NBC “Sunday Night Football” announcers Mike Tirico, left, Chris Collinsworth, center, and Al Michaels rehearse before a game Nov. 26. Farrow's point about the selectivity of the #MeToo movement could also apply to sportscaster Mike Tirico, who was accused of sexual harassment by a half-dozen women during his time at ESPN yet is poised to lead NBC's Olympics coverage in February. A 2001 book, “ESPN: The Uncensored History,” by sports columnist Mike Freeman describes a culture of sexual harassment, drugs and gambling at the network. There was no public outcry when Tirico called the play-by-play action on “Thursday Night Football” last week. Viewers appear to be okay with these decisions — so long as NBC is right about Tirico.

Source: Washington Post December 10, 2017 14:48 UTC