Meyer Communications offers little explanation after firing legendary broadcaster Ned Reynolds

Meyer Communications isn't saying much after firing legendary sports broadcaster Ned Reynolds.

Reynolds told the News-Leader on Friday that he was let go from his morning sports-talk radio show "Sports Reporters" on JOCK 98.7.

Shortly after learning about the firing Friday, the News-Leader sought comment from Meyer Communication, which owns several Springfield stations, including JOCK 98.7, KTXR FM 101.3, KWTO AM 560 and KBFL FM 99.9.

The News-Leader reached an official with Meyer Communications on Monday, though they declined to offer any details.

"Our boss decided there were some programming changes needed and he implemented them," a Meyer spokeswoman, who declined to provide her name to a News-Leader reporter, said.

She said owner and founder Ken Meyer had no comment regarding the change.

"The Sports Reporters" went on Monday morning with Guy Newcomb and Nate Lucas serving as the hosts.

Reynolds told the News-Leader on Friday that the decision was "part of life in the business."

"You accept these decisions for what they are," Reynolds said without elaboration.

Reynolds, 76, said he'll continue to be on KY3 once a week, in addition to broadcasting Springfield Cardinals games on TV.

Reynolds, a Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Legend, retired from KY3 in 2014 after 48 years with the local NBC affiliate.

Reynolds continued as the host of "The Sports Reporters" after his retirement from KY3.

JOCK 98.7 is an ESPN Radio affiliate. Local programming features "Sports Talk" with Art Hains and Springfield Cardinals baseball.