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ESPN has parted ways with former NFL MVP QB Cam Newton as part of their layoffs, per @burackbobby_.

Karl Ravech, one of ESPN's most prominent voices for more than three decades, is expected to be laid off as part of the company's latest round of cuts, sources briefed on the matter told The Athletic. nyti.ms/4vJD4XJ

ESPN has parted ways with Ryan Clark in what is the first of several layoffs expected to occur this week, per @AndrewMarchand. nytimes.com/athletic/74595…

Extend, Trade, Hold #Reds trade deadline edition: — Spencer Steer — Tyler Stephenson — Brady Singer

The Reds finalized a 7-year contract with Chase Burns on Saturday, but according to @ctrent and @Ken_Rosenthal, they are not currently engaged in any extension talks with any other players.

Sources have indicated the Cincinnati Reds have "made it known they’re open for business for teams looking to buy" according to @ctrent and @Ken_Rosenthal. The focus will be on moving expiring contracts such as Brady Singer, Eugenio Suarez, Nathaniel Lowe, Tyler Stephenson, Caleb Ferguson, and Brock Burke.

Chase Burns' contract signing was delayed after Reds GM Brad Meador spilled coffee on the contract and they had to print a new one, per @ctrent