NBC Sports to broadcast OT7 playoffs and championship weekend
OT7 alumni include Jeremiah Smith and the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2026.
High School News
ESPN adding YouTube channel altcast to McDonald’s All-American Games coverage
The altcast kicks off at 7:00 p.m. ET for the Girls Game, with the Boys Game scheduled to immediately follow at 9:00 p.m. ET.
‘Meal Ticket’ directors hope their McDonald’s All American Games documentary ‘reinvigorates dreams’
First-time directors Carlton Gerard Sabbs and Corey Colvin make their debut with this Amazon basketball documentary.
Amazon’s ‘Meal Ticket’ highlights the history of the McDonald’s All American Games
For decades, the McDonald’s All American Games have been a showcase for elite high school basketball players.
NAACP calls for public action after student announcer uses racial slurs during basketball broadcast
The organization is pushing for the student to write a paper about the consequences of racist behavior and present it during a school board meeting.
Derek Fisher involved in HS basketball altercation in L.A., wife ejected
The second odd incident involving Crespi HS and former NBA champions in less than two years.
Announcers calmly call brawl during Kentucky middle school basketball game: ‘They just tased Ryan’
"Look here, this ball game's gotta get over."
ESPN re-signs Paul Biancardi as lead high school basketball analyst
The deal will see him surpass 20 years at the Worldwide Leader.
Joe Tessitore and Dan Orlovsky to call Omaha and Overtime’s high school national championship on ESPN2
The game will feature Texas A&M quarterback recruit Helaman Casuga.
Overtime, Omaha Productions creating high school football national championship
Overtime and Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions are launching the inaugural Overtime Nationals High School Football Championship, airing Dec. 10 on ESPN2.
High school announcer fired after comparing HBCU to prison system
"We have removed him from future events and sincerely apologize to South Carolina State University, its alumni, and our community."
ESPN ranks son of ESPN analyst as No. 1 2027 basketball player
Spears Jr. is a 6-foot-7, 180-pound power forward who plays for Dynamic Prep out of Plano, Texas.
California high school signs eight-figure multimedia rights deal
Mater Dei High School in California has reached a deal with Playfly Sports.
Shane Sparks talks ‘Unstoppable’ appearance, FloWrestling Night In America
"I'm glad I'm in now because I think it's going to explode."
‘OH MY GOD! OH MY GOODNESS!’ Announcer went crazy for half-court buzzer-beater to end wild HS losing streak
After each team missed a shot in the last 25 seconds, Lyons Township's Owen Carroll got one more chance from long range, and drained it.
Sportswriter mourned after death in possible road rage shooting
Dennis Andrew Sharkey, a local sportswriter in Missouri, was fatally shot Friday.
Last-second announcer jinx dooms high school QB to 1st interception of season
"It might go down as the biggest announcer jinx of all time..."
NBA app to stream all EYBL Scholastic Showcase games and some Chosen-1 Invitational games for free
The NBA app will stream all five EYBL games this weekend, plus two Chosen-1 Invitational games.
Analyst pulled during championship football broadcast for bias
"I want you to hear my personal apology about some of the things that were communicated in the first half."
‘Friday Night Lights’ reboot reportedly in the works
High school football in small-town Texas is coming back to TV screens in a big way.
‘Friday Night Rivals’ captures beautiful moment in HS football game between crosstown opponents
"Marty, that's one of the beauties of sports in general. But high school sports in particular."
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit to be honored by hometown
Ohio's native son will be honored ahead of his son's high school football game against his alma mater.
California high school announcer caught on hot mic calling player ‘a dumba**’
"I don't know why I'm calling a 16-year-old a dumba**. Redundant. ... more a**hat."
Tributes pour in for famed New Orleans TV sports director Ed Daniels
"A true titan in local sports journalism."
