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Posts by Ben Axelrod

Ben Axelrod is a veteran of the sports media landscape, having most recently worked for NBC's Cleveland affiliate, WKYC. Prior to his time in Cleveland, he covered Ohio State football and the Big Ten for outlets including Cox Media Group, Bleacher Report, Scout and Rivals.

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ESPN

Monday Night Football airing ‘reimagining’ of Phil Collins’ ‘In the Air Tonight’ with Chris Stapleton, Snoop Dogg and Cindy Blackman Santana

A "reimagining" of "In The Air Tonight," featuring country star Chris Stapleton, rapper Snoop Dogg and drummer Cindy Blackman Santana, will lead off MNF this week.

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 18, 2023 2
Local Networks

Noah Eagle joining Brooklyn Nets’ broadcast team, where his father Ian has been a staple for 30 years

Noah is expected to call approximately 10 games during the upcoming campaign.

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 18, 2023 3
NFL

Of course Ian Eagle made a Taylor Swift reference after Travis Kelce’s first touchdown

"Kelce finds a Blank Space for the touchdown."

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 17, 2023 0
WWE

The Rock makes shock return to WWE SmackDown alongside Pat McAfee

If ya smell...

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 15, 2023 2
WWE

The Rock reveals he was ‘locked’ for match at Wrestlemania in Los Angeles; ‘open’ to match in Philadelphia

"That was locked. We were doing it."

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 15, 2023 0
ABC

Why does the Monday Night Football doubleheader have two games at once? ESPN exec explains

"Can we combine total audience and do a little bit like we used to do in the old days of college football?"

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 15, 2023 8
ESPN

Stephen A. Smith on Max Kellerman: ‘I didn’t like working with him. It’s just that **** simple.’

"I thought that we had flatlined when it came to the public at large."

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 15, 2023 9
College Football

‘What the hell is going on?’ Nick Saban goes on epic rant during call on coach’s show

Nick Saban blasted his own team before anyone else could.

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 15, 2023 1
College Football

Dismal ratings show nobody needs Big Ten expansion more than NBC

Maryland vs. Charlotte on NBC barely beat out The CW’s airing of Cincinnati-Pittsburgh.

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 14, 2023 8
Gambling

Darren Rovell: Sportsbooks set dangerous precedent by refunding Aaron Rodgers bets

"A bet is a bet."

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 14, 2023 6
UFC

A WWE-UFC All-Star Weekend? Nick Khan says don’t rule it out

"What everyone envisions is, can you set up an all-star TKO weekend?"

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 14, 2023 2
College Basketball

Former Wisconsin radio announcer: ‘I got kicked to the curb’ by school

"Don't be callous. Don't be cowardly."

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 14, 2023 1
NBA

NBA passes stronger rules against resting stars ahead of new TV deal

Teams could be fined more than $1 million for resting star players.

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 13, 2023 3

ESPN

Dan Le Batard defends Mina Kimes’ ESPN extension, takes swipe at Clay Travis

The Ringer

Bill Simmons suggests WWE should bring back Test, who died in 2009

"Couldn't she come back and do an angle where she and Test are having an affair?"

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 13, 2023 3
NFL

Here’s which Jets’ games could get flexed out of primetime after Aaron Rodgers’ injury

"Something must be done about this."

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 12, 2023 3
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UFC

The WWE-UFC merger is now official: What to watch for

Radio

Buffalo sports talk troll makes disgusting 9/11 references after Jets win

"I don't know if anyone got it, Grant. So I guess, good one."

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 12, 2023 2

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