[ESPN] Fake news

Wow this is embarrassing, the lies by Tim MacMahon about Divac turning down Doncic due to not liking his dad:

https://sports.yahoo.com/did-vlade-divac-discount-luka-doncic-because-of-his-dad-probably-not-175227091.html

Do these reporters have to abide by certain guidelines, a code of conduct or anything resembling professional journalism? What does it take for some of these assholes to get fired? Granted it was a podcast, but I'm really tired of the unprofessionalism of ESPN which as taken from Doncic' dad still has respect around the globe, though it's not the go-to sports medium in any country besides the US and maybe Canada I'd reckon. Fox sports has a lot of pull in Europe, but even with that corrupt organisation, I don't see it being as messed up as the coverage of the NBA on ESPN. Is there even a single show or segment that is not filled with hot takes, lies, acting and shouting?