Some problems I have with today’s play-by-play sports announcers; A continuingly changing business

One of many problems that I have with slow moving sports events like baseball, my […]


SoCal Voices of the past: Scully, Hearn, Enberg, Miller, Kelley and Lawler were among the best

As Los Angeles’ population ballooned, in the 60s through 80s, no two local announcers will […]


Bob Costas, America’s long time MLB commentator, shares his thoughts on the pitch clock

Checking in with the always principled Bob Costas Baseball generally moves slowly. Yet at […]


The NBA Playoffs proceed; Big markets alive: NY, LA, SF, Philly, Boston, Denver, Phoenix and Miami

Basketball’s Top Markets alive Two NBA games tonight and two tomorrow Their pursuits began with […]


For the weekend: Good info viewing for NFL Draft and NBA play-by-play on both ESPN and Turner

ESPN – Turner  NBA Weekend Malika Edwards is good and a bit jittery which for […]


The colorful careers of Brent Musburger and Chick Hearn and how the latter felt about the former

Chick Hearn on Brent Musburger in May, 1975; Two opinionated men Brent was new […]


The big NBA play-by-play voices during the 60s and 70s; From Hearn, Marv and Most to Karvo and King

The outstanding names by broadcast market in the 60s and 70s: The ten NBA […]


Al McCoy, an Iowa kid, turns 90 next week; Scurried early in Phoenix; Retires after 51 years with the Suns

Chick Hearn told me a good number of years ago that the first NBA broadcast […]


Jim Nantz will be missed on CBS’ hoops in ’24; particularly the Final Four; A lachrymose conclusion

CBS and Turner Talking somewhat haltingly and a bit teary-eyed, Jim Nantz engaged with the […]


Chicago Cubs’ Pat Hughes is confident that fans and players will embrace the Pitch Clock

Pat Hughes is beginning his 43d year in the big leagues. He began with […]


NFL Week # 15: Only 11 games on Sunday, 3 Saturday on NFL Network with bookends tonight and Monday

These folks have earned their praise and pay. Noah Eagle, Ian’s son, just a few […]


NBA, FULL ROSTER- Local radio and TV voices; Lead network talent nationally; Al McCoy his 51st year

A look ahead at the 2022-23 NBA season First, developments during the off-season: Popular Minnesota […]