"Sports Journalism Under Scrutiny: Fabricated Sideline Reports and the Fallout"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
Erin Andrews's spokesperson responded to a past admission made by Charissa Thompson about embellishing sideline reports, stating that Andrews has always worked closely with coaches, players, and PR staff to ensure accuracy in her reporting. Thompson had admitted to making up a report during a podcast conversation with Andrews. The fallout from this admission may lead to fans questioning the validity of in-game reports from NFL sideline reporters, further fueling the ongoing attack on journalism.