Jay Bilas stays with ESPN despite fake layoff post
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 12:42 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
On July 21, a false tweet from a parody account misled many, suggesting that ESPN was parting ways with analyst Jay Bilas amid company layoffs. The account, which impersonated sports reporter Jon Rothstein, erroneously claimed Bilas was no longer with the network. However, reports confirm that Bilas remains employed by ESPN. The incident is part of a larger trend of misinformation circulating on social media, with other fake posts also emerging on the same day. A reminder of the importance of verifying sources before believing breaking news has been emphasized.
- •Jay Bilas not laid off by ESPN despite rumors.
- •Parody account's tweet misled numerous individuals.
- •Other fake news circulated on the same day.
- •ESPN confirms Bilas is still with the network.
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Is Jay Bilas out at ESPN amid company layoffs? Fake post goes viral
"A fake post tricked a bunch of people on Tuesday about ESPN's Jay Bilas.
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