Often Dismissed, Sideline Reporters Now Deal With Fabrication Fallout

Overlooked Sideline Reporters Grapple with Consequences of Fabrication Sports media industry, particularly women, are discussing prominent broadcaster Charissa Thompson’s casual claim that she made up reports while working as a sideline reporter in NFL games. Many journalists defended their profession, arguing that such practice harms the credibility and trustworthiness of sideline reporters. Thompson later denied … Read more

Favre’s defamation suit against Sharpe dismissed

Sharpe successfully defends against Favre’s defamation lawsuit A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Brett Favre against Shannon Sharpe relating to Favre’s alleged involvement in a welfare fraud case. Favre accused Sharpe of making false statements about him on a talk show. The judge ruled that Sharpe’s comments constituted protected speech and … Read more