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Posts by Shlomo Sprung

Shlomo Sprung is a writer and columnist for Awful Announcing. He's also a senior contributor at Forbes and writes at FanSided, SI Knicks, YES Network and other publications.. A 2011 graduate of Columbia University’s Journalism School, he has previously worked for the New York Knicks, Business Insider, Sporting News and Major League Baseball. You should follow him on Twitter.

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NBA on TNT

TNT NBA sideline reporters describe being live at games for first time since bubble

NBA broadcasts are returning to something resembling normalcy these playoffs.

By Shlomo Sprung OnJun 1, 2021 1
Mar 30, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; General view during the sixth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers play against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

MLB

MLB during the pandemic: Announcers describe calling games during 2020 COVID season and possible permanent changes

Feb 12, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; General view of State Farm Arena before a game between the San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Local Networks

Pandemic basketball progress report: NBA announcers describe calling games during unique 2020-2021 season

CBS

NFL on CBS broadcasters discuss their COVID year in review

Jan 31, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; A general view of signage for Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

CBS

CBS’ Super Bowl sideline reporters describe COVID’s impact on preparing for Chiefs-Bucs

Dec 18, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; General view of the Smoothie King Center in the first quarter during the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Milwaukee Bucks. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

NBA

Basketball during the pandemic: NBA announcers describe calling games in the unique 2020-2021 season

Shams Charania

Shams Charania discusses Stadium NBA Draft special, plan to be featured on Sinclair-owned Fox Sports RSNs

Sinclair is beginning to utilize its RSN resources for league-wide events like the NBA Draft.

By Shlomo Sprung OnNov 17, 2020 3

Amazon Prime Thursday Night Football adding scout feed, Twitch stream, new talent for 2020 NFL season

Amazon's NFL coverage starts back up this week, and the company is rolling out plenty of new features.

By Shlomo Sprung OnOct 5, 2020 0

James Brown discusses CBS’ Portraits In Black special about racism in sports, society

CBS is dedicating its Sunday afternoon window to race and sports.

By Shlomo Sprung OnSep 4, 2020 4

NCAA

MACtion is a college football phenomenon that we’ll miss the hell out of this fall

ESPN reveals plans for jam-packed 30 minute NBA draft lottery show

Despite the pandemic, the NBA Draft Lottery will go on, but it will be a much different broadcast for viewers.

By Shlomo Sprung OnAug 18, 2020 3

ESPN

Baseball during the pandemic: MLB announcers describe calling games in the unique 2020 season

Turner to debut ‘The Arena’ next week, starring Charles Barkley, Dwyane Wade, Draymond Green, Cari Champion

Turner has a new storytelling series debuting in advance of the NBA's restsart.

By Shlomo Sprung OnJul 14, 2020 0
Inside The NBA All-Star coverage.

NBA on TNT resuming regular shows in July

Inside The NBA will return next week.

By Shlomo Sprung OnJul 1, 2020 0
The commentators for The Match.

Brian Anderson on The Match: “I can’t wait to be able to put something on TV for people to enjoy”

The second edition of The Match will take place this weekend, and Brian Anderson is pumped.

By Shlomo Sprung OnMay 21, 2020 0
Charles Davis

Charles Davis on leaving Fox to join CBS: “That seemed to be the right place for me to be.”

"CBS made me a different offer that was intriguing. It just seemed to make sense for me to be there at this stage of my career."

By Shlomo Sprung OnMay 15, 2020 14
Shams Charania

How Shams Charania scooped Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa pick, disrupting the NFL Draft

Shams Charania normally works as a NBA insider for Stadium and The Athletic, but he got some NFL draft information Thursday.

By Shlomo Sprung OnApr 24, 2020 1

ESPN

Four NBA broadcasters discuss calling games as the league was in the midst of shutting down

ESPN’s Royce Young recounts reporting on the scene of Rudy Gobert’s positive coronavirus test and the night the sports world changed forever

“You’re sitting there and realizing this is not just a moment in NBA history, but history period,” Young said.

By Shlomo Sprung OnMar 18, 2020 0

Top Rank president Todd duBoef talks Wilder-Fury, state of boxing industry

Wilder-Fury is poised to be one of the biggest heavyweight boxing matches in years.

By Shlomo Sprung OnFeb 21, 2020 1
The NBA on TNT Tuesday logo.

Ian Eagle, Brian Anderson discuss new TNT Tuesday roles, replacing Players Only

Turner's Players Only has been replaced by a more traditional broadcast, debuting tonight.

By Shlomo Sprung OnFeb 4, 2020 2
Part of the B/R Gridiron set, featuring Dan Patrick and Rich Eisen.

Bleacher Report sets up B/R Gridiron House in Miami as one-stop shop for WarnerMedia Super Bowl LIV content

"We are consumer-facing, while Radio Row is much more media- and talent-led. ...We do want it to be fan-friendly and have fans be able to come and engage with their favorite players and their favorite shows."

By Shlomo Sprung OnJan 28, 2020 0

Fox Sports head of production Brad Zager discusses Super Bowl plans, outdoor set, integrating Gronk

Fox has a long day ahead of itself on Sunday.

By Shlomo Sprung OnJan 28, 2020 2

NBA, Twitter announce expanded streaming partnership for TNT games, featuring Channing Frye as lead analyst

The NBA and Twitter are expanding their relationship.

By Shlomo Sprung OnJan 8, 2020 0
Kevin Harlan

Kevin Harlan thinks the Knicks “have been so irrelevant that I don’t really even think they draw a ripple”

"To be quite honest, it’s the same old story. And nationally, people just don’t care about it.”

By Shlomo Sprung OnNov 14, 2019 2

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