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Posts by Andrew Bucholtz

Andrew Bucholtz has been covering sports media for Awful Announcing since 2012. He is also a staff writer for The Comeback. His previous work includes time at Yahoo! Sports Canada and Black Press.

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Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sansom Street, and Mo Khan.

Dave Portnoy rescinds ‘teaching moment’ offer after student who posted antisemitic sign denied responsibility

The discussion of an antisemitic sign at Barstool Sports' Philadelphia bar continues to evolve.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 5, 2025 0
Roger Goodell smiles in discussion with Donald Trump.

Roger Goodell scrutinized for facial expressions during Oval Office press conference with President Trump

"Roger Goodell has to stand there while Trump defends posting an AI photo of himself as Pope, which is why you don't ever agree to appear with Trump in public."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 5, 2025 0
Logos for the NHL on ESPN and the NBA on ESPN. (ESPN.)

ESPN

ESPN SVP Ilan Ben-Hanan talks ‘insane stretch’ of balancing NHL and NBA playoffs

A graphic from the NHL's announcement of the 2026 All-Star Game, now not happening in that format.

NHL reportedly canceling 2026 All-Star Game, pivoting to international event

After lots of discussion of the future of the NHL All-Star Game, the league will indeed cancel it in favor of an international event in 2026.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 5, 2025 0
Jamie McMurray feeding a kangaroo on a NASCAR broadcast on FS1.

A baby kangaroo appeared on Fox’s NASCAR broadcast Sunday

"No, Chris, I don't know anything about breeding kangaroos."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 4, 2025 0
Caitlin Clark introduced ahead of a WNBA exhibition game against Brazil on May 4, 2025.

Caitlin Clark’s return to Iowa saw remarkable ‘Touchdown!’ and ‘From beyond the logo!’ Ryan Ruocco calls

"Touchdown! Clark to Bonner!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 4, 2025 0
An ESPNU lacrosse broadcast of the men's MAAC Championship took a turn thanks to crowd mic comments.

ESPN lacrosse championship broadcast saw ‘Sacred Heart has diarrhea’ comments on crowd mic

"Lot of people saying Sacred Heart has diarrhea." "Okay, we apologize for our crowd mic."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 4, 2025 0
Dave Portnoy and an image of Barstool Sports' Philadelphia bar, Barstool Sansom Street.

Dave Portnoy on ‘F*** The Jews’ sign at Barstool bar: ‘I’m going to make it my life’s f***ing mission to ruin these people’

Portnoy eventually said he's sending the people who ordered the sign "to Auschwitz to learn about the Holocaust."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 4, 2025 0
John Kruk on NBC Sports Philadelphia on April 23, 2025.

John Kruk says “I hopes he chokes” in response to a text from Tom McCarthy’s Mets-broadcasting son

"Since he's a Mets' fan, I hope he chokes a little bit. But since he's your son, I hope it's not fatal."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 4, 2025 0
Keith Hernandez during a March 14, 2025 broadcast on SNY.

Keith Hernandez drops odd ‘you’re not supposed to say it’ in reference to ‘drag bunter’

"This is shades of Bud Harrelson, who was a terrific—I know you're not supposed to say it...in our day it was a drag bunt."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 4, 2025 0
Shots from the Denver Nuggets' Game 7 win and the Colorado Avalanche's Game 7 loss, as well as the Denver Post sports front covering both.

Clever Denver Post Game 7 headlines win praise

"The hope was that SEVENTH HEAVEN would apply to all things on that page."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 4, 2025 0
Todd Schrupp, Gabby Gaudet, and Christina Blacker on FanDuel TV coverage from Churchill Downs on May 2, 2025.

Todd Schrupp reflects on Kentucky Derby, FanDuel TV: ‘It’s the company that I always hoped TVG could be’

“I think our company realized, ‘Okay, horse racing is dependable. They've got a good thing going there.’”

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 3, 2025 0
An image for S2 of the “Full Court Press docuseries.” (ESPN.)

College Basketball

‘Full Court Press’ season two shows women’s basketball is having more than a moment

David Hale at the end of his 24 hours inside a Buc'ees.

ESPN’s David Hale on 24-hour Buc’ees bet: ‘I am nothing if not a man of integrity’

"As with all things in the ACC, there is no winner."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 3, 2025 0
An ESPN graphic for E60's "Save: The Katie Meyer Story."

New ESPN E60 feature to explore Katie Meyer’s story, family’s push for reform after her death

Save: The Katie Meyer Story will include conversations with Meyer's parents and siblings.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 2, 2025 0
President Donald Trump and Nick Saban at a May 1, 2025 commencement at the University of Alabama.

Nick Saban, Tommy Tuberville reportedly convinced President Trump to consider executive order ‘reforming’ NIL payments

Lobbying from Nick Saban and Tommy Tuberville apparently has President Donald Trump considering an executive order on NIL compensation.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 2, 2025 0
Sarah Langs on a 2021 YouTube broadcast of a Baltimore Orioles-Tampa Bay Rays game.

MLB world salutes ‘generational’ talent Sarah Langs on her birthday

"The same can be said of someone behind the scenes—someone who unites people, who deepens our love for the game."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 2, 2025 0
Jim Lampley on HBO’s final boxing broadcast, and on the cover of his new book. (Oxidized Souline on YouTube/Simon and Schuster.)

Books

Jim Lampley talks calling Times Square fight and his ‘It Happened!’ book, plus how boxing has ‘personalities come off the page’

Chris Haynes with a BIG3 mic.

Exclusive: Chris Haynes joins BIG3 broadcast team

"I’m honored to bring my storytelling and coverage to this rapidly-growing league."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 2, 2025 0
Brad Marchand during an April 30, 2025 NHL playoff game.

Meadowlark’s Mike Ryan Ruiz blasts Brad Marchand: ‘You’ve been terrible since you climbed out of the womb’

"You're an awful person, and even if you lift Lord Stanley over your head, I'm going to turn my back to you!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 2, 2025 0
Steve Smith Sr. on NFL Network.

NFL Network’s Steve Smith Sr. sued under ‘homewrecker’ law for alleged affair

Smith is being sued for more than $100,000.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 1, 2025 0
Joe Micheletti.

Famed MSG Rangers analyst Joe Micheletti retiring after 19 seasons

"My hockey journey has been a magical ride."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 1, 2025 0
LeBron James during an April 30, 2025 playoff game.

Shams Charania expects LeBron James to play ‘at least another NBA season,’ great news for the NBA’s new media partners

"There's no expectation for LeBron James to retire."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 1, 2025 0
A composite of nine NHL announcing teams for the 2024-25 season.

Grade the local 2024-25 NHL announcers

Weigh in on the NHL local broadcasters in our poll, open through May 2.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 30, 2025 0
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How The Athletic is shifting its coverage of women’s soccer and women’s sports in general

“That's how you tell a story that reaches more people, if you're hearing from more people.”

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 30, 2025 0

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