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Sean McDonough, Greg McElroy rib Alabama’s Ty Simpson for being ‘fake’ Yankees fan Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson walked into ESPN’s production meeting wearing a Yankees T-shirt, which immediately raised questions from Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy. The issue wasn’t the shirt itself. It was that Simpson had only been a Yankees fan for a couple of months. Simpson was wearing the shirt because the Yankees had just eliminated Read more... The post Sean McDonough, Greg McElroy rib Alabama’s Ty Simpson for being ‘fake’ Yankees fan appeared first on Awful Announcing.
05.10.2025 15:23 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Keith Hernandez's contract expires, says he'd 'love' to return to SNY booth Keith Hernandez revealed his SNY contract has expired after 20 seasons but said he wants to continue calling Mets games.

It's impossible to imagine the Mets broadcast booth without Keith Hernandez.

05.10.2025 15:18 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 2
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UNLV quarterback fumbles right after announcer says he ‘needs to take care of the ball tonight’ People will try to convince you that the announcer jinx isn’t real. Those people are liars. For the latest example, we take you to Saturday’s matchup between the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels and Wyoming Cowboys. UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea came into the game putting up solid numbers, completing 72.2% of his passes for 940 yards and Read more... The post UNLV quarterback fumbles right after announcer says he ‘needs to take care of the ball tonight’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
05.10.2025 14:42 — 👍 11    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Charles Barkley says ESPN promised not to rush 'Inside the NBA' off-air: 'We always go to 2 a.m.' Inside the NBA on TNT had the benefit of time, and Charles Barkley now says they’re expecting ESPN to give them the same.

Charles Barkley sounds more secure with ESPN's plans for Inside the NBA.

05.10.2025 14:18 — 👍 10    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 2
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Russell Westbrook no longer speaks to Kendrick Perkins after a telling warning Russell Westbrook and Kendrick Perkins were teammates for several seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but it sounds like the two no longer have a relationship after Perkins issued what turned out to be a telling warning to Westbrook on a television broadcast a few years ago. Perkins, who has worked as an analyst for Read more... The post Russell Westbrook no longer speaks to Kendrick Perkins after a telling warning appeared first on Awful Announcing.
05.10.2025 14:06 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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No word on if Ty Simpson also roots for the Cowboys and Lakers, too...

05.10.2025 13:22 — 👍 16    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Texas Tech booster and oil billionaire accuses Fox, ABC of rejecting his ad criticizing power conference commissioners Texas Tech booster and oil billionaire Cody Campbell accused Fox and ABC of “refusing” to run an ad he created that criticizes power conference commissioners. A Texas oil and natural gas billionaire who is a friend of President Donald Trump, Campbell has been throwing his weight around at Texas Tech and in college football in Read more... The post Texas Tech booster and oil billionaire accuses Fox, ABC of rejecting his ad criticizing power conference commissioners appeared first on Awful Announcing.
05.10.2025 13:21 — 👍 9    🔁 3    💬 8    📌 3
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Colin Cowherd encourages NFL to ban injury reports NFL teams have been required to disclose player injury information since 1947 and Colin Cowherd is ready to see the practice come to an end.

Colin Cowherd wants the NFL to be done with injury reports.

05.10.2025 13:18 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 0
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Barstool planning to add Jason Williams to ‘The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone’ Barstool signed retired NBA champion and human highlight reel Jason “White Chocolate” Williams in August, but his role has been somewhat nebulous since then. That’s apparently changing soon, as Barstool founder Dave Portnoy revealed plans for a new basketball podcast. “I think we are gonna combine Pat Bev, J-Will, and Rone and do like a Read more... The post Barstool planning to add Jason Williams to ‘The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
05.10.2025 12:41 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Roger Goodell: NFL to launch pro flag football league 'in the next couple of years' Roger Goodell told reporters the NFL plans to launch a professional flag football league "in the next couple of years."

An NFL flag football league may be coming sooner rather than later.

05.10.2025 12:18 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 2
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Former LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman breaks his silence: ‘Don’t judge me’ Last month, golf legend Greg Norman confirmed his departure from LIV Golf altogether after stepping down as the CEO of the Saudi-backed golf league. Now, for the first time since his departure, Norman is opening up about his time leading LIV. During a recent interview with Australian Golf Digest, Norman indicated that he believed his stint Read more... The post Former LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman breaks his silence: ‘Don’t judge me’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
05.10.2025 12:04 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 6    📌 3
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TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for October 5, 2025: how to watch NFL Week 5 All Times Eastern Baseball Banana Ball World Tour Game 2, Historic Grayson Stadium, Savannah, GA Savannah Bananas vs. The Firefighters — truTV/HBO Max, 1 p.m. Bundesliga Matchday 6 VfB Stuttgart vs. 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 — ESPN+, 9:20 a.m. Hamburger SV vs. 1. FSV Mainz 05 — ESPN+, 11:20 a.m. Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. Sport-Club Freiburg Read more... The post TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for October 5, 2025: how to watch NFL Week 5 appeared first on Awful Announcing.
05.10.2025 11:06 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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ESPN/ABC’s Holly Rowe takes sideline hit, immediately pops up to report on it Holly Rowe remains the ultimate pro. Rowe was on the sidelines for ESPN on ABC’s broadcast of the Florida State vs. Miami game on Saturday night. With the Hurricanes cruising to a 28-3 lead in the third quarter, it would have been easy to let your guard down. But not Holly. The Seminoles were trying Read more... The post ESPN/ABC’s Holly Rowe takes sideline hit, immediately pops up to report on it appeared first on Awful Announcing.
05.10.2025 03:40 — 👍 45    🔁 6    💬 3    📌 3
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Lee Corso honored by Florida State, receives Governor’s Medal of Freedom Lee Corso received a celebratory sendoff from ESPN and College GameDay to kick off the 2025 college football season. However, celebrations of the 90-year-old legend weren’t done yet. Saturday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis awarded Corso with the Governor’s Medal of Freedom, which is awarded to those with “meritorious contributions” to Florida and its people. Corso Read more... The post Lee Corso honored by Florida State, receives Governor’s Medal of Freedom appeared first on Awful Announcing.
05.10.2025 02:15 — 👍 30    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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ESPN's Heather Dinich slams 'garbage' AP Poll following Florida State freefall Appearing on 'SportsCenter,' ESPN's Heather Dinich took issue with Florida State falling to No. 18 in the latest AP Top 25.

Is there anyone left who actually wants to defend the AP Poll?

05.10.2025 02:12 — 👍 17    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 4
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Napheesa Collier cancels meeting with Cathy Engelbert following Friday’s press conference WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert didn’t outright accuse Napheesa Collier of lying, but she did insist that there were many “inaccuracies” surrounding what the Minnesota Lynx star said at a press conference Friday night before the WNBA Finals. Perhaps Engelbert was hoping that strategy would allow her to save face without directly attacking Collier. Whatever the Read more... The post Napheesa Collier cancels meeting with Cathy Engelbert following Friday’s press conference appeared first on Awful Announcing.
05.10.2025 01:25 — 👍 19    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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ESPN sideline reporter Tori Petry takes massive hit in Kansas State-Baylor game A late hit in Saturday’s Big 12 college football game between the Kansas State Wildcats and Baylor Bears in Waco led to a sideline reporter getting leveled as well. ESPN reporter Tori Petry wound up in the wrong place at the wrong time late in the second quarter. Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson had already Read more... The post ESPN sideline reporter Tori Petry takes massive hit in Kansas State-Baylor game appeared first on Awful Announcing.
05.10.2025 00:45 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Lee Corso is honored at Florida State.

Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit offer commentary on their friend during the Miami-Florida State broadcast for ESPN on ABC. 🏈🎙️ #CFB

05.10.2025 00:28 — 👍 64    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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PFT Commenter reveals he turned down offer to be LIV Golf ambassador Barstool Sports personality PFT Commenter revealed that he turned down an offer to be a spokesperson for LIV Golf.

Another Barstool star turned down Saudi money to be a LIV Golf ambassador.

05.10.2025 00:11 — 👍 13    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 2
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CBS Sports’ Rick Neuheisel goes wild as son Jerry and UCLA upset Penn State The UCLA Bruins shocked the college football world on Saturday, knocking off the No. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions, 42-37. It was the Bruins’ first win of the season, but it was also a coming-out party for offensive coordinator Jerry Neuheisel, who has turned a moribund offense into a scoring machine in just two games. Read more... The post CBS Sports’ Rick Neuheisel goes wild as son Jerry and UCLA upset Penn State appeared first on Awful Announcing.
05.10.2025 00:04 — 👍 23    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 2
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Dave Portnoy sounds off about Yankees celebration on ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy ranted about Major League Baseball teams popping champagne after winning the Wild Card Series during Saturday’s edition of Big Noon Kickoff on Fox in Ann Arbor. Portnoy especially blasted the way the New York Yankees celebrated after taking down his beloved Boston Red Sox with a 4-0 series-clinching victory on Read more... The post Dave Portnoy sounds off about Yankees celebration on ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
04.10.2025 23:19 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 7    📌 3

Rick Neuheisel also went wild as UCLA got a huge stop vs Penn State in the final minute.

The CBS postgame led off with that reaction, and Neuheisel offered some thoughts on the UCLA win. 🏈🎙️ #CFB

04.10.2025 23:19 — 👍 65    🔁 12    💬 0    📌 1
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UCLA STUNS NO. 7 PENN STATE FOR ITS FIRST WIN OF THE YEAR!

Jerry Neuheisel was carried off the field after his first game calling offensive plays for UCLA.

And his dad, Rick, went crazy in the CBS studio. 🏈🎙️ #CFB

04.10.2025 23:15 — 👍 79    🔁 12    💬 3    📌 9
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Brady Quinn reportedly replacing Mark Sanchez for Fox after stabbing & arrest Fox analyst Mark Sanchez was set to call Sunday afternoon’s game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Las Vegas Raiders in Indianapolis, but after Sanchez was stabbed and arrested early Saturday morning, it sounds like Brady Quinn will be filling that role. Sanchez was hospitalized with serious injuries on Saturday after a violent incident occurred Read more... The post Brady Quinn reportedly replacing Mark Sanchez for Fox after stabbing & arrest appeared first on Awful Announcing.
04.10.2025 22:21 — 👍 23    🔁 3    💬 4    📌 8
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Viewers call out Al Michaels's struggles on 49ers-Rams TNF broadcast Legendary announcer Al Michaels wasn't at his best during the 49ers-Rams Thursday Night Football broadcast for Prime Video.

Legendary announcer Al Michaels wasn't at his best during the 49ers-Rams Thursday Night Football broadcast for Prime Video.

04.10.2025 22:17 — 👍 14    🔁 1    💬 4    📌 2
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Mark Sanchez arrested while in hospital after stabbing incident Earlier on Saturday, it was reported that Fox NFL analyst Mark Sanchez was stabbed and was in stable condition at a hospital after an incident in downtown Indianapolis. Hours later, Indianapolis police have released a statement that “Sanchez was arrested at the hospital for battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public Read more... The post Mark Sanchez arrested while in hospital after stabbing incident appeared first on Awful Announcing.
04.10.2025 21:58 — 👍 20    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 4
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Jimbo Fisher gets emotional in return to Florida State: ‘Brings tears to my eyes’ Jimbo Fisher spent eight seasons as the head coach of the Florida State Seminoles from 2010 to 2017, where he led the Noles to the 2013 BCS national title. This week, he returned to Tallahassee for the first time as a member of the media, and he couldn’t help but get a little emotional. Fisher Read more... The post Jimbo Fisher gets emotional in return to Florida State: ‘Brings tears to my eyes’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
04.10.2025 21:34 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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@chasedaniel.bsky.social made a career as a backup QB, but he knew when it was time to retire and focus on the next chapter.

Listen to the full episode with Chase and rate/subscribe to The Awful Announcing Podcast wherever you find your podcasts.

04.10.2025 20:54 — 👍 9    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Previous comments on Caitlin Clark cast doubt on Cathy Engelbert denial There may be nobody in professional sports on a hotter seat than WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier dropped a bomb on the league when she issued a statement calling out Engelbert and WNBA leadership for their inadequacies. Scores of WNBA players backed up Collier and the response to Engelbert and WNBA Read more... The post Previous comments on Caitlin Clark cast doubt on Cathy Engelbert denial appeared first on Awful Announcing.
04.10.2025 20:51 — 👍 10    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 1
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Todd McShay tells all on Paul Finebaum beef: 'I think the guy's a rat' Todd McShay detailed his feud with Paul Finebaum, explaining how Finebaum dismissed his reporting without ever reaching out to him directly

Todd McShay really, really, really, really does not like Paul Finebaum.

04.10.2025 20:18 — 👍 31    🔁 1    💬 4    📌 1

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