ESPN Layoffs Hit Karl Ravech in Bristol

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ESPN Layoffs Hit Karl Ravech in Bristol

12 sourcesUpdated Jul 21, 2026

ESPN is conducting a new round of layoffs centered in Bristol, with Karl Ravech set to depart after more than three decades, following the earlier termination of NFL analyst Ryan Clark. Ravech, who joined ESPN in 1993, was the lead play-by-play announcer for MLB, hosted Baseball Tonight, and anchored SportsCenter, making his exit the most high-profile among the current wave. Clark was informed of his dismissal live on NFL Live mid-broadcast, as ESPN and Disney continue sweeping changes that reportedly extend to behind-the-scenes roles and to the NFL Network integration. The broader shakeup comes as Disney adjusts its big-media holdings and aims to coordinate ESPN’s operations with NFL Network across multiple markets. Ravech’s final games included calling Monday’s Dodgers-Phillies contest, a sign of the abrupt transition happening during the current layoff cycle. These layoffs are expected to continue through the week, marking what sources describe as ESPN’s ongoing, recurring seasonal downsizing.

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US Jobless Claims Fall to 187,000

Initial jobless claims fell to about 187,000 for the week ending July 18, signaling a still-tight U.S. labor market and keeping rate-cut prospects uncertain as the four-week average sits around 207,500. Economists’ forecasts for the next report range roughly 195,000 to 220,000 claims, with market commentary noting the data reinforce a resilient economy despite inflation concerns.

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