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ESPN cuts jobs as cost of sports broadcast rights increases

Aaron Schrank Apr 26, 2017
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ESPN cuts jobs as cost of sports broadcast rights increases

Aaron Schrank Apr 26, 2017
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ESPN announced a long-awaited round of layoffs today. About 100 staff members are expected to be let go, including on-air reporters and commentators. The cuts are a clear sign of the new economic reality facing live sports broadcasting.

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