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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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Stan Van Gundy

Stan Van Gundy finds optimal situation with Turner Sports

Stan Van Gundy is thrilled just to have a more defined role at a network.

By Shlomo Sprung OnOct 21, 2019 3

Pedro Martinez dishes on Yankee Stadium, his season with the Phillies, Pete Rose, the steroid era, and more

Pedro Martinez did not hold back in this chat.

By Shlomo Sprung OnOct 2, 2019 7

Derek Rae, Amazon prepared for another season of Thursday Night Football

It's time for another year of Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime, and while Derek Rae returns on the alternate English feed, other changes are in store.

By Shlomo Sprung OnSep 25, 2019 1
DAZN's Joe Markowski talked about the benefits of having their apps available through Comcast.

DAZN’s Joe Markowski says Comcast deal could lead to deals with other providers: “Comcast is the first domino to fall.”

"This is going to supercharge what will already be a lucrative three or four-month period at the end of the year for us."

By Shlomo Sprung OnSep 19, 2019 2

Yahoo Sports general manager Geoff Reiss unveils strategy for 2019 NFL season

Yahoo is planning on using select live games, original video, fantasy sports, and traditional reporting to support its NFL coverage this season.

By Shlomo Sprung OnSep 5, 2019 0
Brock Huard

Brock Huard on his move to Fox: “This is going to be the best slate of games that I’ve ever had.”

"It was pretty obvious and pretty evident, even when I talked to my friends and peers at ESPN, that there’s no question about this. Leaving the personal relationships, I think, in anything we do is hard, but professionally there was simply no doubt."

By Shlomo Sprung OnAug 30, 2019 6

League Networks

Joe Girardi’s broadcasting career is flourishing in spite of questions about his future as a manager

CBS Sports NFL analyst Jay Feely discusses his progression from kicking analyst to game analyst

Jay Feely isn't just a kicking analyst anymore.

By Shlomo Sprung OnAug 20, 2019 6

ESPN

Stephen A. Smith on Donald Trump, authenticity, Skip Bayless, Max Kellerman, and other topics

Kate Abdo talks Champions League Final, Turner’s first year of coverage

“I think it was a work in progress in some senses," Abdo said.

By Shlomo Sprung OnMay 31, 2019 4

ESPN announces expanded radio, multi-platform roles for Jason Fitz, Sarah Spain

Jason Fitz and Sarah Spain are splitting up, but both will retain high profile roles at ESPN Radio.

By Shlomo Sprung OnMay 23, 2019 1

Approaching his 80th birthday, Dick Vitale discusses Lifetime Achievement Emmy, ESPN origins, battle to fight childhood cancer

No matter his age, Dick Vitale will continue to entertain fans and fight for sick children.

By Shlomo Sprung OnMay 23, 2019 5

The Tiger Factor is once again hanging over the PGA Championship

No matter what happens this weekend with Tiger Woods at Bethpage Black, he's going to be the main attraction.

By Shlomo Sprung OnMay 17, 2019 6

Catching up with Verne Lundquist prior to the PGA Championship

"I assume that since I didn’t curse on the air that I’m going to be invited back to Augusta next year”

By Shlomo Sprung OnMay 16, 2019 0
ESPN

ESPN’s Burke Magnus, Connor Schell discuss ESPN+, XFL, relationship with NFL at Disney upfronts

Magnus also denied that Monday Night Football could move from ESPN to ABC.

By Shlomo Sprung OnMay 15, 2019 0

Telemundo is going all out with its Women’s World Cup and Copa America coverage this summer

Despite a lack of Central American flair in the Women's World Cup, Telemundo is not holding back.

By Shlomo Sprung OnMay 9, 2019 0

Jason Terry enjoying broadcasting while waiting for head coaching opportunities

Life as a broadcaster is going pretty well for Jason Terry.

By Shlomo Sprung OnApr 12, 2019 0

Jamie Erdahl’s steady rise at CBS Sports continues with Sweet 16, Elite 8 games this weekend

Jamie Erdahl has sped up the ladder at CBS Sports, and will work two Sweet 16 games and one Elite 8 game this weekend.

By Shlomo Sprung OnMar 29, 2019 12

DAZN

Former Good Morning Football showrunner looks to bring magic to DAZN’s MLB ChangeUp

Mar 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Broadcaster Len Elmore (C) looks on from the sidelines prior to the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament between the Oregon Ducks and the Iona Gaels at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA

Getting Schooled: Professor Len Elmore discusses new life as Columbia University lecturer

Jim Jackson discusses NCAA Tournament debut on TV for Turner, CBS, whether Gus Johnson misses March Madness

Jim Jackson is finally going to be calling NCAA Tournament games on television this year, and his March Madness starts on Wednesday night.

By Shlomo Sprung OnMar 20, 2019 0

CBS

Turner Sports broadcaster Brian Anderson talks juggling several gigs, the Milwaukee Brewers, and potentially succeeding Marv Albert

Jon Champion discusses his new beginning with ESPN and MLS, why he moved to America to broadcast soccer

Jon Champion's first game as ESPN's primary MLS announcer came this past weekend.

By Shlomo Sprung OnMar 7, 2019 1
Losers on Netflix

Mickey Duzyj discusses his Netflix sports documentary series ‘Losers,’ and how athletes deal with their biggest failures

"It always struck me that everybody says that we learn more from our failures than we do from our victories, but that doesn’t always manifest in popular culture or in conversations."

By Shlomo Sprung OnFeb 28, 2019 0

Jim Rikhoff is prepared, ready for his first Super Bowl as lead producer

Jim Rikhoff will be the lead producer for Super Bowl LIII, his first in charge for CBS.

By Shlomo Sprung OnJan 31, 2019 0

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