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Those impacted took to Twitter to announce their departures: Business reporters Bill Shea and Daniel Kaplan. Indianapolis-based columnist Bob Kravitz. Philadelphia 76ers beat writer Rich Hofmann.

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ESPN laid off Jeff Van Gundy after nearly two decades of employment. Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber, Jalen Rose and Steve Young are among roughly 20 ESPN commentators and reporters who were laid off on Friday as part of job cuts by the network.