New York (CNN Business) ESPN fired NBA analyst Paul Pierce after the Boston Celtics legend posted a racy Instagram Live video over the weekend. The video featured Pierce in a room with exotic dancers. The cable sports network ended its working relationship with Pierce Monday, an industry source told CNN Business. ESPN declined to comment on Pierce leaving the network. Walt Disney Company DIS The racy nature of the live stream was likely a breaking point for ESPN — a company owned by the family-friendly.

Source: CNN April 06, 2021 13:49 UTC