by Milton Kent | Jul 1, 2023 | Sports Media
On a day when ESPN made news for notable subtractions to its talent roster, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) made a splash with some additions to its Orioles telecasts. MASN announced Friday that former Orioles Brad Brach and Mike Devereaux will join the booth...
by Mike Lowe | Aug 4, 2021 | College Football
In the pecking order of college athletics conferences, the SEC has had only one true peer in recent years; the Big Ten. While the SEC has enjoyed greater football success, when it comes to brand prestige and the money it generates, the Big Ten has been its equal, and...
by Milton Kent | Jul 22, 2021 | Sports Media
Call this week a split decision for ESPN, as the channel grabbed a big, splashy win in finally snagging Peyton Manning for “Monday Night Football” (sort of), while taking a big, ugly loss in watching Maria Taylor scoot from its ranks seconds after anchoring NBA...
by Milton Kent | Jul 9, 2021 | Sports Media
In the midst of his post-basketball season golf tour this week, Charles Barkley sat in with Michael Holley and Michael Smith of Peacock’s “Brother From Another” to share a few “Chuckisms.” Among them was this observation about how TNT’s NBA coverage, particularly...
by Joe Lucia | Aug 1, 2020 | Sports Media
So much for all the chatter about recently retired quarterbacks, broadcasters from other networks, or anyone generally outside of the expected choices. Earlier this week, ESPN’s choice for the next Monday Night Football booth was reported as the trio of Steve Levy,...