The NFL Investigation by the Department of Justice Is Fueled by All the Wrong Reasons
"If the standard for an “anticompetitive” league is one that still delivers the overwhelming majority of its product for free, in local markets, on over-the-air television—then what exactly are we measuring? And more importantly, who are we protecting?"
How J.A. Adande Explores Legacy Through Journalism and Evolution With “Dynastic”
"Dynastic fills a niche to look back and understand. I want to promote a historical understanding."
The Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Controversy Is a Media Ethics Lesson To Learn From
"Skepticism is harder to shake than criticism. Once people start questioning how you obtained information instead of simply consuming it, the dynamic changes."
ESPN Must Stop Troy Aikman From Selling His Access To Other NFL Franchises
"If the league won’t act, then networks should. Stop paying top voices if they are going to leverage the access you provide for personal gain and influence within the league. That’s not fair to teams, and in an era where the integrity of sports is constantly questioned, it’s certainly not fair to fans."
How Emmanuel Acho Built Speakeasy’s Success By Embracing Digital Community and Leaving Network Television Behind
"Just because you’re in a position doesn’t mean you know what you’re doing. What network executive would have been able to ideate Speakeasy? Then line up talent, build out the studios, and choose the timeslot for Speakeasy. I did that in 54 days."