The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) demanded a meeting with Disney and ESPN amid the explosive drama between personalities Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor. Later Tuesday, ESPN replaced Nichols on the sideline of the NBA Finals – seen on ABC – with Malika Andrews, who is Black. "I wish Maria Taylor all the success in the world — she covers football, she covers basketball," Nichols said. RACHEL NICHOLS-MARIA TAYLOR ESPN DRAMA 'DISHEARTENING,' NBA'S ADAM SILVER SAYSNichols apologized on ESPN’s "The Jump" on Monday and was defended by co-hosts Kendrick Perkins and Richard Jefferson in the process. How deeply, deeply sorry I am for disappointing those I hurt, particularly Maria Taylor, and how grateful I am to be part of this outstanding team."

Source: Fox News July 08, 2021 01:18 UTC