Because we're very comfortable with our current lineup on our studio and game side of things, ... But we're always open to exploring potential candidates if the opportunity presents itself.

There's a lot to juggle and various scenarios are being explored, if needed.

ESPN is not responsible for asking for these waivers, and our reporters will be not be signing them. ESPN original entertainment, a separate division from our newsgathering operation, has been having ongoing discussions with an outside production company for this series, which hasn't been finalized or announced. These requests were a surprise to us.

ESPN is not responsible for asking for these waivers, and our reporters will not be signing them.

We talked to Michael, who explained it to us the way he did to AP, ... We will continue to talk with Michael, but you can expect to see him on Monday Night Countdown on Monday evening.

We talked to Michael, who explained it to us the way he did to AP. We will continue to talk with Michael, but you can expect to see him on Monday Night Countdown on Monday evening.

We are reviewing the facts of the situation and have no comment at this time.

We have a large commitment to these conferences. It's not that we don't want to show these games. It's that we already do.

Michael has told us the same thing he has told the media. He has indicated he wants to confer with his advisers, and we will continue to have conversations with Michael.

We've talked to Michael, who explained the situation to us the way he did to the AP, and we will continue to talk with Michael, ... But you can expect to see him on Monday Night Countdown on Monday evening.