Female play-by-play broadcasters are on the rise in men's sports. So is the criticism.
Play-by-play broadcasters seemingly jinxing what happens on a baseball field is a nightly occurrence. Normally, it’s just brushed off with a laugh. But when Jenny Cavnar did it on May 30, the new voice of the Oakland A’s faced unrelenting criticism online. Playing off Tampa Bay Rays outfielder...
Longtime NFL broadcaster defends Tom Brady
Throughout his first season at Fox, countless media members have relentlessly picked apart Tom Brady’s on-air performance. However, in the eyes of longtime NFL and NBA broadcaster Mark Champion, the criticisms are more because of Brady’s success in the NFL than his shortcomings as a broadcaster. It was quite easy to assume that someone like Read more... The post Longtime NFL broadcaster Mark Champion defends Tom Brady: ‘Takes time to be a good analyst’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Mike Lombardi continues to take shots at Raiders after Tom Brady ownership news
Tom Brady has been deemed as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. He has this new role while maintaining his position as NFL analyst for Fox Sports. It's a dual role that is fraught with peril, and former Browns and Raiders executive Mike Lombardi does not understand how Brady can do both jobs fairly.
MLB fans demand Bob Costas is ‘removed from the broadcast immediately’ after his ‘1930s radio’ commentary in playoffs
BASEBALL fans wanted broadcast icon Bob Costas removed after being left unimpressed by his play-calling. Costas, 72, was on the call for TBS in the National League Division Series clash between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals. The game ended in a dramatic 3-2 win for the Yankees as they took a 2-1 […]
Tom Brady Responds to Scott Hanson's Broadcasting Criticism
NFL legend Tom Brady made his highly anticipated broadcasting debut for Fox in during the showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns in Week 1. There is an array of angles that people have regarding how well Brady did the booth, and of course, some criticism that he ...