ESPN suspensions Archives

Stephen A. Smith’s “People are misinterpreting what I’m saying” follow-up led to him actually apologizing later (updated)

"My segment on Ohtani this morning on First Take, people are misinterpreting what I'm saying."

Adnan Virk: “I’m hurt that I was that replaceable for doing something I thought was relatively benign.” By ESPN’s standards, he’s right.

Virk's firing for leaking information stands in stark contrast to the small numbers of previous public firings by ESPN. It also appears to be the only punishment the company has handed out for leaking information, which looks like a relatively common ESPN practice.

Jemele Hill says on The View “I probably wouldn’t do that again” about Cowboys’ tweet, “My employer is in business with the NFL”

Hill said she likely wouldn't make those remarks about a potential sponsor boycott in the same way again, and talked about some of the Cowboys' advertisers being ESPN advertisers.

Jemele Hill returns from suspension, thanks Michael Smith for “holding this down while I was gone”

After two weeks off the air, Hill was back alongside her partner on SC6 on Monday.

Michael Smith expected to host SC6 solo during Jemele Hill’s two-week suspension

There will be no direct replacement for suspended co-host Hill.

Jemele Hill suspension shows the only line that matters to ESPN is the bottom line

The more things change, the more they stay the same in Bristol.

Jemele Hill suspension draws (mostly angry) reaction from sports media, beyond

Two ESPN anchors and Rev. Al Sharpton are among the big names to comment on Jemele Hill's suspension.

Former ESPN analyst Jason Sehorn says network asked him to curtail political talk

"They asked me to curtail some of my political aspirations."

Jemele Hill tweets she regrets how her comments “painted ESPN in an unfair light” as all parties look to move on

ESPN added "We accept her apology."