Veteran ESPN anchor Linda Cohn said on "The Sage Steele Show" that the network reduced her salary by 80 percent, declaring that "loyalty doesn't pay." Cohn, who has been with ESPN since 1992, made the remarks during an interview posted on October 31, 2026. She did not specify when the pay cut took effect or provide further details about her current contract status. ESPN has not publicly commented on Cohn's assertion.
Linda Cohn Claims ESPN Cut Her Salary by 80 Percent, Says 'Loyalty Doesn't Pay'
