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Posts by Brandon Contes

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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Shaquille O'Neal discussing the first half of Game 3 of the Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference Finals matchup

Shaquille O’Neal admits he was initially ‘terrible’ on ‘Inside the NBA’: ‘I wanted to be Bryant Gumbel’

"I was nervous and I was terrible because I wanted to be Bryant Gumbel"

By Brandon Contes OnJun 4, 2025 0
Michelle Beadle and Stephen A. Smith

Michelle Beadle was unaware Stephen A. Smith’s taking over her SiriusXM timeslot

"Thibs, at least they told you."

By Brandon Contes OnJun 4, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith joins SiriusXM

Stephen A. Smith launching two new shows with SiriusXM

“To say that I’m excited would be an understatement."

By Brandon Contes OnJun 4, 2025 0
New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau

Did the Knicks get Centel’d into firing Tom Thibodeau?

Dolan is back.

By Brandon Contes OnJun 3, 2025 0
Shaquille O'Neal on The Pivot

Shaquille O’Neal ‘concerned’ about ESPN leaving Charles Barkley alone

"Can Charles talk about fat women in San Antonio?"

By Brandon Contes OnJun 3, 2025 0
ESPN is again pushing to acquire NFL Media, including "RedZone" and eight NFL Network games, in a deal that could be worth up to $2 billion.

NFL owners pushing for ESPN-NFL Media deal?

"NFL owners, they want to do this they've been trying to unload NFL Media for a while"

By Brandon Contes OnJun 3, 2025 0
Natasha Cloud, Kennedy Burke, and New York Liberty Head Coach Sandy Brondello

Natasha Cloud urges New York media to respect the Liberty: ‘Pay attention!’

"Liberty f***ing biberty"

By Brandon Contes OnJun 3, 2025 0
Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA

Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal will work NBA Finals for NBA TV

Last year, Barkley caused an uproar on NBA TV by unexpectedly announcing his retirement.

By Brandon Contes OnJun 3, 2025 0
Jun 30, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) greets Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) prior to an WNBA game at Footprint Center.

Skip Bayless goes all in on bad-faith Brittney Griner argument

"I find that phrase offensive and I'll bet a lot of white fans found it offensive"

By Brandon Contes OnJun 2, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith calls out Charles Barkley

Stephen A. Smith teases ‘very important’ announcement

"The train don't stop."

By Brandon Contes OnJun 2, 2025 0
Mar 29, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) at home plate against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Dodger Stadium.

ESPN’s Karl Ravech says Shohei Ohtani ‘struggled’ after two-hit performance

"Shohei, who struggled yesterday in that 18-run game by the Dodger offense."

By Brandon Contes OnJun 2, 2025 0
Charles Barkley on The Steam Room

Charles Barkley: Pilot for new TNT NBA show was ‘stupidest sh*t I’ve ever seen’

"I'll give TNT credit, the did say it was an awful pilot."

By Brandon Contes OnJun 2, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith discussing the Knicks on First Take

Stephen A. Smith gives Knicks ‘zero chance’ at winning championship

"I literally believe from the bottom of my heart that nothing short of divine intervention would propel them."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 30, 2025 0
Oct 9, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau (R) laughs with referee Gediminas Petraitis (L) against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at Capital One Arena.

Bill Simmons warns bettors NBA is about to fix Game 6 for Knicks

"If you’ve noticed from ratings and interest, it’s a little more interesting nationally when there’s a New York team in the Finals"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 30, 2025 0
Pat McAfee and John Mellencamp

Pat McAfee responds to John Mellencamp’s reproach: ‘Shut the f*** up!’

"Hey, Coug! SUCK IT, BUDDY!"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 30, 2025 0
Greg Olsen and Tom Brady

Greg Olsen opens up about personal relationship with Tom Brady

"We’ve gotten to be very good friends on a very personal level since he’s joined Fox"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 30, 2025 0
Joy Taylor on Speak

Joy Taylor knows Aaron Rodgers isn’t on the Steelers: ‘Thank you, Twitter’

"Key, people think that you and I do not know that Aaron Rodgers is not officially signed to the Steelers"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 30, 2025 0
Skip Bayless on The Skip Bayless Show

Skip Bayless wants sports media to stop saying ‘punk’: ‘Is nobody in the gay community offended?’

"I consider that term a gay slur."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 29, 2025 0
A black bear runs across Benton Road in Paramus on Monday April 30, 2018.

ESPN has a bear on the loose

"It is the bear alert. So, everyone on campus stay inside"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 29, 2025 0
May 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after fouling a ball off his leg in the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.

ESPN Radio host vows to work naked if Shohei Ohtani accomplishes feat

"I will come in here naked if that ever happens."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 29, 2025 0
What does Charles Barkley think about fraternities and those who join them? Safe to say, his opinion is not high. Photo Credit: TNT

Nickeil Alexander-Walker takes issue with Charles Barkley mocking his name

"I felt a little slighted."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 29, 2025 0
Ben Stiller addresses Pat McAfee

Ben Stiller responds to Pat McAfee: ‘I was not familiar with his game’

"It’s just not the way it happens in New York. He should come to the Garden for Game 5"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 28, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith and Chris Russo yelling about Anthony Edwards

Chris Russo scolds ESPN for putting Anthony Edwards on a pedestal: ‘Biggest bunch of garbage’

"ESPN, more than anybody else, has put him on a pedestal...which is the biggest bunch of garbage I’ve ever heard in my life."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 28, 2025 0
Kendrick Perkins and Stephen A. Smith discussing Anthony Edwards on First Take

Kendrick Perkins apologizes to Anthony Edwards for wife and kids comment

"I apologized privately so I’m apologizing publicly."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 28, 2025 0
John Kruk and Tom McCarthy on NBC Sports Philadelphia

John Kruk shared news of SEC breaking away from the NCAA during Phillies broadcast

"Did I just read something that the SEC is breaking away from the NCAA and becoming their own entity?"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 28, 2025 0

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