Ryan Ruocco has made a name for himself as one of the best play-by-play voices in basketball, particularly alongside Rebecca Lobo as the announcer for the WNBA Finals and Women’s Final Four. And he gave what may be the signature call of his career thus far for A’ja Wilson’s game-winner in Game 3 of the Read more... The post Ryan Ruocco delivers double ‘you bet!’ for A’ja Wilson game-winner appeared first on Awful Announcing.

A regular morning on the beach takes a dangerous turn...

LeBron James has drawn derision and mockery for teasing a monumental career announcement only for it to be a Hennessy ad. And now he’s also drawing a lawsuit. Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick may think that only “idiots” thought LeBron James was serious about announcing his retirement when he teased a “second decision” Read more... The post Lakers fan suing LeBron James over Hennessy ‘second decision’ ad appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Ernie Johnson and Inside the NBA may no longer be airing on TNT, but their presence is still felt. This week sees the NHL regular season get underway with TNT and ESPN being the main rightsholders once again. After ESPN had opening night coverage on Tuesday, it was TNT’s turn on Wednesday. While the NHL on TNT Read more... The post Anson Carter pays tribute to Ernie Johnson during NHL on TNT season opener appeared first on Awful Announcing.

On Wednesday, reports emerged that Bill Belichick may be negotiating a potential buyout with North Carolina, bringing an end to one of the most bizarre coaching stints in the history of the sport. Belichick has failed to impress in his transition from the pros to college and now reporting is beginning to trickle out over Read more... The post Paul Finebaum tells Bill Belichick ‘he would be smart to quit now’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

There are few things less enjoyable while watching a TV show or sports event than to immediately get hit in the eardrums with an excessively loud commercial. If you live in California, those days are over. And there’s a decent chance that will radiate out across the entire nation. On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom Read more... The post California law bans loud commercials on streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video appeared first on Awful Announcing.

The Golden Globes are giving away awards for podcasts now, and two big sports shows are in the mix as both Barstool’s Pardon My Take and The Bill Simmons Podcast from The Ringer were recently named to the short list for Best Podcast. The two popular, long-running sports podcasts were among the 25 nominees competing for the Read more... The post Bill Simmons, ‘Pardon My Take’ named to Golden Globes’ Best Podcast award shortlist appeared first on Awful Announcing.

One of the many changes among today’s MLB players is that runners at second base are more overt than ever signaling to their teammates in the batter’s box about what pitch is coming. Wednesday’s FS1 broadcast of Mariners-Tigers included one of the most over-the-top examples of the season, and the announcers were shocked. With Seattle Read more... The post FS1 commentators shocked by ‘blatant’ sign-stealing by Mariners’ Josh Naylor appeared first on Awful Announcing.

You didn’t really think LeBron James was going to announce his retirement this week, right? Well, if you did, don’t tell JJ Redick. James teased a major career announcement when he invited everyone to the “Second Decision” on Tuesday afternoon. After announcing he was taking his talents to South Beach in the first Decision back Read more... The post JJ Redick mocks ‘idiots’ in media duped by LeBron James’ ‘second decision’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

A few weeks back, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the Detroit Lions complained to the league about the way some teams were blocking defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. Lions head coach Dan Campbell now wants to make it clear that this “bogus report” was inaccurate. In his report, Schefter stated that the Lions complained Read more... The post Dan Campbell calls out Adam Schefter’s ‘bogus report’ on Aidan Hutchinson blocking complaints appeared first on Awful Announcing.

If recent reports are to be believed, the wheels are coming off of Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Tar Heels football program in a hurry. Following an offseason full of hype, PR disasters, and Jordon Hudson-themed drama, the thought was that it would all be worth it when Belichick turns the Tar Heels into a dominating Read more... The post Bill Belichick reportedly willing to accept buyout if another coaching or media opportunity exists appeared first on Awful Announcing.

As North Carolina has stumbled to a 2-3 start under Bill Belichick, the Tar Heels find themselves worried about more than just the rest of their ACC schedule. With the Belichick era in Chapel Hill having been a disaster on the field and an even bigger embarrassment off of it, reports have begun to emerge Read more... The post Bill Belichick reportedly trying to stop leaks amid run of bad press appeared first on Awful Announcing.

The 2025 college football season has not gone as Arch Manning likely expected it to. The phenom Texas quarterback came into the year riding high on a hype train that positioned him as the Heisman Trophy favorite who would lead the Longhorns to a national title before being selected with the first pick in the Read more... The post New York Times ripped for Arch Manning post labeling Texas QB ‘failure’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

After years of watching his former co-host Craig Carton make fun of New York Yankees radio voice Suzyn Waldman, Boomer Esiason grabbed the mic and joined in. Recently, there’s been some light-hearted squabbles in the booth between Waldman and Yankees play-by-play voice Dave Sims as their first season as a broadcast team comes to a Read more... The post Boomer Esiason’s ‘Vagisil’ comment about Suzyn Waldman goes over poorly appeared first on Awful Announcing.

On the latest episode of the Shut Up and Wrestle podcast, Valerie Marella-Jankowski, the daughter of the late WWE Hall of Famer Gorilla Monsoon, revealed that A&E was once in talks to produce a documentary on her father, but the project was halted by Vince McMahon. The decision reportedly came after McMahon was unhappy with […] The post Gorilla Monsoon’s Daughter Reveals Why Vince McMahon Canceled A Planned A&E Documentary On Her Father appeared first on Wrestling News.

In our latest edition of “Artificial Intelligence literally nobody was asking for,” NBC doubles down on its NBA nostalgia. The network soft-launched its NBA coverage on Tuesday, with Peacock airing a preseason game between the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers. It looked just how one would expect any major network broadcast to look. It was Read more... The post NBC debuts AI-generated Jim Fagan voice for NBA coverage appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Chris Russo thinks Phil Simms belongs in Canton. During the finale of Vice TV’s NFL Classics: After Further Review, which airs on Wednesday night, Russo made an extended argument for why the Giants quarterback deserves enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The episode revisits New York’s Super Bowl XXI victory over Denver, with Read more... The post Chris Russo makes Phil Simms Hall of Fame case on Vice’s ‘NFL Classics’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Like many, Stephen A. Smith wasn’t a fan of the LeBron James “Second Decision” spoof, which seemingly teased a major career announcement only to reveal itself as an advertisement for Hennessy. But while the ESPN star agreed that the social media spot was “corny as hell” and “cringey,” he also had other reasons for not Read more... The post Stephen A. Smith slams LeBron James ‘Second Decision’ Hennessy ad appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Aaron Judge had a big postseason moment in Game 3 of the ALDS, but Buster Olney isn’t ready to say he’s exorcised his playoff demons. Judge put the Yankees on his back Tuesday night, slugging a three-run homer to overcome a 6-1 deficit and keep their postseason dreams alive against the Toronto Blue Jays. Believing Read more... The post Buster Olney ‘laughed’ at notion Aaron Judge exorcised postseason demons appeared first on Awful Announcing.