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Mike Breen

Fans criticized Mike Breen call of Pascal Siakam dunk in NBA Finals Game 6

"Mike Breen has lost his magic as an announcer."

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 20, 2025 0
Jun 12, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; General view of the Finals logo on the court prior to game four of the 2014 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Frank Isola, Rob Perez credit NBA for listening to criticism of NBA Finals presentation

"This was the one time where the pressure from social media has been good." 

By Reice Shipley OnJun 19, 2025 0
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith

NBA Finals Game 5 viewership falls short of 10 million, continues weak trend

The Thunder's win averaged 9.54 million viewers on ABC, down 22% versus last year's Game 5.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 18, 2025 0
UFL DC Defenders wide receiver Seth Williams

UFL Championship Game down big, but execs aren’t worried about ratings

"People would give their eyeteeth for the amount of eyeballs that are watching our games on TV."

By Drew Lerner OnJun 17, 2025 0
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) steps onto the floor during starting lineup entrances before a game against the Toronto Raptors at Target Center.

ABC will air Thunder-Pacers starting lineup introductions ahead of NBA Finals Game 5

It appears that ABC and ESPN are listening to fan's complaints about the NBA Finals presentation.

By Sean Keeley OnJun 16, 2025 0
A photo from an Indiana Pacers fan of Stephen A. Smith on his phone during Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals

Stephen A. Smith criticized for playing solitare during NBA Finals

"If this is real, so help me God."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 14, 2025 0
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles as she heads down court after a 3-point basket in the final seconds of the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena.

Caitlin Clark’s return from injury set for ABC broadcast

Clark's return in an ABC game against the reigning champion New York Liberty should do numbers.

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 13, 2025 0
ESPN UFL field analyst Tom Luginbill (L) with Jordan Ta’amu of the DC Defenders after an April 5, 2025 game. (Terrance Williams/ESPN Images.)

ABC

Tom Luginbill: UFL officiating reviews ‘absolutely need to bleed into college football’

Adam Silver discussing complaints about the presentation of the 2025 NBA Finals on ABC

Adam Silver brushes off criticisms about lack of on-court decals during NBA Finals

"They went away a decade ago."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 12, 2025 0
While Commissioner Adam Silver is thrilled with where the NBA's popularity is, he also believes that the league must evolve. Photo Credit: ABC

Adam Silver discusses NBA Finals ratings before Game 3

"Back 20 years ago, we often didn't win the night when the Finals were on. But the absolute rating is lower now."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 11, 2025 0
Sideline reporter Lisa Salters will miss Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. Like Game 2, she'll be replaced by Jorge Sedeno. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Lisa Salters will miss Game 3 of NBA Finals

Jorge Sedano will fill in for Salters.

By Michael Dixon OnJun 11, 2025 0
A DC Defenders fan reacts during the fourth quarter of the XFL Conference Championship game

ABC to air the UFL instead of Trump’s military parade

In fact, not a single broadcast network plans on preempting their regular programming. Even Fox, who will air Yankees-Red Sox.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 10, 2025 0
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins

NBA Finals Game 2 continues soft viewership trend

Sunday's game was the least-watched Game 2 since the "bubble."

By Drew Lerner OnJun 10, 2025 0

ABC/ESPN NBA Finals broadcast’s addition of digitally-imposed trophies took criticism

"Got bullied into putting digital Larry O’Briens out there."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 8, 2025 0
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams

NBA Finals Game 2 might have to be produced remotely

Severe weather might put the on-site production trucks in jeopardy.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 8, 2025 0
Sam Acho (L) and Tom Luginbill during a April 5, 2025 Memphis Showboats-DC Defenders UFL game.

Tom Luginbill, Sam Acho talk unique UFL field analyst access: ‘What CFB and the NFL doesn’t want you to hear’

The access UFL field analysts get sharply differs from other levels of football.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 8, 2025 0
Judging by his apparel, we're guessing that Richard Jefferson is a fan of his broadcast partner, fellow NBA on ESPN analyst Doris Burke. Photo Credit: SEC Network

Richard Jefferson wears pro-Doris Burke shirt during interview

"My Favorite Broadcaster is Doris Burke."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 6, 2025 0
Tyrese Haliburton

NBA Finals Game 1 viewership down nearly 20 percent despite Tyrese Haliburton game-winner

The game peaked with more than 11 million viewers during Indiana's late comeback, which could bode well for Game 2.

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 6, 2025 0
Jan 17, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; ESPN analyst Doris Burke during the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Doris Burke emotional after Rick Carlisle’s support: ‘Speaks to the human being he is’

"The man is about to coach Game 1 of the NBA Finals...But he took the time to check in on another human being to make sure I was okay."

By Brandon Contes OnJun 6, 2025 0
WPTA, the ABC affiliate of Fort Wayne, Indiana, cut away from Game 1 of the NBA Finals, featuring the Indiana Pacers, for a news teaser. Photo Credit: WPTA

Indiana ABC affiliate cut away from NBA Finals for news tease

Bad time for a cutaway.

By Michael Dixon OnJun 6, 2025 0
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

NBA playoff ratings up 3% through Conference Finals

The league is averaging 4.2 million viewers per game entering the NBA Finals.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 3, 2025 0
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will face the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals

NBA executives claim ratings are no concern for Pacers-Thunder Finals

"...I don’t think anyone in the NBA is worried about that right now because the revenues for TV are guaranteed.”

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 2, 2025 0
Fox NFL Sunday analyst Michael Strahan smiles during filming at the United States Military Academy.

Michael Strahan to re-sign with ‘Good Morning America’, lessen schedule

The Hall of Famer will reportedly take on a lighter schedule under his new deal.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 2, 2025 0
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese

Sky-Fever WNBA opener scores largest regular-season audience since 2000

Saturday's game averaged 2.7 million viewers on ABC.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 20, 2025 0
Chris Russo on SiriusXM's Mad Dog Unleashed

Chris Russo torches ABC for ‘horrific’ Bill Belichick interview: ‘They sold their journalism chops’

"That was a horrific job by a worthy news organization"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 19, 2025 0

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