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ESPN lays off about 20 on-air talent as part of ‘cost savings’ by Disney

Suzy Kolber, left, and Steve Young were among two of the high-profile cuts at ESPN reportedly announced on Friday.
Suzy Kolber, left, and Steve Young were among two of the high-profile cuts at ESPN reportedly announced on Friday. Photograph: Icon Sportswire/Getty Images

The US sports broadcasting giant ESPN has laid off about 20 on-air personalities, including some of the network’s most well-known commentators, analysts and journalists, according to reports.

National Basketball Association analysts Jeff Van Gundy and Jalen Rose are among those let go, CNBC reported on Friday. So are morning-show host and boxing commentator Max Kellerman, National Football League reporter Suzy Kolber as well as NFL analysts Keyshawn Johnson and Steve Young, according to multiple reports.

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