CBS and Turner list times, networks and talent for first three days of NCAA Tourney, starting Thursday
CBS and Turner quickly announced the times, the networks and talent for the first three […]
Broadcasters write-in: Do fans still feel a connection with their radio voices?; Praise of the late Joe Tait
MY CONNECTION TO THE RADIO It was somewhere around 1968 or 1969. Growing up in […]
Voices: Fox’ Raftery, ESPN’s Wischusen and Fraschilla shine; Gus Johnson needs to do his homework
It’s the conference tournament weekend across the landscape. On Thursday, I had a chance […]
CBS/Turner announce 10 game crews for March Madness; New personnel and changes listed
CBS/Turner released its announcer schedule for the NCAA Tournament. Here they are with my comments: […]
Joe Tait, iconic Voice of the Cavaliers, passes at 83; Arguably the NBA’s greatest radio voice ever
The great Joe Tait passed, arguably basketball’s best ever radio broadcaster. Part of me died […]
Networks busy as college basketball plays its conference tournaments; Jim Nantz has Big Ten
For the next four weeks or so, college basketball will dominate the attention of […]
Talented Josh Lewin quotes Marvin Gaye on remote broadcasts: “Ain’t nothing like the real thing, baby”
Josh Lewin likens his play-by-play travels to those of Paul Revere. The British are long […]
Ali-Frazier I, 50 years ago, was tinged with emotion and contrasting racial views; Bob Costas remembers
This morning, Bob Costas reflects on the Fight of the Century, the rumble that […]
CBS Sports, ESPN and Fox finish their regular season college basketball schedule this weekend
Unsure if Dan Dakich is humorous, a loose cannon, being targeted by the PC police […]
Boxing HOFer Steve Albert, ESPN’s Chris Berman, HBO’s Bryant Gumbel, others remember Ali-Frazier I
Ali-Frazier I, March 8, 1971.There’s been nothing like it since. In many ways it’s like […]
Tim Ryan was only English language blow-by-blow voice of Ali-Frazier; Troops listened on land and at sea
Tim Ryan, 81, is now retired. He’s hale, sharp, upbeat and living in Vancouver […]
50 years ago, March 8th, 300 million fans worldwide watched Ali-Frazier I, a fight with political overtones
It was called the Fight of the Century and the buildup was off the charts […]