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 29, 2025 Is Scott Van Pelt replacing Around the Horn?!
Scott Van Pelt is reportedly in contention to fill ESPN's 5 p.m. window and replace Around the Horn.

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October 27, 2025 Lamar Jackson injury CONSPIRACY? Debating Big 12 DISRESPECT
Lamar Jackson was the latest NFL example coming off FBI arrests related to sports gambling last week, while ESPN and TNT went back and forth on Big 12 disrespect.

Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod discuss a busy NFL and CFB media weekend.

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October 23, 2025 Sports betting scandal ROCKS the NBA, Inside the NBA draws RAVE reviews
What's next for the NBA after its new sports betting scandal? And how did Inside the NBA perform during its ESPN debut? Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner break it down on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.

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October 22, 2025 NBC's return to NBA broke the internet!
NBC's highly anticipated return to NBA coverage went over extraordinarily well. We'll talk the network's studio team, its announcers, and more.

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October 20, 2025 BIG changes coming in NBA media this season
The NBA season tips off this week, as NBC and Amazon will enter the chat as broadcast partners.

Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod preview what to watch for, including the debut of Michael Jordan, new analysts like Dwyane Wade, Steve Nash and Carmelo Anthony... and more!

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October 16, 2025 Shae Cornette is Molly Qerim's replacement on ESPN's First Take
Shae Cornette has officially been named Molly Qerim's replacement as the new host of 'First Take.' Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner react on a live episode of 'The Play-By-Play.'

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October 15, 2025 ABC is DOMINATING college football ratings
We take a mid-season look at how college football ratings are shaking out with Awful Announcing owner Ben Koo!

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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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