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Bob Iger at a Spurs-Clippers game in October 2023.

Following ESPN layoffs, Disney CEO Bob Iger gets a huge raise

After a year where ESPN and Disney made painful layoffs, it was revealed that CEO Bob Iger got a huge increase in compensation.

By Matt Yoder OnJan 24, 2025 0
Zach Lowe NBA Today ESPN layoffs

Zach Lowe is reportedly gone from ESPN as layoffs continue

After laying off Sam Ponder and Robert Griffin III, ESPN has now parted ways with Zach Lowe in a move that shocked NBA fans.

By Matt Yoder OnSep 26, 2024 17
Oct 30, 2022; London, United Kingdom; ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge reacts during an NFL International Series game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium. The Broncos defeated the Jaguars 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

When will Laura Rutledge get the opportunity she has earned at ESPN?

Laura Rutledge deserves better from ESPN than being passed over for both Mike Greenberg and Scott Van Pelt the last two seasons.

By Matt Yoder OnAug 21, 2024 6
Credit: Robert Griffin III on Twitter

ESPN

Why ESPN made a big mistake letting Robert Griffin III go

The initial video images of ESPN’s coverage of the Chiefs’ victory parade shooting. (ESPN.)

ESPN

ESPN’s breaking news coverage of Chiefs parade shooting fell short of its previous standards

Former NFL star and ESPN host Keyshawn Johnson was an honoree at the 2022 Dick Vitale Gala in Sarasota, Fla.

ESPN

Keyshawn Johnson didn’t want to be a ‘lazy bum’ after ESPN exit

Top Sports Business stories of 2023.

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The 10 biggest sports business stories of 2023

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman

Joe Buck quips about ESPN’s propensity to fire people

"It's ESPN, we could be fired tomorrow."

By Brandon Contes OnSep 11, 2023 2
ESPN

Report: ESPN lets longtime senior VP of production Lee Fitting go

ESPN reportedly let longtime senior VP of production Lee Fitting go after 25 years with the network, overseeing College GameDay and the NFL.

By Chris Novak OnAug 21, 2023 3
Michelle Beadle

Michelle Beadle explains why ‘TNT dominates ESPN’ in NBA coverage

"That position and that show has never been allowed to marinate and it’s sort of why you continue to see change."

By Reice Shipley OnAug 2, 2023 11
Mark Jackson

Mark Jackson says he is ‘shocked and dismayed’ by ESPN exit

The longtime ESPN analyst released a statement after his departure from ESPN was revealed weeks after a vicious cycle of layoffs.

By Awful Announcing Staff OnAug 1, 2023 3
Mike Soltys.

Former longtime ESPN executive Mike Soltys opens up about layoffs and his last day at the network

"I hope they can figure to make their next inevitable layoffs more performance-based than what they have been."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 18, 2023 1
Kendrick Perkins fires back at JJ Redick on First Take

Kendrick Perkins reportedly a ‘strong contender’ to replace Jalen Rose on NBA Countdown

Other candidates include J.J. Redick, Richard Jefferson and Chiney Ogwumike.

By Jesse Pantuosco OnJul 7, 2023 6
Jeff Van Gundy

Jeff Van Gundy reportedly interested in coaching after ESPN layoff

"There’s some mutual interest in Washington."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 6, 2023 1
Dan Le Batard

Dan Le Batard says most ESPN shows are ‘infomercials,’ argues young people are ‘empirically’ less interested in sports

"They’ve got too many hours to fill for much of it to be good."

By Jesse Pantuosco OnJul 6, 2023 3
Jay Williams on ESPN Radio

Jay Williams opens up about ESPN laying off Max Kellerman and Keyshawn Johnson: ‘It sucks.’

"Nothing but love for Key and Max."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 6, 2023 2
ESPN personality and country musician Jason Fitz plays the national anthem before the game between the Nashville SC and the Philadelphia Union at Geodis Park.

Jason Fitz: ‘Didn’t see it coming’ but ‘I’m thankful for what ESPN gave me’

"I know I’m gonna land somewhere. And when I’m there, I hope you’ll join me."

By Sean Keeley OnJul 6, 2023 2

Chris Russo floats theory that Adam Silver made ESPN fire Jeff Van Gundy

"I can't fathom the idea that ESPN in these layoffs...would fire Jeff Van Gundy."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 5, 2023 2
Paul Finebaum

Paul Finebaum on recent layoffs: ‘Worst day in my 10 years at ESPN’

"It's a special place to work, but it can be cruel."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 5, 2023 2
Dan Le Batard reacts to ESPN layoffs

Dan Le Batard on shocking ESPN layoffs: ‘We got out of there in the nick of time’

"We've seen this day coming for a long time, as Disney tries to correct some of its errors with ESPN people that are largely interchangeable."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 5, 2023 3
Stephen A Smith Show

Stephen A. Smith on Max Kellerman: ‘I am not happy that he is gone’

"I’m even gonna miss Max Kellerman. I know y’all thought I wouldn’t."

By Sean Keeley OnJul 4, 2023 0
Stephen A. Smith

Stephen A. Smith addresses ESPN layoffs: ‘I could be next.’

"Don’t ever, ever, ever in your life as a Black person take anything for granted."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 4, 2023 0
Gene Wojciechowski at the ESPN College GameDay stage outside of Ayres Hall on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The flagship ESPN college football pregame show returned for the tenth time to Knoxville as the No. 12 Vols hosted the No. 22 Gators.

Gene Wojciechowski announces ESPN departure after 25 years

Wojciechowski is the latest casualty of ESPN's recent layoffs

By Jesse Pantuosco OnJul 4, 2023 0
Vince Carter

Vince Carter reportedly could be next ESPN castoff

The eight-time NBA All-Star joined ESPN in September 2020 as an NBA and college studio and game analyst.

By Sam Neumann OnJul 3, 2023 0
ESPN

ESPN parts ways with betting analyst Doug Kezirian

While ESPN goes through layoffs, they opted not to renew betting analyst Doug Kezerian's contract according to Front Office Sports.

By Chris Novak OnJul 3, 2023 0

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