How ESPN Lost Its Way

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http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/05/espn-lost-its-way/

The “Worldwide Leader in Sports” was formerly just that, a front-
runner in the national sports discussion. But the network has slowly
become a monster. Like a Beverly Hills housewife that was once
beautiful but face lifted and Botoxed her way to distortion, ESPN is a
disgustingly exaggerated version of its former self. At best, the
channel is a collection of played shows hosted by clowns, and at
worst, it’s a coverage monopoly that’s destroying the sports world.
Too dramatic? Read on to find out How ESPN Lost Its Way.

The 24 Hour News Cycle:
http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/05/espn-lost-its-way/the-24-hour-newscycle#galleryS

Brett Favre & Tim Tebow:
http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/05/espn-lost-its-way/brett-favre-tim-tebow#galleryS

The ESPYS:
http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/05/espn-lost-its-way/the-espys#galleryS

Four Months of NFL Draft Hype:
http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/05/espn-lost-its-way/the-nfl-draft#galleryS

Rinaldi vs. Tiger:
http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/05/espn-lost-its-way/shill#galleryS

Boston Bias:
http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/05/espn-lost-its-way/more-east-coast-than-biggie#galleryS

The Reinvention of SportsCenter:
http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/05/espn-lost-its-way/the-reinvention-of-sportscenter#galleryS

NFL Over Everything:
http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/05/espn-lost-its-way/nfl-takeover#galleryS

Baseball's Steroid Era:
http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/05/espn-lost-its-way/baseball-steroid-era#galleryS

The Decision:
http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/05/espn-lost-its-way/the-decision#galleryS

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_ESPN