ESPN has extended two more on-air personalities. In other news, The Sports Reporters will bow out with four of its most familiar panelists, and Frank Deford has stepped down from NPR after nearly four decades.
ESPN Extends Two More
- ESPN has reached multi-year contract extensions with multi-sport play-by-play voice Adam Amin and SportsCenter anchor Matt Barrie, the company announced Friday, the latest in a slew of extensions announced since the network laid off dozens of high-profile talent last month. Amin has been with ESPN since 2011 and Barrie since 2013. (ESPN Media Zone 5.5, ESPN Front Row 5.5)
Familiar Faces For Sports Reporters Finale
- Longtime Sports Reporters panelists William C. Rhoden, Bob Ryan, Mitch Albom and Mike Lupica will make up the panel for Sunday’s final edition of the show. Each panelist will offer their “reflections about the series” during the “Parting Shots” segment. (ESPN Front Row 5.4)
Deford Steps Down From NPR Gig
- Longtime sportswriter and commentator Frank Deford has stepped down from his position on NPR, where he had been delivering weekly commentaries on Morning Edition since 1980. Deford remains a contributor to Sports Illustrated and the HBO series Real Sports. (AP via sfgate.com 5.3)
