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Broadcasting

Kenny Moore II ‘wanted to quit’ NFL media bootcamp, gains new respect for broadcasters

Apr 19, 2026 @ 4:00pm
FootballNFLIndianapolis Colts
Awful Announcing

Kenny Moore II knows what it feels like to be nervous. The Indianapolis Colts’ cornerback has played in the NFL for seven seasons. Running out of the tunnel for a game still gets the blood going. Nothing quite prepared him for the broadcast booth. Moore went through the NFL’s Broadcasting and Media Bootcamp — the league’s…

Read moreKenny Moore II ‘wanted to quit’ NFL media bootcamp, gains new respect for broadcasters

Doc Rivers tells Bill Simmons he’s done coaching, is a return to broadcasting next?

Apr 17, 2026 @ 8:30pm
BasketballNBAMilwaukee Bucks
Awful Announcing

After an unsuccessful stint with the Milwaukee Bucks that ended last week, veteran head coach and longtime NBA main character Doc Rivers said this week that he is unlikely to coach again. “I’d be surprised if I coached another game,” the 64-year-old Rivers said on The Bill Simmons Podcast. The Milwaukee chapter began just as chaotically…

Read moreDoc Rivers tells Bill Simmons he’s done coaching, is a return to broadcasting next?

Garret Anderson, Angels icon and longtime broadcaster, dead at 53

Apr 17, 2026 @ 2:30pm
BaseballMLBLos Angeles Angels
Awful Announcing

The Los Angeles Angels announced Friday that Garret Anderson, the franchise’s all-time leader in hits, RBI, games played, doubles, and just about every other offensive category that matters, died suddenly at the age of 53. “The Angels organization is mourning the loss of one of our franchise’s most beloved icons,” Angels owner Arte Moreno said…

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Joe Bowen signs off legendary Maple Leafs broadcasting career – sportingnews.com

Apr 17, 2026 @ 10:03am
HockeyNHLToronto Maple Leafs
Sporting News

Joe Bowen signs off legendary Maple Leafs broadcasting career  sportingnews.com

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NFL in 2026 major broadcasting change as YouTube nears deal for new five game package

Apr 17, 2026 @ 4:42am
FootballNFLArizona CardinalsLas Vegas RaidersNew York JetsSeattle Seahawks
The Sun Sport

THE NFL is set for a major broadcasting change for the 2026 season. YouTube are reportedly nearing a deal over a new five-game package with a long-form contract review underway….

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Paul Woods reflects on 40-year career as Red Wings broadcaster

Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:26am
HockeyNHLDetroit Red Wings
ClutchPoints

The Detroit Red Wings’ season came to an end on Wednesday night. The Red Wings were blown out by the Florida Panthers, 8-1, to end their 2025-26 campaign. As the season came to an end, so did an era of broadcasting in Detroit, as Paul Woods called his last game. Before the game with the […] The post Paul Woods reflects on 40-year career as Red Wings broadcaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBC’s WNBA broadcast plans come into focus with trio of key hires

Apr 15, 2026 @ 2:00pm
BasketballWNBA
Awful Announcing

The WNBA season is officially on, as owners and the players’ union reached a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement last month. That means the league’s television partners, including ESPN, Prime Video, and NBC, can now begin to solidify their broadcast rosters ahead of Opening Night on May 8. According to Front Office Sports,…

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Joe Buck came to terms with social media criticism: ‘This is part of the job’

Apr 14, 2026 @ 3:00pm
FootballNFL
Awful Announcing

Joe Buck’s rise to fame as an announcer came in tandem with the rise of the internet and social media. So as he was learning the ropes and making mistakes on the biggest stages in broadcasting, he was, for a time, the poster boy for criticism and discourse. From the way he called his beloved…

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NBC golf analyst Kevin Kisner rips CBS Masters broadcast: ‘I was so f*cking confused the entire time’

Apr 14, 2026 @ 12:00pm
GolfPGA Tour
Awful Announcing

Golf prides itself on being a gentleman’s game. Players are supposed to call penalties on themselves. Proper etiquette reigns supreme. That’s why it’s a shock to hear real shots being fired in the golf world. And that’s what makes NBC golf analyst Kevin Kisner going scorched earth on CBS’s 2026 Masters coverage truly astonishing. When…

Read moreNBC golf analyst Kevin Kisner rips CBS Masters broadcast: ‘I was so f*cking confused the entire time’

Report: ‘Sunday Night Football’ Could Be Heading Elsewhere – The Spun

Apr 14, 2026 @ 11:39am
FootballNFL
The Spun

Report: ‘Sunday Night Football’ Could Be Heading Elsewhere  The Spun

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MLB viewers in awe as announcer recreates Jim Nantz's iconic Masters intro

Apr 14, 2026 @ 11:10am
BaseballMLBPittsburgh Pirates
Irish Star Sport

Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown attempted to recreate the iconic 'A tradition unlike any other' opening used by Masters announcer Jim Nantz, and fans loved it

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ESPN’s Dick Vitale announces melanoma diagnosis, will begin treatment soon

Apr 13, 2026 @ 5:30pm
BasketballCollege Basketball
Awful Announcing

Dick Vitale announced Monday that a recent biopsy revealed that he has melanoma, a form of skin cancer, in his lungs and liver. The 86-year-old college basketball announcing icon says he will start immunotherapy soon. ESPN shared the announcement on Vitale’s behalf. Sharing a health update on behalf of @DickieV Your ESPN family is with…

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Longtime Boston Red Sox broadcaster Joe Castiglione, 79, announces cancer battle and confirms his future plans

Apr 13, 2026 @ 4:08pm
BaseballMLBBoston Red Sox
The Sun Sport

A VETERAN Boston Red Sox broadcaster Joe Castiglione revealed a cancer battle and confirmed what his next move is. Castiglione, 79, was the radio voice of the Red Sox for…

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Mike Breen puts NBA on blast for Knicks playoff TV coverage

Apr 13, 2026 @ 4:00pm
BasketballNBAAtlanta HawksNew York Knicks
ClutchPoints

When fans watch the New York Knicks’ first playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, they won’t hear legendary NBA broadcaster Mike Breen‘s voice, and that’s upsetting to some. During the Knicks’ final regular season game against the Charlotte Hornets, Breen talked about the postseason. He voiced his displeasure with the NBA for their playoff broadcasting […] The post Mike Breen puts NBA on blast for Knicks playoff TV coverage appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Legendary Announcer Mike Breen Calls Out “Poor” Broadcast Decision for NBA Playoffs 

Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:39pm
BasketballNBAAtlanta HawksNew York Knicks
Total Pro Sports

Mike Breen recently voiced his frustration over the new media rights deal, which stipulates that national networks will exclusively broadcast the first round of the playoffs

Read moreLegendary Announcer Mike Breen Calls Out “Poor” Broadcast Decision for NBA Playoffs 

Zac Brown Band’s ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ theme debuts to mixed reviews

Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:00pm
BaseballMLBAtlanta BravesCleveland Guardians
Awful Announcing

NBC went country for its Sunday Night Baseball opening theme song, tapping the Zac Brown Band to star in its new open, which debuted on Sunday night on NBC and Peacock ahead of the Guardians-Braves game and will be used for every Sunday night game through the end of the season. And here it is. Zac…

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NBC’s rotating analyst format on ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ runs into first real problem

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:30pm
BaseballMLBAtlanta BravesCleveland Guardians
Awful Announcing

The idea behind NBC’s rotating analyst model for Sunday Night Baseball was sound enough on paper. Jason Benetti — one of the best play-by-play voices in baseball, by most accounts — anchors every game, while former players with direct ties to the teams playing that week fill the analyst chairs beside him. Instead of a…

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Joe Castiglione reveals cancer battle, plans return to Red Sox radio

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:00pm
BaseballMLBBoston Red Sox
Awful Announcing

Longtime Red Sox radio broadcaster Joe Castiglione intends to return to the broadcast booth this season after being treated for cancer. Castiglione, who turned 79 in March, served as the primary voice in the Red Sox WEEI radio booth beginning in 1983 but announced his retirement after the 2024 season. After a year as a…

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Mike Breen sounds off on first-round NBA playoff games being exclusive to national TV

Apr 13, 2026 @ 9:00am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsNew York Knicks
Awful Announcing

As part of the NBA’s media rights deal with ESPN, NBC, and Amazon, beginning this year, there will no longer be first-round playoff games televised on regional sports networks (RSNs) with local television announcers. All playoff games are now exclusive to the national TV partners. The decision has frustrated many NBA fans, including the voice…

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‘Poor Decision’ — Broadcasting Legend Mike Breen Calls Out NBA’s Controversial Change Tied to $76 Billion TV Deal

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:40am
BasketballNBA
Pro Football Network

Broadcaster Mike Breen questions NBA’s playoff TV decision, raising concerns about fan access and its impact on loyal local viewers.

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Keith Hernandez has bizarre dream broadcast partner

Apr 11, 2026 @ 12:00pm
BaseballMLBNew York Mets
Awful Announcing

Keith Hernandez has spent most of his broadcasting career sharing a booth with Gary Cohen and Ron Darling, but even he still has a dream broadcast partner. Hernandez (who will miss some upcoming broadcasts due to back surgery) recently joined SNY’s Niki Lattarulo for an edition of Mets Mailbag, where the former first baseman fields questions…

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Joe Buck addresses his future at ESPN

Apr 10, 2026 @ 4:18pm
FootballNFL
Larry Brown Sports

Joe Buck is heading into the last year of his contract with ESPN, but that does not mean he is looking to go elsewhere. In an interview with Richard Deitsch of Sports Business Journal, Buck made it clear that he wants to end his career at ESPN and has no interest in working anywhere else. … The post Joe Buck addresses his future at ESPN appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Longtime ESPN star abruptly announces exit from network after 36 years with official last broadcast just days away

Apr 10, 2026 @ 3:35pm
BasketballNBABoston CelticsOrlando Magic
The Sun Sport

A LONGTIME ESPN star has walked away from the network after 36 years. The veteran sports broadcaster will call his final game for ESPN over the weekend. The NBA regular…

Read moreLongtime ESPN star abruptly announces exit from network after 36 years with official last broadcast just days away

Far-Left, Cop-Hating Loon Mark Jones Out At ESPN

Apr 10, 2026 @ 2:10pm
FootballCollege Football
OutKick

Far-left, racially obsessed broadcaster Mark Jones is leaving ESPN. Here's a look back at some of his most embarrassing moments.

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