ESPN attempts to contain controversy embroiling the network as NBA Finals get underway
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A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter.
The New York Times published its explosive story regarding disparaging comments Rachel Nichols made about colleague Maria Taylor on Sunday. On Tuesday night, the fallout was visible on ABC. Instead of Nichols on the sidelines of the NBA Finals as the games got underway, viewers instead saw rising star Malika Andrews covering the Bucks vs. Suns face-off.More Related News