Mike Francesa misses covering the ‘big event’ on radio, like ‘when somebody dies’
"When somebody dies. That’s where you need on the radio somebody who saw these guys play."
"When somebody dies. That’s where you need on the radio somebody who saw these guys play."
"I don’t know if a photographic memory is a real thing, but if it is, he had it. He had a very eloquent way of putting things. And he just had a few notes on a yellow legal pad."
"Not sure anyone covered anything the way Ted Silary covered high school sports here."
Famed Dallas sportswriter Chuck Carlton, particularly known for his coverage of the Big 12 and of college football, has passed away.
The ACC recognized McLaughlin with the Marvin “Skeeter” Francis Award in 2022, in tribute to his long coverage of the league.
"If you knew Andy, you knew his laugh—it filled the room and always made you feel good."
"In what I now know to be his typical generosity with his time, he wrote very long, very detailed, very valuable answers to all our questions. He was hugely helpful."
Lyons was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon, while colleague Jesse Walden was critically injured.
Motson was one of the most prominent English soccer voices for decades.
McCarver worked for all four major broadcast networks, and was the lead analyst for 23 World Series and 20 All-Star Games.
"Those of us who got to work with you for many years always said 'Wow' about you, Barry."
"This one goes out to my steam room buddy Rick Tocchet. I’m gonna miss that sweaty, disgusting body, my friend."
From mascot fights to dinosaur arms to inner pirates, Leach certainly had some memorable quips.
At 2 p.m. ET Tuesday, SEC Network will air an hour-long special on Mike Leach. That will also be available in the ESPN app, and will be simulcast on SiriusXM channel 374.
"Chase what you’re crazy about. The day will come when you’ll regret that you didn’t chase your crazy!"
Fordham's tributes to alum Vin Scully continue, including a press box renaming, a ring of honor, and a memorabilia museum.
McNab had been the primary TV analyst for the Colorado Avalanche since their first season in Denver in 1995-96.
Tjarks had been battling a rare sarcoma since 2021, and had written about that for The Ringer.