82 results for "radio announcer"
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Socci is new Pats' radio announcer
Mike ReissBob Socci has been named the radio play-by-play announcer for the New England Patriots on 98.5 The Sports Hub, the official flagship radio station of the team. The hiring of Socci, who replaces the legendary Gil Santos, was announced by the statio...
Blog | April 24, 2013 -
Paul Ralston, play-by-play announcer, suspended after saying 'cho...
North Dakota has suspended men's basketball play-by-play radio announcer Paul Ralston for two games after he used the phrase "choke job" following an overtime loss to Northern Arizona.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2013 -
The Scott Van Pelt Show on ESPN Radio: Show Preview August 9, 201...
Thursday, Scott Van Pelt hosts from the Bristol, CT studios. He'll welcome Ravens radio announcer Qadry Ismail (1:15 p.m. ET), WWL reporter Kristian Garic (1:30 p.m.), ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss (1:30 p.m.), ESPN NFL analyst Herm Edwards (1:45 p.m.), E...
Blog | Conversation | August 09, 2012 -
Podcast: C's talk on B.S. Report
ESPNBoston.comBill Simmons and Boston Celtics radio announcer Sean Grande preview Game 7 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. Hop HERE to listen to the podcast....
Blog | May 25, 2012 -
Matteau: Do fans know my first name?
Mike MazzeoEighteen years later, Rangers radio announcer Howie Rose's dramatic call of Stephane Matteau's game-winning wraparound goal in double-overtime of Game 7 of the 1994 Eastern Conference finals against the Devils still gets played over and over again on...
Blog | May 14, 2012 -
Best closer ever? Try Trevor Hoffman
Matt MarroneAP Photo/Gregory BullIs Trevor Hoffman (above) the greatest closer ever? Padres radio announcer Ted Leitner says yes.Yankees fans like to think of Mariano Rivera as the greatest closer in baseball history. They couldn't be more wrong -- at least a...
Blog | August 22, 2011 -
Ex-Michigan Wolverines, Miami Dolphins tight end Jim Mandich dies...
Former Miami Dolphins player and broadcaster Jim Mandich has died at age 62.
Story | Conversation | April 26, 2011 -
Sooners find their new voice
David UbbenOklahoma has found its new play-by-play voice. On Tuesday, the school named Toby Rowland as radio announcer for the program's football and basketball programs. Rowland has served as the sideline reporter for football the past two seasons. "T...
Blog | March 23, 2011 -
Iowa radio announcer Ed Podolak hurt in auto accident
Iowa football radio broadcaster and former NFL running back Ed Podolak is in stable condition after being struck by a car in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Story | Conversation | February 21, 2011 -
Longtime Minnesota Twins radio voice John Gordon to retire
Minnesota Twins radio announcer John Gordon has decided to make his 25th season with the team his last.
Story | Conversation | February 03, 2011 -
Ten Brazilians to watch in 2011
Gleidson VengaLike some unemployed radio announcer with a golden voice, there are a plethora of Brazilian fighters just waiting to be discovered. Sherdog lists 10 of 'em.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2011 -
In Case You Missed It: The Day In Sports
Cubs Announcer Ron Santo Dies The Chicago Cubs family lost a loved one on Friday. Ron Santo, one of the greatest players in Chicago Cubs history died at the age of 70, following complications of bladder cancer. "Ronnie will forever be the heart and ...
Blog | December 04, 2010 -
Ron Santo, Chicago Cubs announcer, dies at 70
Ron Santo, one of the greatest players in Chicago Cubs history and a longtime WGN radio announcer whose devotion to the perennial losers was made obvious night after night by his excited shouts or dejected laments, has died. He was 70.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2010 -
Neuheisel still trying to figure out his Bruins
Ted MillerUCLA coach Rick Neuheisel knows Oregon. In 1979, he saw his first college action as a walk-on Bruins quarterback during a 35-0 victory. "I got in and the radio announcer did not know who I was," he recalled. "They were scrambling in the booth to t...
Blog | October 20, 2010 -
Cleveland Cavaliers' radio announcer Joe Tait released from hospi...
Longtime Cavaliers' radio play-by-play announcer Joe Tait has returned home after being hospitalized with pneumonia in Houston.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2010 -
Broadcaster Bob Uecker needs 2nd surgery on heart
Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker needs surgery on his heart again after a tear was discovered at the site of his valve replacement.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2010