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What was really going on with Stephen A. Smith’s Shannon Sharpe comments?
Then, in what was perhaps the most fascinating aspect to the entire discussion, he said that he spoke with ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, who “made it very, very clear we are taking this matter ...
Stephen A. Smith reveals conversation he had with ESPN boss on Shannon Sharpe lawsuit
Stephen A. Smith said he received permission to deliver a message from ESPN and Disney about the $50 million civil lawsuit ...
Shannon Sharpe To Be Benched By ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Amid Rape Lawsuit, $10M Settlement Offer
EXCLUSIVE: Shannon Sharpe will almost certainly not be returning to ESPN’s First Take next week. With rape allegations, a $50 ...
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ESPN’s Jimmy Pitaro: DTC launch ‘probably the biggest transition in our history’
How important is the upcoming direct-to-consumer option to ESPN? According to ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro and Disney CEO Bob Iger, it is one of the most critical projects in the network’s long ...
Who is really in charge at ESPN?
Plenty has already been written about the Shannon Sharpe situation, but it’s time to take a step back and take a look back at ...
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Bob Iger calls ESPN’s upcoming DTC launch ‘biggest move’ since getting full NFL season
Jimmy Pitaro and Bob Iger confirmed that a launch date has been picked for ESPN's DTC product, a price has been determined ...
Despite economic volatility, Bill Haslam, Disney's Bob Iger remain bullish on sports future: 'Nashville's got this secret sauce'
Nashville Predators owner and former Gov. Bill Haslam told hundreds of sports business leaders gathered in Downtown Nashville ...