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Braves reporter gets female fan’s number on the air; Social media opinion split on move

  • Wiley Ballard, an Atlanta Braves TV reporter, asked for female fans' phone numbers during a live broadcast, which sparked a debate on social media about journalistic standards in sports reporting.
  • Ballard's actions drew both defense and criticism; Braves color commentator C.J. Nitkowski supported Ballard, while Kylen Mills from Big Ten Network criticized the behavior.
  • A tweet by Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News stated that if a female reporter behaved like Ballard, she would face significant backlash.
  • The incident has raised questions about the acceptability of male sports reporters' interactions with female fans.
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Alabama Live broke the news in Alabama, United States on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
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