The Play-By-Play: CBS dominates the Masters, UFC’s media rights negotiations and the death of TV?

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The Play-By-Play

PodcastsBy Ben Axelrod on 04/16/202504/16/2025

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 Drew Lerner joins Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod to discuss:

CBS’ coverage of the Masters
UFC’s media rights negotiations
The death of television?

The Play-By-Play is available anywhere podcasts can be found, including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music, as well as in video form on the Awful Announcing YouTube page. If you’re so inclined, please subscribe, rate, and review!

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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