The Play-By-Play

By Awful Announcing

The Play-By-Play is a sports media news talk show brought to you by Awful Announcing. Join AA writers Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod each week as they bring you the latest news and insight from the eve... more

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October 14, 2025 Ryen Russillo OUT at The Ringer, Bill Simmons gets BIG deal with Netflix
Ryen Russillo is officially leaving The Ringer right as Bill Simmons and his company strike a big video deal with Netflix. Plus, the latest on Netflix's supposed pursuit of a live NFL package.

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October 09, 2025 Explaining Nielsen's Big Data + Panel TV ratings system
On the latest episode of The Play-By-Play, Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner dissect the impact of Nielsen's new Big Data + Panel TV ratings measurement system.

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October 08, 2025 Bill Belichick UNC "documentary" canceled?! | NFL to get rid of Pro Bowl?
The Bill Belichick UNC football documentary set to air on Hulu has been CANCELED. And the NFL may not hold the Pro Bowl this year?

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October 06, 2025 Paul Finebaum taken OFF ESPN? Mark Sanchez ARRESTED
Paul Finebaum appears to be sidelined by ESPN after announcing he would likely run for U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, Fox's Mark Sanchez has been arrested and charged with felony battery after a late-night incident in Indianapolis over the weekend.

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October 02, 2025 ESPN's Shedeur Sanders coverage and who will replace Molly Qerim?
Why is Shedeur Sanders still attracting so much coverage and who is the current frontrunner to replace Molly Qerim? Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner discuss during a live episode of The Play-By-Play.

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September 30, 2025 Troy Aikman pulls no punches on MNF | WNBA Finals on USA?
Troy Aikman did not hold back during a cruddy Monday Night Football game, and are the WNBA Finals heading to USA Network?

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September 29, 2025 Paul Finebaum for Senate?!
Paul Finebaum says he may run for U.S. Senate in Alabama after seeing the national reaction to the murder of Charlie Kirk last month.

It is just the latest example of sports media merging with politics during the second Donald Trump administration.

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September 26, 2025 Is Amazon's 'Thursday Night Football' the best NFL broadcast in the business?
Is Amazon's 'Thursday Night Football' the best NFL broadcast in the business? Plus, Netflix and MLB reach a new deal and the latest on Zuffa Boxing.

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September 23, 2025 Dave Portnoy vs. Tom Brady | Michael Wilbon calls out 'divisive' Bruce Pearl
Dave Portnoy and Tom Brady tussle over Saudi Arabian flag football, and Michael Wilbon calls Bruce Pearl 'divisive.'

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September 22, 2025 More Pat McAfee coming to ESPN | Weekend NFL, CFB media recap
Pat McAfee officially takes the torch from Lee Corso on ESPN's "College GameDay," plus NFL media's war on the Tush Push, a new announcing duo thrives at CBS, and more!

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