly a possibility’

ESPN President of Content Burke Magnus told The Athletic's Richard Deitsch he believes that a deal with WWE is 'certainly a possibility.'

ESPN’s Burke Magnus opens up on major talent comings and goings

Magnus was promoted to president of content in March 2023.

ESPN announces major executive shakeup including new roles for Norby Williamson and Stephanie Druley

Williamson will replace Druley as the new head of NFL programming.

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Disney

ESPN executive moves may further reduce Disney spinoff or sale discussion

ESPN executive shuffle sees Burke Magnus overseeing content, Rosalyn Durant overseeing rights

A big part of this shift sees ESPN content executives Stephanie Druley, David Roberts and Norby Williamson now reporting to Magnus instead of Jimmy Pitaro.

Superstar Racing Experience will shift to ESPN next summer, bring back ‘Thursday Night Thunder’

SRX is coming to ESPN in the summer of 2023.

Burke Magnus confirms Longhorn Network ‘will be folded in’ to SEC Network, adds ‘We don’t know precise timing’ on Texas/Oklahoma joining SEC

"All that content that you find on the Longhorn Network is sometimes called third-tier, sometimes called institutional. It is the content that, like any other SEC institution, would be expressed through the SEC Network."

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