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Lem Barney arrives during the Professional Football HOF enshrinement ceremonies at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

Pro Football Hall of Fame erroneously announced Lem Barney’s death

"Based on conflicting information regarding the reported passing of Lem Barney, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is rescinding the email sent earlier today."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 29, 2025 0
CBS broadcasters Brent Musburger (left), Dick Vermeil (center), and Jimmy Snyder (also know as Jimmy The Greek) prior to the 1983 NFC Championship game between the Washington Redskins and the San Francisco 49ers at at RFK Stadium. The Redskins won 24-21.

Brent Musburger to receive 2025 Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award

"I’m kind of thunderstruck. I never expected this."

By Sean Keeley OnApr 10, 2025 0
Tony Dungy

Tony Dungy: Hall of Fame voting ‘doesn’t make sense’ after Colts stars fall short

"We were discussing eight and nine guys that should have gone in … and we only elected three, to me it doesn't make sense."

By Arthur Weinstein OnFeb 8, 2025 0
In a theme of the night, Eric Allen was identified as Sterling Sharpe as both men were announced as Hall of Famers at NFL Honors. Photo Credit: Fox

NFL Honors cameras, graphics mistake Sterling Sharpe and Eric Allen

It hasn't been a banner night for the graphics team.

By Michael Dixon OnFeb 6, 2025 0
A Brett Favre-Mark Gastineau exchange at a memorabilia show in 2023. (ESPN on X.)

ESPN

Brett Favre says ‘Maybe it crossed my mind to help Strahan’ pass Mark Gastineau

Chris Berman

Chris Berman, Howard Cosell among Pro Football Hall of Fame candidates

Berman's colorful player nicknames and exuberant calls have been a staple of ESPN shows for decades.

By Arthur Weinstein OnOct 16, 2024 0
Chris Berman joins Dan Patrick in advocating for Brent Musburger's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Chris Berman wanted to be Brent Musburger

" One of the goals I had, boy, if I could be be Brent, that'd be pretty cool."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 11, 2024 2
Feb 9, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, US; American journalist Andrea Kremer poses for a photo on the red carpet before the NFL Honors award show at Symphony Hall.

Andrea Kremer never thought she’d make Pro Football HOF: ‘I’ve taken on the NFL a lot in my career’

"My work has not always been the most positive for the National Football League."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 8, 2024 1
D. Orlando Ledbetter Photo Credit: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter earns prestigious award

"Wonderful and well-deserved news!"

By Arthur Weinstein OnMay 30, 2024 1

NFL Hall of Fame Game moving from NBC to ABC/ESPN

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game will see the first contest of the preseason move from NBC back to ABC and ESPN.

By Awful Announcing Staff OnMay 17, 2024 2
Matt Miller discussing Mel Kiper's impact on the NFL Draft.

Matt Miller calls for Mel Kiper Jr. to be inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

"This event does not happen without Mel Kiper Jr. I'm not sitting here without Mel Kiper Jr."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 28, 2024 7
Nov 5, 1972; Buffalo, NY, USA, FILE PHOTO; Buffalo Bills running back (32) O.J. Simpson during pre-game introductions prior to a game against the Miami Dolphins at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK

Bills, USC silence on O.J. Simpson’s death probably for the best

Sometimes the best course of action is no course of action.

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 12, 2024 1
Rodney Harrison and Bill Belichick

Bill Belichick believes NBC’s Rodney Harrison deserves Hall of Fame honor

"He’s one of the best I’ve ever coached."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 29, 2023 0
Pro Football Hall Of Fame

Pro Football Hall of Fame, ESPN extend media rights agreement

The Pro Football Hall of Fame and ESPN will continue their long-running media rights agreement.

By Joe Lucia OnAug 2, 2023 1
The original Madden Cruiser at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August 2023.

John Madden’s ‘Madden Cruiser’ has made its way back to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

The famous vehicle remains unchanged.

By Sam Neumann OnJun 2, 2023 2
Mel Kiper in 2011.

ESPN producer says Mel Kiper Jr. should be in Pro Football Hall of Fame

“There is no NFL Draft on TV without Mel Kiper. He's an institution.”

By Kevin Harrish OnApr 29, 2023 4
Heisman Trophy Pro Football HOF

Fox Sports acquires ‘The Perfect 10’ documentary about Heisman winners in Pro Football HOF

Seven of the ten in this exclusive club will be involved.

By Phillip Bupp OnAug 30, 2022 1

Michael Strahan’s No. 92 jersey retired by Giants, Charles Woodson inducted into Packers’ Ring of Honor

The two Fox broadcasters were both honored by their former NFL teams on Sunday.

By Ian Casselberry OnNov 29, 2021 1

Tim Brown executive-producing ‘The Nine,’ documentary on Heisman Trophy winners and Pro Football Hall of Famers

NFL Films will help produce the doc with Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and Elite Holdings.

By Ian Casselberry OnJan 22, 2021 2

NFL Films visionary Steve Sabol selected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Sabol passed away in 2012, but his impact is still felt across sports broadcasting.

By Jay Rigdon OnJan 15, 2020 5

Bill Cowher, Jimmy Johnson Hall of Fame announcements provided pure emotion we love to see

These were great, fun moments to watch.

By Ian Casselberry OnJan 13, 2020 7
Jimmy Johnson

An emotional Jimmy Johnson discovers that he’ll be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Johnson joins Bill Cowher as the first two inductees of the Centennial Class.

By Phillip Bupp OnJan 12, 2020 5

Bill Cowher finds out live on CBS that he’ll be inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

A terrific live TV moment.

By Matt Clapp OnJan 11, 2020 7

Deion Sanders, Kurt Warner, other Hall of Famers write letter to Roger Goodell seeking health insurance from NFL

The letter demands insurance and compensation for all Hall of Famers, but not former players who have not been enshrined in Canton.

By Phillip Bupp OnSep 18, 2018 2
Terrell Owens

Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Gary Myers says he wouldn’t have voted for T.O. if he’d known of ceremony-skipping plan

"If I knew he would not show up, I would have voted for someone who would have."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 8, 2018 18

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