What Happened to Pablo Sison Torre?

Pablo Sison Torre began his distinguished career in journalism after graduating magna cum laude from Harvard College in 2007, where he wrote an award-winning thesis on child homicide. He joined Sports Illustrated as a staff writer, focusing on investigative reporting, boxing, and basketball. His 2009 article, "How (and Why) Athletes Go Broke," along with subsequent reports, prompted an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, leading to the conviction of Triton Financial's CEO for a multimillion-dollar scam.

In 2012, Torre moved to ESPN as a senior writer, quickly becoming a prominent on-air personality. He was a frequent guest and fill-in host on popular shows like "Pardon the Interruption," "Around the Horn," and "Highly Questionable." He co-hosted "High Noon" with Bomani Jones from 2018 to 2020 and later hosted the "ESPN Daily" podcast, for which he won an Edward R. Murrow Award in 2022.

A significant turning point came in March 2023 when Torre departed ESPN to join Meadowlark Media, a company founded by his former colleague Dan Le Batard. In September 2023, he launched his own podcast and web series, "Pablo Torre Finds Out" (PTFO), where he serves as host, executive editor, and co-owner. The show quickly gained traction for its blend of original reporting and conversational content, aiming for creative independence in journalism.

PTFO has achieved considerable success and recognition. In 2024, Torre won another Edward R. Murrow Award and was hired by MSNOW (formerly MSNBC) as a contributor and co-host for their television programming. The show partnered with The Athletic and The New York Times in 2025. That same year, PTFO ended its sponsorship with DraftKings in what Torre described as a "conscious uncoupling," citing a desire to avoid potential conflicts of interest and a misalignment with the show's image amidst the growing scrutiny of sports gambling companies.

His most impactful work to date emerged in September 2025 when Torre broke a major national story on PTFO, reporting that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer allegedly circumvented the NBA salary cap by funneling $28 million to star player Kawhi Leonard through a now-defunct environmental startup called Aspiration. This investigative series, which involved multiple episodes and new evidence presented at the 2026 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, prompted an NBA investigation.

As of 2026, Torre's career continues to ascend. In February 2026, he was named Podcaster of the Year by The Podcast Academy, and PTFO was recognized as the Best Sports Podcast. In April 2026, PTFO received three Emmy nominations. On May 4, 2026, the staff of "Pablo Torre Finds Out" was awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in Audio Reporting for their groundbreaking Kawhi Leonard investigation, solidifying Torre's reputation as a leading investigative sports journalist. He also continues to make appearances on "The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz" and as a fill-in host for ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption."