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Jaylen Brown created a new uproar over NBA analytics after a strange report from ESPN's Bobby Marks. Why are we stuck in the mud with this conversation?Plus, the latest Caitlin Clark scuffle has the national media turning on commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the league's disorganization.Awful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@awful_announcing

Alexi Lalas is getting hit from every angle during the World Cup, but he's not the only unpopular sports commentator on TV. We look at Kirk Herbstreit, Terry Bradshaw and a slew of others to build our Mt. Rushmore of polarizing sports broadcasters. First, a look at ESPN and ABC's coverage of the NBA Draft, and why it may have been overhauled once again this year.Awful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@awful_announcing

Netflix is using podcasts from Barstool, The Ringer, and iHeartMedia to chisel away at YouTube's dominance for online video consumption. Early returns are modest for the streamer, but the strategy still makes sense.We break down Netflix's thinking, what the data says, and how the strategy could evolve. Awful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@awful_announcing

The FIFA World Cup coverage is in full swing and Americans once again are split on the commentators and coverage from Fox Sports, which begs the question: What should coverage of the tournament look like in the U.S.?Bay Area broadcaster and YouTube creator Brodie Brazil joins to answer that question and many more on the Fox/Roku deal, Pat McAfee's next ESPN contract, and Brodie's successful YouTube channel.Awful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@awful_announcing

UFC Freedom 250 saw great fights amid a flood of propaganda and a circus of conspiracy and controversy. Did it work?But first, our latest edition of Stock Watch Stock Watch: Sports media is trying its best to make Victor Wembanyama into the NBA's next villain as the superstar center navigates normal early-career struggles.Awful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@awful_announcing

NBA Finals viewership is surging and the league has momentum once again, could a new generation of fans come out of this year's series?Plus, the FIFA World Cup is underway. What could the North America-hosted tournament do for MLS and American soccer fandom?The Ringer's Anthony Dabbundo joins to discuss. Awful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@awful_announci

The FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday and the USMNT follows on Friday, so it's time to hand out awards and preview the tournament.We predict the Breakout Star Commentator (Zlatan?), Biggest Non-Soccer Story (Trump?), and much more as we get ready for the summer of soccer.Awful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@awful_announci

ESPN's NBA Finals coverage is miles better than last year, but having Wemby and the Knicks certainly doesn't hurt.We break down the series so far from a broadcast perspective, then discuss Clay Travis leaving Outkick with plans to launch a new company.Awful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@awful_announcing

Do Democrats need to give hot takes or go on sports talk radio to relate to the average voter? A new column in The Atlantic says yes.We break down why James Talarico ripping Arch Manning or AOC showing her chops talking Yankees wouldn't actually get to the heart of the Dems' communication or political issues.Plus, a closer look at Bryce Harper's warning to MLB over how fans could move on to new sources of entertainment during a potential lockout.Awful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@awful_announcingAwful Announcing on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/awfulannouncing.bsky.socialAwful Announcing on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/awfulannouncing/