Columnist

In October 1968, two U. S. track stars, Juan Carlos and Tommie Smith in Mexico City; Brent Musburger was critical of both

In his play “Julius Caesar,” William Shakespeare, wrote, “The evil that men do lives […]


Baseball Broadcasting

The popular New England sportscaster, Fred Hoey was beloved; Entertained many; He died in 1949

To celebrate the 2025 season, we continue Curt Smith’s series, Voices of Summer, on baseball’s […]


BASKETBALL

Michael Jordan will be part of NBC’s coverage when it gets the rights next season; We will see who lands where

Michael Jordan never promoted himself; But he emotes and barks when he is moody. Shaq […]


NFL

Profiling Voices of many; Bob Costas still does baseball beautifully on MLB Network

The play-by-players on national television: The early years  –  Another generation  Ray Scott – […]


NBA Playoff Broadcasts

The NBA playoffs are down to the last three series; Kevin Harlan and Mike Breen are the two best

Greg Popovich is leaving the Spurs after 29 seasons. The 76-year-old will transition to the […]


Broadcasting

Launching careers during these Digital Ages; Many started with Syracuse to Northwestern

There is no statistic that accurately states the number of sportscasters in the United States, […]


Baseball Broadcasting

Pat Flanagan was one of the early “Voices of Summer” during the regular seasons in Chicago

By CURT SMITH To celebrate the 2025 season, we continue Curt Smith’s series, Voices of […]


BASKETBALL

Steve Albert is getting creative with his new book; He’s the youngest of the three brothers, Marv and Al

A quiet fellow, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra is beginning to get some well-deserved attention. He’s been […]


Broadcasting

Graham McNamee was as big as they are; Boxing, Baseball, College and Pro Football

by Curt Smith Early 1920s America worshiped the celebrity of the self-made man. Like the […]


Commentary

TV Stations, Leagues And Sponsors Have Changed My Attitude Toward Sports; That’s Why I Stopped Caring Which Team Wins Or Loses

Passover has recently ended. For those not of the Jewish faith, Passover commemorates the liberation […]


Broadcasting

Brent Musburger will finally be placed, and respected by the NFL HOF; He’s 85 and can still tell it as is!

Brent Musburger – and his edgy charm – can still be contentious and entertaining. Still […]


Play-by-Play

ESPN’s Sean McDonough leads his colleagues around the country; He’s as smooth as they come

Nationally College Football play-by–play in 2025 1.Sean McDonough There’s nothing Sean doesn’t do imperfectly 2.Brad […]