"My dad told me as a kid, ‘If you’re loyal and outwork the world, you can make your dreams come true.’ Best advice I ever got."
The company is reportedly looking to sell approximately 10% of ESPN.
“The likeliest outcome I heard from my TV sources throughout this process was that the feeling the PAC 12 was not going to make it.”
"They’re involved financially and very supportive, so it worked out for us."
NBA Countdown will have a different look next season, as the network laid off Jalen Rose as part of several on-air talent losing their jobs.
“Rivers and Burke will take over Van Gundy and Jackson’s roles alongside Mike Breen.”
"The minority investment will aim to broaden distribution as ESPN works on executing “Project Flagship,” a plan to unveil a direct-to-consumer (DTC) offering."
“ESPN could revisit the plan a year from now.”
“It was, to say the least, a terrible day at ESPN."
"I mean, that's a big fight."