Awful Announcing
"If he were to win the election, then he’d be in the White House until he’s 86 years old. I think, in the year 2023, it is utterly embarrassing that the liberal side has him as their best candidate."
ESPN's delicate dance in the political world is about to get tested again.
"I don't have a problem letting you know where the hell I stand and how I feel as it pertains to the world of politics because politics dramatically infiltrates our lives. Why are we going to pretend otherwise?"
"I don't know what else to put on the bucket list. I've been very fortunate."
Replacing Le Batard's radio slot with Mike Greenberg feels like a pretty good sign of ESPN's current corporate brand over personal brand approach.
Olbermann is again leaving ESPN, but on good terms.
"I did make a political opinion but at no time did I threaten anyone’s life. You & ur colleagues @espn @Disney create more political & racial divide everyday. See how you played the race & politics card here to fit ur narrative?"
ESPN apparently told Lowe he couldn't have a China expert on his podcast, but then they were okay with Jeremy Schaap trying to line up one for Outside The Lines.
"I would remind you that, throughout this world, one of the things that exists is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I don't see folks outside the Jewish community talking about that too often."
ESPN's focus on the basketball issues rather than the root of the Hong Kong protests appears to be by management's design.
"If Le Batard feels the need to address a political issue in the future, he will check with higher-ups."
Le Batard is set to return to a regular radio schedule next week.
"It's an absolute and utter fool's errand to go back through history, decades, someone who's been passed away for 30 years, incidents that occurred eight decades ago, and apply modern historical standards to something you can almost reach a century."
“It was a mistake to use this song. We regret having done so and we apologize."
"Five years ago I thought I could host a show that introduces new female characters to the women’s sports world. This isn’t ESPN’s fault, but I’m not that naive now."
"Jimmy felt that the pendulum may have swung a little bit too far away from the field. And I happen to believe he was right."
"Talking about race is not talking about politics and that discussion has been hijacked. If you acknowledge race, racism, or the racial climate in this country, people say you’re talking about politics. Talking about equal rights is not political."
