ESPN Cancels Rachel Nichols’ Show ‘The Jump’ After Maria Taylor Controversy
The move comes a little over a month after her leaked comments about Taylor were made public.
Rachel Nichols
Maria Taylor Exits ESPN After Leaked Audio Scandal
“An agreement on a contract extension could not be reached,” the two sides said in a statement.
Maria Taylor Breaks Silence on Rachel Nichols ESPN Diversity Scandal
“I’ve taken some punches but that just means I’m still in the fight,” Taylor says.
ESPN Benches Rachel Nichols From Reporting at NBA Finals, Taps Malika Andrews
Nichols will continue to host ‘The Jump’ on the sports network.
Rachel Nichols ‘Deeply Sorry’ for Comments About Maria Taylor
Nichols previously said Maria Taylor was named host of ESPN’s NBA Finals coverage because she is Black.
NABJ Expresses Concerns Over ESPN’s Handling of Leaked Rachel Nichols ‘Diversity’ Dig
In a leaked phone call, Nichols disparaged Maria Taylor who is Black.
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