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Seattle Kraken delete TikTok videos of Alex Wennberg after ‘BookTok’ controversy

The Kraken have deleted all TikTok posts that reference the phrase "BookTok" in any way.

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell out amidst sexual harassment/sex discrimination investigation

Shell was reportedly fired for cause following an investigation into complaints of sexual harassment and sex discrimination.

ESPN EVP Rob King out after alleged harassment

A long-time ESPN executive has been let go by the company.

NFL Films archived lewd footage of female fans and cheerleaders with sexualized descriptions, per lawsuit

Plaintiff Victoria Russell, a former NFL Films HR employee, claims she saw categories in their system that included “cheerleader buttocks,” “cheerleaders rear end,” “close up of cheerleaders’ breasts; cleavage shot,” “random woman, cleavage shot,” and more.

Stephen A. Smith doesn’t think it was fair of ESPN to fire Donovan McNabb over past sexual harassment allegations in 2018

"We all know what you were accused of...and as a result of that you were taken off television. I still don’t think it was fair. I’m saying it for the record."

MLS announces independent investigation into Whitecaps’ handling of allegations of sexual advances against Hubert Busby Jr.

The MLS investigation here is intended so players and staff can "work in a safe environment, free of all forms of harassment and fear of retaliation."

Pressure is mounting on the NFL for a Washington written report and/or email release, with the Blackhawks report adding to that

The NFL's lack of a written report on the Washington Football Team investigation and lack of transparency on what else was in the 650,000 Bruce Allen emails has a lot of pressure building on them, especially after the publication of a full investigation report we saw in the NHL this week.

NWSL matches won’t be played this weekend following player protests on league inaction on Paul Riley

"Our entire league has a great deal of healing to do, and our players deserve so much better."

“Get it the fuck together, NWSL”: fervent player comments and muted league/team responses to Athletic article show reporting’s importance

A Meg Linehan article in The Athletic outlined a horrifying pattern of behavior from long-time NWSL coach Paul Riley, which led to his firing from the North Carolina Courage. But, as the article and many players noted, these reports were previously brought to NWSL teams and the league office, with little to no effect.

Sandy Alderson’s post-Jared Porter presser showed more Mets’ problems, including a statement sent before reading ESPN’s report

"Alderson explained that he and the Mets crafted that statement based primarily on what Porter had told them and before they actually read and watched the ESPN story. Once they saw the “full breadth” of the piece, Alderson said, he and Cohen independently determined that they had to terminate Porter."

The PFWA put out a call for change after a Washington Post story on NFL sexual harassment

Thursday's Washington Post story on sexual harassment from employees of the Washington NFL team included stories from not just those who worked for that team, but also journalists who covered that team. That's led to the PFWA calling for reform to provide a safe workplace for journalists.

Jenny Ravalo says Kubrat Pulev and Bob Arum lied about her, releases harassing DMs she received after her complaint of an unwanted kiss

In March, boxer Kubrat Pulev kissed reporter Jenny Ravalo while she was trying to interview him after a fight, receiving a suspension as a result. That suspension was lifted this week, but Ravalo said she still has concerns over how the process went.

After an unwanted kiss of a reporter, boxer Kubrat Pulev must complete a sexual harassment course before his next fight

Pulev earned a suspension from the California State Athletic Commission in March after kissing reporter Jenny Ravalo during a post-fight interview. He appeared before the commission Tuesday, and they told him to take a sexual harassment course before appearing before them again in July.

Montana State broadcaster Jay Sanderson’s resignation came amidst sexual misconduct and sexual harassment investigation

Sanderson resigned Dec. 29, citing family health concerns. It's now come out that he was being investigated for sexual misconduct and sexual harassment.

Ex-NFL Network analyst Heath Evans defends self from sexual harassment allegations, claims to have information “the NFL doesn’t want the public to know”

Former NFL Network analyst Heath Evans is not going quietly into the night.

CBS chairman Leslie Moonves accused by six women of sexual misconduct across three decades in explosive New Yorker piece

Moonves is one of the media world's most powerful people, and these detailed, on-the-record accusations could have a big impact.

Former WFAN sales exec’s sexual harassment lawsuit accuses Joe Benigno of sharing NSFW photos, asking her for group sex (UPDATE: placed on leave)

"Benigno showed [Lockwood] a nude photo of his wife with a prostitute and propositioned [Lockwood] to join him, his wife and a prostitute in sexual intercourse."

Adrienne Lawrence’s lawsuit against ESPN sees her arguing their publication of “fake texts” wasn’t as a media company

"The statements about Ms. Lawrence and the Fake Texts were statements by a vindictive former employer, published in a press release (with no bylines, sources or objective facts) on ESPN’s press release website."

Timberwolves assistant Rick Brunson resigns around reports of “improper interactions with several women”

Brunson is accused of improper conduct with several women, including a media member.

Chris Berman accused of leaving Jemele Hill “racially disparaging” voicemail, as per Adrienne Lawrence’s new lawsuit against ESPN

"In early 2016, ESPN's 'The Undefeated' personality Jemele Hill received a threatening and racially disparaging voicemail from Berman on her ESPN phone line."

Rachel Nichols blasts Mavs’ handling of SI sexual harassment and domestic violence allegations, questions Mark Cuban’s response

"Are you a business that's okay with this kind of stuff, or aren't you? With the Mavericks, the problem does seem to be institutional."

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