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Prince Harry and ESPN getting desired ‘eyeballs’ with Pat Tillman award controversy
![While critics accuse Harry of desperately needing 'attention,' executives at ESPN and Disney reportedly hope that the prince's Pat Tillman Award controversy will draw 'insane' ratings for Thursday night's ESPYS. While critics accuse Harry of desperately needing 'attention,' executives at ESPN and Disney reportedly hope that the prince's Pat Tillman Award controversy will draw 'insane' ratings for Thursday night's ESPYS.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Britain_Tabloid_Lawsuit_Prince_Harry_80000.jpg?w=525)
While critics accuse Harry of desperately needing 'attention,' executives at ESPN and Disney reportedly hope that the prince's Pat Tillman Award controversy will draw 'insane' ratings for Thursday night's ESPYS.
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Crime and Public Safety
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Education
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Environment
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Politics
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California
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