In an exclusive interview with Awful Announcing, the filmmaker tells us what got left on the cutting-room floor of his 10-part docuseries while addressing criticism aimed at his portrayal of Bill Belichick. By now, you’ve surely watched or at least…

"Nobody ever thinks that when they reach the top, they’re going to change. But they do.” Jan 22, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) points to teammates as head coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft look…

The former Patriot checks some important boxes, but does he have a future in sports media? Feb 10, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Rob Gronkowski appears on the red carpet prior to the NFL Honors awards presentation at YouTube Theater. Mandatory Credit:…

Somewhere along the way, Hall of Fame voters lost the plot, letting their agendas get in the way. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. January 20, 2020.01202020 Cooperstown Kc15 Tuesday, the Baseball Writers’ Association of…

Stephen A. Smith made headlines for fat-shaming the embattled star, but did he go too far? Dec 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) walks to the bench during the first quarter against the…

The Ohtani sweepstakes wasn't exactly a journalism clinic Jul 19, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; American League pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Angels looks on after batting practice before the 2022 All Star game…

Is this where Smith and ESPN go their separate ways? Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Stephen A. Smith, at one point in his career, could have been considered a journalist. If you asked Stephen A. to label himself now, he’d probably prefer…

Feb 14, 2002; Akron, OH, USA; St. Vincent-St. Mary’s LeBron James flashes this week’s Sports Illustrated cover with his photo on the cover to reporters in the school cafeteria Mandatory Credit: Phil Mastuzo-USA TODAY NETWORK As all of us make the…

"Sports are no longer governed by shame, rewarding the loudest voice in the room at the expense of dignity and self-respect." Jim Harbaugh is banned from Michigan’s remaining regular-season games. In a newsletter published earlier this month, we…

From Rube Marquard to Dutch Leonard, nobody knows the dead-ball era like Dom Amore. Courtesy of Dom Amore on X Dooley Womack. Boots Poffenberger. Jim Ray Hart. Those names might not mean much to you, but to Dom Amore, they paint a compelling portrait…

Courtesy of NBA on X As you may have heard (it’d be hard not to with ESPN promoting it to death, even airing a live schedule release), the NBA’s in-season tournament will debut later this week with group play beginning Friday night. Eight teams—four…

"He’s a smart guy and knows the game, but he just doesn’t have it" Mar 6, 2021; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins chief executive officer Derek Jeter watches the game between the Miami Marlins and the Washington Nationals from a suite during a…

"Saturday proved Collinsworth is still very much a work in progress, failing to meet the moment in his biggest assignment to date" November 13, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; ESPN broadcaster Jac Collinsworth before the game between the San…

"I loved doing it. And then I did it at ESPN for a little, and I loved it a little less.” The first time I visited Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, the same program that produced Mike Tirico, Bob Costas and Sean…

"Greenberg and Smith have drifted further away from baseball, ill-equipped to competently discuss a game that has clearly passed them by" ESPN’s disappearing baseball voices past and present have left the network’s coverage barren. The MLB playoffs…

Have Jason and Travis supplanted Peyton and Eli as the new gold standard for sports siblings? In the age of social media, where engagement and follower count have usurped on-field accomplishments as the new currency, it’s not enough to be a…

"The bitter irony is that the thing he loved most is what ultimately betrayed him, trapped as a prisoner in his own body." Players from both teams gather in support of injured Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa At some point this season, a game will…

Has the Deion Hive already eclipsed Tebow Mania? Apr 22, 2023; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is interviewed by ESPN broadcaster Quint Kessenich during the first half of a spring game at Folsom Filed. Mandatory Credit:…

The narrative around Romo has changed dramatically in recent years Jan 21, 2018; Foxborough, MA, USA; Television announcer Tony Romo following the AFC championship game between the New England Patriots against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette…

Jul 21, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts after scoring a goal against Cruz Azul during the second half at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Ten games. Eleven goals. One…