{
  "id": 4894459,
  "title": "Fans Slam ESPN After Trinity Rodman Is Introduced as Ben Shelton’s ‘Girlfriend’ at US Open Match",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/fans-slam-espn-after-trinity-rodman-is-introduced-as-ben-sheltons",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T16:28:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fans-slam-espn-trinity-rodman-162831737.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Trinity Rodman, a member of the US Women’s National Team, experienced backlash from fans after being introduced as Ben Shelton's girlfriend during his US Open tennis match on Monday, August 31. The introduction came from ESPN broadcasters who referred to Rodman as \"Ben Shelton’s girlfriend\" while showing her in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Rodman, 24, made her USWNT debut in 2022 and won Olympic gold with the team at the 2024 Paris Games. She currently plays for the Washington Spirit in the NWSL and has been vocal about wanting her achievements and identity to be recognized separately from her father, former NBA star Dennis Rodman.",
  "summary": "Rodman and Shelton confirmed their relationship in March 2025",
  "key_points": [
    "Trinity Rodman introduced as Ben Shelton's girlfriend at US Open",
    "ESPN broadcasters made the announcement during match on August 31",
    "Rodman, 24, USWNT player and Olympic gold medalist"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}