ESPN's next round of layoffs

Cobra Mgr · 07-20-2026, 06:03 PM

Reportedly, Ryan Clark is the first domino to fall. He was reportedly told while filming NFL Live. He left mid taping.

Cobra Mgr · 07-21-2026, 09:35 AM

Karl Ravech, mostly known for Baseball Tonight, is next big name to be let go.

Cobra Mgr · 07-21-2026, 08:24 PM

Cam Newton, Stephania Bell, Tom Pellisaro & David Lloyd have been laid off.

Ragnar · 07-21-2026, 09:05 PM

Any particular reason for this? I only watch ESPN to stream a game. So I don't even know who these people are.

Cobra Mgr · 07-21-2026, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragnar

Any particular reason for this? I only watch ESPN to stream a game. So I don't even know who these people are.

ESPN is losing $ because the cable industry is losing money. And Disney is losing because they subscription service isn't as successful. Then they bought NFL network. So they have been cutting salaries. Particularly on the NFL side this go around because their NFL Network personnel can do double duty in Bristol.

Shea6408 · 07-25-2026, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobra Mgr

Karl Ravech, mostly known for Baseball Tonight, is next big name to be let go.

Are they ****TING me??

The late-night (2.00 AM ET/11.00 PM PT) "Feel-good" edition with Ravech and Kilby was my jam, back in the day. About 6 weeks before this, I was watching the 4.00 AM rerun, still bummed about the Raiders choking away the playoffs in Buffalo (because Howie Long kept jumping offsides), when the Northridge earthquake hit. As the fore-shocks made my big old CRT TV start jiggling, I got off the floor to stop it from tipping over. I got halfway there and thought "Actually, maybe I oughta get out of here" and headed for the apartment door (to stand in the doorway). I got almost there when the big shock hit, throwing me against the wall and breaking my glasses. Luckily my laundry basket was right by the door, so I didn't need to go out to the parking lot with my junk hanging out.

Screw you, Bristol. You really needed to cut Karl (age 61) rather than let him have a few last years? Pinch those pennies, pinheads.

Sweed · 07-26-2026, 12:34 PM

No big loss to me. ESPN has been basically unwatchable for going on 8 to 10 years. Tune in for a live game or to watch on the dvr. Tune out as soon as the game is over.

Nothing against Karl Ravech but he's been making a seven figure salary for years. Sorry, but if he hasn't saved enough to retire on by now that's on him.

07-20-2026, 06:03 PM	#1
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 9,444	ESPN's next round of layoffs Reportedly, Ryan Clark is the first domino to fall. He was reportedly told while filming NFL Live. He left mid taping. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

07-21-2026, 09:35 AM	#2
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 9,444	Karl Ravech, mostly known for Baseball Tonight, is next big name to be let go. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

07-21-2026, 08:24 PM	#3
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 9,444	Cam Newton, Stephania Bell, Tom Pellisaro & David Lloyd have been laid off. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

07-21-2026, 09:05 PM	#4
Ragnar Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,674	Any particular reason for this? I only watch ESPN to stream a game. So I don't even know who these people are.