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Pat McAfee Opens Up About Calling Out ESPN Executive: ‘We’re at War’

Pat McAfee says calling Norby Williamson a rat was just a warning shot.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 29, 2024

ESPN used to be Disney’s cash cow. Now, its revenue is declining, and Bob Iger is looking to sell a stake

The sports network depends on cable TV for revenue. But cable is on the decline since the rise of streaming.

Fortune · Aug 3, 2023

Bob Iger lures back 2 former execs who were once in line for the Disney CEO job

The former heirs apparent will work as consultants for now.

Fortune · Aug 1, 2023

ESPN announces 'Pat McAfee Show' will join afternoon lineup

Pat McAfee’s show is moving to ESPN as part of a new multiyear deal

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

ESPN announces layoffs as part of Disney's moves to cut costs

ESPN was not part of the first phase of Disney reductions. Besides this week's layoffs, another round of job cuts will take place by the start of summer. Both phases impact off-air employees.

WEKU · Apr 25, 2023

ESPN announces layoffs as part of cost cutting by Disney

ESPN began informing employees of layoffs Monday, which are job cuts that are taking place throughout its corporate owner, the Walt Disney Company

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023

Disney Plan for 7,000 Layoffs Hits ESPN Staffers This Week

Talent decisions to be made during summer

Multichannel News · Apr 24, 2023

ESPN Parts Ways With Exec After 43 Years With Company As Layoffs Begin

There reportedly will be three rounds of layoffs at the sports media giant.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 24, 2023

Disney's Bob Iger says ESPN is not for sale. Now the pressure is on

Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger this week announced a "major transformation" for the entertainment media giant, raising a familiar question from Wall Street: What will happen to ESPN?

Los Angeles Times · Feb 10, 2023

Can the $100m duo of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman save ESPN’s Monday Night Football?

The broadcaster’s flagship show has had a rocky recent history. The company is looking for stability rather than fireworks from its new duo in the booth

The Guardian - US · Mar 31, 2022