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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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Evan Washburn at Super Bowl LVIII (Courtesy of Wajmah Strange/CBS)

CBS

CBS sideline reporter Evan Washburn on how a lacrosse player becomes an NFL broadcaster

Jan 16, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant talks with the media during a press conference prior to the game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

What should we expect from a Kobe Bryant movie?

If the story of Kobe Bryant is told on the silver screen, what would it choose to focus on from his life in the public eye?

By Michael Grant OnSep 2, 2025 0
Colts owner Jim Irsay

Explosive Jim Irsay Washington Post story shows value of investigative sports journalism

Kudos to reporters Will Hobson, Albert Samaha, and Sam Fortier for an exhaustive behind-the-scenes look at the late Colts owner.

By Michael Grant OnAug 28, 2025 0
Francisco Lindor (Photo courtesy of MLB Network)

MLB Network’s Francisco Lindor documentary want to show the ‘personal and the human side’ of a superstar

The MLB Network documentary Behind The Smile: Francisco Lindor debuts Sunday, Aug. 31, at 8 p.m. ET.

By Michael Grant OnAug 27, 2025 0
Members of the Defector staff at a 2024 holiday party. (Photo courtesy of Tom Ley)

Online Outlets

Editor-in-chief Tom Ley reflects on Defector’s 5-year anniversary

Oklahoma head football coch Brent Venables speaks to the media during the University of Oklahoma Sooners football spring press conference in Norman, Okla., Wednesday, March, 5, 2025.

Everything has a price in college athletics, even press conferences

If this revenue-stream idea succeeds, expect other schools to follow.

By Michael Grant OnAug 25, 2025 0
Mike Golic Jr

Mike Golic Jr. on his new TNT sports gig, Notre Dame podcast

TNT Sports 'took a chance on me and gave me an opportunity to keep calling games and doing something I love.'

By Michael Grant OnAug 23, 2025 0
Buck Martinez

Buck Martinez on battling cancer while broadcasting Blue Jays baseball

'My health is really good, it's improving all the time.'

By Michael Grant OnAug 21, 2025 0
Brandon Tierney addresses Little League ejection

Did WFAN’s Brandon Tierney cross a line with Juan Soto age comments?

Based on what we know today, Tierney's accusations were unfounded and unfair.

By Michael Grant OnAug 18, 2025 0
ESPN and NFL logos.

Where could the NFL seek to influence ESPN coverage?

Viewers should pay closer attention to the coverage once the deal becomes official in 2026.

By Michael Grant OnAug 14, 2025 0
Photo Credit: ESPN

ESPN

ESPN’s ‘The Kingdom’ is at its best away from football

Lisa Byington (right) and Angel Reese. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Byington).

Chicago Sky announcer Lisa Byington on Angel Reese and being a pioneer in broadcasting

Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Sky play-by-play voice Lisa Byington shares what it's like covering Angel Reese and her trailblazing career.

By Michael Grant OnAug 11, 2025 0
Pat Boylan (left) and Sophie Cunningham (Photo courtesy of Pat Boylan).

WNBA

Indiana Fever voice Pat Boylan talks Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and their ‘fascinating’ season

TNT Sports' Victor Cruz (Photo courtesy of TNT Sports)

Victor Cruz on his new assignment as a TNT Big 12 studio analyst

The former NFL wide receiver will cover multiple teams that will be in contention for the College Football Playoff.

By Michael Grant OnAug 7, 2025 0
Dennis Miller Monday Night Football

25 years ago, ‘Monday Night Football’s’ Dennis Miller experiment began

25 years ago, ABC tried one of the boldest broadcasting experiments of all time by putting Dennis Miller in the Monday Night Football booth.

By Michael Grant OnAug 4, 2025 0
Photo credit: CBS Sports Network

NFL

Boomer Esiason shares broadcasting advice for Tom Brady

Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

College Football

FSU coach Mike Norvell’s paranoia about media access doesn’t serve the sport

Photo courtesy of Seth Wickersham

NFL

ESPN’s Seth Wickersham’s ‘American Kings’ examines the evolution of NFL quarterbacks

Jim Palmer (left) and Curt Gowdy in The Naked Gun (YouTube screengrab courtesy of Top Clips/Paramount Pictures)

In ‘The Naked Gun,’ the baseball announcers were in on the joke

The epic baseball scene featured cameos from Curt Gowdy, Dick Enberg, Jim Palmer, Mel Allen, Tim McCarver, Dick Vitale, and Dr. Joyce Brothers.

By Michael Grant OnJul 24, 2025 0
Alabama A&M football's play-by-play voice Thai Floyd (Photo courtesy of Thai Floyd.).

Alabama A&M’s Thai Floyd on new gig as first full-time female football voice at HBCU

"Football doesn't just belong to one type of person. It belongs to everyone."

By Michael Grant OnJul 21, 2025 0
Freddie Freeman in the MLB Network Presents documentary 'Driven: The Freddie Freeman Story.' (Courtesy of MLB Network)

‘Driven’ producers: Freddie Freeman story ‘transcends baseball’

The MLB Network documentary Driven: The Freddie Freeman Story debuts Thursday, July 17, at 8 p.m. ET.

By Michael Grant OnJul 16, 2025 0
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Films

Adnan Virk on his new book ‘Cinephile,’ interviewing Robert De Niro

Credit: ESPN

College Football

Paul Finebaum previews SEC Media Days, defends Texas-Ohio State pick

E60 Southpaw (ESPN)

E60’s ‘Southpaw’ revisits Jim Abbott’s inspirational MLB career

Born without a right hand, Jim Abbott pitched a no-hitter for the Yankees in 1993.

By Michael Grant OnJul 10, 2025 0
New Nebraska football radio play-by-play voice Kyle Crooks (Image courtesy of the University of Nebraska).

Kyle Crooks on being the new radio voice of Nebraska football

'This is truly a special place, and it's such a great honor.'

By Michael Grant OnJul 9, 2025 0

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