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NBA lowers salary cap projection as local media revenue craters

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the NBA has adjusted its salary cap expectations for the 2026-27 season down on account of decreasing local media revenues. The news was first reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. The NBA has informed teams that the league is projecting a $165 million salary cap for 2026-27 — $1M lower than previous Read more... The post NBA lowers salary cap projection as local media revenue craters appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Westwood One’s Jordan Cornette on why he loves calling NCAA Tournament games

For Jordan Cornette, life after ESPN has been good. Cornette found a new home at NBC, where he works as a men’s college basketball analyst, a courtside reporter for NBC Sports’ coverage of the NBA on NBC and Peacock, and as a host and reporter for golf. He also has a side gig as an Read more... The post Westwood One’s Jordan Cornette on why he loves calling NCAA Tournament games appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Stephen A. Smith checks Cam Newton for Jason Whitlock interview

Cam Newton recently made an interesting media career decision, by welcoming Stephen A. Smith’s arch nemesis Jason Whitlock onto his podcast. Whitlock joined Newton’s 4th & 1 YouTube channel last week for a lengthy interview that ultimately spent no shortage of time on Smith. And once Newton opened the door for Whitlock to talk about Read more... The post Stephen A. Smith checks Cam Newton for Jason Whitlock interview appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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John Ourand: Network execs may ‘hold off’ on early NFL renewals

The tides are slowly shifting in what is sure to be the most consequential sports media story of 2026. The NFL has officially began an effort to renegotiate its media rights deals several years prior to its contractual opt-out options at the end of the decade. Paramount is first up to bat on account of Read more... The post John Ourand: Network execs may ‘hold off’ on early NFL renewals appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Sideline reporters are the breakout stars of March Madness

Is there a better sports broadcasting gig than being a sideline reporter for March Madness? Seriously. The assignment might be the most underrated in all of sports. For one, there’s simply no sporting event as exciting as March Madness. A 68-team, single-elimination bracket filled with hormonal college kids and equally hormonal head coaches competing in Read more... The post Sideline reporters are the breakout stars of March Madness appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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No one seems happy with ESPN’s latest ‘Georgia On My Mind’ cover for 2026 Masters coverage

A classic song has the power to unite audiences in joy as they watch a sporting event on television. Just look at the NCAA Tournament and “One Shining Moment.” However, a cover version of a classic song has the power to annoy and distract audiences who would much rather just hear the original. Just look Read more... The post No one seems happy with ESPN’s latest ‘Georgia On My Mind’ cover for 2026 Masters coverage appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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ESPN’s four-part series ‘Where It Lies’ goes inside eclectic world of public golf

ESPN announced Monday that its latest original series, Where It Lies, will premiere April 6 on the ESPN App, followed by an ESPN2 debut on April 8 at 5 p.m. The four-part series promises to take viewers inside the eclectic world of public golf, showcasing its charming characters and quirky golf courses. Each episode focuses Read more... The post ESPN’s four-part series ‘Where It Lies’ goes inside eclectic world of public golf appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Ex-Giants host Madelyn Burke joins ESPN as ‘SportsCenter’ anchor

Madelyn Burke was a production assistant for ESPN at Super Bowl 42 in Arizona — the David Tyree helmet catch game — and Super Bowl 43 in Tampa, cutting her teeth as a young PA trying to get a foothold in the industry. Nearly 20 years later, she’s joining the network as a SportsCenter anchor. Read more... The post Ex-Giants host Madelyn Burke joins ESPN as ‘SportsCenter’ anchor appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Hudson River Blue is shutting down after 13 years of covering NYCFC

Independent soccer coverage in this country keeps getting harder to sustain, and another outlet is about to go dark because of it. Hudson River Blue — which has covered New York City FC since 2013 — is shutting down next week. Executive editor Oliver Strand published a farewell letter on Saturday announcing his departure from Read more... The post Hudson River Blue is shutting down after 13 years of covering NYCFC appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Gregg Giannotti torches ‘bad teammate’ Brandon Tierney: ‘People hated working with that guy’

Brandon Tierney may have left WFAN on good terms last year, but he appears to have built an enemy in morning host Gregg Giannotti. Tierney joined WFAN’s midday show with Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber last week to preview St. John’s ahead of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. During Tierney’s appearance with Roberts and Barber, Read more... The post Gregg Giannotti torches ‘bad teammate’ Brandon Tierney: ‘People hated working with that guy’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Sports media fell in love with Greenville, SC during NCAA Tournament

I’ve lived in Greenville, South Carolina, since October 2022, so I have a vested interest in saying what I’m about to say. But I’m also not going to be one of those locals who respond to every glowing out-of-town take with some variation of “please don’t move here.” Greenville is having a moment right now, Read more... The post Sports media fell in love with Greenville, SC during NCAA Tournament appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Scripps to launch sports-dedicated FAST channel

Scripps is leaning further in to its FAST strategy by launching a dedicated sports network. Scripps, the parent company of broadcast network Ion, is launching Scripps Sports Network, a free, ad-supported streaming television channel (FAST) dedicated to the company’s sports programming. The network will air exclusive live games from the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), Read more... The post Scripps to launch sports-dedicated FAST channel appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Tributes pour in for iconic Expos, Blue Jays broadcaster Rodger Brulotte, dead at 79

Rodger Brulotte, a longtime voice of the Montreal Expos and beloved baseball commentator in Quebec, has died at the age of 79. Best known for his signature home-run call “Bonsoir, elle est partie!” which roughly translates to “Good evening, it’s gone!”  Brulotte was renowned not just as a broadcaster but also as a columnist. «ONCLE Read more... The post Tributes pour in for iconic Expos, Blue Jays broadcaster Rodger Brulotte, dead at 79 appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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NASCAR announcer Mike Joy tells confusing DEI joke about non-vegan-themed car

Given how much professional sports leagues have attempted to distance themselves from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives since President Donald Trump and his administration wet their diapers over it, it was a little surprising to hear it get joked about during a NASCAR race on Saturday. During Saturday’s practice session ahead of the Goodyear Read more... The post NASCAR announcer Mike Joy tells confusing DEI joke about non-vegan-themed car appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Bill Self noncommittal about Kansas future following loss to St. John’s

As soon as Kansas was sent home from the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Sunday following a last-second loss to the St. John’s Red Storm, Jayhawks longtime head coach Bill Self knew he was going to get a question about his future. Self, who turned 63 in December, has been the coach of the Jayhawks since Read more... The post Bill Self noncommittal about Kansas future following loss to St. John’s appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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College basketball viewing picks for March 23, 2026: How to watch NCAA Women’s Tournament

All Times Eastern NCAA Women’s Tournament 2nd Round Afternoon Games Fort Worth 3 Region KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, KY Announcers: Wes Durham/Angela Taylor Alabama at Louisville — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited, noon Sacramento 4 Region Carver–Hawkeye Arena, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Announcers: Matt Schumacker/Ros Gold-Onwude Virginia at Iowa — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited, 2 p.m. Fort Worth Read more... The post College basketball viewing picks for March 23, 2026: How to watch NCAA Women’s Tournament appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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TV and streaming viewing picks for March 23, 2026: How to watch Miami Open

All Times Eastern College Football Ross Tucker College Draft — DraftKings Network, 3:30 p.m. ACC Network Football Podcast — ACC Network, 5 p.m. College Gymnastics Women’s NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Selection Special — ESPNU, noon College Lacrosse Men’s Dartmouth at Virginia — ACC Network/ESPN Unlimited, 7 p.m. College Softball UCLA at Rutgers — Big Ten Network/Fox Read more... The post TV and streaming viewing picks for March 23, 2026: How to watch Miami Open appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Listen to TV, radio calls of Iowa’s stunning win over No. 1 Florida to reach Sweet 16

The Iowa Hawkeyes are going to the men’s Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999, and they made it happen by becoming the first team of the 2026 NCAA Tournament to take down a No. 1 seed and the defending national champions. Iowa, a No. 9 seed, stunned Florida with a 73-72 win in Read more... The post Listen to TV, radio calls of Iowa’s stunning win over No. 1 Florida to reach Sweet 16 appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Here’s the 2026 NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen announcing schedule

With the first weekend in the books, the 2026 NCAA Tournament has been whittled down to 16 teams. To get here, we saw a first round that didn’t feature too many Cinderellas (High Point’s win over Wisconsin was the high point), but we did see some great finishes during the weekend. We also saw one Read more... The post Here’s the 2026 NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen announcing schedule appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Nate Heise says Iowa State ‘identified’ possibility Kentucky would give up during NCAA Tourney game

For a while on Sunday, it seemed like the 7-seed Kentucky Wildcats might be able to pull off the upset against the 2-seed Iowa State Cyclones. The Wildcats not only led for most of the first half (by as much as 12 points), but they also outshot Iowa State from the field, hitting just as Read more... The post Nate Heise says Iowa State ‘identified’ possibility Kentucky would give up during NCAA Tourney game appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Iowa’s Ben McCollum calls out ‘sensitive’ Florida after Todd Golden loses it with officials

Sunday’s Round of 32 game between the Florida Gators and Iowa Hawkeyes has gotten pretty chippy, with several instances of players running into or tackling one another. In one instance, Iowa center Alvaro Folgueiras grabbed a defensive rebound, but Florida’s Alex Condon also got his hands on the ball. The two tangled on the floor Read more... The post Iowa’s Ben McCollum calls out ‘sensitive’ Florida after Todd Golden loses it with officials appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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CBS captures Santa Clara coach not granted timeout at end of regulation

For every insane last-second shot in the NCAA tournament, there’s a team full of devastated players on the other side. Friday’s first-round matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Santa Clara Broncos men’s basketball teams ended regulation with a last-second go-ahead shot and subsequent buzzer-beater to tie, bringing out myriad emotions for everyone involved. With Read more... The post CBS captures Santa Clara coach not granted timeout at end of regulation appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone extends partnership with Jomboy Media

Aaron Boone’s media home is secure through the entire MLB season, with the New York Yankees manager agreeing to re-up with Jomboy Media. Boone ditched traditional radio interviews for weekly spots with Jomboy Media’s Talkin’ Yanks podcast in 2023, where he’s interviewed by hosts and Yankees fans Jimmy O’Brien (Jomboy) and Jake Storiale. And both Read more... The post Yankees manager Aaron Boone extends partnership with Jomboy Media appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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DOJ, FCC sign off on Nexstar–Tegna deal as legal fights remain

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) formally approved the proposed merger of broadcast station groups Nexstar and Tegna on Thursday. And while some legal hurdles still remain, this is the closest the two companies have been to combining. The deal was approved after the federal government agreed to Read more... The post DOJ, FCC sign off on Nexstar–Tegna deal as legal fights remain appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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