Sports journalist Josh Massoud has taken legal action against more than half a dozen media outlets over the coverage of his departure from the Seven Network.

Lawyers acting for Massoud have sent defamation notices to 2GB, KIIS 106.5FM, The Daily Telegraph, the Nine Network, B&T Magazine, Fox Sports and The Sporting News on Thursday morning.

The notices relate to the reporting of an alleged death threat attributed to Massoud.

Former Channel Seven sports reporter Josh Massoud. Credit:Seven Network

“The stories written about me contained a complete and utter fabrication that completely

misrepresented what took place and severely damaged my reputation,” Massoud said.