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YES Network expands Yankees studio programming amid cuts at other RSNs

YES Network is bucking the ongoing trend in regional sports networks. The New York-area regional sports network, which serves as the local television home for New York Yankees games, is expanding its pregame and postgame studio shows, according to a report by Eric Fisher in Front Office Sports. YES Network will add one extra hour Read more... The post YES Network expands Yankees studio programming amid cuts at other RSNs appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Anthony Rizzo, David Ross launch new Cubs podcast celebrating 2016 World Series

Chicago Cubs World Series heroes Anthony Rizzo and David Ross are launching a new podcast in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Cubs’ 2016 championship that snapped a 108-year title drought. The podcast, titled The Lovable Reunion, debuts on March 31 at The Volume. In The Lovable Reunion, Rizzo and Ross will sit down Read more... The post Anthony Rizzo, David Ross launch new Cubs podcast celebrating 2016 World Series appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Is Dan Orlovsky falling into the hot take abyss?

This originally appeared in the Wednesday edition of  The A Block, Awful Announcing’s daily newsletter with the latest sports media news, commentary, and analysis. Sign up here and be the first to know everything you need to know about the sports media world. Dan Orlovsky has risen through the ranks at ESPN because he’s not willing Read more... The post Is Dan Orlovsky falling into the hot take abyss? appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Frank Thomas suing White Sox over NIL usage without permission

Frank Thomas is a Chicago White Sox legend. But his relationship with his former team is not in the best shape. In fact, now he is suing them. The Big Hurt built a Hall of Fame career across 19 years, 16 of them with the South Siders. He hit 521 home runs and won 2 Read more... The post Frank Thomas suing White Sox over NIL usage without permission appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Jon Rothstein shares his favorite catchphrases: ‘This is like picking between children’

This is March, which means it’s Jon Rothstein’s favorite time of year. The CBS Sports college basketball insider is a key figure in March Madness coverage. He was a sideline reporter for last weekend’s first- and second-round games at Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Rothstein is best known for his unwavering dedication to college basketball, Read more... The post Jon Rothstein shares his favorite catchphrases: ‘This is like picking between children’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon endorse Jaylen Brown as NBA MVP

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the runaway favorite to win his second consecutive MVP award as the Oklahoma City Thunder currently have the best record in the NBA. But not on the set of Pardon the Interruption with Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser. That person is Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown. During a mail time question, the iconic Read more... The post Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon endorse Jaylen Brown as NBA MVP appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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NCAA Tournament posts best viewership ever through first weekend

The NCAA Tournament is still growing in popularity and showing no signs of slowing down. March Madness is one of the great occasions on the annual sporting calendar and it’s becoming increasingly a cultural event thanks to the big-event feel and bracket pools across the nation. And with sports ratings seeing higher numbers thanks to Read more... The post NCAA Tournament posts best viewership ever through first weekend appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Will Compton explains why ‘Bussin’ With the Boys’ said no to Netflix and yes to ESPN

As Netflix made a flurry of deals at the end of 2025 to license popular video podcasts, Bussin’ With the Boys was one of the biggest sports shows to not take the plunge. Will Compton and Taylor Lewan, the podcast’s hosts, did, however, sign on to be contributors at ESPN throughout the football season. The two became Read more... The post Will Compton explains why ‘Bussin’ With the Boys’ said no to Netflix and yes to ESPN appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Panthers EVP Brandt Tilis’s press conference interrupted by FanDuel promo

Carolina Panthers EVP of football operations Brandt Tilis met the media on Tuesday to discuss the status of his roster and draft plans. Along the way, he was treated to a promo for FanDuel as a treat. A little over halfway through the presser, a Panthers rep called on 99.9 The Fan and WRAL radio Read more... The post Panthers EVP Brandt Tilis’s press conference interrupted by FanDuel promo appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Ryan Clark calls out Cam Newton over Jason Whitlock interview: ‘Loyalty is at a minimum these days’

The interview between Cam Newton and Jason Whitlock is having a ripple effect that goes far beyond a single podcast. It is now extending to the relationship the former Carolina Panthers quarterback has with his ESPN colleagues like fellow First Take contributor Ryan Clark. Newton had Whitlock on his 4th & 1 podcast for a lengthy sit-down. Read more... The post Ryan Clark calls out Cam Newton over Jason Whitlock interview: ‘Loyalty is at a minimum these days’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Coco Gauff admits advice from random social media user motivated her latest win

For once, it appears that paying attention to social media mentions paid off for a professional athlete. U.S. tennis star Coco Gauff defeated Sorana Cirstea of Romania in the round of 16 match in the Miami Open on Monday. The fourth-ranked player in the world later credited a post she saw on X, formerly Twitter, Read more... The post Coco Gauff admits advice from random social media user motivated her latest win appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Cam Newton responds to backlash over Jason Whitlock interview

Cam Newton may have crossed a red line yet again. Last week, the former NFL MVP did what very few hosts in sports media are willing to do these days, inviting ex-ESPN and Fox Sports commentator Jason Whitlock onto his podcast 4th and 1 to discuss their differences. And while the majority of the conversation focused Read more... The post Cam Newton responds to backlash over Jason Whitlock interview appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Keith Hernandez still cashing substantial ‘Seinfeld’ residual checks

Every year, it feels like Keith Hernandez spends the offseason hemming and hawing about whether or not he’ll return to the SNY booth to call New York Mets games. Maybe the real reason is that he’s making enough money off his Seinfeld appearance that he doesn’t need to think about working anymore. While the former Read more... The post Keith Hernandez still cashing substantial ‘Seinfeld’ residual checks appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin reportedly signs with sports media agent Sandy Montag

It’s been a foregone conclusion that former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is destined to become an NFL broadcaster. Now, the Super Bowl championship-winning coach is making his first real move towards making it happen. According to a new report from Ryan Glasspiegel and Michael McCarthy at Front Office Sports, Tomlin has signed with Read more... The post Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin reportedly signs with sports media agent Sandy Montag appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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ESPN adding YouTube channel altcast to McDonald’s All-American Games coverage

ESPN is adding an altcast to its coverage of the McDonald’s All-American Games. The 49th annual McDonald’s All American Games are set to take place on Tuesday, March 31, at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, AZ. ESPN will televise the Boys and Girls Games as it has since 1999, but this year’s showcase will include Read more... The post ESPN adding YouTube channel altcast to McDonald’s All-American Games coverage appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Nick Wright: Ian Rapoport ‘blatantly misinformed the public’ with Travis Kelce contract reporting

Any NFL fan knows to take the contract details reported during free agency with a grain of salt. But even by that standard, FS1 host Nick Wright is throwing a yellow flag on the journalistic approach of one top league insider. A top story this spring was whether superstar tight end Travis Kelce would retire Read more... The post Nick Wright: Ian Rapoport ‘blatantly misinformed the public’ with Travis Kelce contract reporting appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Gary Cohen frustrated not being able to call Mets playoff games: ‘It never stops being painful’

The New York Mets might have the best TV booth in baseball, but when the games matter most in the playoffs, fans are left without Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, and Ron Darling. Fans are used to hearing their favorite announcers for most of the 162-game regular season schedule. But if they’re lucky enough to see Read more... The post Gary Cohen frustrated not being able to call Mets playoff games: ‘It never stops being painful’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Jason Benetti explains how he left Fox early to become NBC’s MLB play-by-play announcer

After months of speculation that he was the leading candidate to become NBC’s lead MLB play-by-play announcer, Jason Benetti was officially announced for that role earlier this month. Benetti, who is also the TV voice of the Detroit Tigers, had been doing play-by-play work for Fox Sports since 2002. However, when he got the call Read more... The post Jason Benetti explains how he left Fox early to become NBC’s MLB play-by-play announcer appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Quick-thinking Brewers announcers read MLB broadcasting disclaimer stuck in netting

Spring training is the ideal time to work out the kinks and determine which adaptations are needed to do the best job this Major League Baseball season. That doesn’t just go for players and coaches; it’s meant for broadcasters as well. Milwaukee Brewers announcers Jeff Levering and Bill Schroeder put their quick thinking and adaptability Read more... The post Quick-thinking Brewers announcers read MLB broadcasting disclaimer stuck in netting appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Syracuse WBB coach sees perpetual placement in UConn’s bracket as ‘personal attack’

Every year, 68 teams enter the NCAA women’s basketball tournament with the hopes of making it to the Final Four and perhaps even winning a national title. That is, unless you end up in UConn’s bracket. The UConn Huskies have been a women’s basketball juggernaut since the early 1990s as longtime head coach Geno Auriemma Read more... The post Syracuse WBB coach sees perpetual placement in UConn’s bracket as ‘personal attack’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Dan Orlovsky insists CAA isn’t making him simp for Ty Simpson

Dan Orlovsky is hyping Ty Simpson because he believes he’s the best quarterback in the NFL Draft, not because CAA is telling him to. While the overwhelming consensus is that Fernando Mendoza is the best quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft, which will likely be reflected in the Las Vegas Raiders selecting him first overall Read more... The post Dan Orlovsky insists CAA isn’t making him simp for Ty Simpson appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Old guys keep headlining sporting events. Are we suckers for watching?

Tiger Woods is set to make his return to professional golf on Tuesday. Well, kind of. Woods will take his first professional swings since the 2024 Open Championship on Tuesday night in the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, where he’ll slot in for Game 2 of the TGL Finals, with his Jupiter Links Read more... The post Old guys keep headlining sporting events. Are we suckers for watching? appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Taylor Twellman to join Yahoo Sports ahead of World Cup

Apple TV’s lead MLS analyst is teaming up with Yahoo Sports for the World Cup. Taylor Twellman, the former ESPN soccer analyst who has since joined Apple TV’s coverage of MLS, will contribute content to Yahoo Sports during this summer’s FIFA World Cup hosted in North America, per Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports. Twellman Read more... The post Taylor Twellman to join Yahoo Sports ahead of World Cup appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Baseball’s great TV reset has arrived

This originally appeared in Tuesday morning’s edition of The A Block, Awful Announcing’s daily newsletter with the latest sports media news, commentary, and analysis. Sign up here and be the first to know everything going on in the sports media world. Fourteen months ago, Rob Manfred called ESPN a “shrinking platform” in a memo to teams Read more... The post Baseball’s great TV reset has arrived appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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