Kevin Kisner’s passionate feelings about CBS’ Masters coverage may have been shared by fans — but those in his golf broadcasting orbit did not seem to appreciate. Kisner, the lead golf voice for NBC, apologized for his strong comments about some issues CBS had on Sunday during the final round at Augusta as Rory McIlroy claimed … Read more
Jim Nantz admitted Tuesday that CBS’s coverage of Rory McIlroy’s Masters victory wasn’t perfect. In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” the legendary sports broadcaster acknowledged that the moment McIlroy tapped in his putt for a second straight Green Jacket win could have been better. “It’s live television,” Nantz said. “We all make mistakes.” … Read more
Kevin Kisner had a glimpse behind the curtain of CBS’ Masters coverage — and was left astounded by what he saw. Kisner was hired as the lead analyst for NBC’s golf coverage at the end of 2024 and this past weekend he was in the booth for SiriusXM at The Masters as CBS handled the TV … Read more
Shams Charania fired back at now-former Bucks coach Doc Rivers while appearing on “The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, dropping the gauntlet down that he just documents “the news and the truth can hurt sometimes.” The NBA insider was discussing where the Bucks will go after a disastrous season concluded on Sunday with a loss … Read more
The new “Sunday Night Baseball” has its voice. NBC Sports announced Wednesday that Jason Benetti will be the play-by-play announcer for the network’s new “Sunday Night Baseball” package on NBC and Peacock, something that had been widely expected for some time now. His first game on-air for NBC this season will be on March 26, … Read more
I wish I held the patent on the patently absurd. The themes for NBC’s Olympics telecasts have been well-established: 1) Don’t miss what’s coming up next, to the exclusion what’s going on now; 2) In sustaining the theme of its Super Bowl telecast, purchase NBC’s Peacock — immediately. And there will be another generous scoop … Read more
Nate Burleson will add NCAA Tournament host to his ever-growing résumé at CBS. The network announced Thursday morning that Burleson will host men’s March Madness coverage for CBS Sports and TNT Sports, replacing beloved basketball broadcaster Ernie Johnson for the first two weeks of the tournament. Burleson will also serve as studio host for Sunday’s … Read more
Veteran baseball analyst and longtime pitcher David Cone is no longer with ESPN. Cone, according to multiple reports, did not have his contract renewed as the Worldwide Leader is undergoing a broader shakeup of its Major League Baseball coverage ahead of the 2026 season. The 1994 American League Cy Young winner’s run at ESPN ends … Read more
Kylie Kelce is heading to Milan. The host of the “Not Gonna Lie” podcast and the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce will be part of NBC’s coverage of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February, the network announced in a press release. Kylie will appear as part of NBCUniversal’s “Milan Cortina Creator … Read more
Analyzing Shedeur Sanders’ play may result in some legal action. Reporter Josina Anderson threatened Athletic reporter Zac Jackson with “appropriate action” after Jackson revealed he received scathing messages about his Sanders coverage from someone who hinted at being Anderson’s sister, and he then called out Anderson for “inciting” that type of reaction. “This defamatory accusation … Read more
Mike Francesa was blown away by this lack of information. The popular former WFAN host went on a mini-rant Monday about how Fox sideline reporter Kristina Pink allegedly did not mention the windy conditions Sunday during her hit from MetLife Stadium. The wind factored into the Packers’ 27-20 road win over the Giants. “I wonder … Read more
You won’t be seeing Erin Andrews back in the dugout anytime soon. The longtime Fox star reporter explained her rationale for no longer joining the network’s coverage of the MLB playoffs as she had done earlier in her career. “I found that coming in at the end of the year after, you know, covering football … Read more
Baseball fans on social media could unite over one thing Monday night: ESPN’s coverage of MLB Home Run Derby was dizzying, confusing and tough to watch. The broadcast featured a split-screen format to show both the hitter (on the left) and where the baseballs they hit were landing (on the right), but fans took issue … Read more
Mike Tirico stepped away from his role as NBC’s host for the Kentucky Derby due to an allergic reaction for a nut allergy. Ahmed Fareed filled in for Tirico — who was in his ninth year hosting the Derby for NBC — and revealed during a segment of the broadcast Saturday that Tirico has a … Read more
Dan Le Batard looked at himself in the mirror while explaining that he was “disgusted” and “embarrassed” for his skewed coverage of Tyreek Hill, specifically after the Chiefs traded the All-Pro receiver to the Dolphins in March 2022. During Thursday’s installment of “The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz,” the Meadowlark Media co-founder discussed Hill’s reported domestic … Read more
Malika Andrews is taking back her narrative. Throughout her meteoric rise in the sports media space, the ESPN analyst has, more than once, become the story. Pundits have long painted Andrews as biased, accusing her of focusing too much on the indiscretions of Black athletes one day and overlooking their white counterpart’s offenses the next. … Read more
NBC is adding college basketball voices as it expands its coverage of the sport with the Big East. Rising star Fox play-by-play broadcaster John Fanta is joining NBC to call Big Ten and Big East games, The Post has learned. Fanta will continue to work at Fox, sources said. John Fanta is joining NBC Sports … Read more
Amazon has its sights set on an elite NBA play-by-play broadcaster. Ian Eagle is in serious talks to join Amazon when its Prime Video streaming service adds NBA rights next season, The Post has learned. Sources said a deal has not been finalized. Ian Eagle is in serious talks to join Amazon’s NBA coverage next … Read more
OK, so you run a 75-year-old business that once thrived but has been losing popularity among your most devoted, longtime customers and their progeny. What do you do? 1) Ignore those customers’ complaints and advice? 2) Treat those complaints as quickly, smartly and long-term logically as possible? 3) Make your product even more difficult and … Read more
As the NFL season is fast approaching, the networks are finalizing their coverage plans. The Post has learned that Sports Illustrated’s lead NFL insider, Albert Breer, is in advanced talks to join Amazon’s “Thursday Night Football” coverage on Prime Video as an editorial consultant and on-air contributor. The deal has not been finalized, sources said. … Read more