Following several high-profile departures, ESPN head John Skipper released comments about talent retention at the worldwide leader in sports.
At ESPN, we have more than 1,000 public-facing talent, clearly the broadest, most experienced and most diverse collection of writers, analysts, hosts, commentators, reporters and expert opinion leaders in the sports media industry.
It is a also a remarkably stable group, though some change is inevitable for a variety of reasons.
While some may leave, ESPN has always continued to thrive and we have a demonstrated track record of the ability to identify and develop talented people. The current and next generation of great talent lives here at ESPN and we look forward to showcasing them across our unparalleled collection of platforms.