Happy trails Bill
It’s been a love/hate relationship for Bill Simmons and ESPN over the course of the past couple of years. From being suspended by the company for comments to having Grantland become one of the premier destinations for Sports (and more!). Now that marriage of 14 years has ended and it doesn’t sound like it’s all from Bill’s side.
As ESPN President John Skipper put it:
“I decided today that we are not going to renew Bill Simmons’ contract. We have been in negotiations and it was clear it was time to move on. ESPN’s relationship with Bill has been mutually beneficial – he has produced great content for us for many years and ESPN has provided him many new opportunities to spread his wings. We wish Bill continued success as he plans his next chapter. ESPN remains committed to Grantland and we have a strong team in place.”
So what’s to come from Grantland, their podcasts or The Grantland Basketball Hour? Whether you hate him or not, you can’t argue his platform puts out great content.
Where do you see Bill going now? FOX Sports?