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JJ Watt signs a multi-year deal to stay as CBS' lead NFL analyst
JJ Watt joined play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson after Tony Romo went on leave following his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback pleaded no contest to charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
FOX Sports Reveals Broadcasters, New Tech Wrinkles For 2026 World Series
FOX Sports announced its announcers, studio analysts and new wrinkles for the 2026 World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers.
ESPN announcers incredulous over LaMelo Ball non-travel
The NBA season saw it’s first full night of action on Wednesday with most of the league’s teams playing their first game of the season. That meant we got our first look at LaMelo Ball teaming up with Anthony Edwards for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Our first look at NBA refereeing was a reminder that we…
Announcers revealed for Patriots' Week 7 matchup against Bears
The announcers have been revealed for the New England Patriots' Week 7 game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday.
How to watch Lions vs. Cardinals: TV, streaming, radio, more
TV, online streaming, announcer, and kickoff time information for Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals.
‘Minding my business’ – Candace Parker explains her reaction to Caitlin Clark talking trash to her
Candace Parker was sitting at the announcer’s desk when Caitlin Clark took a shot at her after making a clutch three-pointer. Parker had been critical of Clark’s effort on the defensive end of the court, believing that the former University of Iowa standout needed to be more energetic on that front.
‘Positive thoughts’: Legendary WWE announcer reveals new health setback
Jim Ross, a longtime professional wrestling announcer, has revealed a new health setback months after brain surgery.
‘Positive thoughts’: Legendary WWE announcer reveals new health setback
Jim Ross, a longtime professional wrestling announcer, has revealed a new health setback months after brain surgery.
Fox Sports announcers can’t believe controversial finish to Padres-Brewers Game 1
The Milwaukee Brewers hung on to beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday night, and the Brewers got a home-field assist from the roof at American Family Field during a crucial moment in the ninth inning. Trailing 3-2 with a runner on first base and…
White Sox Announcer John Schriffen’s Status With Team Uncertain
Schriffen has been the TV voice of the White Sox since 2024.
Announcers set for Bears vs. Jets Week 4 game
The Chicago Bears will battle the New York Jets in Week 4. See who will be calling the game on FOX this Sunday.
Announcers revealed for Patriots' Week 4 matchup against Bills
The announcers have been revealed for the New England Patriots' game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
NFL Week 4 announcers assignments revealed
The schedule is set for Week 4 of the NFL season when it comes to what announcers will be calling each game.
East Tennessee sports announcer dies in head-on crash
Longtime East Tennessee sports broadcaster and youth coach Aaron Harvey has died following a two-vehicle head-on crash on Ruritan Road in Roane County.
Lawrence Tanter, Lakers longtime PA announcer, dead at 76
Lawrence Tanter began working as the Lakers’ P.A. announcer during the 1982-83 NBA season.
Announcers revealed for Patriots' Week 3 matchup against Jaguars
The announcers have been revealed for the New England Patriots' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Week 3 announcer assignments for every NFL game
The schedule is set and the networks know where their announce teams will be for Week 3 of the NFL season.
Announcers, Referees and Jersey Combination for Cardinals Week 2 Game vs. Seahawks
Get the full Week 2 game details for Cardinals vs.
NFL announcer assignments for Week 2 games revealed
The announcer assignments are out for the second week of the NFL season. FOX has the doubleheader game with Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady & Co. in Dallas.
Pedophile support chatroom addresses Jim Thornton ‘Wheel of Fortune’ firing
NEW YORK — The organizers of a pedophile support chatroom allegedly visited by former “Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton has issued a statement in the wake of his firing.
Announcers for Jaguars v. Browns Week 1 matchup revealed
The announcers for the Jacksonville Jaguars Week 1 matchup against the Browns have been revealed.
Jim Thornton Wheel of Fortune Future Decided: Details
Jim Thornton‘s future on “Wheel of Fortune” took a dramatic turn this week. The longtime announcer became the subject of an investigation after a troubling incident. The situation involved messages re...
‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton fired after suspension
‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton fired after suspension, following a May incident on an airplane.
‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer fired after airline laptop incident
Sony Pictures Television has fired Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton over an incident on a Los Angeles-bound flight involving his participation in an online chatroom, TMZ reported Friday. “Following a thorough investigation, Jim Thornton’s employment with Wheel of Fortune has been terminated, effective immediately,” a studio spokesperson told TMZ. The incident unfolded in May […]
NFL Week 1 announcer assignments revealed
The assignments have been revealed for the opening week of the NFL season that starts on a Wednesday and runs through Monday.
“Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton was reportedly looking at a pedophile support chat room
The TV star accidentally opened the link, which was sent to him by someone else, his lawyer was quoted as saying.
‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended amid ‘allegations concerning’ him
‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended amid ‘allegations concerning’ him, a spokesperson for Sony Pictures Television tells EW.
Longtime NJ sports announcer's dream comes true in Phillies' radio booth
Longtime children's sports announcer Lewis Kalb went viral after he appeared in the broadcast booth at a Phillies game.
Longtime NJ sports announcer's dream comes true in Phillies' radio booth
Longtime children's sports announcer Lewis Kalb went viral after he appeared in the broadcast booth at a Phillies game.
NBC Sports reveals Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame Shamrock Series announcers
NBC Sports recently revealed the announcers for the 2026 Shamrock Series.
Longtime NJ sports announcer's dream comes true at Phillies game
73-year-old sports announcer Lewis Kalb is known as a legend in Medford Lakes. Thanks to a viral Phillies radio clip, the world is getting to know him.
Alex Rodriguez: The Dodgers are ‘great’ for baseball
While some fans and media believe the Los Angeles Dodgers are ruining Major League Baseball, Alex Rodriguez appears to be a fan of their spending. After admitting he voted in Awful Announcing’s 2026 MLB local TV announcer rankings during an appearance on The Michael Kay Show on ESPN New York, the discussion turned to the…
Jon Gruden "fired up" to broadcast Bucs preseason game
Jon Gruden, who won Super Bowl XXXVII as Tampa Bay's head coach, will be in the broadcast booth as the play-by-play announcer for the Bucs' second preseason game against the Chiefs on Aug. 22.
FOX Sports reveals announcer assignments for opening week of NFL season
FOX Sports has gotten the jump, letting everyone know where its announcers will be when the NFL opens it regular season.
Mets, Phillies announcers can’t believe mid-play sunglasses move
A pet peeve of many baseball viewers is when a defensive player has their sunglasses on their hat, rather than over their eyes, when the sun is out. And during Sunday’s game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia Phillies rookie outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr. did put on his sunglasses, but he…
Gordon Monson: Utah Jazz announcer David Locke grew a quiet, solitary idea into a loud, burgeoning network
Ten years in, David Locke's Locked On Podcast Network has become the country's largest — one team-obsessed show at a time
Pam Shriver Criticizes ESPN For Its Lack Of Female Announcers
Longtime women's tennis star and sports media figure Pam Shriver hasn't been thrilled with ESPN's coverage of Wimbledon this year. ESPN aired the women's singles final on Saturday afternoon. Linda Noskova topped Karolina Muchova in the women's final, 6-2, 5-7, 6-3. On Sunday morning, the men's ...
Jacob Tobey Out as Spurs Announcer After Affair Allegation
Jacob Tobey will not return as Spurs’ the play-by-play announcer following a viral social media post accusing him of having an affair.
Gift From Phil Hochberg ’61 Combines His Passion for Newhouse, Sports and DC
A prominent lawyer, Phil Hochberg is also well-known in Washington, D.C., as a former MLB, NFL and college public address announcer.
John Sanders, former KDKA-TV sports reporter and Pirates announcer, has died
Joel Klatt replaces Kirk Herbstreit as color commentator in EA Sports College Football 27
It was recently reported that Kirk Herbstreit will not be in EA Sports’ College Football 27. Herbstreit served as the color commentator alongside play-by-play announcer Chris Fowler for the “Big Game” broadcast team in College Football 25 and 26, after EA Sports relaunched the popular video game franchise that was previously known as NCAA Football.…
René Cárdenas, longtime Dodgers Spanish-language announcer, dies
Cárdenas with Dodgers in 1958 was first full-time Spanish-language broadcaster in MLB history
Elmo delivers electric commentary on Phillies broadcast
The NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcast booth had a very special guest during Saturday’s Philadelphia Phillies game against the Colorado Rockies. Sesame Street star Elmo was in attendance at Citizens Bank Park for the “Strike Out the Stigma” event in support of mental health awareness. And Elmo joined Phillies announcers Tom McCarthy and John Kruk in…
Flyers Announcer Seemingly Calls to Injure Hurricanes Goaltender
The Carolina Hurricanes are no strangers to the heated competition of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, nor are they unfamiliar with […]
John Sterling, legendary Yankees broadcaster, dead at 87
John Sterling served as the Yankees' radio announcer for 36 years.
Yankees announcer John Sterling passes away at 87
The sports world is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic voices. Longtime New York Yankees radio voice John Sterling has passed away at the age of 87. Sterling stepped into the Yankees broadcast booth in 1989 after spending much of the 1980s calling games in Atlanta for the Hawks and Braves. He…
Mainoo revival just one of 'Carrick's completed tasks'
Kobbie Mainoo's assessment of manager Michael Carrick on Sky Sports after Manchester United took a 3-2 win over Liverpool resonated. It resonated because when Mainoo scored his 77th-minute winner at Old Trafford, the stadium announcer made a point of hailing the homegrown, local-born 21-year-old, who signed a new long-term contract on Thursday. Mainoo has become the poster boy for the club, which is amazing considering he had a request to join Napoli on loan turned down last summer, he did not start a league game for the first five months of this season and he was preparing for tough discussions over his future before Ruben Amorim got the boot.
College basketball announcer pops up on Kentucky Derby coverage
John Fanta has quickly become a household name in college basketball, but displayed his versatility on the racetrack.
Hannibal told not to 'antagonise' crowd at Elland Road
For a few weeks now, Burnley had made it clear Hannibal Mejbri was on the verge of his return from a hamstring injury. This season the midfielder received a four-match ban and was given a £15,000 fine after admitting to spitting at Leeds supporters during Burnley's 2-0 victory at Turf Moor back in October. Being the last name on the teamsheet, it was a long build-up to the inevitable boos which followed "Hannibal" being read out by the stadium announcer.
Ogden Raptors add new broadcast voice with familiar pedigree
The Ogden Raptors are adding a new voice to the broadcast booth for the 2026 season. The team announced the hire of Arden Louchheim as an additional announcer for play by play and color commentary. Louchheim is finishing up both her sports media degree and her women’s golf career at the University of Nebraska but […]
Duke radio announcer called for technical foul on UConn after game-winner
Duke play-by-play announcer David Shumate said a technical foul should have been called on Malachi Smith, who allegedly ran onto the court from bench.
2026 Final Four TV schedule, announcers: Where to watch NCAA Tournament, tip times for March Madness
The complete television and streaming schedule for how to watch March Madness 2026 through the Final Four
Lakers’ PA announcer Lawrence Tanter misses game because of ‘health matter’
When the Lakers hosted the Nets on Friday, there was an iconic deep voice missing inside of Crypto.com Arena. Longtime franchise public address announcer Lawrence Tanter wasn’t in attendance for...
NBC Sports Bay Area names Kylen Mills Giants gameday show host
In Kylen Mills' new role, the veteran sports announcer, host, reporter and analyst will lead Giants Pregame Live and Giants Postgame Live.
Grand Ole Opry announcer Kelly Sutton to be on 'American Idol'
A Nashville TV and radio personality for decades, Sutton makes her national TV reality debut as a country music 'industry tastemaker'
Sources: NBC Tabs Jason Benetti as Top MLB Announcer
According to sources, Jason Benetti will make his debut during NBC’s return to MLB coverage when the Pirates face the Mets on March 26.
Louisville at Clemson preview
Louisville Cardinals (20-8, 9-6) at Clemson Tigers (20-8, 10-5) Game Time: 2 p.m. Location: Littlejohn Coliseum: Clemson, S.C. Television: ESPN2 Announcers: Kevin Brown (play-by-play) and Randolph Childress (analysis) Favorite: Louisville by 1.5 Series: Louisville leads, 11-6 Last Meeting: Louisville won 76-73 on March 14, 2025 in the ACC Tournament semifinals in Charlotte Series History: Projected Starting Lineups: Louisville Clemson Injury Reports: Statistics: Clemson’s […]
Previewing Louisville at North Carolina
Louisville Cardinals (20-7, 9-5) at North Carolina Tar Heels (21-6, 9-5) Game Time: 7 p.m. Location: Dean E. Smith Center: Chapel Hill, N.C. Television: ESPN Announcers: Dave O’Brien (play-by-play), Jay Williams (analysis), and Molly McGrath (sideline) Favorite: Louisville by 2.5 Series: North Carolina leads, 20-8 Last Meeting: Louisville won 83-70 on Jan. 1, 2025 in Louisville Series History: Projected Starting Lineups: Louisville North […]
TV maps and announcers for NFL Divisional playoff games
NFL Divisional Playoffs: TV guide and announcers for all four games
Legendary announcer Al Michaels will be back to call NFL games on Prime Video in 2026
Al Michaels has been making play-by-play calls for prime time NFL games for 40 years.
Previewing Louisville at Cal
Louisville Cardinals (10-2, 0-0) at California Golden Bears (12-1, 0-0) Game Time: 9 p.m. Location: Haas Pavilion: Berkeley, Calif. Television: ACC Network Announcers: Chris Sylvester (play-by-play) and Ben Braun (analysis) Favorite: Louisville by 8.5 Series: Tied, 1-1 Last Meeting: Louisville won, 85-68, on March 5, 2025 in Louisville Series History: Louisville Cal Injury Reports: Statistics: Relevant Videos: Cal’s Season to Date: […]
Announcers revealed for Jaguars vs. Titans Week 18 matchup
The announcers are set for the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Titans Week 18 divisional matchup.
Who are the announcers for the NFL Christmas games? Netflix, Amazon full list
The NFL is featuring a tripleheader of games on Christmas. Here's a look at the full list of broadcasters on Netflix and Amazon for each game.
