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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
Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari during the first half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the St. John's Red Storm at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

John Calipari doomed by Adam Lefkoe’s announcer jinx: ‘You just mushed him!’

"I’m just reading statistics, if they’re gonna mess it up, that’s on them."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 28, 2025 0
SportsNet hockey announcer Chris Cuthbert, middle.

Chris Cuthbert executes reverse announcer jinx on NHL player’s first goal

"...looking for his first National Hockey League goal..."

By Michael Dixon OnFeb 22, 2025 0
Did TNT color analyst Stan Van Gundy find a creative way to pass the buck on a potential announcer jinx in Thursday's Heat-Bucks game? Photo Credit: TNT

Stan Van Gundy cleverly avoided announcer jinx burden

"...just to properly assign the announcer jinx in case he misses"

By Michael Dixon OnJan 23, 2025 0
Drew Allar

Greg McElroy says Drew Allar ‘not likely a guy that’s gonna put the ball in harm’s way’ right before ruinous interception

"I trust him, I think he can do it."

By Sean Keeley OnJan 9, 2025 0
Alabama and Michigan during Reliaquest Bowl

Alabama doomed by Brock Osweiler’s announcer jinx

"Ball security is going to be paramount until this rain slows down a bit."

By Brandon Contes OnDec 31, 2024 0
Pitt QB David Lynch was sacked by Toledo's D'Andre Ragin during the GameAbove Sports Bowl on Dec. 26, 2024.

ESPN’s Dustin Fox delivered an amazing announcer jinx of Pitt QB David Lynch in the GameAbove Sports Bowl

Right after Dustin Fox's "He's been impressive" on the broadcast, David Lynch tossed a pick-six.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 26, 2024 0
An image from a Utah HC vs. Vancouver Canucks "The Lab" alternate broadcast.

Utah Hockey Club alternate broadcast reverse-jinxed a goal

"Oh, the Canucks have a shutout right now? Oh, they haven't allowed any goals right now?"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 21, 2024 0
High school football

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..."

By Sean Keeley OnDec 15, 2024 0
Detroit Lions

Jim Nantz had elite-level announcer jinx on Lions kicker: ‘That is on you, Jim’

"Sorry, Detroit fans."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 28, 2024 0
Did Tiki Barber hit his former team with an announcer jinx on Sunday? If you're the kind of person who believes in announcer jinxes, then yes. Photo Credit: CBS

Giants victimized by Tiki Barber announcer jinx

"...so far."

By Michael Dixon OnNov 25, 2024 0
Jerry Jones

Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Bill Belichick combine for ‘full network jinx’ on Cowboys’ kicker

"I'm not taking the fall for this. It was everybody."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 18, 2024 0
Chicago Bears place kicker Cairo Santos (8) has his field goal blocked at the end of the game as the Green Bay Packers celebrate at Soldier Field.

Tom Brady nailed the announcer jinx on Bears’ blocked FG: ‘Only missed two this year’

"You saw what happened in the Kansas City-Denver game."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 18, 2024 0
Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Kerry Brown (14) celebrates a stop against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Memorial Stadium.

Tim Brando’s announcer jinx dooms Illinois’ ’10-win season’

"If they could win this game, somehow, someway … they could possibly have a 10-win season."

By Arthur Weinstein OnNov 3, 2024 0
Washington Commanders vs. Baltimore Ravens

Jim Nantz had epic announcer jinx on Washington’s first 2024 interception

"They have not had an interception the entire season."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 13, 2024 0
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (31) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo (67) in the fifth inning in game two of the Wild Card round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Ben McDonald made a textbook announcer jinx during Orioles-Royals

"If you are a Royals fan, you are blaming Ben McDonald and the announcer jinx."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 2, 2024 1
J.B. Long went into Saturday's UTEP/Colorado State game not believing in the announcer jinx. During the game, his mind was changed. Photo Credit: truTV

CFB play-by-play man tempts announcer jinx, quickly regrets it

"That is me -- 2,000 career snaps and I walk into your house and I ding you for one."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 22, 2024 0
FS1 play-by-play broadcaster Eric Collins delivers an iconic announcer jinx in Saturday's matchup between Troy and Iowa. Photo Credit: FS1

Eric Collins delivers iconic announcer jinx on Troy-Iowa broadcast

"Quite possibly the greatest announcer jinx ever."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 14, 2024 1
New York Mets pitcher.

Mets announcer jinxes team in another brutal late loss

"The Mets have lost five games this year that they’ve led after eight innings... Trying not to make it six."  

By Sean Keeley OnJun 3, 2024 1
Jose Siri hits a home run against the Oakland A's.

A’s announcer jinxes her own Jose Siri trash talk

Rays slugger Jose Siri got the last laugh after A's announcer Jenny Cavnar tried to dish out a clever pun in the ninth inning.

By Sean Keeley OnMay 31, 2024 2
New York Knicks

76ers announcers jinx improbable Knicks comeback: ‘Job done, let’s head down to the Turnpike’

“Stay tuned, Post Game Live is gonna be fun."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 23, 2024 6
San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey (14) hits a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning at Oracle Park.

Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow put reverse announcer jinx on Patrick Bailey on bobblehead day

"Isn't that the deal, you're supposed to get at least two hits on your bobblehead day?"

By Sean Keeley OnApr 20, 2024 0
John Kruk suffers announcer jinx during Phillies-Reds game

John Kruk suffers crushing announcer jinx in Phillies’ loss

"No grand slams for Spencer Steer, let’s hope that continues."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 2, 2024 1
Scottie Scheffler at the Houston Open

Scottie Scheffler victimized by Dan Hicks’ announcer jinx

"World No. 1 hasn’t missed a putt inside seven feet the entire weekend."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 1, 2024 0

‘Goal wizard’ Liam McHugh jinxed Canes’ shutout attempt against Bruins

"What am I, some kind of goal wizard?"

By Sean Keeley OnJan 24, 2024 0

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