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 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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September 18, 2025 Potential problems for WWE's ESPN debut and another week of bad Barstool ratings
Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner discuss the challenges that WWE is facing with its ESPN debut, as well as the latest lackluster ratings for Barstool Sports' 'Wake Up Barstool' on FS1.

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September 16, 2025 Molly Qerim abruptly leaves ESPN | Tom Brady: Owner or Broadcaster?
Molly Qerim abruptly exits "First Take," and Tom Brady's conflict of interest is more apparent than ever.

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September 15, 2025 Pablo Torre vs. Clippers | Media OUT on Arch & Caleb?
Pablo Torre keeps the scoops coming with more new on Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, plus sports media has egg on its face after Arch Manning and Caleb Williams both flame out on the football field.

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September 11, 2025 Paramount eyeing WBD purchase | 25 most influential sports media members | Bad Barstool ratings
On a new episode of 'The Play By Play,' Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner discuss the news that Paramount is eyeing a purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, Awful Announcing's list of the 25 most influential sports media personalities of the last 25 years and 'Wake Up Barstool's' lackluster ratings.

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