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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Erin Keller

In ESPN layoffs related to NFL Network deal, 30-year veteran broadcaster gets booted

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  • Longtime ESPN broadcaster Karl Ravech is expected to be among the latest layoffs at the network , sources told The Athletic Tuesday.
  • Ravech, a 31-year ESPN veteran, has been a prominent figure, serving as the lead baseball play-by-play announcer, covering college basketball, and anchoring SportsCenter.
  • ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro's memo to employees indicated that most job cuts are related to integrating acquired NFL assets, but other parts of the company are also impacted.
  • The company stated its commitment to treating affected employees with compassion and respect as they navigate this transition.
  • These layoffs follow ESPN's recent decision to part ways with NFL analyst Ryan Clark, and additional cuts are anticipated, particularly within NFL Network .

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ESPN hit with another wave of layoffs as Karl Ravech and Ryan Clark among names let go: updates

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