The official: ESPN IS GARBAGE thread

[Field]

Please post your gripes here.

I can't understand why they don't they have any other major competition? Some billionaire needs to step in and create a high quality alternative. I enjoy watching the local stuff, but ESPN is really outlet that covers national stories 24/7. I've got to the point where it's almost painful to watch the channel, but I always find myself flipping back to it.

Today they literally discussed whether Pierce "faked" his injury last night for almost the entire day . Bill Plaschke was crying conspiracy. ESPN needs to create a controversy with EVERY story. Why can't we just enjoy the sport for what it is?

[Yoda]

The last straw for me was the popularity contest they did with today's athletes. The only thing worse I could imagine would be Paparazzi shots of athletes.

[DaShiz23]

The biggest gripes I have are:

1) East Bias

2) All these local journalists trying to make a name for themselves on ESPN, instead of plain reporting!

[Tavish]

There is great competition for ESPN, something even better than a new network created by some billionaire. It is the internet. I can find any highlight I want, I can stream podcasts of people I enjoy hearing talk, I can read random blogs or forums for more and better information.

I watch ESPN when they broadcast sporting events.

[Field]

There is great competition for ESPN, something even better than a new network created by some billionaire. It is the internet. I can find any highlight I want, I can stream podcasts of people I enjoy hearing talk, I can read random blogs or forums for more and better information.

I watch ESPN when they broadcast sporting events.

The problem is that internet isn't a perfect substitute. I enjoy browsing the internet but it just isn't as relaxing as watching sports coverage on TV.

[Tavish]

You need a better internet.

[knapplc]

The whole channel is unwatchable. I haven't watched anything but actual sports on ESPN for years.

[Field]

You need a better internet.

So you're internet comes with a remote which allow you to easily navigate to different websites while laying down?

[Tavish]

You need a better internet.

So you're internet comes with a remote which allow you to easily navigate to different websites while laying down?

Yes.

[The Artful Dodger]

Some billionaire as in Mark Cuban? The worst thing that can happen is someone with massive deep pockets throw some money into a cable sports venture that becomes something like ESPN. Ever heard of Fox Sports?

As for the Paul Pierce conspiracy, it's of course nonsense. As for Bill Plaschke, he always writes a bunch of bullplop that reflects his sweeping sentiments. We come to expect it every morning in the L.A. Times.

Say what you will about the Internet, but it's a fantastic outlet for sports. You can view sports clips and hear podcasts whenever you want and read/hear/watch wittier sports banter than you otherwise would on ESPN. Personally, I find surfing the Internet just as relaxing as watching TV.