The Cost of Consolidation: ESPN's Layoffs Raise Questions About the Future of Sports Media The latest round of layoffs at ESPN has left many in the sports media world wondering about the future of their industry.
The departures of high profile commentators and analysts, including Karl Ravech and Tom Pelissero, have sparked concerns that the network is sacrificing its unique perspective on the world in favor of a more streamlined, corporate friendly approach.
The layoffs are largely tied to ESPN's takeover of the NFL Network, which saw the NFL take a 10% stake in the Disney owned giant.