ESPN Reportedly Firing 20 Major On-Air Hosts in Recent Layoffs

Sports broadcasting giant ESPN has reportedly let go of around 20 on-air personalities, including some of the network’s most well-known commentators, analysts and journalists.

“This will include a small group of job cuts in the short-term and an ongoing focus on managing costs when we negotiate individual contract renewals in the months ahead,” ESPN’s statement said.

ESPN’s majority owner Disney recently finished laying off nearly 7,000 employees.

From The Gateway Pundit:

Here are some of the big names who have gotten the axe:

NBA commentator Jeff Van Gundy
Former NBA star and analyst Jalen Rose
Host Max Kellerman
Former NFL star and analyst Keyshawn Johnson
Former NFL star and analyst Steve Young
Former NFL player and analyst Matt Hasselbeck
NFL reporter Suzy Kolber
NFL draft analyst Todd McShay
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