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Clive Tyldesley slams Rio Ferdinand's Merseyside derby commentary - comparing the Man United legend to Ali G and taking aim at 'profound' three-word soundbite
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Clive Tyldesley slams Rio Ferdinand's Merseyside derby commentary - comparing the Man United legend to Ali G and taking aim at 'profound' three-word soundbite

Daily Mail  

Football commentary legend Clive Tyldesley has slammed Rio Ferdinand and TNT Sports for their commentary during Liverpool's dramatic draw with Everton in the Merseyside derby. While the work received mixed reviews on social media, Tyldesley, who is most commonly associated with covering England games on ITV until he was replaced by Sam Matterface in 2020, gave his views too. Rio …

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The women breaking down barriers and pioneering sports commentary in Fiji
1 year, 1 month ago

The women breaking down barriers and pioneering sports commentary in Fiji

ABC  

A significant shift is occurring in Fiji as more women are making remarkable strides in the traditionally male-dominated field of sports commentary. Key points: More women are becoming sports commentators in Fiji Adi Lewanavanua and Eleina McDonald have been mentored as part of ABC International Development's Women in News and Sport initiative They hope to encourage others to follow in …

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John Motson, the voice of BBC football commentary, dies aged 77
2 years, 1 month ago

John Motson, the voice of BBC football commentary, dies aged 77

The Telegraph  

Gary Lineker, the former England captain and Match of the Day host since 1999, said that he was “deeply saddened” by the news. Veteran football commentator Alan Parry told Sky Sports News: "I have known Motty for over 50 years, so this news has hit me like a sledgehammer. Jim Rosenthal, meanwhile, saluted the "king of the football mic" Former …

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Commentary: I knew Lincoln Riley was going to be good for USC. But not this good
2 years, 4 months ago

Commentary: I knew Lincoln Riley was going to be good for USC. But not this good

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley, whose Trojans defeated Notre Dame at the Coliseum on Saturday, has wildly exceeded lofty expectations during his first season leading the program. A year ago, I knew what USC’s bold move to bring in Lincoln Riley meant — not just for the Trojans but for college football on the West Coast. That same measured thinking led …

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Commentary: Pac-12, Big Ten and ACC feeling morally superior to SEC, but will pact bring change?
3 years, 7 months ago

Commentary: Pac-12, Big Ten and ACC feeling morally superior to SEC, but will pact bring change?

LA Times  

They said it wasn’t about the money. “What it signifies is there’s still a lot of goodness in college athletics.” Tuesday, the Pac-12, Big Ten and Atlantic Coast conferences, three of the “Power Five,” made official their “alliance” to collaborate in mapping a future for college sports that suits them — not the Southeastern Conference, which spurred this meeting of …

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Commentary: Trump’s Big Ten football bet didn’t pay off as key states voted Biden
4 years, 4 months ago

Commentary: Trump’s Big Ten football bet didn’t pay off as key states voted Biden

LA Times  

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump walk on the field before the college football national championship game between Clemson and Louisiana State at the Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 13. One such experience came in September, when college football reporters were invited by the White House to attend a call relating to President Trump’s impact on the Big …

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