In a landmark achievement for sports journalism, Pablo Torre Finds Out—the podcast that has redefined investigative sports storytelling—has been awarded the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in Audio Reporting. The show, helmed by former ESPN host Pablo Torre and produced by Meadowlark Media in partnership with The Athletic, has earned this top honor for its groundbreaking nine-part series on the Los Angeles Clippers' alleged salary-cap circumvention in pursuit of star forward Kawhi Leonard.
Torre's signature "unboxing" style—where suspense builds through a cascade of revelations—has captivated audiences over the past year. From deep dives into the NFLPA and Bill Belichick's coaching legacy to exposés on the Epstein files and NBA betting scandals, the podcast has consistently pushed boundaries. But it was the Clippers investigation that truly set the show apart, drawing on bankruptcy filings from environmental firm Aspiration and insider NBA reporting to trigger an ongoing league inquiry into the team.
The Pulitzer win caps an extraordinary run for the show, which previously earned two Edward R. Murrow awards, a Peabody nomination, a National Magazine Award nod, and three Sports Emmy nominations. In 2025, Awful Announcing named Torre its Sports Media Person of the Year. The podcast continues to break new ground, most recently uncovering a Jeffrey Epstein donation to Harvard's women's rugby team.
For sports fans who appreciate the stories behind the game—and the gear that celebrates them—this recognition underscores the power of relentless reporting. Whether you're following the Clippers saga or just love a good underdog story, Pablo Torre Finds Out proves that the most compelling sports narratives often happen off the court.