Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(Getty)ESPN has implemented a new round of layoffs, affecting several prominent figures including MLB announcer Karl Ravech, NFL MVP Cam Newton, and longtime SportsCenter anchor David Lloyd. Karl Ravech, a 31-year veteran and lead MLB play-by-play announcer, reportedly learned his position was in jeopardy just hours after calling a game, though he had not received official notification. Fans reacted with significant anger and disappointment on social media, particularly regarding Ravech's potential departure, criticizing ESPN's decisions and comparing them to the salaries of other personalities. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his employment, Ravech professionally continued his 'Dirt From The Dugout' podcast, choosing not to discuss the ESPN news during the episode. The layoffs are reportedly connected to ESPN's recent integration with NFL Network, a deal that involved ESPN acquiring NFL Network and the NFL gaining a 10 percent stake in ESPN. In fullESPN fans furious over layoffs impacting Karl Ravech: ‘Another part of my childhood is no more’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
A beloved SportsCenter anchor is the latest casualty of ESPN’s cuts
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(Getty)ESPN has implemented a new round of layoffs, affecting several prominent figures including MLB announcer Karl Ravech, NFL MVP Cam Newton, and longtime SportsCenter anchor David Lloyd. Karl Ravech, a 31-year veteran and lead MLB play-by-play announcer, reportedly learned his position was in jeopardy just hours after calling a game, though he had not received official notification. Fans reacted with significant anger and disappointment on social media, particularly regarding Ravech's potential departure, criticizing ESPN's decisions and comparing them to the salaries of other personalities. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his employment, Ravech professionally continued his 'Dirt From The Dugout' podcast, choosing not to discuss the ESPN news during the episode. The layoffs are reportedly connected to ESPN's recent integration with NFL Network, a deal that involved ESPN acquiring NFL Network and the NFL gaining a 10 percent stake in ESPN. In fullESPN fans furious over layoffs impacting Karl Ravech: ‘Another part of my childhood is no more’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
