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There’s Still One Big Flaw in Tom Brady’s Broadcasting Game

Lack of late-game strategy talk from Brady in Rams-Seahawks game was jarring.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 26

The NFL Doesn’t Need a Ratings Boost, But It’s About to Get One

CBS, Fox should see even bigger numbers than usual for the Conference Championship games thanks to monster storm that’s coming.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 23

Mailbag: Matt Ryan’s Replacement, Worst ‘Sopranos’ Character and More

CBS has an ‘NFL Today’ opening. Who will the Cowboys play on Thanksgiving? Did ‘The Sopranos’ have a bad character?

Sports Illustrated · Jan 16

Let’s Talk About the Raiders’ Shocking Cover Against the Broncos

The end of Denver-Las Vegas game was a bonanza for those who think the NFL is rigged.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 8, 2025

How Much Longer Will NFL Thanksgiving Games Air on Broadcast TV?

With ratings at all-time highs, don’t be surprised if a streamer gets in on the holiday action.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 4, 2025

Peyton and Eli Manning Drop the Ball, Embarrass Themselves With Bob Iger Interview

The ManningCast spoke to the president of Disney and didn’t ask one question about the current carriage dispute with YouTubeTV.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 12, 2025

Sorry, But Gus Johnson’s Call of Omar Cooper Jr.’s Touchdown Was Horrible

Indiana’s comeback win over Penn State was incredible, but Fox’s play-by-play guy went completely overboard.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 10, 2025

Here’s a Side of Fox’s Curt Menefee Sports Fans Have Never Seen

The ‘Fox NFL Sunday’ host went at it with New York mayor Eric Adams to create great train wreck of a television interview.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 7, 2025

Even J.J. Watt Is Angry About the YouTubeTV-ESPN Carriage Dispute

The future Hall of Famer’s public complaint leads to questions about streaming vs. cable.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 4, 2025

CBS’s Spero Dedes Perfectly Summed Up Bears-Bengals Roller Coaster With His TD Calls

Three touchdowns in the final 1:43 of Chicago’s wild win over Cincinnati led to outstanding calls.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 3, 2025