Jason Whitlock and ESPN Part Ways

Jason Whitlock has left the media giant ESPN nearly four months after it dismissed him as the editor in chief of The Undefeated, a yet-to-be-launched website about the intersection of sports and race. Since his ouster at The Undefeated, Whitlock has been writing columns for ESPN.com and appeared on television. Sports Illustrated reported online that he was leaving and that ESPN would buy out his contract.

“We have mutually agreed to part ways, which was Jason’s preference following the shift from his role as editor in chief,” ESPN said in a statement. “Jason is a talented print and television commentator and we wish him success in his next chapter. ESPN remains fully committed to The…