If any of the avid gamers last from the Cubs’ World Series championship core left the staff, it wouldn’t be as shocking as this departure. A supply showed that Cubs TV voice Len Kasper is leaving to fill the vacant play-by-play spot within the White Sox’ radio sales space. Kasper, who has been with the Cubs for 16 years, will sign up for analyst Darrin Jackson at the Sox’ new house, ESPN 1000. According to NBC Sports Chicago, Fox Sports’ Chris Myers will substitute Kasper subsequent to analyst Jim Deshaies within the Cubs’ sales space on Marquee Sports Network. Andy Masur labored with Jackson final season in what amounted to a tryout. Masur changed longtime Sox voice Ed Farmer, who
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Deshaun Watson Shuts Down ESPN Radio Host After Ridiculous Criticism
Deshuan Watson isn’t afraid to clap back on Twitter. Watson and the Houston Texans suffered a disappointing loss Saturday to the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Wild Card Round. And two days later, Watson, A Clemson product, was on the sidelines at Levi’s Stadium to watch his alma mater destroy Alabama in the College Football National Championship. Watson, understandably excited, tweeted videos from the on-field celebration after the Tigers’ dominant victory. No big deal, right? Well, don’t tell that to ESPN Nashville radio host Patrick Bet-David, who called out Watson in a grumpy-as-hell tweet. Here’s Watson’s perfect response:< ... NESN.com
Kyle Van Noy Reacts To Personal Attack From ‘Felger & Mazz’ Radio Show
FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy is the most recent player under attack from 98.5 The Sports Hub radio hosts Mike Felger and Tony Masserotti. While discussing Van Noy’s recent play Wednesday, Felger starting hurling personal insults at the linebacker. “I don’t like him,” Felger said, as transcribed by Barstool Sports’ Jerry Thornton. “To me, it’s personal. I’ve never met him, but every time he opens his mouth I’m like ‘You are a tool!’ You are an ass. Every time I hear him talk I’m like, ‘Where did that attitude come from? You suck. And if it wasn’t for this team you’d be covering punts in Det... NESN.com
Radio Call Of Vikings’ Miracle Win Over Saints Will Give You Chills
The Minnesota Vikings pulled out a miraculous win Sunday when Case Keenum hit Stefon Diggs for a game-winning 61-yard touchdown pass as time expired to beat the New Orleans Saints to secure a spot in the NFC Championship Game. Minnesota was on its own 39-yard line with seven seconds remaining when Keenum hit Diggs who broke one tackle and raced down the sideline to stun the Saints and cement the improbable victory. And absolutely no one was more excited than Vikings radio announcer Paul Allen, whose call on KFAN 100.3 will absolutely give you chills. Take a listen: And Allen was so fired up he was pumping his fist and yelling at the
Why Eric Dickerson Claims Rams Banned Him From Sideline During Games
Eric Dickerson arguably is the greatest player in Los Angeles Rams history, but the team apparently wants nothing to do with him. During a radio appearance Monday morning on 750 AM in Los Angeles, the Hall of Fame running back claimed the Rams reached out to him specifically and told him not to attend the team’s home games. “We joke about it on the show, but I did get a call from upper management,” Dickerson said, as transcribed by For the Win. “Somebody from upper management called me and said I make the players feel uncomfortable about some of the stuff I’ve said on the radio. And they don’t want me on the
ESPN Radio Segment Interrupted When Car Crashes Into Studio (Audio)
When you work in sports radio, you never know what’s going to happen on a given day, but one thing you’re usually pretty sure of is that a car won’t come crashing through your studio window. If you work for ESPN 730 in Charlotte, however, you apparently have to be ready for that, too, as the crew learned Monday when a car crashed into their downtown studios during an on-air segment. The car certainly left its mark. As scary as the photos are, the audio might be even more frightening, as honestly, it almost sounds fake.