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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. |
Bucci'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 09, 2009
NHLPA ombudsman resigns
Associated PressBuzz Hargrove stepped down as interim ombudsman of the NHL Players' Association on Sunday.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009Sources: Talks pick up for NHLPA board
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comPierre LeBrun covers the NHL for ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 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, 2009Penny 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, 2009ESPN 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, 2009First, 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, 2009Veteran labor lawyer wants NHLPA job
Lester Munson, ESPN.comAs players sift through the turmoil of Paul Kelly's dismissal, several names, including veteran labor lawyer David Feher, are emerging as possible replacements.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009Chelios wants players to reconsider
Lester Munson, ESPNMore than four weeks after the executive board of the NHL Players Association fired executive director Paul Kelly in a 22-5 vote at 3 a.m., a number of player representatives continue to debate the decision, according to sources.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Chaos, cabal and catastrophe. Oh my!
Lester Munson, ESPN.comRichRod needs some cool new rules, and the NFL takes a legal shot across the bow. Where else but in Lester Munson's wacky world of sports and the law?
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009UFC 103: Belfort bounces Franklin
Jake Rossen/Sherdog.com12:08 p.m. ET: Both men are tentative. They might both be scared of Belfort's hands. Belfort uses a nice little jab kick. This is the kind of round wh...
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