As part of Facebook's push for sports programming to complement live games and sporting events it broadcasts on Watch, it has released several sports shows in the past few weeks with high-profile athletes and media partners, including ESPN and Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller.

Facebook execs have recently turned to Twitter to promote changes to its news feed and ad policies, take jabs at rival platforms and debate journalists -- a move that critics appreciate.

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Facebook courts sports stars for Watch video shows

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These are the Facebook execs using Twitter to promote the social network and attack its critics.

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“[Agencies are] getting high-level claims of legitimate interest but no real meat on the bones.”

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