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Roxanna Scott departs as ESPN’s top editor after less than one year

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Roxanna Scott departs as ESPN’s top editor after less than one year
Summary

Roxanna Scott is out as editor-in-chief of ESPN after approximately 10 months, as confirmed by sources. Her departure is part of a reorganization of the network’s news division. ESPN aims to implement a new editorial structure to better meet its newsgathering needs. Scott’s exit is not classified as a layoff. Previous editorial changes occurred amid HR complaint investigations last year.

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  • •Roxanna Scott’s role as ESPN’s editor-in-chief ended this week.
  • •She was appointed last December by former ESPN EVP Dave Roberts.
  • •A new editorial structure is being implemented to improve newsgathering.
  • •Previous editorial personnel changes followed HR complaint investigations.
  • •Mike Foss is now EVP, executive editor for sports news and entertainment.
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  • 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Roxanna Scott Out As ESPN’s Top Editor After Less Than a Year
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Scott was named ESPN’s editor-in-chief last December.

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