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Posts by Michael Grant

Born in Jamaica. Grew up in New York City. Lives in Louisville, Ky. Sports writer. Not related to Ulysses S. Grant.

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Gambling

Author Jonathan D. Cohen on how sports gambling became a public health crisis

Mets

SNY director John DeMarsico is making baseball a cinematic experience

"The language of baseball is inherently more cinematic than the other sports."

By Michael Grant OnJun 12, 2025 0
Louisville outfielder Eddie King Jr. celebrates his second home run of the game during the NCAA baseball Super Regional game 2 at Jim Patterson Stadium on June 7, 2025 in Louisville, Ky.

ESPN’s Chris Burke previews a ‘diverse’ College World Series

It's "the most equity and parity that we've had since I've been covering the sport."

By Michael Grant OnJun 11, 2025 0
Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Fox

Eventually, Tom Brady must choose between broadcasting and ownership

After nearly three decades, Gene Wojciechowski announced that his time at ESPN has officially come to an end. Photo Credit: Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK

Gene Wojciechowski grateful for ESPN career: ‘ESPN gave me more than I gave it’

'I can't emphasize this enough: I'm incredibly grateful to ESPN.'

By Michael Grant OnJun 5, 2025 0
Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

League Networks

NHL Network’s Brian Boyle previews Stanley Cup Final: ‘I think it’s Edmonton’s year’

Peter King thinks the NFL Draft will disappear. Given how big the event has become, that seems very unlikely. Photo Credit: Sarah Kloepping/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The NFL draft has become too big of a TV event to disappear

"It's become football Comic-Con, and precious few fans want to see anyone ruin the party."

By Michael Grant OnJun 1, 2025 0
Freddie Coleman (left) and Harry Douglas (Photo by Allen Kee/ESPN Images)

ESPN

Freddie Coleman, Harry Douglas ‘excited’ to bring their radio chemistry to Saturday’s ESPN UFL broadcast

Stan Verrett

Stan Verrett on his ‘amicable’ split with ESPN and what’s next

'For me, it wasn't a career decision. It was a life decision.'

 

By Michael Grant OnMay 29, 2025 0
Jim Irsay talks to Andrea Kremer on Real Sports.

Jim Irsay was a rare NFL owner with a distinctive media presence

The late Indianapolis Colts owner was easily recognizable. 

By Michael Grant OnMay 26, 2025 0
Credit: ESPN

ESPN

‘SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days’ is ESPN’s most American idea

A detailed view of the NBA logo in the 2024 playoffs.

NBA could benefit by doing more to assist media coverage

The NBA’s growth depends on improving media access.

By Michael Grant OnMay 19, 2025 0
Taylor Zarzour

Taylor Zarzour: Jim Nantz told me to pursue Tennessee Titans radio job

'He called me and said, 'You have to go after this.''

By Michael Grant OnMay 16, 2025 0
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ESPN

Chris Berman at 70: ‘Nobody is more synonymous with ESPN’

Javaris Crittenton and Gilbert Arenas (Screengrab courtesy of Netflix on YouTube). Shooting Guards

‘Shooting Guards’ is a better effort from Netflix’s ‘Untold’ series

The documentary on the Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton gun incident is an upgrade over recent Netflix Untold episodes.

By Michael Grant OnMay 11, 2025 0
Draymond Green can't stop all the negativity around him. But his best advocate would be a better-behaved version of himself. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Draymond Green needs to acknowledge his role in public image

The Golden State Warriors' star must do his part if he wants to change the narrative. 

By Michael Grant OnMay 10, 2025 0
Screengrab via NBA YouTube

NBA

Gregg Popovich perfected the awkward sideline interview

Drew Magary (Photo courtesy of Drew Magary)

Drew Magary on Mel Kiper Jr., Bill Belichick, and life at Defector

'As a resource, I don't find (Mel Kiper Jr.) all that reliable anymore.'

By Michael Grant OnMay 5, 2025 0
Kevin Millar (Photo courtesy of MLB Network).

Kevin Millar celebrates 15 years at MLB Network

The Intentional Talk cohost: 'To this day, I get nervous doing interviews, having to ask the questions.'

By Michael Grant OnMay 3, 2025 0
Photo Credit: YouTube/Major Motions on Youtube.

YouTube

Happy 20th anniversary to YouTube, which changed the way we consume sports

MLS Season Pass broadcasters Max Bretos (left) and Brian Dunseth. (Photo courtesy of MLS).

Max Bretos on MLS Season Pass and Mount Rushmore of SportsCenter anchors

American soccer culture is 'still in diapers, it's still growing.'

By Michael Grant OnApr 24, 2025 0
J.A. Adande Around the Horn Northwestern

J.A. Adande on the legacy of ‘Around the Horn’ and life as a Northwestern professor

'People saw me on ('Around the Horn') and wanted to emulate what I did. When you hear things like that, that’s pretty cool.'

By Michael Grant OnApr 21, 2025 0
ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller (Photo courtesy of Matt Miller).

ESPN’s Matt Miller on the NFL draft, Mel Kiper Jr.’s impact on his career

Covering the draft is "such an adrenaline rush."

By Michael Grant OnApr 17, 2025 0
Dan Wetzel (Photo courtesy of Melissa Tremblay Platinum Imagery / ESPN)

ESPN

Dan Wetzel on leaving Yahoo for ESPN and writing children’s books

Don Fischer has broadcast Indiana University sports since 1973. (Screengrab courtesy of Big Ten Network on YouTube).

Don Fischer talks Indiana basketball, broadcasting at 78

"I'm as excited now about Indiana football and basketball as I ever have been."

By Michael Grant OnApr 12, 2025 0

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