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The NHL logo.

NHL will require media and broadcast personnel interacting with players to be vaccinated and masked

"The memo also said all media and broadcast personnel (both in-house and third party) who are interacting with players or hockey operations personnel must be fully vaccinated and masked at all times during such interactions."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 14, 2021 0
The Houston Texans website around training camp.

The NFL overruled the Houston Texans’ attempt to go to regular-season media rules early

"The Texans were informed of the violation, and they changed back to training camp mode."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 11, 2021 0
The MLB logo.

Vaccinated MLB media members will soon be able to talk to players one-on-one ahead of games

MLB is loosening some restrictions on in-person media interviews for vaccinated media members.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 4, 2021 0
Kyrie Irving with the Nets.

The NBA has fined Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets a further $35,000 each over Irving’s postgame media refusals

Irving and the Nets were previously fined $25,000 each in December.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 5, 2021 0
Ed Orgeron (L) and Scott Woodward (R).

LSU AD Scott Woodward says head coach Ed Orgeron “was a bit too transparent” when he said “most” LSU players have had COVID-19

"There's lies, damn lies and statistics. We're very careful with (coronavirus), and as long as I think we have the proper oversight with what we're doing, we're in a very good direction."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 16, 2020 0
Russell Wilson's new podcast DangerTalk is coming to ESPN.

Russell Wilson’s ESPN video podcast is the latest active athlete/media company collaboration. Should that trend raise concerns?

Russell Wilson's new "DangerTalk" podcast on ESPN is just the latest in a growing trend of content deals media companies have signed with active athletes. And the history and implications of that trend are worth some consideration.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 9, 2020 2
Quest for the Stanley Cup.

This year’s “Quest for the Stanley Cup” will provide “exclusive access” to the NHL bubbles, but raises access questions in the process

It will be interesting to see what this behind-the-scenes show gives us, but it's also notable that this comes at a time where many independent media have been heavily restricted in their access to NHL players and teams.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 25, 2020 0
A Sky Sports Premier League graphic.

Sky email says “it’s clear that the Premier League will revoke access” if players and managers are asked certain questions

"We should avoid 'news' interviews as much as possible."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 12, 2020 0
XFL

XFL broadcasts to showcase access and audio: “There hasn’t been one idea that we’ve come to the league with that they’ve said no...

"It had to do with access and it had to do with audio and sound — being able to listen in to conversations and play calling. There are a lot of elements that could potentially be groundbreaking. For a football fan or a football viewer, it’s going to be interesting."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 3, 2020 9
Jessica Mendoza

Jessica Mendoza’s dual roles with ESPN and the Mets, and the Dodgers’ restrictions on her access, have led to quite the debate

With Alex Rodriguez leaving his Yankees' advisor role and David Ross leaving his ESPN job to manage the Cubs, Jessica Mendoza is even more at the center of the team employee/broadcaster debate.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 19, 2019 10
Mike Mayock at Raiders' practice on Sept. 5, 2019.

Mike Mayock tried to move from loquacious NFLN analyst to tight-lipped, background Raiders GM, but is back in the media spotlight

Raiders' GM Mike Mayock has taken a much different media approach than NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock, generally preferring to sit in the background, but he's still wound up in the spotlight thanks to the Antonio Brown situation.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 5, 2019 2

Astros reportedly bar Detroit Free Press reporter from clubhouse at the request of Justin Verlander (updated)

This is a pretty clear violation of the MLB CBA.

By Joe Lucia OnAug 22, 2019 5
Mickey Callaway and the Mets haven't handled a controversy with a reporter well.

Mets’ manager Mickey Callaway defends obscene rant against Newsday’s Tim Healey with “Billy Martin punched a reporter one time”

"Billy Martin punched a reporter one time. It's just part of this game."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 24, 2019 0
The Knicks and owner Jim Dolan (center) are back in the news after being fined by the NBA over their media fight with the New York Daily News.

NBA fines Knicks $50,000 for violating league media policy with New York Daily News ban; team says they’ll comply moving forward

The Knicks' latest attempt to keep the New York Daily News from attending a press conference backfired in a big way, netting them a $50,000 fine from the NBA.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 24, 2019 0
The Knicks barred a NYDN reporter from a press conference shortly after this cover.

After the latest critical New York Daily News headline, the Knicks barred the paper from a press conference

The Knicks barred the NYDN from a press conference after a "DO IT" critical headline urging Jim Dolan to sell the team, one of many critical headlines the paper has run over the years.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 22, 2018 2
Mike Gundy coaching against Texas Tech.

Three people on a conference call trolled Mike Gundy with questions like “Do we really even need freedom of the press anymore?”

Three separate people asked Gundy trolling questions about his media access restriction threat.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 1, 2018 1
Nick Saban with Maria Taylor.

The change in the ESPN-Alabama relationship may be most about Nick Saban realizing the value of ESPN

Saban allowed ESPN to film an all-access series at training camp this year after years of turning those requests down, and also quickly apologized to ESPN's Maria Taylor after being rude during an interview.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 27, 2018 3
Mike Gundy

Mike Gundy’s threat to pull all player availability if reporters asked about a transfer is the latest access restriction from a NCAA coach

Gundy told reporters (through a sports information staffer) that they'd lose access to players for the rest of the year if they asked about Jalen McCleskey's transfer.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 26, 2018 0
The National Wrestling Media Association is siding with USA Wrestling on their new policy of mandatory background checks for journalists.

National Wrestling Media Association president Jason Bryant favors USA Wrestling’s mandated background checks and training

The head of an organization that represents wrestling media and wrestling communications professionals is taking a stance in support of USA Wrestling's background checks and mandatory online training for journalists looking to gain credentials.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 19, 2018 2
Stan Van Gundy.

Pistons’ Stan Van Gundy threatens not to do pre-game meeting or in-game interview with ESPN Jan. 19 over their LaVar Ball story

“I'm not meeting with their announcing crew before the game, I'm not doing the in-game interview. I’m not going to participate in the thing.”

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 8, 2018 7
Rick Carlisle with the Mavericks.

After Rick Carlisle rant, some NBA coaches will reportedly ask to revoke credentials of writers who interview LaVar Ball

This move to try and revoke NBA credentials makes the coaches look worse than Ball.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 7, 2018 10

Michigan response to NJ.com FOIA: “there is no roster” or scholarship list

Michigan denied a roster request and then said they'd have to look for a list of scholarship athletes.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 24, 2017 1
Jeff Gluck.

Jeff Gluck says NASCAR exec told drivers his story was “coverage killing the sport”

A NASCAR exec reportedly held up Gluck's USA Today story to all the drivers at the midseason update meeting to complain about it.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 30, 2017 12
Mizzou DE Marcell Frazier (#16) plans to boycott the local media this year.

Missouri DE Marcell Frazier won’t talk to local media, says “I gain nothing from it”

Frazier has a valid point about the lack of incentives for NCAA players to talk to the media.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 20, 2017 1
Mark Cuban Terminator

ESPN ends credential fight with Mark Cuban…with Mavs.com links?

Fights against limitations of media access often happen loudly and are resolved quietly, and that appears to be...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 11, 2016 2

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