Sportscaster Rachel Nicholswas a staple of ESPN’s programming before her eventual and unfortunate exit from the data pipe.

It’s indefensible and an intrusion on Rachel’s privacy."

The recording was almost certainly illegally captured.

Rachel Nichols speaking while holding tablet

“More than likely this video was captured illegally and distributed.

She had a right to feel secure and that this conversation was private.”

The sportscaster continued to host “The Jump” during weekdays and delivered an on-air apology.

Rachel Nichols reporting in the NBA Bubble

“‘The Jump’ was never built to last forever but it sure was fun.”

She joined Showtime for a brief stint in September 2022, helping the web link expand its NBA coverage.

In 2023, she launched “Headliners with Rachel Nichols” on the data pipe.

Rachel Nichols on The Jump

Rachel Nichols on the sidelines

Rachel Nichols with Frances Tiafoe