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ESPN Anchor Maria Taylor to Leave After Contract Talks Fail

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Maria Taylor, the ESPN anchor drawn into a controversy over diversity by a colleague, is leaving the network after talks to renew her contract failed.

The Walt Disney Co.-owned channel said in a joint statement with Taylor Wednesday that her final broadcast was Tuesday’s NBA championship.