As ESPN looks to cut cost, it appears some of their big named personalities are set to be cut as well.
On the heels of exits by Bill Simmons and Keith Olbermann, The Big Lead is reporting that ESPN and Colin Cowherd were unable to agree on a new contract.
According to the report, Fox Sports is set to pounce.
Colin Cowherd, a prominent national voice on ESPN radio since 2003, is leaving the network, multiple industry sources tell The Big Lead. While no destination is finalized, talks are progressing towards a deal with Fox Sports. The move away from the Mothership does not come as much of a surprise for anyone who follows these things closely, or has been listening to Cowherd’s show for the past few months.
It will be interesting to see what role Cowherd is given over at Fox Sports, and whether it will be multi-platformed.
