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ADAM SILVER: I would have thought that in the past year, maybe through some incredibly difficult conversations, that ESPN would have found a way to be able to work through it - obviously not. GOLDMAN: And it recorded her saying this - and I'm quoting - "I wish Maria Taylor all the success in the world. ESPN commentator Maria Taylor, ESPN commentator, at the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship in New Orleans on January 13, 2020. Pitaro, the ESPN president, has laid out a series of changes. Still, there are only a handful of Black executives in the league and representation among coaches, managers and front office positions remains lackluster. Maria Taylor joins NBC Sports after split with ESPN - NBC News The New York Times had the full story this past weekend, and it blew up, of course, on social media. And finally, a funny anecdote: When asked what he would do if he werent a sports commentator, Bomani Jones once quipped, I would be a professional cat herder. Although the 25-year-old didnt mention any black fighters specifically, several fans interpreted his comments as a grim attack on fellow American boxer Devin Haney, who triumphed twice against Kambosos Jr to claim the titles once owned by Lopez. The Baltimore native is at his best when he ties events of the past to a contemporary analyses i.e his reflections on the Civil War illuminate an interesting connection to modern day trials. His net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. Black women at ESPN reflect 'a new phase of broadcasting' She also brought up the recorded phone conversation. These Black media powerhouses are in addition to our lists from 2018 and 2019. He said that for years he has pointed out to ESPN leaders that its executives overseeing N.F.L., N.B.A. Among sports broadcasters, that representation is even more white, with nearly three-fourths being white and just about 8 percent Black.