Fox Sports commentator Skip Bayless is staying with the network after signing a new four-year contract worth $32 million, according to the New York Post's Andrew Marchand.
Bayless, who left ESPN for Fox Sports five years ago, decided to remain with Fox despite heavy interest from ESPN, according to the Post.
According to the Post, ESPN offered Bayless a four-year deal in the $30 million range in August. The offer would have reunited Bayless with Stephen A. Smith, with the two commentators having previously worked together on "First Take.