Sideline Reporter Charissa Thompson In Hot Water After Saying She Made Up Reports
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 10: Charissa Thompson talks while doing Thursday Night Football Kickoff before the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers game at Bank of America Stadium on November 10, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here back with your final Report of the week! We've got a huge edition today for ya...MLB MVP's announced...NFL matchups this weekend...NBA & NHL & more! But first...
...A sports scandal is brewing as, according to an article from Sports Illustrated, sports reporter and studio host Charissa Thompson has recently admitted to making up reports during games!
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 11: Charissa Thompson speaks onstage during the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Festival at Footprint Center on February 11, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for On Location)
Here's the direct quote from Thompson: “I would make up the report sometimes because A., the coach wouldn’t come out at halftime or it was too late and I was like, I didn’t want to screw up the report, so I was like, ‘I’m just gonna make this up.’"
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 30: TV personality Charissa Thompson attends the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 30, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Yuh-yoh! Meanwhile, sideline reporters across America have come out to strongly criticize Thompson for her journalist "technique" of simply creating a story if there isn't one.
Ouch! I don't know if Charissa Thompson is gonna survive this scandal! Oh, by the way--breaking news! Charissa Thompson reports that Jets head coach Robert Saleh says: "Zach Wilson is the greatest quarterback of all time and we're gonna win the Super Bowl with him as the starting qb. Mark my words." Oh, fine...I made that up. I was only pulling a Charissa! I'm Davey Mac...now on to the Scoreboard!
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 12: Fox Sports host Charissa Thompson, BIG3 league co-founder Ice Cube (C) and during Trilogy captain Kenyon Martin during the BIG3 2018 Player Draft at Fox Sports Studio on April 12, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Nets Lose To Miami
Basketball. The Nets lost to the Heat…122 to 115. Brooklyn’s Mikal Bridges had 23 points and 7 rebounds in defeat. Miami's Jimmy Butler had 36 points and 3 blocked shots. The Nets drop to 6 and 6.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 15: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat dribbles against Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 15, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 116-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Knicks Vs. Wiz Tonight
The Knicks and 76’ers were inactive. Tonight the Knicks go against the Wizards in D.C. The Knicks come into the game with a 6 and 5 record.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 08: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates after making a three point basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter in the game at Madison Square Garden on November 08, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
76'ers Vs. Atlanta
The 76’ers play the Hawks in Philly. The Sixers are 8 and 3.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 15: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks to pass during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center on November 15, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Devils Defeat Pens
Hockey. The Devils defeated the Penguins…5 to 2. Jersey’s Jesper Bratt had a goal and an assist in the win…as the Devils improve to 8-6-1.
Jesper Bratt #63 of the New Jersey Devils (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Flyers Vs. Vegas On Saturday Afternoon
The Rangers and Flyers were off. On Saturday…the Flyers face the Golden Knights in Philly. The Flyers are 8-7-1. That game starts at one.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 01: Sean Couturier #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on against the Buffalo Sabres at the Wells Fargo Center on November 01, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Devils Vs Rangers On Saturday Evening
The at 7 PM on Saturday…the Rangers take on the Devils at the Prudential Center. The Rangers are on fire with an 11-2-1 record.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 04: Will Cuylle #50 of New York Rangers skates against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on October 04, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ohtani Wins A.L. MVP
Baseball. The MLB MVP’s were announced yesterday. Your American League MVP is the Angels’ Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani hit .304 with 44 home runs and 95 RBI...he also had a fantastic season on the mound...the Angels were in the playoff hunt before he got hurt at the end of the year.
ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels hits his 45th home run of the season in the eighth inning of the game against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 21, 2021 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
Acuna Jr. Wins N.L. MVP
The National League MVP is the Braves’ Ronald Acuna, Jr. Acuna hit .337 with 41 home runs and 106 RBI for a good Atlanta team. Congrats to both players!
ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 20: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits his 100th career home run in the third inning of game two of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on June 20, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Ravens Beat Bengals On 'TNF'
Football. The Ravens took down the Bengals on Thursday Night Football...30 to 24. Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson threw for 264 yards and two touchdowns.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 16: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws the ball away against Myles Murphy #99 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on November 16, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
NFL This Weekend
This Sunday…the Giants take on the Washington Commanders (4 and 6) in DC at one o’clock. The Giants are 2 and 8.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 15: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants celebrates his touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on December 15, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The New York Giants defeated the Miami Dolphins 31-13. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Jets Vs. Buffalo
The Jets go against the Bills in Buffalo. The Jets are 4 and 5. The Bills are 5 and 5.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 28: Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets scrambles with the ball in the fourth quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Eagles Vs. Chiefs On 'MNF'
On Monday Night Football…the Eagles play the Chiefs in Kansas City in a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl. The Eagles are 8 and 1. The Chiefs are 7 and 2.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles away from Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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