Skip to content
Awful Announcing

Awful Announcing

  • Home
  • ESPN
  • Fox
  • NBC
  • CBS
  • Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Other
    • AA Podcasts
    • League Networks
    • Local Networks
    • International
    • Online Outlets
    • Announcing Schedules
    • Ratings
    • Viewing Picks
    • NFL
    • Lifestyle
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
  • Newsletter
  • Home
  • ESPN
  • Fox
  • NBC
  • CBS
  • Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Other
    • AA Podcasts
    • League Networks
    • Local Networks
    • International
    • Online Outlets
    • Announcing Schedules
    • Ratings
    • Viewing Picks
    • NFL
    • Lifestyle
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
  • Newsletter
  • Link to Twitter Link to Twitter
  • Link to Facebook Link to Facebook
  • Link to Instagram Link to Instagram
  • Link to RSS Link to RSS

Archives

Sage Steele

Variety’s tweets and Facebook posts on Sage Steele lawsuit called her a ‘former ESPN anchor’

Twitter and Facebook posts from Variety on their story on Sage Steele's lawsuit identified her as a "former ESPN anchor," which is not the current situation.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 30, 2023 10
Meta logo

Three sports-focused executives leaving Meta

Three executives who focused on sports have left Facebook parent Meta.

By Joe Lucia OnMay 24, 2023 0
A screenshot of the Pictou County Scotians Facebook page. Their Facebook stream saw a commentator get in trouble for a remark on a referee.

Hockey broadcaster loses job over remark on referee

Saying "I wonder if he has a band card?" about a referee did not end well for this broadcaster.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 6, 2023 0
Tennessee's All-SEC players.

Tennessee Volunteers’ official Facebook page posted “Fuck. Theo. Cade.” on all-SEC nods instead of “Velus. Theo. Cade.”

Velus Jones Jr., Theo Jackson, and Cade Mays were the three Vols named to the coaches' All-SEC teams. We don't know who Theo Cade is, or what he did to deserve this.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 7, 2021 0

Trailer drops for Simone Biles docuseries ‘Simone vs Herself’

The newest iteration of Facebook's Versus series will focus on Simone Biles life on and off the mats.

By Jay Rigdon OnJun 8, 2021 0

Facebook launches new Venue app for second-screen experience during live events

But will fans enjoy an online conversation they can't control?

By Ian Casselberry OnJun 1, 2020 0
Charles Barkley talks with John Calipari.

Charles Barkley calls Draymond Green “the worst member of the boy band”: “He’s going to get hit by some drive-by panties.”

"He's the worst member of the boy band who doesn't realize he's standing next to Timberlake. When the girls are throwing panties at his head, he's going to get hit by some drive-by panties, but they're meant for Timberlake."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 27, 2020 3
Facebook and Twitter

Twitter and Facebook execs say they now have no plans to bid big on live sports rights

“We’re not in this game to turn over any tables in the broadcast market.”

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 2, 2019 0
CBS' Facebook broadcast of Marshall-Middle Tennessee will include behind-the-scenes production truck tours.

CBS’ Marshall-Middle Tennessee Facebook broadcast will include tours of the broadcast truck, mic’d-up producer/director, no ads

"As always, our priority is telling the story of the play on the field. But with this unique format, we are excited to give viewers a rare look inside the production truck."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 4, 2019 1

YouTube and YouTube TV will be the exclusive home for 13 MLB games this season

This might get a better response than last year's Facebook deal.

By Jay Rigdon OnApr 30, 2019 1

SB Nation parts ways with Jen Rainwater after she calls Kyler Murray a brat, she responds with Facebook rant

SB Nation and Athletics Nation parted ways with Rainwater Thursday after her rant Wednesday. She responded on Facebook, claiming other people have been fabricating her tweets.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 10, 2019 14
Paul Tracy

NBC investigating IndyCar commentator Paul Tracy for racist Facebook post, Tracy claims it’s a fake account

NBC is "continuing to investigate the situation."

By Phillip Bupp OnNov 3, 2018 1

Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy boxing matches will be streamed live on Facebook

Facebook will stream live events and original programming produced by Golden Boy Promotions

By Ken Fang OnJul 2, 2018 1
big3

Fox will stream a BIG3 game on Facebook each week in addition to three on Fox or FS1

The BIG3 is coming to Facebook, but how much of an audience will it find there?

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 12, 2018 2

Could WWE sell digital rights for Monday Night RAW and SmackDown?

Could we see Amazon or Facebook stream RAW and SmackDown in the near future?

By Ken Fang OnMay 29, 2018 1

MLB hopes to eliminate porn bots from future Facebook broadcasts

The comment section on Thursday's Phillies-Diamondbacks broadcast filled up with, um, suspicious users.

By Alex Putterman OnApr 30, 2018 0

Facebook’s exclusive baseball broadcasts have averaged only 65,000-85,000 viewers per game

Not too many people are tuning into Facebook's MLB package.

By Alex Putterman OnApr 26, 2018 3

How MLB can improve on its Facebook-exclusive streaming game telecasts

MLB on Facebook certainly has room for improvements and we have some suggestions.

By Ken Fang OnApr 10, 2018 2
mark zuckerman-mark zuckerberg-facebook-washington nationals-masn

A brief history of Twitter users confusing Nationals beat writer Mark Zuckerman with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg runs Facebook. Mark Zuckerman covers the Nationals. A disturbing number of Twitter users can't tell the difference.

By Alex Putterman OnApr 5, 2018 0

MLB on Facebook Watch debut tried to make adjustments on the fly, but alienated some fans

The debut had its ups and downs including a glitch in the 5th inning

By Ken Fang OnApr 5, 2018 3

Will fans embrace MLB games only available on Facebook?

The Great MLB on Facebook Experiment is about to begin.

By Ken Fang OnApr 4, 2018 0
Florida Atlantic celebrating the 2017 Conference USA title.

CBS Sports and Stadium will both produce some games exclusively for Facebook as part of new Conference USA deal

In addition to games for CBSSN, CBS will produce three football games and six basketball games per year exclusively for Facebook. And Stadium will do the same for seven football games and 10 basketball games per year.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 15, 2018 2
peter-hutton-eurosport

Facebook hires Eurosport’s Peter Hutton to pursue global live sports rights deals

Hutton has plenty of experience in global sports rights, once acquiring European Olympics rights for Eurosport.

By Ian Casselberry OnJan 22, 2018 3
Mark Zuckerberg Facebook

After reducing news in feeds, Facebook plans to emphasize “high quality” news with user survey. What does that mean for sports?

Will Facebook's surveys about "trusted" news outlets affect the visibility of those outlets' sports coverage? What about sports-only outlets?

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 20, 2018 2
Now This News's old anti-homepage notice.

NowThis brings their website back after three years. Will other publishers follow?

In 2015, NowThisNews shuttered its website to live exclusively on social media platforms, saying "Homepage. Even the word sounds old." Now, they've brought their website back.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 18, 2018 2

Posts navigation

arrowOlder posts

Sidebar

Popular Posts

Is the ‘stick to sports’ crowd out of things to say?

What’s the best-case scenario and worst-case scenario for Aaron Rodgers with the Steelers?

Why did ESPN cancel 'Around The Horn'?

ESPN NBA Finals presentation is the most auraless in sports

Are podcasts the future of sports journalism?

TNT Sports is approaching life support after WBD split

Footer

  • Legal Information
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Link to Twitter Link to Twitter
  • Link to Facebook Link to Facebook
  • Link to Instagram Link to Instagram
  • Link to RSS Link to RSS
AwfulAnnouncing.com is a Sports fan web site and is in no way affiliated with any media organization, any professional sports league, team, organization, or its Properties. This site is for informational and entertainment purposes only. AwfulAnnouncing.com is not an official web site for any media organization, professional sports league, team, or organization. Copyright © 2020 www.AwfulAnnouncing.com - All Rights Reserved - Trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners.

arrow