ESPN Is Laying Off 100 Employees

ESPN– the sports channel that doubles as a left-wing propaganda outlet– is making some major changes. As we told you before, the network decided to release “new and improved” guidelines for commentators who just HAVE to make everything political on air. Basically, the new guidelines say that a commentator’s political statement has to be related to sports in some way. They can’t just randomly be like, “Hey. Donald Trump is Literally Hitler. Anyway. Back to sports.”

Original news reports should not include statements of support, opposition or partisanship related to any social issue, political position, candidate or office holder.

 

Writers, reporters, producers and editors directly involved in ‘hard’ news reporting, investigative or enterprise assignments and related coverage should refrain in any public-facing forum from taking positions on political or social issues, candidates or office holders.

Now, let’s see if they apply those rules to everyone, or just conservatives who get out of line. That’s the real test.

Anyway, let’s cut to the chase. ESPN is laying off 100 employees.

The sports broadcasting network sent a memo to employees early Wednesday, informing them that a series of previously announced layoffs would take place today. Familiar faces like Ed Werder, Brett McMurphy and Jim Bowden are among those who have been let go.

Hm. I wonder if that has anything to do with the fact that ESPN is losing 10,000 subscribers a day…

Well, I’m a free agent. I learned a lot in eight years with ESPN and benefitted from being around a lot of smart people

— Mark Saxon (@markasaxon) April 26, 2017

I was treated great by #ESPN during my 3 years. Time to find out what’s next. Will miss all the great people I worked with! #ToTheNextStep pic.twitter.com/ZIBHFvFZeJ

— Brendan Fitzgerald (@BrendanFitzESPN) April 26, 2017

I’ve been informed that I’m no longer employed at ESPN. Greatly enjoyed covering the B1G, and will immediately try to find a new challenge!

— Austin Ward (@AWardSports) April 26, 2017

After 13 years of sticks and pucks can share that as of today my tenure at ESPN is at a close. I look forward to the next adventure.

— Scott Burnside (@OvertimeScottB) April 26, 2017

Add me to the list. Just got the ‘call.’ I’ve been informed my contract will not be renewed at ESPN.

— Dana O’Neil (@ESPNDanaOneil) April 26, 2017

After 5 great years, I’ve been laid off by ESPN. It was a tremendous opportunity & I enjoyed working w/a lot of really, really good people

— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) April 26, 2017

After 17 years reporting on #NFL, I’ve been informed that I’m being laid off by ESPN effective immediately. I have no plans to retire

— Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) April 26, 2017

“Dynamic change demands an increased focus on versatility and value, and as a result, we have been engaged in the challenging process of determining the talent—anchors, analysts, reporters, writers and those who handle play-by-play—necessary to meet those demands,” ESPN President John Skipper wrote in a memo to employees. “We will implement changes in our talent lineup this week. A limited number of other positions will also be affected and a handful of new jobs will be posted to fill various needs.

“These decisions impact talented people who have done great work for our company. I would like to thank all of them for their efforts and their many contributions to ESPN,” he added.

Guess we’ll see where ESPN will go from here.