Pablo Torre's independent sports newsroom draws attention and skepticism
Torre left ESPN in 2023 to go independent, and his unconventional outfit is now producing serious journalism while drawing doubts from sports media insiders.
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What happened
Pablo Torre left ESPN in 2023 to go independent, running an unconventional newsroom. His approach has drawn skepticism from the sports media establishment. The work is also producing serious investigative journalism through his video podcast.
Why it matters
The reports frame Torre's model as a test of whether an unconventional newsroom can succeed in sports journalism. His independent investigations are gaining attention.
Timeline
- 2023: Pablo Torre leaves ESPN to go independent, having joined it from Sports Illustrated.
- Oct 12, 7:00 AM ET: Poynter reports that Torre's unconventional approach has drawn skepticism from the sports media establishment while producing serious journalism.
- Oct 13, 5:24 PM ET: Torre's independent work gains further attention after Pulitzer-winning reporting and new investigations through his video podcast.
Coverage
- Pablo Torre Talks Kelly Clarkson Security Tape, Investigating Culture (hollywoodreporter.com)
- Pablo Torre Expands Investigative Sports Journalism Through Independent Show (suaragarut.id)
- Can a ‘weirdo version of a newsroom’ thrive? Pablo Torre is finding out (poynter.org)
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