In an Instagram story, Charissa said she wanted to address the elephant in the room.
I have never lied about anything or been unethical during my time as a sports broadcaster.
In these instances I never attributed anything I said to a player or a coach.
Charissa Thompson on set of the Amazon Prime ‘TNF’ pregame show earlier this yearCooper Neill/Getty Images
I have a responsibility to myself and my employers to clarify what is being reported.
Working in media I understand how important words are and I chose the wrong words to describe the situation.
I have never lied about anything or been unethical during my time as a sports broadcaster.
For example, if a team was.
In these instances, I never attributed anything I said to a player or coach.
This is absolutely not ok, not the norm and upsetting on so many levels.
Charissa Thompson messed up on many levels.1) Making up reports.
I cannot believe she would proudly admit this.
This causes significant harm to the people who actually take the job seriously.
Its entirely unethical and worthy of never working in the field again.
A good portion of the public doesnt trust the media as is.
I cannot believe she would proudly admit this.
This causes significant harm to the people who actually take the job seriously.
Short version: She is not happy.
What is the point of sideline reporting?
Thompson then offered her rationale.
and do a better job of getting off the field.
Like, theyre not gonna correct me on that.
Today, McGrath shot back, Young reporters: This is not normal or ethical.
Young reporters: This is not normal or ethical.
