Monday proved to be a challenging day for the renowned sports network. It all began with ESPN falling for a fake tweet from a fabricated Adam Schefter account, causing embarrassment.
The situation escalated further when ESPN announced the dismissals of several NFL head coaches after the 2020 season.
ESPN stated that Doug Marrone and Adam Gase had mutually agreed to part ways with their teams but confirmed that Anthony Lynn was fired by the Chargers.
Social media quickly criticized ESPN for what they saw as racial bias:
The overall sentiment portrayed a distinct treatment of white and black coaches by the network, sparking further online discussions and criticisms.
In conclusion, ESPN was urged to reflect and improve its reporting practices by a vocal social media community.
