ESPN has parted ways with Norby Williamson, an executive who had been with the network for nearly four decades. The split comes after accusations of sabotage made by sports analyst Pat McAfee. Williamson was reportedly at odds with Burke Magnus, the newly promoted president of content. Magnus confirmed the departure in an email to employees.
ESPN has split with longtime executive Norby Williamson after nearly four decades with the network, a move that comes just months after popular sports analyst Pat McAfee called him out on air and accused him of 'attempting to sabotage our program.' The New York Post first reported news of Williamson’s departure from the network on Friday.
Sources told the Post that Williamson – the executive senior vice president of studio and event production – was at odds with Burke Magnus, who was promoted to president of content in March 2023. In an email sent to employees obtained by Fox News Digital, Magnus confirmed the split. 'Norby Williamson will be leaving the company today after nearly 40 years of dedicated service,' the note read. 'During Norby’s career, he made significant contributions across many important roles within Conten
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