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The first time the USMNT ever played Bosnia and Herzegovina, they trailed 2-0 after the first half, and this was how Bob Ley led off the halftime report. (The USA ended up winning the match 4-3, thanks to a Jozy Altidore hat trick.)

The first time the USMNT ever played Bosnia and Herzegovina, they trailed 2-0 after the first half, and this was how Bob Ley led off the halftime report. (The USA ended up winning the match 4-3, thanks to a Jozy Altidore hat trick.)

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The old NBA on ESPN theme made an appearance during an ad read in Spurs-Trail Blazers!

The old NBA on ESPN theme made an appearance during an ad read in Spurs-Trail Blazers!

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Four years ago today, Michael Jordan was shown sitting courtside at a Knicks-Hornets game.

Four years ago today, Michael Jordan was shown sitting courtside at a Knicks-Hornets game.

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"Give It Away" by Zac Brown Band will be this year's anthem for March Madness coverage on CBS/TNT. Last year's song was "Abracadabra" by Lady Gaga.

"Give It Away" by Zac Brown Band will be this year's anthem for March Madness coverage on CBS/TNT. Last year's song was "Abracadabra" by Lady Gaga.

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A couple people have pointed out this iridescent flashing the ESPN bug has been doing intermittently tonight.

A couple people have pointed out this iridescent flashing the ESPN bug has been doing intermittently tonight.

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And not exactly the same thing, but during Cavs-Raptors, Toronto called a timeout during an ad read for Inside the NBA, which had the effect of ESPN using the TNT theme as bumper music late in the fourth quarter:

And not exactly the same thing, but during Cavs-Raptors, Toronto called a timeout during an ad read for Inside the NBA, which had the effect of ESPN using the TNT theme as bumper music late in the fourth quarter:

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Here's what happened about 30 minutes ago when the feed of the Texas Tech-Tennessee WCWS softball game cut out on ABC. Kris Budden described the issue as a "power outage" after coming on air with the baseball Squeeze Play show to fill time. It is now the bottom of the 3rd inning.

Here's what happened about 30 minutes ago when the feed of the Texas Tech-Tennessee WCWS softball game cut out on ABC. Kris Budden described the issue as a "power outage" after coming on air with the baseball Squeeze Play show to fill time. It is now the bottom of the 3rd inning.

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Roy Wood Jr. at the Sports Emmys: “We have about 50 categories to get through, and everybody deserves their moment, so we ask that you keep your speeches as short as the amount of time that ESPN put Inside the NBA on our TVs this year.”

Roy Wood Jr. at the Sports Emmys: “We have about 50 categories to get through, and everybody deserves their moment, so we ask that you keep your speeches as short as the amount of time that ESPN put Inside the NBA on our TVs this year.”

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Underrated version of the CBS NFL theme.

Underrated version of the CBS NFL theme.

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We got a premature Roundball Rock by Fox in Seton Hall-St. John's.

We got a premature Roundball Rock by Fox in Seton Hall-St. John's.

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This was easily my favorite 10 seconds of directing in 2025. The theme kicking in as Spanarkel starts laughing uncontrollably, and the perfectly-timed cuts where every person seemed like they knew they were on camera at that exact moment. It was just perfection.

This was easily my favorite 10 seconds of directing in 2025. The theme kicking in as Spanarkel starts laughing uncontrollably, and the perfectly-timed cuts where every person seemed like they knew they were on camera at that exact moment. It was just perfection.

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They are having some trouble with the green screen ads behind the plate.

They are having some trouble with the green screen ads behind the plate.

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NBC Sports' MLB copyright ID.

NBC Sports' MLB copyright ID.

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The Fox Sports broadcast opted for a slo-mo replay of the swearing-in ceremony without audio:

The Fox Sports broadcast opted for a slo-mo replay of the swearing-in ceremony without audio:

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This side-by-side of Maxx Crosby and CJ Stroud was cool from CBS.

This side-by-side of Maxx Crosby and CJ Stroud was cool from CBS.

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The AI-generated voice of Jim Fagan is back, proclaiming Liverpool-Manchester United as "one of the fiercest rivalries in all of English football":

The AI-generated voice of Jim Fagan is back, proclaiming Liverpool-Manchester United as "one of the fiercest rivalries in all of English football":

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Ad featuring the 'NHL on TNT' studio crew airing during the '24 Hours of A Christmas Story' marathon on TBS/TNT.

Ad featuring the 'NHL on TNT' studio crew airing during the '24 Hours of A Christmas Story' marathon on TBS/TNT.

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Abracadabra on CBS?? Is it March again???

Abracadabra on CBS?? Is it March again???

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Tony Dokoupil on CBS: “Much of what the President has said on [security of American elections] has been false." "There is an argument that it’s irresponsible to air the President’s speech tonight. But this speech will be made. It will be news. And it’s our job to cover the news.”

Tony Dokoupil on CBS: “Much of what the President has said on [security of American elections] has been false." "There is an argument that it’s irresponsible to air the President’s speech tonight. But this speech will be made. It will be news. And it’s our job to cover the news.”

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Mike Breen: "I feel so happy for the fans. I've been a fan since I was about seven years old. I've been a Knick broadcaster for more than half my life. So I've been around Knicks fans forever ... For them to have a night like this is wonderful." (via WPIX)

Mike Breen: "I feel so happy for the fans. I've been a fan since I was about seven years old. I've been a Knick broadcaster for more than half my life. So I've been around Knicks fans forever ... For them to have a night like this is wonderful." (via WPIX)

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Today was Donna Brothers' final time covering the Kentucky Derby for NBC. Before the race, Cherie DeVaux said "it is an honor that you get to do your last walkover with me." Brothers told DeVaux, "I'm hoping you become the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby."

Today was Donna Brothers' final time covering the Kentucky Derby for NBC. Before the race, Cherie DeVaux said "it is an honor that you get to do your last walkover with me." Brothers told DeVaux, "I'm hoping you become the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby."

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Here is the cleanest rip I could get so far of Prime Video's new NBA theme song that they will be debuting this season. It is called "Victory" and was composed by Common, Karriem Riggins & James Poyser. This clip is from when it was played briefly on the TNF pregame last night.

Here is the cleanest rip I could get so far of Prime Video's new NBA theme song that they will be debuting this season. It is called "Victory" and was composed by Common, Karriem Riggins & James Poyser. This clip is from when it was played briefly on the TNF pregame last night.

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Seth Jarvis overtime goal as called by Kenny Garay on ESPN Deportes:

Seth Jarvis overtime goal as called by Kenny Garay on ESPN Deportes:

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Prime Video's broadcast went off the air for nearly two full minutes during overtime in Heat-Hornets.

Prime Video's broadcast went off the air for nearly two full minutes during overtime in Heat-Hornets.

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Here's what it looked like on Peacock.

Here's what it looked like on Peacock.

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Jonathan Vilma to Donald Trump: "We were trying to look up your stats and we wanted to know. How many touchdowns did you have back then? Six, seven?" "But, see, that's how you could've played tight end, right? ... You definitely would've had like six, seven touchdowns there."

Jonathan Vilma to Donald Trump: "We were trying to look up your stats and we wanted to know. How many touchdowns did you have back then? Six, seven?" "But, see, that's how you could've played tight end, right? ... You definitely would've had like six, seven touchdowns there."

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Today is the five-year anniversary of Adam Amin's "oh my goodness, Valentine" call.

Today is the five-year anniversary of Adam Amin's "oh my goodness, Valentine" call.

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NBC officially signed off from Denver at 1:27 a.m. ET.

NBC officially signed off from Denver at 1:27 a.m. ET.

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Never seen this before: for tonight's UFL game on NFL Network, there is a new feature added to the ESPN scorebug that highlights the commentator currently speaking on the broadcast. Pay attention to the list of names below the score bar.

Never seen this before: for tonight's UFL game on NFL Network, there is a new feature added to the ESPN scorebug that highlights the commentator currently speaking on the broadcast. Pay attention to the list of names below the score bar.

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Jamal Crawford: "We have our star. ... When you were playing and I was growing up, Mike [Jordan] and Marv [Albert] were synonymous with NBC. Now we have Mike [Tirico] and Vic [Wembanyama] for the next 20 years, synonymous with each other."

Jamal Crawford: "We have our star. ... When you were playing and I was growing up, Mike [Jordan] and Marv [Albert] were synonymous with NBC. Now we have Mike [Tirico] and Vic [Wembanyama] for the next 20 years, synonymous with each other."

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A fuller version of Roundball Rock in the intro for tonight's Peacock NBA preseason game.

A fuller version of Roundball Rock in the intro for tonight's Peacock NBA preseason game.

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Somehow Fox using 'Iris' as bumper music actually worked here.

Somehow Fox using 'Iris' as bumper music actually worked here.

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Following the conclusion of its Hawks-Knicks coverage, NBC went to a commercial break for three minutes and 15 seconds before joining Timberwolves-Nuggets in progress.

Following the conclusion of its Hawks-Knicks coverage, NBC went to a commercial break for three minutes and 15 seconds before joining Timberwolves-Nuggets in progress.

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17 camera cuts in the span of 15 seconds is peak WCC After Dark.

17 camera cuts in the span of 15 seconds is peak WCC After Dark.

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Roy Wood Jr. in his monologue at the Sports Emmys: “We all know that family is important, right? Family is very important. In fact, family is so important that some of y'all went out and started a second one."

Roy Wood Jr. in his monologue at the Sports Emmys: “We all know that family is important, right? Family is very important. In fact, family is so important that some of y'all went out and started a second one."

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Ernie Johnson Jr. speaks about Ted Turner on CNN: "It's a day of reflection, really, for me. ... You know the way things go these days with acquisitions and mergers and all that stuff, but deep down in here I'll always be Turner."

Ernie Johnson Jr. speaks about Ted Turner on CNN: "It's a day of reflection, really, for me. ... You know the way things go these days with acquisitions and mergers and all that stuff, but deep down in here I'll always be Turner."

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The highlights shows are a relic of the past but they are also, to me, the best use of 'Augusta'. When it's played at night, it perfectly captures the feeling of winding down after watching the day's action.

The highlights shows are a relic of the past but they are also, to me, the best use of 'Augusta'. When it's played at night, it perfectly captures the feeling of winding down after watching the day's action.

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Kevin Harlan has used the Havlicek "stole the ball" call a few times before tonight:

Kevin Harlan has used the Havlicek "stole the ball" call a few times before tonight:

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