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Dan Le Batard responds to Stephen A. Smith's major accusation
We have officially reached the next iteration of Stephen A. Smith and Dan Le Batard’s ongoing back-and-forth. There doesn’t appear to be a feud or even bad blood between the two, but that hasn’t stopped either one from talking about the other constantly in a public forum. The latest instance saw Smith calling out Le Read more... The post Dan Le Batard laughs off Stephen A. Smith saying he’s in cahoots with Dolphins appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Wes Durham, Eric Mac Lain reflect on ACC Network’s impact on fifth year anniversary
You blink once, and here the ACC Network is, six football seasons in. As the network celebrates its fifth anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 22, Eric Mac Lain and Wes Durham spoke with Awful Announcing to discuss their experiences and the network’s impact. They shared insights into the network’s growth, the opportunities it has created and Read more... The post Wes Durham, Eric Mac Lain reflect on ACC Network’s impact on fifth year anniversary appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Sports podcast wins award for transgender athlete reporting
Pablo Torre’s investigative prowess has blossomed at Meadowlark Media. Given the platform by Dan Le Batard and Co., he’s been able to unearth hidden narratives and uncover the untold truths behind pressing issues. Hence the name: Pablo Torre Finds Out. Torre’s video podcast was announced as being awarded the Edward R. Murrow Award for Sports Read more... The post ‘Pablo Torre Finds Out’ given award for reporting on transgender teenage athlete appeared first on Awful Announcing.
LIV Golf searching for new TV deal
TNT Sports and parent company Warner Bros. Discovery are currently launching a last ditch legal effort to forcibly take back the NBA rights lost to Amazon and NBC beginning in 2025. In the meantime, TNT Sports has added a hodgepodge of sports rights and events including the French Open, the Mountain West Conference, and sub-licensing Read more... The post Is TNT Sports desperate enough for a LIV Golf deal? appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Kirk Herbstreit gets honest about Pat McAfee
There is no bigger fan of Pat McAfee than Kirk Herbstreit. The two media personalities may seem like polar opposites. Kirk Herbstreit is a stoic veteran of the college football world who has now been at ESPN for almost three decades. Over the years he has slowly grown from being an analyst on College GameDay Read more... The post Kirk Herbstreit credits Pat McAfee for re-commitment to ‘College GameDay’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Is Joey Votto the next Tom Brady?
Joey Votto didn’t want to join the media just yet — he wanted to continue his playing career. But after signing a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays — turning down multiple media overtures in the process — Votto has called it a career. The longtime Cincinnati Reds first baseman will undoubtedly have Read more... The post Fox Sports should make Joey Votto the next Tom Brady appeared first on Awful Announcing.
ESPN documentary shows how to tell women's sports stories
Nebraska volleyball might have finished second in the nation last season, but they’ve been first in the hearts of Nebraskans for decades. No Place Like Nebraska discusses why and covers the culmination of decades of effort: the Huskers’ record-breaking 2023 season, featuring a team with no seniors on the roster. Calling last season tumultuous for Read more... The post ‘No Place Like Nebraska’ is a blueprint for women’s sports storytelling appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Amazon, NBC make stand in NBA lawsuit
NBCUniversal (NBCU) and Amazon filed statements in New York Supreme Court insisting their contracts with the NBA remain under seal in the Warner Bros. Discovery lawsuit. The two media companies are not parties to WBD’s litigation against the NBA, filed nearly four weeks ago. WBD’s current Turner deal with the NBA has a right to Read more... The post Amazon, NBC want media deals under seal in WBD lawsuit against NBA appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Is Jamal Crawford the top NBA broadcasting free agent available?
This week, former TNT Sports NBA analyst Jamal Crawford announced his own availability as a sports media free agent. The news comes not a moment too soon for Crawford, who is available at the perfect time as NBA broadcast rights change hands next year and numerous jobs are open across the space. After a breakout Read more... The post Is Jamal Crawford the top NBA broadcasting free agent available? appeared first on Awful Announcing.
MLB broadcaster calls out GMs
One of the most intriguing parts of the MLB season for fans comes after the All-Star break when their respective team is either a buyer or a seller at the trade deadline. But in the eyes of Chicago Cubs broadcaster Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi, the trade deadline has lost its luster due to how MLB front Read more... The post Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi hates MLB trade deadline: ‘They all act so conservatively’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
ESPN baseball writer shares love for 'Around the Horn'
You will rarely hear a bad word said about Around the Horn from ESPN talent who has worked on the show. Clinton Yates of Andscape and ESPN Daily is no exception. In an interview on Sports Business Journal’s Sports Media Podcast released Wednesday, Yates praised ATH for the impact it had on his career and bringing the best out of him Read more... The post Clinton Yates praises ‘Around the Horn’ for bringing best out of him appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Planned Hulk Hogan movie ‘not going to come together’
A movie that would have had Chris Hemsworth starring as wrestler Hulk Hogan will not be made. Todd Phillips, tabbed initially to direct the movie, recently confirmed that the Hogan biopic idea had been scrapped. “I love what we were trying to do, but that’s not going to come together for me,” Phillips said, per Read more... The post Planned Hulk Hogan movie ‘not going to come together’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
First week of Olympics reportedly draws 2.8 million new subscribers to Peacock
Just how many subscriptions did the 2024 Paris Olympics drive to Peacock? According to one firm, the first week generated as many subscriptions as Peacock’s NFL Wild Card game in January. Per Sportico, Antenna, a research firm that aims “to expand knowledge of subscriber behavior so brands can entertain, inspire, and empower the world,” has Read more... The post First week of Olympics reportedly draws 2.8 million new subscribers to Peacock appeared first on Awful Announcing.
TV and Streaming Picks for August 22, 2024: how to watch NFL Preseason
All Times Eastern Australian Rules Football AFL — Men’s Round 23 Melbourne Demons vs. Collingwood Magpies — FS2, 5:30 a.m. (Friday) CFL Week 12 Saskatchewan Roughriders at Toronto Argonauts — TSN1/TSN3/TSN4/CFL+, 7;30 p.m. CFL on TSN Pre-Game — TSN1/TSN3/TSN4, 7 p.m. College Football FCS All In — ESPN+, 2 p.m. Football Training Camp: Michigan — Read more... The post TV and Streaming Picks for August 22, 2024: how to watch NFL Preseason appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Fan has blunt, funny take on favorite NFL team
NFL fans will occasionally head into seasons with unrealistic expectations for their favorite teams. But for one young fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, that’s not an issue. Far from it, in fact. Nick Walters of KTNV (Las Vegas’ ABC affiliate) asked a young Raiders fan about the upcoming season. “You’re so into the NFL,” Read more... The post Young Raiders fan has great responses to reporter’s questions about upcoming season appeared first on Awful Announcing.
WEEI shakes up weekday programming
On Tuesday, WEEI in Boston announced numerous changes to its weekday programming, which subsequently resulted in two big names in the region departing the station. In an Audacy press release, WEEI detailed that Adam Jones and Rich Keefe, who previously worked together on the Adam Jones Show on 98.5 The Sports Hub, will reunite on Read more... The post WEEI dismisses Andy Gresh, Christian Fauria in major programming changes appeared first on Awful Announcing.
WFAN host Brandon Tierney getting opportunity in Yankees’ radio booth
The WFAN host-to-New York Yankees radio booth pipeline is full steam ahead. After letting Craig Carton call a few games as the play-by-play voice, the Bronx Bombers and WFAN are opting for another nontraditional route to their radio booth for Wednesday and Thursday. Brandon Tierney, who co-hosts The Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata show with Read more... The post WFAN host Brandon Tierney getting opportunity in Yankees’ radio booth appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Cowboys national radio color analyst named
On Wednesday, Compass Media Networks, the national radio home of the Dallas Cowboys, officially announced that former Cowboys quarterback Steve Beuerlein will be featured in their broadcast plans for the 2024-25 NFL season. In a press release, the network revealed that Beuerlein will serve alongside play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Ray and studio host Jerry Recco as Read more... The post Steve Beuerlein named national radio color analyst of Cowboys appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Former NFL QB has message for Caitlin Clark haters
Robert Griffin III has been in the news a lot this week, and Caitlin Clark has, too. The former Heisman winner and NFL quarterback had become one of ESPN’s most flexible voices before being let go last week. He’s offered his opinions on various things, whether it was criticism directed toward those still bashing Florida Read more... The post Robert Griffin III: Caitlin Clark’s detractors should ‘stop her’ if they don’t like it appeared first on Awful Announcing.
NFL star sidesteps Daniel Jones question
There’s that age-old saying that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. And Sauce Gardner tried not to take a page out of Baker Mayfield when it came to talking about Daniel Jones, but by saying almost nothing, the New York Jets cornerback said just about everything. As the Read more... The post Sauce Gardner had zero idea how to answer Daniel Jones question appeared first on Awful Announcing.
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