Every industry has its own unique language, and sports is no different. Gone are the days where play-by-play announcers would merely describe the action with a little opinion sprinkled in to fill in the dead air, especially on radio. Game presentations have become more technical over the years and this … Read more
Not too many sports enthusiasts under the age of 30 can remember ever tuning in to watch a sporting event already in progress and not seeing the real-time score posted in one of the corners of their television screen. For those of us who remember having to wait until the … Read more
For years the NBA has gone to great lengths to make its talented athletes and coaches more marketable and appear more personable, and the NBA sideline reporter has played a large role in bringing out these personalities. Post-game locker room interviews and press conferences have always been part of the … Read more
Basketball announcers and commentators have some of the most difficult jobs in sports. Giving an accurate description of game action with all the fast-moving parts is a true skill. We have our favorites; others may annoy us at times and still others have us reaching for the mute button. Some … Read more
