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-- Writer/editor for thecomeback.com and awfulannouncing.com.
-- Bay Area born and raised, currently living in the Indianapolis area.
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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
Kevin Clark. Photo Credit: ESPN2

Kevin Clark’s ‘This is Football’ expanded to hour on ESPN2

"This is Football" has aired on ESPN2 since September.

By Michael Dixon OnMay 10, 2025 0
What did Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton have to say about his poor performance in the Game 3 loss to the Cavaliers? We don't know. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Tyrese Haliburton unavailable to media after scoring 4 points in Pacers loss

"Can't be the face of a franchise and then hide."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 10, 2025 0
Thanks to 20-year-old video, can say without question that the MLB loyalties of Pope Leo XIV are with the Chicago White Sox. Photo Credit: Fox/Joe Binder on X.

Pope Leo XIV was on camera during 2005 World Series

The White Sox need all the help they can get.

By Michael Dixon OnMay 9, 2025 0
Draymond Green argues with an official after being assessed a technical foul. Photo Credit: TNT

Stan Verrett offers defense, criticism of Draymond Green

"Both things are true."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 9, 2025 0
What does Charles Barkley think about fraternities and those who join them? Safe to say, his opinion is not high. Photo Credit: TNT

Charles Barkley: ‘Only losers join fraternities’

"I don't want to be in no fraternity. A bunch of damn loser dudes getting together all the time."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 9, 2025 0
Colin Cowherd enjoyed seeing the Celtics collapse in Game 2 against the Knicks, calling it a win for "manalytics" over "math nerds." Photo Credit: FS1

Colin Cowherd hails Knicks Game 2 victory over Celtics as ‘win for manalytics’

"Sometimes it is funny to watch the math nerd get his pants pulled down."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 9, 2025 0
Draymond Green says he's tired of the agenda portraying him as an "angry Black man." Photo Credit: Anthony Slater on X.

Draymond Green rails against ‘agenda to try to keep making me look like an angry Black man’

"I'm sick of it. It's ridiculous."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 9, 2025 0
A photo of Elly De La Cruz and his twin brother was shown during the Reds-Braves game on Thursday. In the photo, his brother is flipping off the camera. Photo Credit: MLB Network/Bally Sports Network South

MLB broadcast shows photo of Elly De La Cruz’s twin brother flipping off camera

"How 'bout that?"

By Michael Dixon OnMay 8, 2025 0
Is an NBA coach criticizing his best player fair? On "Inside the NBA," Charles Barkley was bothered that it's even a question. Photo Credit: TNT

Charles Barkley rips ‘wussy’ NBA players who can’t be coached

"Every bad player and every great player should want to get coached. It's not criticism. It's coaching."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 8, 2025 0
YouTube. Photo Credit: YouTube/Major Motions on Youtube.

YouTube ‘heavy favorite’ to stream NFL Week 1 Friday night game

"The game is expected to be available globally for free on YouTube."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 8, 2025 0
Rick Tocchet and Pat Maroon will be part of the NHL on TNT Studio team in the coming days. Photo Credits: Bob Frid-Imagn Images (Rick Tocchet, left); Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images (Pat Maroon, right).

Rick Tocchet, Pat Maroon will be guest analysts for NHL on TNT studio team

"Excited to be welcoming a new guest (and an old friend) to the desk this weekend."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 8, 2025 0
President Donald Trump has created acommission to better regulate the compensation of college athletes. Nick Saban will serve as co-chair. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Nick Saban will reportedly co-chair presidential commission on college sports

Saban has spoke about NIL on Capitol Hill before.

By Michael Dixon OnMay 8, 2025 0
Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA

Charles Barkley questions Celtics-Knicks Game 3 start time: ‘That should be a Saturday night’ in New York City

"Man, why are they playing that game at 3:30?"

By Michael Dixon OnMay 8, 2025 0
Jayson Tatum walks off the floor after the Celtics lose Game 2 of the NBA Playoff series against the Knicks. Like Game 1, the Celtics lost despite having a 20-point lead. Photo Credit: TNT

Celtics panned after second straight ‘choke job’ loss

"Another embarrassing performance at Home"

By Michael Dixon OnMay 7, 2025 0

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