ESPN host criticizes New York Times over sports coverage
The short version
- ESPN host Michael Wilbon criticized The New York Times for reducing its sports news coverage.
- The incident occurred on 'The Dan LeBatard Show', where Wilbon delivered an expletive-filled rant.
- The New York Times has been accused of abandoning its sports section in recent years.
- The host's comments reflect broader concerns about the future of sports journalism in major newspapers.
What we don’t know yet
- What specific changes in the New York Times' sports section prompted the criticism?
- How the newspaper responded to the remarks is not mentioned in the articles.
- Whether the host's comments were part of a larger critique or isolated outburst is unclear.
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