NFL Keeps Saints-Steelers Game in Paris on Sunday Amid French Unrest
Photo: Awful AnnouncingThe NFL is moving ahead with its scheduled game between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers at Stade de France in Paris on Sunday, part of the league's International Series. The contest will proceed despite nationwide protests and civil unrest in France, the NFL says. The game will be played amid that unrest, and the reports do not describe any change to its date or venue.
Alternative and independent outlets lead with the risk of unrest, and Awful Announcing features Boomer Esiason, who has concerns that the game could inspire rioters in Paris. Right-leaning outlets lead with the decision itself, with the Daily Caller reporting the game is still on despite riots, citing the NFL. Left-leaning outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing, while alternative/independent and right-leaning outlets had. The two sides agree on the matchup, venue and decision to proceed; they differ in emphasis, with alternative coverage focused on Esiason's worries and right coverage on the league's position.
How the sides differ Alternative sources stress Boomer Esiason's concern about rioting; right sources stress the NFL's decision to proceed. Left sources have not covered it.
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Not covering this story. None of the left-leaning outlets Crosswire tracks has reported it yet. What one side leaves out can be as telling as what the others report.
Leads with the risk of unrest, featuring Boomer Esiason's concern that the game could inspire rioters in Paris.
Leads with the NFL's decision that the game remains on despite riots, attributing the decision to the league.