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‘College GameDay’ making first trip to Cal for Week 6 matchup vs. Miami
EDIT: This originally omitted SMU as a Power 5 school to not host College GameDay. That has been corrected. Through Week 5 of the 2024 college football season, there are only seven Power 5 conference schools that ESPN’s College GameDay has not done a live show from. By the time Week 6 is complete, that Read more... The post ‘College GameDay’ making first trip to Cal for Week 6 matchup vs. Miami appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Richard Sherman has strong Travis Hunter take
While Richard Sherman expressed some doubts about Travis Hunter’s prospects in the NFL as a receiver, the former All-Pro corner has high praise for Colorado’s two-way star following Saturday’s performance against UCF. The Buffaloes moved to 4-1 on Saturday with a 48-21 road win against the Knights. Hunter had a big game. He caught nine Read more... The post Richard Sherman reverses course on Travis Hunter criticism appeared first on Awful Announcing.
CFB coach trolls opponent's fan page
If you’re going to make a brash prediction about something, expect receipts if your prediction doesn’t come true. The University of South Florida’s Barstool X account can attest to that after Saturday’s game against Tulane. The Bulls and Green Wave both opened their conference schedules in Saturday’s game against each other. Before the game, the Read more... The post CFB coach dunks on opponent’s Barstool page after blowout appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Two-time NBA champion Craig Hodges in dispute over rights to documentary on his life and career
Craig Hodges is in a battle with Wayfarer, a production company, over the rights to a documentary about his career. In 2021, Hodges and Wayfarer came to an agreement to make a documentary, which would have used his book, Long Shot: The Triumphs and Struggles of an NBA Freedom Fighter, as source material. The project Read more... The post Two-time NBA champion Craig Hodges in dispute over rights to documentary on his life and career appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Former MLB broadcaster looking for second chance after firing
Former Oakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper hasn’t broadcasted an MLB game since parting ways with NBC Sports California in May of 2023 following an incident where he used a racial slur during a broadcast. But that doesn’t mean that he is entirely giving up on his MLB broadcasting career. Damon Bruce, who hosts the Damon Read more... The post Glen Kuiper hopes to get another chance at MLB broadcasting: ‘I hope an organization is open to it’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
ESPN considering major NBA move
The start of the 2024-25 NBA season is just a few weeks away and for the third time in just over a year, ESPN’s top broadcast team remains unsettled. After firing Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson in the summer of 2023, the Worldwide Leader paired Mike Breen and Doris Burke with Doc Rivers, who Read more... The post ESPN may reportedly try out candidates for top NBA team during season appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Kirk Herbstreit criticized after latest NIL take on 'College Gameday'
On Saturday, the College Gameday cast openly aired their grievances with the current NIL system. But in turn, this opened up Kirk Herbstreit to some criticism regarding his comments. The topic of NIL was a heavily discussed one on the Week 5 edition of College Gameday, as the crew also specifically discussed UNLV quarterback Matthew Read more... The post NIL discussion on ‘College Gameday’ opens up Kirk Herbstreit for criticism appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Mets broadcaster has on-air NSFW moment
Friday’s matchup between the New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers appeared to feature a rare slip-up from longtime Mets color analyst Keith Hernandez that was hard to ignore for viewers at home. In the bottom of the first inning, Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick attempted to bunt Brice Turang over to third base to Read more... The post Keith Hernandez appeared to describe a ‘corner bunt’ in the most astonishing way possible appeared first on Awful Announcing.
ESPN MLB insider could shift to NBA coverage to replace Adrian Wojnarowski
The sudden retirement of ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski has left many wondering who if anyone will succeed him in his role as the top NBA insider at the company. And on Saturday, reports emerged that suggest that the network may not have to look too far to find their choice. Earlier this month, reports Read more... The post Jeff Passan named as candidate to replace Adrian Wojnarowski at ESPN appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Wrestling star lands Happy Gilmore 2 role
Professional wrestling stars have been crossing over into Hollywood for years. While Hulk Hogan never quite made it as a full-fledged movie star, unless you count No Holds Barred of course, stars like The Rock, Batista, and John Cena have become reliable A-list figures. And now AEW star MJF is looking to join them. Maxwell Read more... The post AEW star MJF lands ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ role appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Analyst calls out umpire after missed calls
Times are stressful for the New York Mets, and MLB ump shows are not helping their cause. The Mets fell to the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 on Friday night, dropping them into a statistical tie with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves for the last two National League Wild Card spot. But their issues don’t stop Read more... The post Mets analyst Jerry Blevins criticizes umpire Ramon de Jesus: ‘You know you’re not good at your job’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
DJ Khaled crowd surfs on college football show
College GameDay may have Nick Saban and Pat McAfee, but Big Noon Kickoff had DJ Khaled on Saturday. In the latest chapter of the ESPN vs Fox Saturday morning college football pregame battle, the advantage would have definitely gone to Bristol. GameDay was in Tuscaloosa for the Top 5 showdown between Georgia and Alabama. Big Read more... The post DJ Khaled went crowd surfing on ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ at UCF appeared first on Awful Announcing.
College GameDay debates controversial NIL move
College GameDay had a lengthy and very good discussion on Saturday morning around NIL and the state of college football after UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka’s stunning departure from the program over a failed NIL deal. Throughout this week, pretty much everyone in the college football universe has come to the conclusion that the current NIL Read more... The post Rece Davis questions Matthew Sluka’s UNLV departure over NIL: ‘You can’t just bail on the team’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
ACC Network analyst accuses conference of manipulating result
The Friday night game between the Miami Hurricanes and Virginia Tech Hokies had one of the wildest endings you will ever see in a college football game. And Hokie alum and current ACC Network analyst Eddie Royal called shenanigans on the outcome. The game came down to the final play. With Miami clinging to a Read more... The post ACC Network analyst Eddie Royal calls ‘bull—-‘ on Miami-Virginia Tech ending appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Two Las Vegas radio stations ban Green Day following Billie Joe Armstrong’s comments
Whether about nothing or everything all at once, a pair of Las Vegas radio stations do not have the time to listen to Green Day whine. At least not anymore. Following comments about Las Vegas made by Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong during a recent concert, KOMP 92.3 and X 107.5 both decided Read more... The post Two Las Vegas radio stations ban Green Day following Billie Joe Armstrong’s comments appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Venu Sports gets political backers
Fubo’s lawsuit against the three media companies behind the stalled sports streaming app Venu Sports is quickly becoming a political football. Counsel for five Republican Congressmen filed notifying a federal appeals court they were representing the politicians on a friend of the court brief in the case. And attorneys general for six Republican led states Read more... The post Republican led states and politicians endorse Venu Sports in Fubo lawsuit appeared first on Awful Announcing.
DirecTV, Dish reportedly close to merger
Over the last decade, there’s been a lot of discussion of a potential DirecTV-Dish merger. That now appears to be back on again as per a number of reports this week, including one from Bloomberg’s Michelle F. Davis Thursday: DirecTV and Dish are in advanced talks to merge in a deal that would create the Read more... The post DirecTV, Dish reportedly close to merger deal appeared first on Awful Announcing.
TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for September 28, 2024: how to watch your college football Saturday
All Times Eastern Australian Rules Football AFL — Women’s Round 5 North Melbourne Kangaroos vs. Richmond Tigers — FS2, 11 p.m. Brisbane Lions vs. Adelaide Crows — FS2, 1 a.m. (Sunday) Port Adelaide Power vs. Carlton Blues — FS2, 3 a.m. (Sunday) Boxing IBF World Heavyweight Title Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois, Wembley Stadium, London, Read more... The post TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for September 28, 2024: how to watch your college football Saturday appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Jason Benetti had a lot of fun celebrating Tigers playoff-clinching win
For the first time in a decade, the Detroit Tigers are going to the playoffs. Jason Benetti, in his first year calling games for the Tigers on Bally Sports Detroit, is soaking it all in — literally. Friday’s win over the Chicago White Sox (who Benetti was the announcer for from 2016-2023) locked the Tigers Read more... The post Jason Benetti had a lot of fun celebrating Tigers playoff-clinching win appeared first on Awful Announcing.
John Schriffen & Jason Benetti calls show stark differences in directions of White Sox, Tigers
Friday’s game between the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers was significant for both franchises — but in entirely different ways. Nowhere was that more apparent than in the call of the final out from each team’s play-by-play man. For the White Sox, 2024 has been miserable. And while plenty of teams are bad, Chicago’s Read more... The post John Schriffen & Jason Benetti calls show stark differences in directions of White Sox, Tigers appeared first on Awful Announcing.
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