ESPN announced on Wednesday that Maria Taylor's contract is ending, a decision that comes after the former ESPN host was subject to race-related remarks.
The sports channel said in a statement that Taylor's last assignment was the NBA Finals telecast on Tuesday.
Taylor, 34, parts ways with ESPN just weeks after a tape from 2020 leaked comments in which host Rachel Nichols alleged ESPN gave Taylor the Finals hosting gig because of her race. ESPN sideline reporter Maria Taylor interviews Grayson Allen #3 of the Duke Blue Devils following the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Cameron Indoor Stadium on March 3, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina.ESPN announced on Wednesday that Maria Taylor will leave the network, a decision that comes after her colleagueESPN said in a statement Wednesday that Taylor's last assignment was the NBA Finals telecast on Tuesday and her contract is now over.
"Maria's remarkable success speaks directly to her abilities and work ethic. There is no doubt we will miss Maria, but we remain determined to continue to build a deep and skilled talent roster that thoroughly reflects the athletes we cover and the fans we serve," said Jimmy Pitaro, the chairman of ESPN. "While she chose to pursue a new opportunity, we are proud of the work we've done together.
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