Covid-19 Effects ESPN’s Monday Night Football Search
“ESPN has declined to officially comment about the futures of current play-by-play man Joe Tessitore, color analyst Booger McFarland, and sideline reporter Lisa Saunders.”
Month: April 2020
NFL Eyes More Saturday Games For 2020
“Marchand says the league could go with a single spotlight game in primetime, or it could air a triple-header with games starting at 1, 4:30, and 8 pm on the East Coast.”
Ken Burns says Last Dance Is ‘Not Good Journalism’
“Burns was critical of ESPN for partnering with Michel Jordan’s production company to present a story that is largely about Michael Jordan.”
Sports Radio 610 Climbs In Houston Winter Ratings
“Sports Radio 610 doubled its year-over-year performance to win the quarter in the Houston sports radio battle.”
Chicago Media Enjoys The Last Dance As Much As You Do
“Covering the Bulls in the ’90s provided a full buffet of stories for sportswriters. Drama, conflict, triumph…never a dull moment.”
Garrett Searight Wants 93.1 The Fan To Thrive Right Now
“Part of the good of being a small company and part of the bad of being a small company, is that you are frugal. You’re used to finding corners to cut and save where you can.”
The Pandemic and Sports Media: Dr. Feelgood or Dr. Fauci?
“Guest columnist Jay Mariotti wants an end to wishful-thinking reporting during the pandemic and says media should rely on medical experts, not leagues, about the resumption of sports.”
Dan Le Batard Calls Andrew Marchand Story ‘Ridiculous’
“Ryan Glasspiegel of Outkick The Coverage posted the segment of Le Batard discussing the “false” story to YouTube.”
NY AG Calls Out TV Providers For Sports Fees
“According to New York’s Attorney General Letitia James, cable customers shouldn’t be paying for sports they’re not receiving.”
Bill Schmid Fills In On SB Nation Radio
“While Schmid’s opportunity is not a full-time gig, he will be heard nationally on SB Nation Radio this Friday at 9am ET.: