ESPN’s Emmy Fiasco: Returning Awards And Cracking The Whip On Staff For Fake Submissions

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In a recent development, a popular sports network, ESPN, finds itself embroiled in a controversy. The network is accused of employing deceptive practices to secure over 30 Emmy awards. What Happened: A report by The Athletic alleges that ESPN has been involved in a scheme since 2010 to secure Emmy awards for ineligible on-air talent. The network stands accused of submitting counterfeit names in Emmy entries, procuring awards for these non-existent personnel, and subsequently renaming the statuettes to bestow upon actual on-air personalities. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (…