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ESPN announces 300 layoffs, largest workforce reduction ever for company

ESPN is trying to navigate amid uncertain circumstances caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and the company announced on Thursday that it is laying off hundreds of employees. In an internal memo obtained by Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports, …

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Report: ESPN trying to buy ‘Sunday Night Football’ rights away from NBC

“Sunday Night Football” could have a new television home if ESPN gets its way. According to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, ESPN and Disney are prepared to pay at least $1 billion to secure the rights to the NFL’s weekly …

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Joe Buck offers explanation for leaked military flyover video

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman were criticized earlier in the week after a leaked video clip appeared to show them mocking a military flyover prior to Sunday’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Green Bay Packers game, but Buck says the footage was taken entirely …

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Troy Aikman addresses hot mic comments about pregame military flyover

Troy Aikman on Tuesday addressed his comments about a pregame military flyover that were caught by a hot mic. Aikman and FOX play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, who form FOX’s No. 1 NFL announcing team, were heard mocking the pregame military …

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Craig Carton will reportedly sign deal to return to WFAN

Craig Carton was released from federal prison back in June, and the longtime radio host is getting his job back — sort of. Carton is expected to sign a new deal with WFAN this week, Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports. He will not …

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This is why Andrew Siciliano is not doing ‘Red Zone Channel’ today

Those who tuned into DIRECTV’s “Red Zone Channel” on Sunday may have been stunned to see someone other than Andrew Siciliano narrating all of the day’s action. No we know why he was absent. Siciliano took to Twitter just …

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This is why Joe Buck is not calling Game 7 between Dodgers-Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers forced a Game 7 in the NLCS with a win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Fans have grown accustomed to hearing Joe Buck call huge games on FOX, but that will not be the case for Game 7 of the NLCS this year. With sports …

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Aaron Rodgers not a big fan of ‘Monday Night Football’ commentary

ESPN has not exactly drawn rave reviews for its “Monday Night Football” broadcast since Jon Gruden returned to coaching, and apparently fans aren’t the only ones who have been disappointed with the commentary. During his weekly …

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Vaughn McClure receives tributes after news of his death

Vaughn McClure, an NFL writer for ESPN’s NFL Nation, died this week at his home near Atlanta at the age of 48, ESPN revealed on Thursday. McClure worked for the Chicago Tribune covering the Bears for six years prior to arriving at ESPN in 2013. …

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Adam Schefter responds to backlash from Stephon Gilmore’s wife

Cam Newton and Stephon Gilmore both tested positive for the coronavirus recently, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter said last week that the two New England Patriots had dinner together before the first positive test was returned. Gilmore’s wife …

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This is why Ian Rapoport was suspended

NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport announced on Friday night that he was suspended until Oct. 22, leaving many to wonder what he did. In his statement sharing news of the suspension, Rapoport said he “posted something to my social channels …

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Ian Rapoport suspended by NFL Network over unauthorized post

Ian Rapoport announced via Twitter on Friday night that he has been suspended by NFL Network over an unauthorized social media post. Rapoport, who is the lead reporter for NFL Media, shared the news in a statement. pic.twitter.com/jdN1GceONW — …

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Kirk Herbstreit ‘more open’ to leaving college broadcast for NFL

Kirk Herbstreit and his partner Chris Fowler drew rave reviews for the work they did calling the Pittsburgh Steelers-New York Giants game in Week 1 of the NFL season, but the tandem’s work on “Monday Night Football” is only …

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ESPN could reportedly ask top talent to take pay cuts

ESPN is reportedly on the verge of laying off hundreds of employees due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and the network could also look to trim overhead by paying some of its top talent less money. Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports …

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This is why Al Michaels is not calling Sunday Night Football

Those watching “Sunday Night Football” between the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers noticed something immediately: Mike Tirico was on the call instead of Al Michaels. So where was Michaels? The NBC play-by-play voice was out on a …

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Charles Barkley was upset with Kenny Smith for walking off TNT set

Kenny Smith walked off the “Inside the NBA” set in the middle of a TNT broadcast last month in solidarity with protesting players, and the act was well-received by many. Smith’s colleague Charles Barkley did not appreciate it, …

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