It’s time for another episode of The Play-By-Play, Awful Announcing’s weekly sports media news podcast.
On the latest episode, Awful Announcing’s Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod discuss:
- Shannon Sharpe going live on Instagram during a sexual encounter.
- The latest happenings — and many departures — at The Athletic.
- Legislation regarding regulations on sports betting.
- Jason Kelce’s presence on Monday Night Football in Philadelphia.
- Sports media’s reaction to Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion.
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About Ben Axelrod
Ben Axelrod is a veteran of the sports media landscape, having most recently worked for NBC's Cleveland affiliate, WKYC. Prior to his time in Cleveland, he covered Ohio State football and the Big Ten for outlets including Cox Media Group, Bleacher Report, Scout and Rivals.
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