A baseball fan sued ESPN, the network's announcers, Major League Baseball and the Yankees for $10 million for defamation after he was filmed sleeping in April 2014 during the fourth inning of Yankees game against the Boston Red Sox. The ESPN broadcasters described him using derogatory words, such as "stupor" and "stupid". What was a valid reason for the court to dismiss the case?a. ESPN was not negligent.b. The fan could not prove that ESPN was telling the truth.c. The fan was sleeping and the other statements were opinions.d. ESPN committed intentional infliction of emotional distress.

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