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sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Kim Mulkey's Controversial Comments and LSU's Coaching Shake-Up"

Tony Kornheiser defended the Washington Post after LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey threatened legal action over an alleged hit piece being written about her, calling her a "great" and "terrific coach" but asserting that the forthcoming story by Washington Post reporter Kent Babb will be accurate and not defamatory. Mulkey had preemptively addressed the rumored story during a press conference, vowing to sue the Washington Post if they publish a false story about her, citing a two-year history with the reporter and accusing him of attempting to prevent her from commenting and distract her team from the NCAA tournament.

via New York Post |

#hit-piece #kim-mulkey #lsu

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Controversy and Triumph: The Unraveling of LSU's Coaching Dynamics"

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey criticized an upcoming Washington Post story, calling it a "hit piece" and citing a previous article about LSU’s football coach, Brian Kelly, as the reason for her refusal to be interviewed. However, the 2022 story by reporter Kent Babb did not target Kelly but rather highlighted socioeconomic inequality in Louisiana. Mulkey’s defensive stance and hiring of a defamation law firm raise questions about the anticipated content of the upcoming story, as she has a history of clashing with perceived adversaries and former players.

via Front Office Sports|

#brian-kelly #hit-piece #kim-mulkey

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Martin Short's Resilience Shines Through Amidst Criticism

Martin Short is receiving an outpouring of love from his Hollywood peers after a controversial hit piece titled "Why We Keep Putting Up With Martin Short" was published by Slate. The article described Short as "devastatingly unfunny," sparking backlash on social media. Clips of Short's comedic performances and interviews are being widely shared alongside messages of support for the actor. Hollywood figures such as Ben Stiller and John Cusack have defended Short's comedic genius, while others criticize the article as "nasty" and "misguided." Short, known for his sketch comedy and film roles, currently stars in the series "Only Murders in the Building" and has received an Emmy nomination for his performance.

via The Independent|

#controversy #entertainment #hit-piece