The 2023 Awfulies: Best and worst sports media moments of the year
In both instances, entire swaths of media members swarmed to the issue to make their voices heard.
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Erin Andrews wants to apologize to Kyle Shanahan
"It was a disaster. I feel so bad."
Charissa Thompson and Erin Andrews ignore sideline reporter controversy on podcast
Charissa Thompson and Erin Andrews passed up an opportunity to open up about the recent sideline reporting controversy on their own podcast.
Dan Le Batard: Charissa Thompson making up sideline reports is a ‘fireable offense’
"You're not supposed to make stuff up. Do your job. Your job isn't to make things up."
Erin Andrews’ spokesperson responds to past comments about making up reports
"For her entire career, Erin Andrews has worked very closely with coaches, players, and P.R. staffs to ensure accuracy in her reporting."
Andrea Kremer: Charissa Thompson comments ‘made a mockery’ of sideline reporting
Ryan Fitzpatrick astonished as TNF colleagues are stumped by ‘Festivus’ reference
"NOBODY knows Festivus at the desk?"
Gregg Giannotti mocks ‘insane’ reaction to Charissa Thompson: ‘Absolute nonsense.’
"I think we should collectively say a prayer for all the sideline reporters out there."
Charissa Thompson responds to backlash over sideline reporting comments: ‘I have never lied about anything’
"I have never lied about anything or been unethical during my time as a sports broadcaster."
Charissa Thompson lost touch with the context, history, and privilege involved in sideline reporting
Sports media world shocked by Charissa Thompson admitting to fabricating sideline reports
"This is not normal or ethical."
Charissa Thompson admits to completely making up NFL sideline reports
"I didn’t want to screw up the report. So I was like, ‘I’m just gonna make this up.’"
Al Michaels interrupted Charissa Thompson’s spot on ‘Pardon My Take’ to invite her on his private jet
"Is this a paid appearance for me? Charissa has enough money."
Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson reveal ‘somebody in the industry’ was critical of their Travis Kelce praise
"We can have fun with s***. We're not hitting on the athletes."
Erin Andrews freaked out after learning Taylor Swift shops her clothling line
"I'm like, 'IS THIS? IS THIS?' And she goes, 'I think it is... I think it is!'"
Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson explained the pressure they face to tone down their personalities on air
NFL media personalities Charissa Thompson and Erin Andrews have nearly 40 years combined experience covering sports but are...
Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson on broadcasters dating athletes: ‘It’s a tricky situation’
"There is always this preconceived notion. It just sucks."
Watch: The 10-year anniversary of Fox Sports Live’s debut episode
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Charissa Thompson opens up about scary burglary on her home
"The thing that they took to me that was the most valuable is my sense of security."
Erin Andrews & Charissa Thompson share how Pamela Anderson doc resonated given past incidents
“It’s an unfortunate thing that you and I both have empathy for one another on because we went through it in different ways."
Erin Andrews slams her colleagues for asking ‘bullsh*t, rude ass questions’
"You don’t have to be an asshole. How about this, stop worrying about trying to make a name for yourself, or be clickbait with these questions that tie these guys down"
Erin Andrews doesn’t want anyone thinking she’s afraid of Richard Sherman: ‘He wasn’t f*cking scaring me!’
"This is f*cking awesome, this has never happened, people are going to lose their minds that this is happening."
Amazon TNF studio show looks to emphasize “huge advantage” of recently-retired analysts
"I like when things go off the rails. As a viewer, I like watching uncomfortable situations that can be made comfortable by the people that are on the desk, or whoever's hosting the show."
Charissa Thompson officially joins Amazon for Thursday Night Football hosting role, will also keep hosting Fox NFL Kickoff
Thompson will serve as host for the studio show, which will also feature Tony Gonzalez, Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Richard Sherman.
Charissa Thompson reportedly set to host Amazon’s Thursday Night football pregame coverage
Thompson will remain in her role at Fox Sports, as well, the latest example of Amazon's non-exclusive approach to their on-camera talent.