Show notes
New ESPN execs are done with "Embrace Debate" and now want to "Embrace Authenticity." Will the pivot help them re-engage with sports fans who tuned out the Worldwide Leader over the past decade?Plus, we continue our Sports Media Influence Olympics with Stephen A. Smith vs. the 'Pardon the Interruption' hosts and ESPN's NFL investigative team vs. Yahoo's Ross Dellenger.It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!0:45 ESPN wants authenticity over debate18:27 Influence Olympics Rd 3: Stephen A vs Wilbon/Kornheiser39:35 Influence Olympics Rd 4: Wickersham/DVN vs DellengerAwful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@awful_announcing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.