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Posts by Drew Lerner

Drew Lerner is a staff writer for Awful Announcing and an aspiring cable subscriber. He previously covered sports media for Sports Media Watch. Future beat writer for the Oasis reunion tour.

Josina Anderson says podcast comments made by The Athletic’s Zac Jackson are ‘defamatory’ and ‘categorically false’

Jackson has since replaced the episode with a message to his listeners.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 5, 2025 0
Former NY Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez

Mark Sanchez thanks ‘people who kept me standing’ in new social media post

"I’m just grateful—to wake up, to be home, and to be able to wrap my arms around my wife and kids."

By Drew Lerner OnDec 5, 2025 0
United States of America President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA is predictably clowned for abomination of World Cup Draw

At least we got to hear the Village People perform YMCA...

By Drew Lerner OnDec 5, 2025 0

WBD demands third-round bids, Paramount implies hostile takeover possibilities in new letter

The letter expresses "serious concerns about the fairness and adequacy of the bidding process," with the undertone being that Paramount could take its offer directly to shareholders.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 4, 2025 0
Duke Blue Devils guard Isaiah Evans

Duke-Arkansas sets 30-year college hoops viewership record with Thanksgiving NFL lead-in

The game averaged 6.8 million viewers after Chiefs-Cowboys on CBS.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 3, 2025 0
Kai Trump talks to media after the second round of The ANNIKA golf tournament

Kai Trump to provide ‘guest commentary’ for Golf Channel Games

The role comes after Trump made her LPGA Tour debut last month.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 3, 2025 0

Ben Roethlisberger suggests Mike Tomlin should take Penn State job

As Tomlin said about USC rumors in 2021, "Never say never, but never."

By Drew Lerner OnDec 3, 2025 0

Spotify reveals top sports podcasts of 2025

The list included many shows you'd expect, but some you wouldn't.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 3, 2025 0
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88)

Thanksgiving NFL records: CBS earns most-watched regular season game in history, Fox sets early game high

57.2 million viewers tuned in to watch Chiefs-Cowboys last Thursday.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 3, 2025 0
Rebecca Lowe during Premier League Fan Fest

Rebecca Lowe to join Fox 2026 World Cup coverage as host

NBC is loaning Lowe out for the historic tournament.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 3, 2025 0

Colt Knost replaces Ian Baker-Finch on CBS golf coverage

"Colt has become a valued voice on our team, bringing insight, energy, and his engaging personality to every broadcast."

By Drew Lerner OnDec 3, 2025 0
Sep 13, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) reacts against the South Florida Bulls during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

ACC Network re-airing Miami win over Notre Dame 13 times as part of CFP campaign

The conference has also initiated a full-on social media blitz.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 2, 2025 0
View of a camera with a Fox Sports logo

Fox, NFL solidify start times for Week 16 Saturday doubleheader, will compete directly with TNT CFP games

The NFL games will kickoff at 5 p.m. and 8:20 p.m. ET.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 2, 2025 0
Comcast logo with Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav

Comcast bid looks to merge NBCUniversal with WBD, give David Zaslav management role

The Warner Bros. Discovery board could make a decision in the next few days.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 2, 2025 0
Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter

Lakers owner Mark Walter shows ‘openness’ to buying Spectrum SportsNet

The Charter-owned network pays the team an enormous $200 million per year rights fee.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 2, 2025 0
The Vancouver Whitecaps celebrate with the western conference trophy

MLS Cup Playoffs viewership sees strong year-over-year growth

The league says its postseason matches are averaging 711,000 viewers across linear and streaming, up 23%.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 2, 2025 0
General view of an Apple tv sign

MLB games drive millions of Apple TV signups, per new data

A Dodgers-Yankees game in May drove 722,000 new signups for Apple TV.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 2, 2025 0
Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Malachi Fields

ESPN to broadcast NC State-Virginia game from Brazil in 2026

"Additional streaming possibilities" are also being discussed.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 2, 2025 0
A detail view of a logo for the Big Ten Conference

NBC ‘still talking’ with Prime Video about Big Ten Championship deal despite Fox opposition

The network is seeking around $70 million for the game.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 1, 2025 0
Viewers were outraged as NFL RedZone ran multiple ads during Sunday's broadcast.

NFL RedZone ups ad load, airs 16 spots on Sunday

It's a far cry from Week 1, when RedZone aired just four, 15-second ads.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 1, 2025 0

Paramount submits ‘100% cash’ bid for WBD backed by Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds

Netflix has also reportedly submitted a "mostly cash" bid.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 1, 2025 0
The second season of Netflix's 'Quarterback' docuseries helps get the ball rolling for the 2025 NFL season.

Netflix reportedly ‘likely’ to renew ‘Quarterback’ for Season 3

It would seem, given the timing of the news, that Season 3 will be filmed during the 2026 season.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 1, 2025 0
The Michigan State Spartans compete against the North Carolina Tar Heels

Fox scores huge Thanksgiving college basketball audience with NFL lead-in

5.49 million viewers tuned in for Michigan State-North Carolina.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 30, 2025 0
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin

Lane Kiffin won’t coach Ole Miss during playoff, per report

The spectacle has laid bare some of the conflicts of interest in sports media.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 30, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith Skip Bayless at Jewish deli

Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless reunite over pastrami on rye

Smith has recently defended Bayless for his role in developing First Take into a successful show.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 30, 2025 0

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