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New Data Proves Tiger Woods’ Significance in TGL

For a league built on innovation, the biggest storyline may still be something very traditional: star power. And when it comes to golf, few names move the needle quite like Tiger Woods. The 15-time major winner continues to be the biggest spectacle in the sport. As he made his long-awaited return ...

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Former ESPN reporter Michele Steele joins Big Ten Network as contributor

Former ESPN anchor Michele Steele is returning to sports media. After 14 years at the Worldwide Leader, Steele departed the network last summer. She served as both a reporter out of ESPN’s Chicago bureau and as a SportsCenter anchor in Bristol. Now, she’s joining up with Big Ten Network as a contributor, according to a report Read more... The post Former ESPN reporter Michele Steele joins Big Ten Network as contributor appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Chris Berman earns Disney Legend distinction

Chris Berman isn’t quite ready to pull the curtain down on his ESPN career that has lasted as long as the network has been in existence. But he will get what amounts to a lifetime achievement award from the parent company of the WorldWide Leader in Sports. It was announced that the Swami would be Read more... The post Chris Berman earns Disney Legend distinction appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Women’s March Madness Tournament falls just short of viewership history

The first two rounds of the women’s NCAA Tournament have left fans entertained, and the standout matchups have racked up the numbers to prove it. The second round of March Madness has become the second-most watched in the history of the women’s tournament, averaging around one million viewers, according to ESPN. The @MarchMadnessWBB 2nd Round […] The post Women’s March Madness Tournament falls just short of viewership history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ESPN Takes Potshot At Netflix Over Major League Baseball Opening Night Broadcast

Fans of Major League Baseball wanted to watch baseball on MLB Opening Night but Netflix had other plans. The on-demand video streaming provider created an over-the-top spectacle that wasn’t necessary. Just play the game! Fans of MLB were forced to sit through a lengthy pregame ceremony before the first pitch finally got underway. ESPN took […] The post ESPN Takes Potshot At Netflix Over Major League Baseball Opening Night Broadcast appeared first on BroBible.

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Dan Orlovsky didn’t answer Pat McAfee’s FaceTime request following testy appearance

On Tuesday, Dan Orlovsky tried to power through on his wild take that Ty Simpson is a better NFL quarterback prospect than Fernando Mendoza, and no one on The Pat McAfee Show let him slide. McAfee pressed Orlovsky on his admiration for Simpson and whether CAA, which represents both of them, has anything to do Read more... The post Dan Orlovsky didn’t answer Pat McAfee’s FaceTime request following testy appearance appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Al Bernstein reveals ESPN producer once pushed for ‘Howard Cosell-type controversy’ during live fight

ESPN’s daytime studio lineup is fully in its “embrace debate” era. Most of us have long accepted that as fact. But the network’s live sports broadcasts are, in many ways, still the same as they’ve always been. There’s no need for manufactured drama when there’s real drama happening on the court or field. However, with Read more... The post Al Bernstein reveals ESPN producer once pushed for ‘Howard Cosell-type controversy’ during live fight 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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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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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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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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