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Posts by Chris Novak

Chris Novak has been talking and writing about sports ever since he can remember. Previously, Novak wrote for and managed sites in the SB Nation network for nearly a decade from 2013-2022

Smackdown

‘Friday Night Smackdown’ earns high ratings in USA Network debut

WWE Friday Night Smackdown debuted on USA Network last Friday night with 1.7 million viewers watching the Friday night spectacle.

By Chris Novak OnSep 18, 2024 0
Smackdown

WWE bids farewell to Fox as ‘Smackdown’ run concludes

After a five-year run, Smackdown said goodbye to Fox on Friday night, ending an eventful period for the WWE television show.

By Chris Novak OnSep 9, 2024 0
Credit: WWE

Originals

Joe Tessitore passes first test in ‘Raw’ commentary debut

Paul Finebaum Nick Saban

Paul Finebaum: Working with Nick Saban ‘the most intimidating 60 minutes’ of my life

Finebaum let Saban answer questions about Alabama rather than try to tell him what the deal is.

By Chris Novak OnAug 5, 2024 3
Gold Zone Hanson Siciliano

Andrew Siciliano and Scott Hanson will co-host ‘Gold Zone’ on Monday

Andrew Siciliano and Scott Hanson of "RedZone" fame will be in the same place at the same time for NBC's "Gold Zone" Monday.

By Chris Novak OnAug 4, 2024 2
Tony Khan

Tony Khan accuses WWE of meddling in AEW media rights reporting: ‘It’s none of their business’

The fledgling pro wrestling company is at an interesting crossroads.

By Chris Novak OnJul 25, 2024 2
Rachel DeMita

Rachel DeMita announces commentary role with Duke football

The popular influencer will be Duke football's sideline reporter this season.

By Chris Novak OnJul 25, 2024 1
Jeff Marek at the 2024 NHL Draft. (Sportsnet.)

Jeff Marek ‘no longer performing duties’ at Sportsnet

Long-time TV personality and radio host Jeff Marek will no longer work at Sportsnet, the network confirmed Thursday.

By Chris Novak OnJul 25, 2024 0
Pat McAfee

‘Pat McAfee Show’ team pushes back on WWE game criticism from ‘losers’ and ‘marks’

"Boy, there's are a lot of people saying this is the worst decision of all time."

By Chris Novak OnJul 23, 2024 1
Doug Gottlieb

Doug Gottlieb’s Green Bay contract reveals how he will separate coaching from radio

How will Doug Gottlieb separate coaching from his radio show? His contract with the UW-Green Bay program tells the story.

By Chris Novak OnJul 19, 2024 0
Tom Brady Terrell Owens

Tom Brady ain’t Terrell Owens’ quarterback: He ‘ignored me!’

Former NFL great Terrell Owens said Tom Brady "ignored" him and his attempts at making a comeback several years ago.

By Chris Novak OnJul 19, 2024 0
The Ocho

ESPN bringing ‘The Ocho’ back yet again

ESPN announced plans for The Ocho to return this August, featuring Pop-a-Shot, paintball, and the Savannah Bananas.

By Chris Novak OnJul 19, 2024 1
Jason Kelce

Jason Kelce ‘very much around’ the Eagles facility, says former teammate Lane Johnson

Jason Kelce might have retired from football, but the former Philadelphia Eagles star apparently can't quit his habits yet.

By Chris Novak OnJul 18, 2024 0
Steelers

Steelers name Rob King as play-by-play radio commentator

The Pittsburgh Steelers have tabbed Rob King to replace 'Voice of the Steelers' Bill Hargrove on radio broadcasts this season.

By Chris Novak OnJul 18, 2024 0
Skip Bayless

Skip Bayless picks his most memorable tweet: ‘I said more with those 4 words and single comma than I ever have’

"And you either really got it, or you really, really did not."

By Chris Novak OnJul 18, 2024 2
ESPN College Football Scorebug

ESPN reveals new scorebug for 2024 college football season

ESPN revealed its new, 'sharp' scorebug for the upcoming 2024-25 college football season on Thursday afternoon.

By Chris Novak OnJul 18, 2024 4
Ian Rapoport on The Awful Announcing Podcast with host Brandon Contes.

Ian Rapoport on the one NFL news story that made him a better reporter

In the mind of Ian Rapoport, the NFL Network insider has only one answer to what the biggest "swing and miss" of his career has been.

By Chris Novak OnJul 16, 2024 0
A former college baseball pitcher, Jackson Reid saw himself on MLB Network's Draft coverage and decided to poke a little fun.

Former college baseball pitcher catches himself on MLB Draft broadcast

"Dream come true! Thanks to everyone for all the help."

By Chris Novak OnJul 16, 2024 0
ACC SEC

ACC and SEC introduce plans for iPad technology

The ACC and SEC announced plans to introduce iPad technology on the sidelines for the 2024 college football season.

By Chris Novak OnJul 15, 2024 0
Eduardo Perez Todd Frazier

Eduardo Perez on Todd Frazier calling Home Run Derby: ‘I think it’s gonna be a great trio’

"I've done this event in three different languages. And I'm about to do it in a fourth different language with Todd Frazier."

By Chris Novak OnJul 15, 2024 0
Pete Fairbanks Rays

Rays’ Pete Fairbanks candid during interview before All-Star Break: ‘I thought we were generally terrible…’

"So I think we'll take that."

By Chris Novak OnJul 15, 2024 0
Travis Hunter playing EA Sports College Football 25 at Colorado

Travis Hunter jokes about Colorado offensive line in EA Sports College Football 25: ‘They can’t block for nothing’

"Yes, very realistic. They can't block for nothing."

By Chris Novak OnJul 14, 2024 0
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles in an interview after becoming the first rookie to have a triple-double during a game against the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Caitlin Clark on ESPY win: ‘Hopefully it’s the start to women getting more recognition’

"Something that really stood out to me was like how much women’s basketball was a part of the show."

By Chris Novak OnJul 14, 2024 2
Triston Casas

Red Sox’s Triston Casas joining ESPN, MLB Network during MLB All-Star Week

Boston Red Sox infielder Triston Casas may be injured but he'll have plenty to do during MLB All-Star Game Week.

By Chris Novak OnJul 14, 2024 0
Mississippi Braves baseball announcer

Minor league baseball team grants aspiring broadcaster’s dream

The Mississippi Braves gave one aspiring young broadcaster an awesome surprise, letting them call an inning of their game.

By Chris Novak OnJul 14, 2024 0

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