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Michelle Beadle says women in sports media can't act like Pat McAfee

Michelle Beadle says women in sports media can't act like Pat McAfee
World Sports · 11:03:51 - Friday, 30 October 2026

Former ESPN host Michelle Beadle said women in sports media cannot adopt the same on-air persona as Pat McAfee, stating she could never be "that soft." Beadle made the remarks during an appearance on the Le Batard Show, as reported by Beaver County Times. The comments highlight differing expectations for women in sports broadcasting.

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