Mike Freeman (columnist)
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For other people with similar names, see Mike Freeman (disambiguation)
Mike Freeman is a national columnist for CBSSports.com. He has previously written for the New York Times, Washington Post, Dallas Morning News, Boston Globe and Florida Times-Union. He is also the author of five books including a biography on Florida State coach Bobby Bowden. His book ESPN: The Uncensored History, which alleged sexual harassment, drug use and gambling, was the first critical study of ESPN
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In January 2004, Freeman resigned before starting a columnist job at The Indianapolis Star. He admitted he lied about having a college degree, and he claimed this was the only time he falsified his education history. Tom Jolly, sports editor at The New York Times, said that Freeman had not misrepresented himself to the Times, which had no college degree requirement for its sportswriters. "Mike's career here speaks for itself, he did some great work here". Freeman subsequently said "There are no excuses and I have never made any. Never will either. I’ll get my degree this summer or fall and start my pursuit of an advanced degree the following spring."
Freeman's columns have included accusations of racism and sexism against his colleagues in the New York press. He was unsuccessfully sued for libel by golfer John Daly
, with a circuit judge ruling that "Freeman's statements were either true or constitutionally protected opinion". In 2002 Freeman called for a tougher program from the National Football League
for monitoring off-the-field violence and drug use.
Mike Freeman (disambiguation)
Michael Freeman or Mike Freeman may refer to:*Michael Freeman , New Zealand chess player*Michael O. Freeman , Minnesota attorney and politician...
Mike Freeman is a national columnist for CBSSports.com. He has previously written for the New York Times, Washington Post, Dallas Morning News, Boston Globe and Florida Times-Union. He is also the author of five books including a biography on Florida State coach Bobby Bowden. His book ESPN: The Uncensored History, which alleged sexual harassment, drug use and gambling, was the first critical study of ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
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In January 2004, Freeman resigned before starting a columnist job at The Indianapolis Star. He admitted he lied about having a college degree, and he claimed this was the only time he falsified his education history. Tom Jolly, sports editor at The New York Times, said that Freeman had not misrepresented himself to the Times, which had no college degree requirement for its sportswriters. "Mike's career here speaks for itself, he did some great work here". Freeman subsequently said "There are no excuses and I have never made any. Never will either. I’ll get my degree this summer or fall and start my pursuit of an advanced degree the following spring."
Freeman's columns have included accusations of racism and sexism against his colleagues in the New York press. He was unsuccessfully sued for libel by golfer John Daly
John Daly (golfer)
John Patrick Daly is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour.Daly is known primarily for his driving distance off the tee , his non-country club appearance and attitude, and his rough-and-tumble personal life. Daly remains one of the most popular and intriguing figures on the PGA Tour...
, with a circuit judge ruling that "Freeman's statements were either true or constitutionally protected opinion". In 2002 Freeman called for a tougher program from the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
for monitoring off-the-field violence and drug use.