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Before ESPN's inception in 1979, sports coverage was a challenge for fans. Television broadcasts of games were rare and usually confined to monumental events like the Super Bowl or the NBA Finals. For day-to-day updates, fans relied on lengthy traditional news broadcasts or the next day's newspaper, making keeping up with favorite teams incredibly cumbersome. The emergence of score hotlines, where fans would call in for updates, provided limited assistance but reflected the struggles of the time.