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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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During Friday's Giants-Dodgers game, Giants announcer Mike Krukow called for late Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela to go to the Hall of Fame. Photo Credits: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images (Fernando Valenzuela, left); Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images (Mike Krukow, right).

Mike Krukow: ‘I hope Fernando Valenzuela gets into the Hall of Fame someday’

"It’s the little moments of grace."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 12, 2025 0
Cooper Flagg's debut drew one of the ESPN's biggest viewership numbers ever in its history of NBA Summer League broadcasts. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Cooper Flagg’s NBA Summer League debut peaked at over 1.1 million viewers

It was "the fourth-largest Summer League audience ever on the ESPN networks."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 11, 2025 0
For the first time in 16 years, Paul Olden will not be the public address announcer for a Yankees game at Yankee Stadium. Photo Credit: YES Network.

Yankees PA announcer Paul Olden to miss first games in 16 years

"A new announcing streak starts in two weeks."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 11, 2025 0

Keith Hernandez ‘wouldn’t be caught dead’ in oversized funny cowboy hat

"Or they can put me in the — incinerate me with it."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 11, 2025 0
Dave Sims explained why he didn't call the Yankees win over the Mariners on Thursday, explaining that he's covering the HBCU Classic. Photo Credit: Somerset Patriots Baseball/YouTube.

Yankees announcer Dave Sims details great reason he missed Thursday’s game vs. Mariners

"I’m in Atlanta for an important cause, supporting black involvement in baseball calling the 3d annual the HBCU Swingman Classic."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 11, 2025 0
Will Clark. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

Will Clark rips Red Sox announcer Will Flemming for Rafael Devers story

"And Will Flemming, you can go f*ck off, motherf*cker."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 10, 2025 0
The Mets and Orioles announce teams both had a lot of laughts at Keith Hernandez's reaction to nearly getting hit with a foul ball. Photo Credit: SNY

Mets, Orioles booths have hilarious reactions to foul ball nearly hitting unsuspecting Keith Hernandez

"Oh, that one's going viral. You know that."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 10, 2025 0
ESPN's broadcast of Tuesday night's WNBA matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty drew a big viewing audience. Photo Credit: ESPN.

Tuesday night Aces-Liberty WNBA matchup ESPN’s ‘most-watched non-Indiana game’ in 26 years

"The numbers from last night’s nationally televised Aces-Liberty game are in..."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 9, 2025 0
Joe Buck had to cover the U.S. Open while working at Fox. For the longtime NFL and MLB announcer, golf was a lot more challenging. Photo Credit: Dan Patrick Show/YouTube.

Joe Buck on announcing U.S. Open: ‘Golf was so different than I thought going in’

"I'd rather make my own mistakes or do my own thoughts, instead of just parroting what I'm hearing in my ear."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 9, 2025 0
Bobby Stroupe, trainer to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, did not like what heard what KC radio host Kevin Kietzman said about Mahomes. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Patrick Mahomes’ trainer Bobby Stroupe responds to KC radio host who called QB ‘fat’

Bobby Stroupe, trainer to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, heard what Kansas City radio host Kevin Kietzman...

By Michael Dixon OnJul 9, 2025 0
While the calls were all different, the Giants and Phillies announcers perfectly the crazy inside-the-park walk-off home run ending. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Bay Area.

Listen to Giants, Phillies announcers call of Patrick Bailey’s inside-the-park walk-off home run

"Oh, my goodness. I did not see that coming."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 9, 2025 0
Why is Cal Raleigh the "Big Dumper?" YES provided a detailed explanation, complete with visual aids for anyone who was still unclear. Photo Credit: YES Network.

YES Network went to great detail explaining Cal Raleigh’s ‘Big Dumper’ nickname

"I don't know if we need that, guys. Goodness."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 8, 2025 0
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy. Photo Credit: TBS

Brewers manager Pat Murphy hilariously reacts to near HR during in-game interview

"Get up. Get out of here..."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 8, 2025 0
It was reported on Tuesday that Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson had both signed new contracts that will keep them at Fox. Photo Credit: Calm Down With Erin and Charissa on YouTube.

Erin Andrews, Charissa Thompson reportedly sign new deals with Fox

"...both are scoring lucrative contract extensions with Fox before the start of the new NFL season."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 8, 2025 0
As a guest columnist for Sportico, Ed O'Bannon discussed the changes in college sports, including those he had a major hand in. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Ed O’Bannon discussed NCAA changes and upcoming college basketball video game

"Doing the right thing can be as easy as a layup. We’re finally seeing that with college athletes’ rights. Keep it up."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 6, 2025 0
After hearing the job description, Fox college football analyst Urban Meyer had no interest in taking a college football general manager job. Photo Credit: The Triple Option Podcast.

Urban Meyer on becoming CFB general manager: ‘I’d rather step on a rusty nail and pull it out myself’

"I said, 'OK, what is the job description?'"

By Michael Dixon OnJul 6, 2025 0
Tribures came in on Saturday for former Boston Bruins forward and radio host Lyndon Byers, who passed away on Friday. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Tributes pour in for longtime Boston Bruins forward, radio host Lyndon Byers

"Many things have been written about Lyndon Byers today and they’ve all made me think about what a good guy he was."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 5, 2025 0
During Saturday's game, Phillies announcers Tom McCarthy and John Kruk found themselves discussing words like "thrillionaire" and "rizz." Photo Credit: NBC Sports Philadelphia

John Kruk, Tom McCarthy discuss words like ‘thrillionaire’ and ‘rizz’

"I wonder who came up with, like, words."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 5, 2025 0
Angels announcers Wayne Randazzo and Mark Gubicza had fun when referencing comments made by Orel Hershiser about the Astros. Photo Credit: FanDuel Sports Network West

Angels announcers Wayne Randazzo, Mark Gubicza joke about Orel Hershiser’s Astros comments

"Sounded like Orel Hershiser was having a good time, at least."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 5, 2025 0
Things got awkward for Cameron Norrie in his postmatch press conference when he was randomly asked about Emma Raducanu's dating life. Photo Credit: X user @AnettKord.

Cameron Norrie was asked about Emma Raducanu’s dating life in awkward Wimbledon press conference

"Sorry?"

By Michael Dixon OnJul 5, 2025 0
During a recent appearance on the Next Man Up Podcast, Kirk Herbstreit recalled how Pat McAfee prevented budget cuts by footing the bill himself. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

Kirk Herbstreit: Pat McAfee said he’d cover costs to prevent budget cuts

"And Pat decided to say, 'OK, if you're going to cut back on that, I'll cover that. I'll cover that.'"

By Michael Dixon OnJul 5, 2025 0
How can tampering with college football players be stopped? ESPN's Rece Davis says there's only one way to do it, with collective bargaining. Photo Credit: College GameDay Podcast/YouTube.

Rece Davis explains why collective bargaining is needed to stop CFB tampering

"If you're going to collective bargain, almost by definition the players have to be employees, or else with whom are you going to bargain?"

By Michael Dixon OnJul 5, 2025 0
How close were we to seeing Ford v Ferrari starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt instead of Matt Damon and Christian Bale? Photo Created by Liam McGuire, Comeback Media.

Brad Pitt reveals why version of ‘Ford v Ferrari’ starring him, Tom Cruise was scrapped

"...we both wanted to drive."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 4, 2025 0
For the first time in its history, USA Today has a women's sports editor in Heather Burns, who most recently worked at ESPN. Photo Credit: Girl, How'd You Get that Gig? Podcast/YouTube Screen Grab

USA Today makes Heather Burns its first women’s sports editor

Burns has a long history in journalism and most recently worked at ESPN.

By Michael Dixon OnJul 4, 2025 0
Brian Windhorst on the set of Hoop Streams during game four of the 2024 NBA Finals.

Austin Rivers: LeBron James’ criticism sparked change in Brian Windhorst

"It's now made him be like, 'F**k y'all.'"

By Michael Dixon OnJul 4, 2025 0

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