ESPN lays off about 20 on-air talent as part of ‘cost savings’ by Disney

• Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber among journalists dropped
• More prominent departures from ESPN expected to come
• Geraldo Rivera dropped by Fox News in separate move

The US sports broadcasting giant ESPN has laid off about 20 on-air personalities, including some of the network's most well-known commentators, analysts and journalists, according to reports.

National Basketball Association analysts Jeff Van Gundy and Jalen Rose are among those let go, CNBC reported on Friday. So are morning-show host and boxing commentator Max Kellerman, National Football League reporter Suzy Kolber as well as NFL analysts Keyshawn Johnson and Steve Young, according to multiple reports.