One of the most high-profile personalities from the Worldwide Leader will be looking for a new job.
According to Richard Sandomir of the New York Times, Bill Simmons will be leaving ESPN. The two sides reportedly were unable to get a new deal done. ESPN president John Skipper passed the news to Sandomir.
BIll SImmons to leave ESPN, according to ESPN president John Skipper. "We weren't going to get to the terms," said Skipper.
— Richard Sandomir (@RichSandomir) May 8, 2015
A full statement from Skipper read, “I decided today that we are not going to renew Bill Simmons’ contract. We have been in negotiations and it was clear it was time to move on. ESPN’s relationship with Bill has been mutually beneficial – he has produced great content for us for many years and ESPN has provided him many new opportunities to spread his wings. We wish Bill continued success as he plans his next chapter. ESPN remains committed to Grantland and we have a strong team in place.”
Simmons, the Editor-in-Chief at Grantland.com, will now be looking to land a new gig.
It shouldn’t be long before Simmons resurfaces.
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