The Play-By-Play

The NFL and CFB are busy with media moves, and we cover the latest with Pat McAfee, Clay Travis, Tom Pelissero and even Jason Kelce. In between, we talk Howard Cosell, Netflix, the WNBA and podcasting.Then, the second stage of the Sports Media Influence Olympics continues with Colin Cowherd vs. Bill Simmons and Jemele Hill vs. Ross Dellenger.It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!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

Pat McAfee released his debut album "The Diary of a Polarizing Figure" last Friday, and the audience has not responded well.We break down the lyrics, the reception, and more from ESPN's biggest star.Then, we move onto the second stage of the Sports Media Influence Olympics as McAfee goes head-to-head with Big Cat, and Stephen A. Smith squares off against Charles Barkley.It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!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

Is LeBron James still the face of the NBA? Will Kawhi Leonard or the Clippers be punished? And what's going on with the Lakers sale as everyone in the media agrees it's fishy?Twitch streamer and YouTuber Legend of Winning joins to give his thoughts. Plus, LOW shares which mainstream NBA media voices break through for his audience, why the Gil's Arena mess was such a big story, and more.It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!0:00 Intro1:08 LeBron still face of the NBA?7:04 Is LeBron to Philly a good story?11:57 What happens to Kawhi22:09 LOW's take on Lakers sale27:15 Why LOW is one of the only big NBA Twitch streamers34:40 Which mainstream NBA media figures break through?40:00 Reaction to Gil's Arena relaunchAwful 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

Three big NFL game analysts are up for new deals after 2026, so where will Troy Aikman, Kirk Herbstreit and Greg Olsen end up after this season?Plus, Round 7 of our Sports Media Influence Olympics, featuring Shannon Sharpe and Dan "Big Cat" Katz.It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!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

Pablo Torre might have finally found evidence that Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers and the NBA can't ignore.Plus, Round 7 of our Sports Media Influence Olympics where Charles Barkley and Nick Wright go head-to-head in the Television region.It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!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

Fox News host Jesse Watters admitted he doesn't actually care about the WNBA or believe a "man" would ever actually play in the league after days of chatter about Sophie Cunningham.We also give early predictions on where Tony Romo could end up if he loses his job as the top game analyst at CBS Sports.Plus, Round 5 of our Sports Media Influence Olympics, looking at Bill Simmons vs. Dan Patrick in the Radio & Television region.It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!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

New ESPN execs are done with "Embrace Debate" and now want to "Embrace Authenticity." Will the pivot help them re-engage with sports fans who tuned out the Worldwide Leader over the past decade?Plus, we continue our Sports Media Influence Olympics with Stephen A. Smith vs. the 'Pardon the Interruption' hosts and ESPN's NFL investigative team vs. Yahoo's Ross Dellenger.It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!0:45 ESPN wants authenticity over debate18:27 Influence Olympics Rd 3: Stephen A vs Wilbon/Kornheiser39:35 Influence Olympics Rd 4: Wickersham/DVN vs DellengerAwful 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

The Tony Romo OWI story keeps getting worse, despite rumors that CBS Sports will keep him in place. Plus, 49ers and NFL media seemingly kept Kyle Shanahan's car crash quiet, while ESPN's story only made things for confusing.Then, it's time for Round Two of the Sports Media Influence Olympics, with #1 Colin Cowherd facing off against #4 Ryen Russillo in the Radio and Podcast region.It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!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

Ryan Clark is out at ESPN and claims he had to be "less Black" to avoid the ire of the company over the past year before he was fired.So what is the state of play at the Worldwide Leader around politics right now?Plus, we debut our Sports Media Influence Olympics, a bracket to decide who has the most influence in the industry. First up: Pat McAfee vs. Pablo Torre.It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!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