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Mike Breen discusses announcer jinxes during Karl-Anthony Towns free-throw attempt

Mike Breen is an announcer jinx denier

"I know I’m gonna take abuse, but the Knicks are perfect from the free-throw line right now"

By Brandon Contes OnNov 3, 2025 0
Iowa State scores touchdown on BYU

Jason Benetti’s announcer jinx dooms BYU’s defense on first play vs. Iowa State

"They're gonna have to do it with their defense, which has been a very strong defensive side."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 25, 2025 0
Las Vegas Raiders vs Tennessee Titans

Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma make rare combo announcer jinx on Geno Smith interception

"Look at the offense, right? No turnovers from him. No interceptions."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 13, 2025 0
The Seattle Seahawks and Jacksonville Jaguars play in 2025 on Fox. Photo Credit: Fox

Chris Myers announcer jinx sacks Sam Darnold

"No sacks of Sam Darnold in this game... Darnold is sacked."

By Matt Clapp OnOct 12, 2025 0

UNLV quarterback fumbles right after announcer says he ‘needs to take care of the ball tonight’

"He's got to take care of the football."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 5, 2025 0
The Minnesota Vikings block a field goal attempt from Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell. Photo Credit: NFL Network

Joe Davis announcer jinx strikes in Ireland

"Chris Boswell has been automatic."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 28, 2025 0
An announcer jinx, courtesy of both Curt Byrum and Dan Hicks, seemed to symbolize Team USA's Ryder Cup frustration on Friday. Photo Credit: USA Network

Patrick Cantlay hit with announcer jinx by Curt Byrum, Dan Hicks at Ryder Cup

"Patty Ice may have just shown up..."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 26, 2025 0
Texas Tech kicker Stone Harrington nails a 58-yard field goal, stunning Fox color commentator Joel Klatt. Photo Credit: Fox

Texas Tech kicker proves Joel Klatt very wrong: ‘I don’t think he’s got the leg’

"Utah should have somebody back under the goalposts. There's a good likelihood that this is short."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 20, 2025 0
As Michigan's Dominic Zvada found out on Saturday, not even All-American kickers are immune to an announcer jinx. Chris Fowler supplied this one. Photo Credit: ABC

Chris Fowler hits Michigan All-American kicker Dominic Zvada with announcer jinx

"I know I'm gonna hear about it."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 6, 2025 0
Dillon Gabriel

Dillon Gabriel throws pick-six following incredible announcer jinx

"Gabriel has been very good so far..."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 16, 2025 0
Seahawks analyst Michael Robinson praised Drew Lock's ball security. Naturally, two plays later, Lock threw a bad interception. Photo Credit: KING (NBC Seattle)

Announcer jinx strikes Seahawks analyst Michael Robinson on interception

"When you've got a veteran quarterback who is your backup quarterback, he's just not going to put the ball in harm's way..."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 7, 2025 0
Fox's Adam Amin noted the Braves had yet to hit a grand slam this season while a graphic showed the same thing. That changed in one pitch. Photo Credit: Fox

Braves hit grand slam right after Adam Amin, Fox graphic said they were without one this season

"They don't have a grand slam..."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 28, 2025 0
Mar 1, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; ESPN analyst Dick Vitale before the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.

Reds no-hitter jinxed by… Dick Vitale?!?

"U can’t be serious all you baseball wackos blaming me for Nick Martinez losing his no hitter"

By Matt Yoder OnJun 28, 2025 0
Francisco Lindor

Joe Davis dooms Dodgers with Francisco Lindor home run announcer jinx

"Uh-oh, not a good sign."

By Sean Keeley OnJun 3, 2025 0
Isaac Parades hitting a home run in the Astros-Rays game.

Rays announcer Andy Freed delivers instant announcer jinx

"If you think about it, there haven't been that many home runs to left in this ballpark this year."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 21, 2025 0
Paul Bissonnette speaking with Oilers star Leon Draisaitl after his Game 4 game-winning goal over the Kings

Paul Bissonnette jinxes Kings in Game 4 matchup against Oilers

"You're welcome Edmonton."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 28, 2025 0
Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson reacts to his first home run of the season. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-Imagn Images

Orioles announcers Kevin Brown and Jim Palmer combine for reverse jinx to help slumping star

"Or a home run -- yet."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 17, 2025 0
Colorado Rockies pitcher Germán Márquez was hit with a pair of announcer jinxes in the first inning of Wednesday's start vs. the Dodgers. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Announcer jinx strikes Rockies pitcher twice in first inning against Dodgers

"But guess what? Here at Dodger Stadium, he's pitched phenomenally well."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 17, 2025 0
Padres announcer Mark Grant spotlighted Wandy Peralta's 0.00 ERA just before he allowed a home run. Photo Credit: Padres.TV

Mark Grant hit Padres reliever Wandy Peralta with announcer jinx

"Look at that ERA."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 16, 2025 0
Ben (L) and Dan Shulman at a Syracuse basketball game in 2021.

Dan and Ben Shulman delivered father-son announcer jinxes of the same play on separate broadcasts

On separate broadcasts, both Shulmans discussed Ryan Mountcastle's struggles before he hit a home run.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 13, 2025 0
An announcer jinx struck Purdue's softball team immediately after a student announcer noted the prowess of the opposing hitter. Photo Credit: B1G+ on X.

Announcer jinx quickly hits college softball commentator

"...and there it goes."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 7, 2025 0
Justin Rose signals wide off of the first tee

Announcer jinx strikes Justin Rose: ‘That is a world-class shank’

"Always a technician, always working on-,"

By Drew Lerner OnApr 4, 2025 0
Dave O'Brien, left, calls Thursday's game between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles. Photo Credit: NESN

Red Sox broadcaster Dave O’Brien executes perfect reverse announcer jinx

"Looking for that first Red Sox home run..."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 4, 2025 0
Baltimore Orioles broadcast

Orioles broadcasters’ announcer jinx breaks 160 at-bat streak

"This is a guy you can't walk."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 2, 2025 0
John Schriffen, right, calls a game between the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox. Photo Credit: Chicago Sports Network.

John Schriffen hit by announcer jinx one pitch after no-hitter declaration

"And of course, as soon as I say it."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 1, 2025 0

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