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ESPN Radio Could Be In Line For Big Personnel, Schedule Shakeup

Mike Greenberg could be offered a mid-day slot on ESPN Radio while keeping "Get Up" dutiesESPN IMAGES

ESPN Radio is in the process of what "could be a complete transformation that may impact every part of its schedule," according to Andrew Marchand of the N.Y. POST. The departure of afternoon host Will Cain "appears imminent," with sources saying that he is "soon expected to sign a contract with Fox News and Fox Nation." ESPN also is "strongly considering changing up its morning program of 'Golic & Wingo,' as Trey Wingo’s contract is up this year." ESPN has "not yet decided how it could replace 'Golic & Wingo,' though Mike Golic and Mike Golic Jr. could remain in some capacity." Meanwhile, "Get Up" host Mike Greenberg could "eventually be offered a midday slot," with 1:00-3:00pm ET a possibility. That time is "currently held by Jason Fitz nationally, as he hosts 'First Take, Your Take.'” ESPN Radio execs are "high on Fitz, so he would likely be in the mix in other parts if Greenberg ultimately landed" from 1:00-3:00pm. Either way, Greenberg will "continue with 'Get Up' on ESPN, which has seen a resurgence after the program was re-formatted." As for Dan Le Batard, he still has "more than a year left on his contract, but there is a feeling among many that his program does not mesh with the tastes" of Exec VP/Event and Studio Production & Exec Editor Norby Williamson (N.Y. POST, 4/28).

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