Suzy Kolber details her exit from ESPN after three decades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Suzy Kolber addressed her departure from ESPN in a recent podcast interview with Richard Deitsch. The long-time Monday Night Countdown host explained that she sensed the layoff weeks before it occurred after receiving an ambiguous response from management regarding her job security. Kolber, who joined the network in 1993, noted that she was ultimately informed of her termination by Norby Williamson. During the final conversation, Kolber was instructed not to make disparaging comments about the network to avoid losing the remainder of her contract. The broadcaster is now transitioning to a new role as an on-air host and executive producer for the Scripps Sports Network series titled The Originals. She will feature guests such as Steve Young and Jon Gruden on the upcoming program.
- •Suzy Kolber spent more than three decades at ESPN.
- •The broadcaster received notice of her layoff from Norby Williamson.
- •Kolber joins the Scripps Sports Network to produce and host The Originals.
- •The new interview series will feature guests including Steve Young and Lisa Salters.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Suzy Kolber tells all on her ESPN layoff for the first time
"Suzy Kolber has kept things close to the vest since she was unceremoniously let go by ESPN three summers ago. A titan of her industry, the former Monday Night Countdown stalwart has emerged here and there to offer condolences and share fond memories of the late Chris Mortensen. But she hasn’t fully divulged details about…
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