ESPN Lays Off More Than 100 Employees

Rare cost-cutting measure for Disney’s sports giant

ESPN on Tuesday began making a significant reduction of its work force, laying off more than 100 employees at its Bristol, Conn., headquarters and in at least one regional technology center.

While a precise headcount has not been confirmed, sources said as many as 150 people have been let go, a number that includes open positions that will not be filled. Some 4,000 employees work at the Bristol campus. All told, the company employs 7,000 workers worldwide.

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