ESPN Cuts Costs By Eliminating High-Profile Commentators

• ESPN laid off approximately 20 high-profile commentators in an effort to cut costs, including personalities such as Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber, Jalen Rose, Max Kellerman, and Todd McShay.
• The layoffs are part of parent company Disney's mandate to eliminate 7,000 jobs and cut costs.
• The cuts specifically target high-salary, public-facing commentator roles in order to meet financial goals and ensure future growth.
• Though the contracts of most laid-off commentators will be honored, ESPN will reassess commentator roles and potentially make further reductions going forward.
• The decision has elicited reactions from sports media and fans lamenting the loss of familiar and respected personalities.

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