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Posts by Michael Dixon

About Michael:
-- Writer/editor for thecomeback.com and awfulannouncing.com.
-- Bay Area born and raised, currently living in the Indianapolis area.
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Jon Miller and Mike Krukow call Friday night's game between the San Francisco Giants and the team formerly known as the Oakland Athletics. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Bay Area

Jon Miller repeatedly referred to Athletics as ‘Oakland’

"My first baseball broadcasting job was with the Athletics, in Oakland."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 18, 2025 0
Shane Lowry was visibly frustrated during the PGA Championship. At least part of that frustration was directed at an ESPN reporter. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Shane Lowry was upset with ESPN reporter during PGA Championship

"That's not for you to talk about."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 18, 2025 0
Tony Khan apologized to fans after Saturday night's episode of AEW Collision on TNT ended abruptly with roughly 30 minutes remaining. Photo Credit: TNT

Saturday’s ‘AEW Collision’ broadcast ended abruptly due to ‘technical problems’

"I’m sorry for the inconvenience to all of you great fans!"

By Michael Dixon OnMay 17, 2025 0
Julie Foudy, who has been an integral part of ESPN's soccer coverage for the last 20 years, is reportedly leaving the network. Photo Credit: ESPN FC/YouTube.

Julie Foudy reportedly leaving ESPN after 20 years

"Foudy and ESPN failed to reach an agreement on a contract renewal, sources told Front Office Sports."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 17, 2025 0
Former ESPN president John Skipper believes we heading toward big college football games being available exclusively on pay-per-view. Photo Credit: Pablo Torre Finds Out on X.

John Skipper predicts college football games will become PPV events

"It's going to be good business."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 16, 2025 0
Before Friday's Twins-Brewers game, Twins announcer Cory Provus rememberd his friend and former broadcast partner, Bob Uecker. Photo Credit: Twins.TV

Twins announcer Cory Provus pays tribute to friend, former partner Bob Uecker

"You know, the game goes on, but our world is noticeably less funny."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 16, 2025 0
The "POOP" scorebug, now a thing of the past, was eulogized before Friday's Pirates-Phillies game by NBC Sports Philadelphia's Tom McCarthy. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Tom McCarthy eulogized ‘POOP’ scorebug before Pirates-Phillies game

"As the final out arrives on its bright and brilliant run, it will be missed. Gone but never forgotten."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 16, 2025 0
Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis has signed a deal with Paradigm Talent Agency. The news was announced on Thursday, Lewis' 50th birthday. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Ray Lewis signs with Paradigm, has documentary in production

"Projects already in development include..."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 16, 2025 0
After some confusion, the NFL has clarified that a pair of Week 16 games will be played on Saturday, Dec. 20 rather than Friday, Dec. 19. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

NFL clarifies that two Week 16 games will be played on Saturday

"...the league says the games will be played on Saturday. And we’ll regard that as conclusive."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 15, 2025 0
Marty Brennaman, the longtime voice of the Cincinnati Reds, is happy that Pete Rose is now eligible for the Hall of Fame. He's not happy about the timing. Marty Brennaman, the longtime voice of the Cincinnati Reds, is happy that Pete Rose is now eligible for the Hall of Fame. He's not happy about the timing. Photo Credit: Kareem Elgazzar

Marty Brennaman criticizes MLB for timing of Pete Rose reinstatement

"...now they come out and they announce in grand fashion that they have lifted the suspension."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 15, 2025 0
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo has several issues with the way that Major League Baseball removed Pete Rose from its ineligible list. Sam Greene/The Enquirer/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images (Pete Rose, left); Kirby Lee-Imagn Images (Chris Russo, right).

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo rants on MLB’s handling of Pete Rose

"This is holier-than-thou nonsense."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 15, 2025 0
Did a cease and desist letter help raise the profile of the Barstool Sports podcast, Pardon My Take? According to Dave Portnoy, absolutely. Photo Credit: Club Shay Shay on YouTube.

Dave Portnoy recalls ESPN sending Barstool cease and desist letter over ‘Pardon My Take’

"Best thing they could have done for us."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 15, 2025 0
Should Aaron Rodgers sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers? Jim Nantz says yes. Photo Credits: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images (Aaron Rodgers, left); Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images (Jim Nantz, right).

Jim Nantz really wants Aaron Rodgers to sign with Steelers

"I am just making a personal appeal..."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 14, 2025 0
Al Michaels discusses Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football" schedule. Photo Credit: NFL Network

Al Michaels praises TNF schedule: ‘We’ve come a long way, baby’

"So I think we're kind of right there where we had hoped to be four years into it."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 14, 2025 0
Nic Cage is set to play the late, great John Madden in a new biopic.

Studio shares photo of Nicolas Cage’s John Madden, Christian Bale’s Al Davis

How accurate are the likenesses?

By Michael Dixon OnMay 14, 2025 0
Nick Wright does not believe that 2025 NBA Draft Lottery was rigged to reward the Dallas Mavericks for trading Luka Dončić to the Lakers. Nick Wright on X.

Nick Wright shoots down NBA Draft Lottery conspiracy theories

"And like I said, I know I'm hurting some people's feelings today. But it's just idiotic."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 14, 2025 0
ESPN's prognosticators all picked the Cavaliers to defeat the Pacers. Indiana reminded us all of that after winning the series on Tuesday. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Pacers troll ESPN on X after beating Cavaliers

"Nobody believed in us" with receipts.

By Michael Dixon OnMay 13, 2025 0
Judging by what he said on Tuesday's episode of Speak, Keyshawn Johnson doesn't seem to be an NBA historian. Photo Credit: FS1/"Speak" on X.

Keyshawn Johnson shares curious Knicks-Pacers theory on ‘Speak’

"Come on, man. They're not used to that."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 13, 2025 0
MLB on Fox announcers Jason Benetti and Tom Verducci starred during and after a sequence where Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was ejected. Photo Credit: Fox

Jason Benetti and Tom Verducci put on a masterclass during manager ejection

"We're glad to have expanded your vocabulary as we go to the seventh."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 11, 2025 0
According to reports, the Los Angeles Chargers will host the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil during Week 1 of the NFL season. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Report: Chiefs will play Chargers in Week 1’s Brazil NFL game

This will be the NFL's second year playing in Brazil.

By Michael Dixon OnMay 11, 2025 0
A Jalen Brunson three in Game 3 between the Knicks and Celtics was missed because the ESPN on ABC broadcast was still at commercial. Photo Credit: ABC

Celtics-Knicks broadcast missed three-pointer while at commercial

"While we were away..."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 10, 2025 0
Kendrick Perkins. Photo Credit: ABC.

Kendrick Perkins says his grandmother with Alzheimer’s was ready for Celtics-Knicks Game 3

"My grandmother...God rest -- you know, bless her this upcoming Mother's Day. She has Alzheimer's. She was ready for this game."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 10, 2025 0
Joe Mantegna from SNL's famed "Bill Swerski's Superfans" sketches, said a movie was going to be made before Chris Farley passed away. Photo Credit: Saturday Night Live on YouTube/NBC.

Joe Mantegna says ‘Bill Swerski’s Superfans’ movie was in works when Chris Farley died

"Da Bears" almost made the big screen.

By Michael Dixon OnMay 10, 2025 0
CBS golf analyst Mark Immelman on the Awful Announcing Podcast with host Brandon Contes. Photo Credit: Awful Announcing Podcast on YouTube

Mark Immelman talks about whether bird sounds during the Masters are real

"...we saw everything from a hawk, to multiple cardinals, to mockingbirds."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 10, 2025 0
Michael Barkann and Ricky Bottalico debate whether travel was a factor in the Phillies loss to the Guardians. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Philadelphia/Phillies Postgame Live

Phillies Postgame Live hosts debate MLB travel: ‘What do you think, they flew on a chicken coop?’

"I'm as shocked as you. I really am."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 10, 2025 0

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