Several ESPN on-air personalities, including Stuart Scott, will remain with the network. In other news, ESPN voice Dan Shulman could face overtures from other networks, and Bob Costas‘ interview with Jerry Sandusky has been nominated for an Emmy.
- Scott, Schefter and Others Staying With ESPN: ESPN anchor Stuart Scott has agreed to a multi-year contract extension wit the network, one of several on-air personalities who have agreed to new deals with the network. In addition to Scott, NFL reporters Adam Schefter, John Clayton, Mel Kiper Jr., and Ed Werder have agreed to contract extensions. (ESPN Front Row, ESPN Media Zone)
- FOX, NBC, Reportedly Interested in ESPN’s Shulman: According to The Big Lead, there are “early indications” that Fox Sports and NBC Sports will pursue ESPN lead Major League Baseball play-by-play voice Dan Shulman when his contract expires later this year. NBC’s interest would be contingent upon whether the network acquires rights to MLB games. (The Big Lead via Fang’s Bites)
- Costas Interview Nominated For Emmy: The Bob Costas interview with convicted former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky has been nominated for the ‘Outstanding Interview’ News Emmy. Costas’ interview, which aired on the ‘Rock Center’ NBC newsmagazine, is one of six interviews nominated. (TV Newser; twitter.com/fangsbites)
