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I know you're just trolling, as usual, but this is a pretty easy one to explain.

Sponsorship only matters to the entity(s) receiving the money.

If I'm working for a company whose major event is Presented by Cointelpro, then it's my job to make sure that reference is prominently displayed on all official event literature/banners/promo material. Money talks.

But I shouldn't expect anyone else — the media, attendees, etc. — to care about Cointelpro or any other sponsors (unless you can give them a good reason to care; which, again, is part of my job.) They're not getting out of it.

 

this.
outstanding point.

 

Are NFL scouts even allowed to discuss underclassmen who have not declared for the draft?

 

Evaluation of underclassmen is an ongoing thing. They don't just start looking at a kid after he declares, so yes, they can "discuss" them. They can't talk to the kids until after they declare and the college season is over.

 

I would add ESPN pretty much ignoring hockey (including the Stanley Cup finals) after it lost it.