On The Olympics and Why I Hate CNN

Like many people, I enjoy the spectacle of Sport. Watching the battle of body and will to see who will be the victor. The Olympics are the highlight of this, capturing many sports at once and showcasing the best of the best as they compete. It is thrilling and I love it. Unfortunately for this years games, I am time zone challenged and most of the events are occurring while I am at the office and unable to watch. Fortunately NBC has my back airing the most popular events on tape delay during the so called "prime-time" slot. So I spend the day avoiding news of the events so I can watch them and be surprised by the outcome.

Due to the nature of my day job along with a desire to keep up to date with events receive "breaking News" email alerts from various news outlets. This is where my hatred for CNN comes into play. Compare the following emails one from Fox news and the other from CNN:

From: FoxNews.com [mailto:foxnews@newsletters.foxnews.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 12:24 PM
To: Fish
Subject: BREAKING NEWS: US Women Gymnasts Battle for Olympics Gold



Gabby Douglas leads American gymnasts into battle for individual gold at the London Olympics. Find out NOW how they did at http://email.foxnews.com/t?ctl=24F37:23D40F1529C078FCFFD5453B04CA5A6D&

Here is the one from CNN:

From: CNN Breaking News [mailto:BreakingNews@mail.cnn.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 12:24 PM
To: textbreakingnews@ema3lsv06.turner.com
Subject: CNN Breaking News



Olympic Results: Gabrielle Douglas wins gold for U.S. in women's individual all-around gymnastics final.

Follow the Olympics on CNN.com , CNN TV and CNN Mobile.

See the difference? The Fox news email gives the reader the option of learning the outcome or finding out later. The CNN email does not even warn you in the subject that they are going to spoil the event. The Breaking News subject line is no different than when an actual event occurs. Here are the emails when the swimming events were held (my Favorite)

Fox News:

From: FoxNews.com [mailto:foxnews@newsletters.foxnews.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 2:40 PM
To: Fish
Subject: BREAKING NEWS: Phelps, Lochte Battle for Olympic Gold


American swimmers Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte compete in 200-meter individual medley final at the London Olympics. Find out NOW how they did at FoxNews.com

CNN:

From: CNN Breaking News [mailto:BreakingNews@mail.cnn.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 2:38 PM
To: textbreakingnews@ema3lsv06.turner.com
Subject: CNN Breaking News


OLYMPIC RESULT: Michael Phelps wins gold in the 200-meter individual medley; fellow American Ryan Lochte takes the silver.

Phelps is the first man to win an individual swimming event in three consecutive Olympics. It is his record 20th lifetime medal and his 16th gold.

CNN Has long been held in disrespect by myself and others for their perceived left leaning stance on reporting the news. However, this total disregard for the integrity of Sports reporting is an entirely new thing. I have no idea what mindset makes this kind of reporting happen, but I do know that if they are this irresponsible with Sports, then we cannot trust them with real news.