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Brandon Contes is a staff writer for Awful Announcing and The Comeback. He previously helped carve the sports vertical for Mediaite and spent more than three years with Barrett Sports Media. Send tips/comments/complaints to bcontes@thecomeback.com

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Jul 9, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; Former New York Mets first baseman Keith Hernandez speaks to the press prior to his jersey retirement ceremony at Citi Field.

Keith Hernandez has bizarre dream broadcast partner

"He would be a piece of work up there, that would be fun."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 11, 2026 0
Robert MacIntyre flips bird at the Masters

Robert MacIntyre reprimanded for dropping F-bombs and lewd gestures at Masters

"Jesus f**!"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 10, 2026 0
Doc Rivers calls out Shams Charania

Doc Rivers shreds Shams Charania for wildly ‘inaccurate’ report: ‘Where’s Woj?’

"I miss Woj so much"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 10, 2026 0
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman

Joe Buck hopes ESPN is his final destination

"If you reached through my computer screen right now and handed me a contract to continue my time at ESPN, I would sign it"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 10, 2026 0
Bryson DeChambeau speaking to reporters at the Masters

Bryson DeChambeau belittles reporter’s 3D golf club question

"PFFFTTTT"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 10, 2026 0
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Philly sports host apologizes for accusing Joel Embiid of faking illness: ‘I feel like an idiot’

"Joel Embiid has appendicitis after I pretty much said I was faking it during my show today."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 9, 2026 0
Dan Le Batard addresses Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel

Dan Le Batard ‘really uncomfortable’ addressing Dianna Russini–Mike Vrabel story

"This would not happen to Shams, this would not happen to Woj."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 9, 2026 0
Emmanuel Acho addresses Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini

Emmanuel Acho dubs himself ‘foremost expert’ on Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini plight

"Beat them to the punchline"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 9, 2026 0
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred

Rob Manfred interested in changing WBC schedule

"The event was so successful this time that we need to talk about frequency"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 9, 2026 0
Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links

Brandel Chamblee believes Tiger Woods wins ’25 majors’ without lifting weights

"This kept him from being the all-time major champion."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 8, 2026 0
Mar 1, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; ESPN analyst Dick Vitale before the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.

Dick Vitale shares unfortunate health update

"Each time I go for any kind of test I am a nervous wreck."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 8, 2026 0
Sep 13, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) prepares to be interviewed before a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Suzyn Waldman has hilariously blunt assessment of Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s ABS challenge skills

"Jazz is not that good at this."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 8, 2026 0
Stephen A. Smith says people are trying to get him fired

Stephen A. Smith believes people are conspiring to get him fired from ESPN

"That would unleash me even more…careful what you wish for."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 8, 2026 0
May 24, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) reacts on the field before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

Braves broadcast catches Ronald Acuña Jr. with his pants down

"Sorry, folks! Live television"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 8, 2026 0
Mike Breen

Mike Breen: Stephen A. Smith ‘completely misunderstood’ my point

"If they don’t make the Finals, their season is considered a disappointment. And that’s true"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 7, 2026 0
Michael Kay rips Yankees fans over Juan Soto

Michael Kay scolds Yankees fans for ‘F*ck Juan Soto’ chant: ‘Shame on all of you’

"You look like babies, you look like jilted lovers"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 7, 2026 0
Dan Orlovsky wearing earring on Get Up

Dan Orlovsky loses brutal UConn-Michigan bet to Taylor Lewan

Why did Dan Orlovsky agree to these terms?

By Brandon Contes OnApr 7, 2026 0
Jim Nantz discussing Tony Romo

Jim Nantz hears ‘the noise’ around Tony Romo

"We’re going into season 10 this year, and we should celebrate the fact that he’s different."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 6, 2026 0
Stephen A. Smith praises Dan Orlovsky

Stephen A. Smith urges ESPN to ‘cherish’ Dan Orlovsky before he gets poached

"This man knows his damn football and somebody gonna get smart enough and scoop him up"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 6, 2026 0
Mike Krzyzewski reacts to Michael Malone hire on The Pat McAfee Show

Coach K chides Bill Belichick as UNC hires Michael Malone

"They had an NFL champion hired as the coach, and Duke beat Carolina football this year."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 6, 2026 0
Jim Nantz tells Gary Williams story about his first Masters

Jim Nantz was ‘dejected’ after famous Jack Nicklaus call at the Masters

"I just plagiarized someone else’s remark. Not good! I’m never coming back here again!"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 6, 2026 0
Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony discuss Luka Doncic's award eligibility

Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony push NBA to grant Luka Dončić award eligibility

"I’m sure the league is gonna do right by that"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 6, 2026 0
Mike Francesa rips NBA regular season

Mike Francesa: NBA regular season is ‘worthless’

"They better have a reckoning about how terrible the product they are providing in the regular season is"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 4, 2026 0
Stephen A. Smith and Jason Whitlock

Stephen A. Smith sounds willing to box Jason Whitlock

"I get in the boxing ring ready to throw hands, I’m rolling up in there to hurt somebody."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 3, 2026 0
First Take discussing the Dallas Cowboys during Super Bowl week

Shae Cornette defends ‘First Take’s’ affinity for the Dallas Cowboys

"We’re going to lean where we’re most passionate"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 3, 2026 0

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