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Here’s the 2026 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight announcing schedule

CBS Sports and TNT Sports revealed the 2026 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight tip times, television networks, and announcing assignments during Friday night’s Sweet 16 games. There will be two Elite Eight games on each Saturday and Sunday. The Elite Eight action tips off with a Big Ten matchup in Iowa vs. Illinois at 6:09 p.m. Read more... The post Here’s the 2026 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight announcing schedule appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Dan Le Batard wants more comedians on baseball games in spite of Netflix Bert Kreischer criticism

The MLB debut on Netflix was met with plenty of criticism and critiques from viewers who tuned in for the Opening Night broadcast between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. And the poster child for the streamer’s efforts was famed shirtless comedian Bert Kreischer. The 53-year old has risen to stardom as a Read more... The post Dan Le Batard wants more comedians on baseball games in spite of Netflix Bert Kreischer criticism appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Raiders’ Tom Brady has discussed return to play with NFL

Even though he’s retired from the game, Tom Brady has still found a way to stay involved. Not only is he a broadcaster for Fox, but he’s also the minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. There were questions at the beginning about how Brady would be able to commentate on other games and still […] The post Raiders’ Tom Brady has discussed return to play with NFL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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AA Podcast: Bill Raftery on March Madness, onions, not slowing down, and more

On this week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes interviews college basketball broadcasting legend Bill Raftery. Brandon and Bill discuss a wide range of topics including working March Madness, why Bill was unable to trademark “onions,” Bill still loving his job and not slowing down at 82 (or is he 82), and more. Read more... The post AA Podcast: Bill Raftery on March Madness, onions, not slowing down, and more appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Men’s college lacrosse game of the year finally finds a broadcasting home

In any sport, if the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the nation were facing off, you’d imagine networks and broadcasters would be lining up to put it on their airwaves. That didn’t seem to be the case with the game between No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 2 Richmond, scheduled for Saturday, April Read more... The post Men’s college lacrosse game of the year finally finds a broadcasting home appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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New Heights reacts to Jason Kelce’s Sports Emmy nomination

After walking away from a decorated NFL career, Jason Kelce has wasted no time building a second act that feels just as impactful. The former Philadelphia Eagles center, who retired in 2024, now finds himself earning recognition in an entirely different arena, and the latest moment proves how seamless that transition has been. Kelce’s post-playing […] The post New Heights reacts to Jason Kelce’s Sports Emmy nomination appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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Tom Brady issues another apology for Tim McCarver mistake

Tom Brady is not afraid to take accountability when he’s wrong. Brady issued another apology to the family of MLB legend Tim McCarver after he made a tribute about the iconic broadcaster as if he had just died in his newsletter last week. Although McCarver died in 2023. “The great Tim McCarver passed away last […] The post Tom Brady issues another apology for Tim McCarver mistake appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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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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