ESPN Pulls Robert Lee from UVA Football Broadcast Amid Political Tension

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In what is seen by many as a no-win situation, ESPN has pulled commentator Robert Lee from the broadcast of the University of Virginia’s football opener on September 2nd. Lee has been reassigned to the Pitt vs Youngstown State game on the same day which can be seen on ESPN3. This decision was made after  protests took place in Charlottesville, Virginia over the potential removal of the Robert E. Lee confederate statue in Charlottesville.

You can read more about ESPN’s decision and the controversy around it here.

CBS Announces Booth Pairings for NFL Broadcasts

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CBS Sports has announced its 8 pairings for the upcoming NFL season. The lead broadcasting team will include Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, and Tracy Wolfson who will start with calling the Raiders/Titans game Week 1.  They will call high profile games each Sunday and will also call “Thursday Night Football” games.

You can find all of the pairings as well as the list of who will be announcing your favorite teams game for the first 4 weeks here.

Brent Musburger, Chris Berman among inductees into Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame

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The Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame has announced it’s 2017 class. The 10-person group is highlighted by broadcasters Brent Musburger, Chris Berman, and Bill Raftery as well as long-time MLB Commissioner Bud Selig.

You can read more about the Sports Broadcast Hall of Fame as well as see the full list of inductees here.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Will Join NBC Broadcasting Booth After Finishing Final Season

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is retiring from full-time NASCAR Cup racing after this season, but he won’t be stepping away from the sport completely. His exact broadcasting duties have not been announced yet, however in a statement Earnhardt said that he will be a part of every NASCAR Cup Race broadcast but will not have a large role in the Xfinity Series broadcasts since he owns a team that will compete.

You can read more about Earnhardt’s new career here.

Phil Mickelson’s Former Caddie Jim Mackay Accepts Broadcasting Job

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Jim “Bones” Mackay worked with Phil Mickelson for 25 years, but after announcing they were parting ways last month, Mackay announced he will join both NBC and The Golf Channel as an on-course reporter.

Mackay will start his new job at the British Open and will also work the FedExCup playoffs and the Presidents cup as the tour continues. You can read more about his new job here.

Hall of Fame Broadcaster Bob Wolff Passes Away

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Legendary broadcaster Bob Wolff passed away peacefully at his home this past Saturday, he was 96 years old. Wolff was most well known for being the only broadcaster ever to do play-by-play for the World Series, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, and NFL Championship (He did it before it was the Super Bowl). Wolff spent 78 consecutive years as a broadcaster (A world record) where he covered the Westminster Dog Show, the National Horse Show, and multiple college football bowl games as well as the professional sports already mentioned. Wolff is one of only two people (Curt Gowdy) to be enshrined in the Baseball and Basketball Hall of Fame.

You can read more about Wolff’s passing and career here.

Dan Shulman stepping down from “Sunday Night Baseball”

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Dan Shulman has been doing play by play of “Sunday Night Baseball” for seven years now, but he has announced that this season will be his last. Shulman will continue working college basketball games as well as select weekday MLB games for ESPN, but has said that he wants to find the right balance of work and free time as he gets older.

You can read more about his decision here.

Vin Scully Receives Icon Award at 2017 ESPYS

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Vin Scully is one of the most well known names in the sports broadcasting industry, so it should be no surprise that he was honored with the “Icon Award” at this years ESPYS. This award is given every year to someone who’s career has left a lasting impression on the sports world.

You can read more about the award ceremony as well as facts about Vin Scully and his life/career here.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to Audition for Sports Radio Position

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Although he is prohibited from seriously seeking other employment while in office, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will host two shows this week (Monday and Tuesday) on WFAN 660-AM New York. Christie is a regular on the stations morning program “Boomer and Carton” so it would not be a surprise to see Christie in the booth when his term ends in January 2018.

Read more about Christie’s potential new career here.

Ray Lewis joins Fox Sports 1 as NFL Analyst

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After being let go by ESPN in May, former Baltimore Raven star Ray Lewis has joined Fox Sports 1 as an NFL analyst. Lewis’ 13 Pro Bowl selections and two Super Bowl rings make him an easy choice for the spot on FS1’s Undisputed. 

Read more about Lewis’ new role here.