Author: Allison Courtney

Allison Courtney is pursuing her Bachelor’s of Science with a degree in Journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is looking to combine her passion for sports and communications by pursuing a career in sports marketing after graduating in 2021.

Media, athletes and politicians speak out on MLB’s decision to move ASG; Not all are happy

By Allison Courtney 04/08/2021 0

Yes, “a tradition unlike any other” carries on. The Masters, rooted in privilege, wealth and […]

Georgia on their minds: Writers, talkies, owners and others share their opinions on new voting law

By Allison Courtney 04/03/2021 0

In the aftermath of the recent law passed in Georgia that tightens restrictions on […]

Boxing HOFer Steve Albert, ESPN’s Chris Berman, HBO’s Bryant Gumbel, others remember Ali-Frazier I

By David J. Halberstam and Allison Courtney 03/05/2021 0

Ali-Frazier I, March 8, 1971.There’s been nothing like it since. In many ways it’s like […]

When fans run out on the field, should voices describe their senseless antics or ignore them?

By Allison Courtney 02/22/2021 1

For years, broadcasters have lived by the notion not to glorify or even acknowledge […]

Adam Zucker, assertive studio host of CBS’ college sports is covering the Super Bowl this week

By Allison Courtney 02/03/2021 0

Anyone reading this knows that CBS has this year’s Super Bowl. Yes, Tampa Bay’s […]

Media responds to Eagles’ coach Pederson pulling key players; Kornheiser: “Fine him $1 million”

By Allison Courtney 01/07/2021 1

This past Sunday night’s game between the Philadelphia Eagles and The Washington Football Team had […]

Hollywood’s Ken Levine: “Acting helps sportscasters develop a flair for the dramatic”

By Allison Courtney 12/14/2020 1

Broadcasting takes confidence and charisma, an individual with conversational and descriptive skills, one who has […]

Big Ten voices look forward to level playing fields as they prepare to call games in empty stadiums

By Allison Courtney 09/26/2020 0

Nobody saw the pandemic coming. No one predicted the NBA playing in a bubble […]

Netflix’ documentary Athlete A demonstrates how USAG turned a blind eye to years of sexual abuse

By Allison Courtney 08/31/2020 0

For gymnasts, winning is all about appearance. It’s about beauty, strength, grace. It’s how […]

2000 Olympic Gold winner, Laura Wilkinson, 42, an NBC analyst at the Rio games, will dive for Tokyo medals

By Allison Courtney 07/13/2020 0

No one saw it coming. It was completely unheard of. To return to the […]

2021 Olympics: Rowdy Gaines, NBC’s Voice of Swimming, looks ahead and lists America’s 5 greatest of the past

By Allison Courtney 06/11/2020 0

Nobody saw the boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympic Games coming. When former President […]

NBA voices who covered Jordan share their pointed views of the player, person and The Last Dance

By Allison Courtney 05/16/2020 0

ESPN’s The Last Dance, the docuseries that chronicles Michael Jordan’s journey to stardom and the […]