ESPN has hired another Yahoo! NBA analyst. In other news, Fox Sports’ Bruce Feldman will remain with the company in an on-air role, and Kobe Bryant will appear on Sunday’s Confederations Cup postgame on FS1.
ESPN Hires Yahoo!’s Marks
- Yahoo! Sports NBA analyst Bobby Marks has joined ESPN and will make his debut Saturday, it was announced earlier this week. Marks, who worked in the Nets front office from 1995-15, will serve as a front office insider. He joins ESPN alongside Yahoo! colleague Adrian Wojnarowski, who is also debuting Saturday. [ESPN PR 6.28]
Feldman Staying With Fox in TV Role
- Fox Sports college football reporter Bruce Feldman will remain with the company in an on-air role, but has not been writing for the company since his contract expired earlier this year, he said on a podcast this week. Feldman has been publishing his reporting on his Facebook page as of late, but says he hopes to have a new home for his writing in the coming weeks. Fox Sports has eliminated written content from its website, laying off most of its writers — including Feldman’s podcast co-host Stewart Mandel. [Sports Business Daily 6.30]
Bryant to Make Guest Spot on Fox Confederations Cup Postgame
- Former Lakers G Kobe Bryant will be interviewed on Fox Sports’ Confederations Cup postgame show following Sunday’s final, it was announced Friday. Bryant, who as Fox noted is a “soccer enthusiast,” recently recorded an exclusive interview with ESPNFC. [Fox Sports]
