ESPN: The Uncensored History

Network stoolies are buzzing about a…book on ESPN by New York Times sports writer Mike Freeman…sounds real juicy– “New York Daily News”

This story would make a terrific Outside the Lines. Yet ESPN’s investigative series … wouldn’t touch the material … with a 10-foot TelePrompTer.– “Orlando Sentinel”

… compelling subject matter for any sports fan.– “Daytona News-Journal”

… give[s] the reader a real insight to the early days at ESPN.– “Tampa Tribune”

… sizzling expose … truly shocking.– “Publishers Weekly”

… stunning … fascinating ….– “Chicago Sun-Times”

…a fascinating new book…might make you watch ESPN in a whole new way.– “Book Page”

…powerful and entertaining.– “Pittsburgh Post-Gazette”

After reading this explosive book it’s hard to believe that a network owned by the squeaky-clean Disney Corporation could allow the sexual hijinks that go on at ESPN to escape their corporate scrutiny. A devastating read.– “Publishers Weekly”

Freeman uses network documents, court records, and (often anonymous) interviews with past and current employees to make this a compelling read. Highly recommended.– “Library Journal”

Freeman, a skilled and concise writer, does an exceptional job of telling the entire story–warts and all ….– “Baltimore Sun”

Give Freeman points for diligent research [and] for his no-nonsense history of how the all-sports network evolved.– “Philadelphia Daily News”

Michael Freeman has captured the essence of the freewheeling, 24-hour cable network that pioneered not just sports television, but the cable industry itself.– “Fort Worth Star-Telegram”

Michael Freeman provides the first book of critical analysis of the original and largest sports network.– “Sports Collectors Digest”

Michael Freeman tells the story with the same urgency and breathlessness that ESPN brings to its coverage of sports…. a dazzling American success story ….– “American Way”

The tale of ESPN’s rise digs deeply…into behind-the-scenes shenanigans…– “Sports Illustrated”

This is a must-read for ESPN and sports fans alike.– “Gadflyonline.Com”