Tag: Sean McDonough

Is it fair for pro-goers to forego CFB bowl games? Danielson, McDonough and Brando opine

By Dan Mason 01/07/2022 0

The college football bowl season usually has something for every football fan. Could be […]

NHL faces off tonight; Full listing of voices; New networks and off-season changes at team levels

By Jake Baskin 10/12/2021 1

The National Hockey League’s regular season begins tonight Tuesday, October 12th and concludes next […]

ESPN’s Sean McDonough has been waiting for the NHL opportunity for 16 years; He idolized Dan Kelly

By Dan Mason 07/02/2021 0

When it comes to lofty assignments in the big business of network sports, […]

Sean McDonough to serve as ESPN’s lead NHL play-by-play voice; Levy in studio; Full announcer roster listed

By Jake Baskin 06/30/2021 1

ESPN has announced its on-air personnel for its upcoming NHL coverage. The network begins […]

Final 4 thriller: UCLA’s Josh Lewin had best call; CBS voices didn’t let the win breathe; Listen to all 5 calls

By David J. Halberstam 04/05/2021 3

The Saturday night thriller was memorable. Fans will certainly argue over the most breathtaking Final […]

Sean McDonough is comfortable doing any sport; He showed his candidness doing the PGA

By Dan Mason 08/17/2020 0

As sports play-by-play goes, we live in a safe age; safe from the perspective […]

Syracuse alumni calling MLB games wait for cry of ‘Play Ball’; Until then, they stay engaged uniquely

By Zach Letson 04/29/2020 0

Stadiums and broadcast booths are empty as we fight covid-19. When things will open […]

Halby’s Morsels: ESPN’s best college football play-by-players; Sports TV’s future; NHL’s Hewitt Award

By David J. Halberstam 12/03/2019 1

The thick of the season is behind us. The conference championships, Army-Navy and […]

Part II – Another weekend of college football; More announcers -15 additional telecasts critiqued

By David J. Halberstam 10/02/2018 0

On Saturdays, a few announce crews are distinct. Others are a blur. College football on […]

Turner Boss David Levy, A Self-Made Man, Pumped on Eve of Tourney

By David J. Halberstam 03/08/2018 0

Levy built Turner’s Sports Stable creatively; open to the next good deal.

Steve Levy, A Ubiquitous Iron Man: He’s Here, There, and Everywhere

By David J. Halberstam 02/20/2018 1

Levy worked at WFAN in New York in the late 80s, before going on to establish himself at New York’s Channel 2, MSG Network, and ESPN.

Halby’s Morsels and Jottings: 2.1.18

By David J. Halberstam 02/01/2018 0

Random notes and observations from the recent sportscasting past.