Longtime ESPN NBA voice Mark Jones splitting with network before playoffs
His last broadcast will be Sunday’s Celtics-Magic game at 6 p.m.
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The NFL will never lose its antitrust exemption, no matter how much D.C. cries foul
The first formal investigation into the longstanding antitrust exemption granted to the NFL under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 is officially upon us. On Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Department of Justice has begun examining potential anticompetitive practices by the NFL in how it sells its media rights. Under the exemption granted…
John Ourand: FCC pressure, lack of bidding market could hurt NFL’s leverage in media deal renegotiations
Spurred on by a change-of-ownership clause in its broadcast rights deal with CBS, the NFL is trying to redo several of its agreements with other networks ahead of the 2026 season. The league could see around a 50 percent uptick in revenue from Paramount-owned CBS, and those talks reportedly have strong momentum. But as seen…
Will Dianna Russini's Career Survive Mike Vrabel's Scandal?
Whether the relationship was romantic or platonic, the perception is that Russini crossed an ethical line by getting too close to a coach she covers.
NFL Faces DOJ Investigation With Media-Rights Battle Heating Up
Washington’s growing scrutiny of the league is deeply layered.
Everything we know about WNBA broadcast plans across its 6 national network partners
The WNBA is full-steam ahead for the 2026 season after finally inking a new collective bargaining agreement last month. Fans will be in for an overhaul of the viewing experience this year, as NBC and Prime Video join the league’s assemblage of partners as an extension of the NBA’s new 11-year media rights package. The…
Dick Vitale’s tests show ‘abnormalities’ as ESPN legend gives latest health update
ESPN Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale shared that "some abnormalities" were found after a series of routine scans last week.
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham gets new role with a twist as free agency decision looms
While fans await a free agency decision from WNBA star Sophie Cunningham, the 2025 Indiana Fever star is continuing her broadcasting career with her latest move. Cunningham announced on Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026, that she was joining USA Sports as a contributor throughout the 2026 WNBA season. “I’m back baby and with a NEW SQUAAAAD!!” […] The post WNBA star Sophie Cunningham gets new role with a twist as free agency decision looms appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jim Nantz Explains His Creative Process Behind His Many Iconic Masters Calls
Jim Nantz reveals how he crafts his iconic Masters calls and prepares for golf’s biggest moments at Augusta National.
Sophie Cunningham Announces Career News Ahead of WNBA Season
There is still no confirmation that Sophie Cunningham will be back with the Indiana Fever for the upcoming WNBA season. While both parties have indicated their willingness to extend Cunningham’s tenure with the team, nothing is official until she signs a new contract. Cunningham is currently an ...
Joe Bowen says broadcasting road games off TV monitors factored into his retirement
Sportsnet and TSN spent five years keeping Joe Bowen in a Toronto studio while the Maple Leafs played road games, and on Monday, Bowen said it was one of the reasons he’s walking away. “For the last 5 years we’ve had to (broadcast) road games off TV monitors,” Bowen said. “That’s not what I signed…
Tim Brando reportedly inks multiyear extension with Fox Sports
Tim Brando will continue calling games on Fox’s airwaves for at least the next couple of years. The veteran broadcaster has reportedly agreed to a multiyear contract extension with Fox Sports to continue calling college football and college basketball for the network, according to Michael McCarthy in Front Office Sports. Brando has worked for Fox…
Maple Leafs Radio Broadcaster Calls Out Team Over Stingy Move That Influenced Decision To Retire After 44 Seasons
Joe Bowen has spent more than four decades doing play-by-play for the thousands of Maple Leafs games he’s covered, and he’s just a handful of contests away from a well-earned retirement. However, it sounds like there’s a chance he would have stuck around for longer if the team hadn’t decided to cheap out when it […] The post Maple Leafs Radio Broadcaster Calls Out Team Over Stingy Move That Influenced Decision To Retire After 44 Seasons appeared first on BroBible.
Zach Lowe, Bill Simmons name Eric Collins best League Pass experience in basketball
Zach Lowe has a simple test for a great League Pass broadcast. It’s not just the announcer. It’s the announcer, the team, and the way those two things feed each other. By that measure, he and Bill Simmons agreed this season that nobody came close to Charlotte. Eric Collins has been the voice of Hornets…
Jim Nantz hears ‘the noise’ around Tony Romo
Jim Nantz might not be concerned about the criticism that often gets sent Tony Romo’s way, but he’s aware of it. Nantz made the media rounds on Masters Monday ahead of what will be his 40th broadcast of golf’s most prestigious tournament later this week. And during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Nantz…
Jim Nantz Calls Tony Romo ‘A Big Kid’ Amid Growing ‘Noise’ Criticizing Cowboys Legend’s Broadcasts
Jim Nantz rejects growing viewer criticism of Tony Romo, cementing the quarterback's unconventional CBS broadcast role.
Troy Aikman makes honest admission over mystery Miami Dolphins role – ‘I have information’
TROY Aikman is giving a surprising insight into his Miami Dolphins role. The 59-year-old former Dallas Cowboys quarterback claims to be a valuable asset for the Dolphins. Aikman has explained…
Joel Klatt on calling UFL games: ‘I view my role much more as just a translator’
Joel Klatt has called football on Fox for a decade, and he still finds the UFL the most challenging part of his job — in a good way. In a recent interview with Gio Journal, Klatt was asked how his role changes between a Big Noon Saturday college game and a UFL broadcast. On a…
Troy Aikman makes an honest admission about his role with Dolphins
Troy Aikman made a very honest admission about his new role with the Miami Dolphins that will likely spark some controversy. Aikman suggested that his role as a broadcaster probably factored into Miami’s decision to hire him to an undefined front office advisory role this offseason. However, he thinks the Dolphins are simply taking advantage … The post Troy Aikman makes an honest admission about his role with Dolphins appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Troy Aikman: Dolphins hired me ‘knowing that I have information that they don’t have or can’t get’
If it weren’t already clear the magnitude of conflict present when an NFL team hires a top broadcaster, lead ESPN NFL analyst Troy Aikman just spelled it out as clear as day. Longtime Dallas Cowboys writer Clarence Hill Jr. recently interviewed Aikman on the DLLS Dallas Cowboys Podcast and asked the former Cowboys quarterback about whether…
Retiring Ravens radio voice Gerry Sandusky explains why ‘the hay is in the barn’ on his career
Gerry Sandusky is making a significant life change. After 42 years in broadcasting, the Baltimore Ravens radio voice and WBAL-TV sports director announced last week that he is stepping down. He will officially retire when he signs off from WBAL-TV on April 17. Sandusky started calling Ravens games as the radio play-by-play announcer in 2006.…
Tom Brady ponders finding balance amid professional responsibilities
Tom Brady may have retired from the NFL in February 2023 after winning seven Super Bowls (six with the New England Patriots, one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers), but he hasn’t been resting on his laurels throughout his retirement. Brady is entering the third year of his 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox, which sees…
"I do not like them in the booth together": Deshaun Watson's coach shares honest feelings about Dan Orlovsky's potential removal from NFL broadcasting – sportskeeda.com
"I do not like them in the booth together": Deshaun Watson's coach shares honest feelings about Dan Orlovsky's potential removal from NFL broadcasting sportskeeda.com
Ryan Ruocco praises ‘unnecesarily generous’ Rebecca Lobo and ‘selfless’ Holly Rowe
Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, and Holly Rowe are preparing to call the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four on Friday night, and the ESPN trio couldn’t be more in sync. Except when the sidewalk is a little uneven, then it’s every broadcaster for themselves. ESPN’s top women’s basketball crew stopped by 06010: The ESPN Communications Podcast…