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

Reporter’s question about 49ers sets off Cowboys QB Dak Prescott

49ers Reporter Sparks Controversy with Provocative Question to Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Dak Prescott, is not dwelling on the team’s recent playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers. After a reporter asked him about it, Prescott emphasized that the team has moved on and is focused on the present. He also expressed … Read more

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa challenged reporters to repeat a play call. It didn’t go well

In his first season as head coach of the Miami Dolphins, Mike McDaniel’s offense was often busy before the snap, running a lot of motion and committing many penalties along the way.  It turns out it’s very complex, too. Following the Dolphins’ joint practice with the Houston Texans on Wednesday, Tua Tagovailoa gave reporters a … Read more