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TCU reporter banned from covering team after locker room fight incident

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:15 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

TCU reporter banned from covering team after locker room fight incident
Summary

A fight between Texas Christian University football players Jacob Fields and Dozie Ezukanma on August 13 led to Fields' dismissal from the team. Following media coverage of the fight, TCU banned Fort Worth Star-Telegram reporter Steven Johnson from covering the team. The university claimed misinformation reported by the newspaper endangered a student-athlete. TCU athletic director Mike Buddie emphasized a focus on athlete well-being and stated discussions with the reporting team would occur to address the situation. Johnson is set to cover TCU's upcoming game against North Carolina in Ireland.

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  • •Fight occurred on August 13, resulting in Jacob Fields' dismissal.
  • •TCU rescinds credentials for Fort Worth Star-Telegram reporter Steven Johnson.
  • •Ezukanma reportedly faced threats following the incident's reporting.
  • •Discussions between TCU Athletics and the media team are planned.
  • •Johnson plans to cover TCU's upcoming game in Ireland.
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  • 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — TCU reporter banned from covering football team after locker room fight
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A football player was dismissed after a locker room fight. Now the school is punishing the newspaper that reported details of it.

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