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With the American team facing a huge deficit, NBC did poor viewership for Sunday's play at the 2025 Ryder Cup. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mcdermid-Reuters via Imagn Images

NBC had ‘least-viewed U.S. Ryder Cup Sunday’ since 2000

The big American deficit spelled trouble for NBC.

By Michael Dixon OnOct 1, 2025 0
Jazz Chisholm Jr. talks to reporters with his back to them and the camera after the Yankees lost Game 1 to the Red Sox on Tuesday night. Photo Credit: Yankees Videos on X.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. turned his back to media when discussing not starting Game 1

Not a particularly subtle response.

By Michael Dixon OnSep 30, 2025 0
The 10 finalists for the 2026 Ford C. Frick Award have been revealed by the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Photo Credits: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images (Joe Buck), San Francisco Giants on YouTube (Duane Kuiper), Alexander Lewis/MyCentralJersey via Imagn Content Services, LLC (John Sterling) and SNY (Gary Cohen).

Baseball Hall of Fame reveals 10 Ford C. Frick Award finalists

"The winner of the 2026 Frick Award will be announced on Dec. 10 at baseball’s Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 30, 2025 0
Troy Aikman made it clear that the penalty-filled game between the Bengals and Broncos was not fun to watch or call. Photo Credit: ABC

Troy Aikman during penalty-filled MNF game: ‘The product’s just not very good’

"Nothing brings a broadcast to a screeching halt more than these yellow flags."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 29, 2025 0
During Monday night's game between the Bengals and Broncos, Joe Buck sang along to Dazz Band's "Let it Whip." Photo Credit: ABC.

MNF broadcast included Joe Buck singing along to ‘Let It Whip’

"This mile-high air is getting to you."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 29, 2025 0
After Penn State's loss to Oregon, ESPN's Paul Finebaum issued some tough criticism about James Franklin's big-game record. Photo Credit: ESPN College Football on YouTube/The Matt Barrie Show.

Paul Finebaum dismisses James Franklin as ‘big-time coach’: ‘He does the same thing every time’

"...it's become so repetitive"

By Michael Dixon OnSep 29, 2025 0
NBC announced that Snoop Dogg will be part of its coverage of the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Snoop Dogg will return to NBC’s Olympics coverage in 2026

"I’ll be bringing my puffy jackets, snow pants, goggles, skates (and will definitely be iced out)."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 28, 2025 0
It was announced on Sunday night that Bad Bunny will be the featured act for the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show. Photo Credit: Bad Bunny on X/NBC.

Bad Bunny will play Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

Bad Bunny himself shared the news on social media.

By Michael Dixon OnSep 28, 2025 0
The schedule and announcers for MLB's Wild Card Series were announced on Sunday night shortly after the regular season ended. Photo Credit: ESPN/YouTube.

Schedule, announcers for MLB Wild Card Series revealed

The postseason begins on Tuesday.

By Michael Dixon OnSep 28, 2025 0
Jerry Jones was being interviewed on NBC as Micah Parsons took the field for the Packers against the Cowboys. Photo Credit: NBC

Jerry Jones: Micah Parsons in green and gold ‘is a little problem for me’

"But I have to think about the kinds of consideration that we got on the trade. That's the way I've always done it."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 28, 2025 0
Announcers Gary Cohen, Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez didn't sugarcoat the Mets collapse after they were eliminated. Photo Credit: SNY

Mets announcers pull no punches wrapping up team’s elimination

"And the Mets agonizing, three-and-a-half-month, slow-motion collapse, is complete."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 28, 2025 0
Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler had a strong reaction to Georgia's Ellis Robinson after the DB committed a bad penalty. Photo Credit: ABC

Kirk Herbstreit, Chris Fowler had harsh criticism of Georgia player’s ‘ludicrous’ penalty

"What the hell are you thinking? That's 15 yards you just cost the team."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 27, 2025 0
Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park in Seattle, home of the Seahawks and Mariners, respectively. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Mariners playoff run could alter two Seahawks start times, including one Monday Night Football game

"...the Seahawks could push back their kickoff anywhere from 90 to 150 minutes, according to Seattle officials."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 27, 2025 0
Not only does Arkansas coach Sam Pittman understand why fans are mad at him but he shares the feeling with them. Photo Credit: Nick Luttrell on X.

Sam Pittman to frustrated Arkansas fans: ‘I’m mad at me’

"If I was a fan, I'd be mad at me, too. I'd be frustrated as hell with me."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 27, 2025 0
After working with him for three years, Nick Saban didn't need to watch ESPN's documentary on Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Nick Saban shares why he didn’t watch ESPN’s Lane Kiffin documentary

"I didn’t watch the documentary because I lived it for three years. That was good enough for me."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 27, 2025 0
The replay booth cam, giving viewers a look and listen into the ACC Command Center, was a big hit during Virginia's win over Florida State. Photo Credit: ESPN

ACC replay booth camera lauded during Virginia-Florida State thriller

"We just can't thank the ACC enough, for allowing us to listen to that conversation."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 27, 2025 0
An announcer jinx, courtesy of both Curt Byrum and Dan Hicks, seemed to symbolize Team USA's Ryder Cup frustration on Friday. Photo Credit: USA Network

Patrick Cantlay hit with announcer jinx by Curt Byrum, Dan Hicks at Ryder Cup

"Patty Ice may have just shown up..."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 26, 2025 0
Former "Mike & Mike" co-hosts Mike Greenberg, left, and Mike Golic in 2013. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Greenberg believes avoiding hot takes helped ‘Mike & Mike’ be successful

"After a while, the other stuff kind of becomes white noise."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 26, 2025 0
Is Stephen A. Smith the savior the Democrats need to halt the political momentum of President Donald Trump? According to Bill Maher, yes. Photo Credit: Stephen A. Smith/YouTube.

Bill Maher backs Stephen A. Smith as Democrats’ next nominee

"The reason why, you know, I'm taking you a little more seriously for this is because the Democrats definitely need an outsider."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 26, 2025 0
ESPN NBA analyst and UCLA alumnus Bob Myers will be part of the committee to find UCLA's next football coach. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

ESPN NBA analyst Bob Myers on committee to find next UCLA football coach

Myers is one of many UCLA grads on the committee.

By Michael Dixon OnSep 26, 2025 0
Referee Alex Kemp's reaction to a Jaxon Smith-Njigba hot mic during "Thursday Night Football" was a highlight of the game. Photo Credit: Prime Video.

Referee Alex Kemp had great reaction to Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s hot mic disagreement

If you’re looking for humor, hot mics rarely disappoint. During Week 4’s Thursday Night Football game between the...

By Michael Dixon OnSep 25, 2025 0
Kirk Herbstreit offered some insight into the struggles of Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. during a miserable first half. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Kirk Herbstreit on Marvin Harrison Jr: ‘It’s like his mind is paralyzing his ability’

"There's another example of he and his quarterback not on the same page." "A lot of examples in the last four games."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 25, 2025 0
According to Richard Sherman and Tony Gonzalez, Russell Wilson's post-Seahawks career has damaged his Hall of Fame candidacy. Photo Credit: Prime Video.

Richard Sherman, Tony Gonzalez question whether Russell Wilson is Hall of Famer

"...it just hasn't worked out that way."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 25, 2025 0
Drew Brees thinks the Eagles are "boring" on offense. Jeff Saturday disagreed and brought up some of Brees' Saints career in the process. Photo Credit: ESPN/Get Up.

Jeff Saturday slams Drew Brees’ comments about ‘boring’ Eagles offense

"Now, let's talk about Brees and the Saints..."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 25, 2025 0
An ESPN app notification said that the Cardinals defeated the 49ers, moments before Eddy Piñeiro kicked the game-winning kick for the 49ers.Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

ESPN app sent out wrong final score notification for Cardinals-49ers game

A "Dewey defeats Truman" moment for ESPN.

By Michael Dixon OnSep 23, 2025 0

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