b'Purposeful StorytellingWhile the sports calendar was up in the air, the one constant was the incredible generosity, compassion and conviction that came from the power of sports. Athletes, teams, leagues and nonprofit organizations stepped up in immeasurable ways to support their communities last year, and ESPN has been, and continues to be, proud to tell their stories. These are stories of hope, stories of change and stories of how sports impacts communities for the better. Our hope is that in illuminating an issue or a persons experience, these stories helped create empathy and unity, while also showcasing how sports can change the world for the better, even when we are away from the field of play.R is for read.12 2020 ESPN CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP REPORT PURPOSEFUL STORYTELLING'