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Don OhlmeyerE-mail | BioDon Ohlmeyer is the public's representative to ESPN, offering independent examination and analysis of ESPN's media outlets. One of television's most successful innovators as a sports and entertainment producer, programmer and network president, the longtime NBC and ABC executive was honored with 16 Emmys, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, and two Peabody Awards. He will critique decision-making, coverage and presentation of news, issues and events on ESPN's platforms. Ohlmeyer will have an 18-month tenure and succeeds ombudsmen George Solomon and Le Anne Schreiber. |
Three sides to every story
Don Ohlmeyer, ESPN OmbudsmanESPN's treatment of the Mike Leach controversy during its Alamo Bowl telecast, writes the ombudsman, was more biased than balanced.
Story | January 20, 2010Peccadilloes on parade
Don Ohlmeyer, ESPN OmbudsmanAs the Tiger Woods affair demonstrates, tabloid coverage of sports stars' scandals is on the rise. The Ombudsman writes that ESPN must tread lightly on such topics.
Story | December 22, 2009Seven ways to fix what's broken
Jake Rossen, Sherdog.comJudging by the way judges award points in fights (Lyoto Machida versus Maurcio Rua, anyone?), Jake Rossen feels it's time for the powers that be to get together and put the scoring system under a microscope.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Bucci's Mailbag: Hey, check out my new Whalers hat!
John Buccigross, ESPN.comJohn, Patrick Marleau is quietly putting up Ovechkin-like numbers with consistency as the Sharks start to surge after their ho-hum first few games...
Page | ConversationTrust is a must
Don Ohlmeyer, ESPN OmbudsmanFor ESPN, a little transparency could go a long way in reinforcing viewers' faith.
Story | November 18, 2009Shanahan retiring after 21 seasons
Associated PressBrendan Shanahan is retiring from the NHL.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009Inharmonious Kelly firing leaves game in flux
John Buccigross, ESPN.comMike Stobe/Getty Images Despite what some say, Paul Kelly was not too close to Gary Bettman, above. This blogumn is generally about the important ...
Page | ConversationThe trapezoid's demise, and why the Blues are last
E.J. Hradek...I say, these guys are all pretty big hitters. Congratulations! 2. Shocking news from the NHLPA: Interim ombudsman Buzz Hargrove resigned. At this point (of course), it'll be bigger news when someone announces he...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 9, 2009
NHLPA ombudsman resigns
Associated PressBuzz Hargrove stepped down as interim ombudsman of the NHL Players' Association on Sunday.
Story | Conversation | November 8, 2009Sources: Talks pick up for NHLPA board
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comPierre LeBrun covers the NHL for ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | November 2, 2009It's official: Union hits rock bottom
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWith Ian Penny's resignation Friday, the NHLPA now, without a doubt, has no leader. What will be the players' next move? Maybe they should consider bringing back Paul Kelly.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDTPenny leaves NHLPA
Pierre LeBrun and Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThe shakeup continued at the NHL Players' Association on Friday with the resignation of interim executive director Ian Penny.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDTESPN Ombudsman: Disregard for anthem
ESPNDallas.comESPN Ombudsman Don Ohlmeyer took some time to weigh in about Saturday's "College Football GameDay" telecast at the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDTESPN Ombudsman: Disregard for anthem
Dallas CollegesESPN Ombudsman Don Ohlmeyer took some time to weigh in about Saturday's "College Football GameDay" telecast at...
Blog | October 22, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDTFirst, do no harm
Don Ohlmeyer, ESPN OmbudsmanServing corporate goals without alienating or annoying viewers, writes Don Ohlmeyer, is a high-wire act for ESPN.
Story | October 21, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDTEXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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