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When it comes to Pollin, think big picture

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

When looking back on Abe Pollin's life, don't reduce it to just a single image.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Serve the audience

Don Ohlmeyer, ESPN Ombudsman

In his debut column, the ombudsman writes that ESPN owed its audience an explanation for its decision not to initially report a civil suit filed against Ben Roethlisberger.

Story | August 17, 2009

Ohlmeyer to begin term as ombudsman

ESPN.com staff

Don Ohlmeyer, one of TV's most successful and honored innovators as a producer and programmer in both sports and entertainment, has been appointed as ESPN's third ombudsman.

Story | August 06, 2009

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Story | Conversation | August 18, 2005

Ohlmeyer to begin term as ombudsman

ESPN.com

Don Ohlmeyer, one of television's most successful and honored innovators as a producer and programmer in both sports and entertainment television, has been appointed as ESPN's third ombudsman.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Ex-Times editor Schreiber new ESPN ombudsman

ESPN.com

Ombudsman Le Anne Schreiber says the pressures to blur boundaries between news, gossip, rumor, entertainment, advertising and promotion operate at a fever pitch at ESPN.

Story | April 05, 2007

Schreiber: Meet ESPN's new Ombudsman

Le Anne Schreiber, ESPN Ombudsman

Ombudsman Le Anne Schreiber says the pressures to blur boundaries between news, gossip, rumor, entertainment, advertising and promotion operate at a fever pitch at ESPN.

Story | April 04, 2007

ESPN Reflections: The Good, the Bad and the Boo-Yah

George Solomon, ESPN Ombudsman

While the Ombudsman was often impressed by ESPN's impact, breadth and reach, that was offset by decisions that angered many viewers -- and the Ombudsman himself.

Story | March 28, 2007

Schreiber succeeds Solomon as ESPN ombudsman

ESPN.com

ESPN has named Le Ann Schreiber, a former sports editor for the New York Times and most recently an author of essays, memoirs and criticism, as its new ombudsman.

Story | Conversation | March 14, 2007

Given conflicts, Amaechi coverage 'over the top'

George Solomon, ESPN Ombudsman

ESPN would have been better served by showing restraint in how it covered former NBA player John Amaechi's recent revelation that he is gay, says the Ombudsman.

Story | March 05, 2007

ESPN's coverage of black coaches 'smart, creative'

George Solomon, ESPN Ombudsman

Although some viewers didn't like the mix of sports and social issues, the Ombudsman says ESPN's coverage of race and the Super Bowl was smart and creative.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2007

Stellar scoops, features offset by slights, biases

George Solomon, ESPN Ombudsman

While ESPN featured many high points in 2006, the Ombudsman also noted numerous slights, biases and unpopular executive decisions.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2007

Irvin's racial remarks about Romo crossed the line

George Solomon, ESPN Ombudsman

Ombudsman George Solomon says Michael Irvin's apology over racial remarks about Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was not sufficient.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2006

Balancing act: Miami-FIU brawl coverage one-sided

George Solomon, ESPN Ombudsman

Ombudsman George Solomon says ESPN's coverage of the Miami-Florida International brawl lacked balance in reporting and commentary.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2006

Latest Terrell Owens media binge 'just too much'

George Solomon, ESPN Ombudsman

Ombudsman George Solomon agrees with many viewers that ESPN's coverage of Terrell Owens' recent overdose was over the top.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2006