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News & Politics News / EasySportz / August 28
Al Michaels Mocks Trump’s Lake America Rename
Legendary NFL voice Al Michaels just made national headlines for a very different reason than his play-by-play skills. During Thursday night’s preseason showdown between the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots, Michaels took a sharp shot at President Donald Trump.
Cleveland Browns News / EssentiallySports / August 28
'Works Great in Baseball': Al Michaels Calls Out NFL’s New Technology During Patriots vs. Browns Preseason Game
Al Michaels wasn’t shy about airing his frustration on air. During the Patriots’ preseason clash with the Browns, a fourth-and-one measurement triggered the NFL’s new virtual first-down technology, and the extended pause didn’t sit well with the veteran broadcaster.
News & Politics News / EssentiallySports / August 28
Amazon Prime Airs Trump Joke Live During Thursday Night Football as Al Michaels Takes Lake America Jab
Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime has a way of testing everyone’s patience. Think about tough plays, the parade of commercials, and Al Michaels occasionally wrestling with a player’s name or even arriving on screen with an undone shirt button.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 28
Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit Sanewashing Deshaun Watson's Past Was a Very Bad Look
Al Michaels may be the greatest sports broadcaster of all time, or certainly right up there on a very short list. There isn’t a sport that Michaels can’t call at a ridiculously high level, and at age 81, the man still has every bit of his fastball.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 17
Tumultuous season for NFL announcers headlined by J.J. Watt's rapid CBS ascension
J.J. Watt's temporary position as CBS' top NFL game analyst alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and reporter Tracy Wolfson might become permanent, per new reporting.
'At 40, You Die': Al Michaels Admits He Feared Death Would End His Broadcasting Career Before It Even Started
Al Michaels will turn 82 this year on November 12. But there was a time the veteran broadcaster thought he wouldn’t even be around long enough to achieve everything he’d dreamed about as a young man.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 18
Detroit Lions Listed as Best Game of the Week Early in 2026 NFL Season
The Detroit Lions will travel on the road early in the season for a marquee matchup against the Buffalo Bills. In Week 2, Dan Campbell's squad will be the opponent when the AFC East squad opens up their brand new stadium for the first time.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 24
Al Michaels Shares Surprising Cincinnati Reds Admission Fans Will Love
Most people know Al Michaels as the legendary play-by-play announcer who currently calls Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime, and previously served as the voice of ABC Monday Night Football and NBC Sunday Night Football.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 21
On This Day in History: Cincinnati Reds Make Iconic Broadcasting Hire
On this date, January 21, 1974, the Cincinnati Reds hired Marty Brennaman for radio play-by-play. The 31-year-old was calling games for Virginia Tech football and basketball, while also calling games for the ABA's Virginia Squires in 1973, before landing the job in Cincinnati.
Al Michaels Announces Decision On His NFL Announcing Future
Al Michaels has rightfully been a beloved play-by-play broadcaster in the NFL world for decades. Although fans might not want to admit it, his time in the booth is nearing an end.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24
NFL forced Al Michaels to backtrack on statement he made during 'TNF' game
Al Michaels had to hit the “undo” button while on the call for Thursday night’s game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 29, 2024
Al Michaels Getting Praised For What He Said During Chiefs-Raiders Game
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Las Vegas Raiders on Black Friday, 19-17. During the Week 13 contest between the AFC West rivals, Amazon Prime Video
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 12, 2024
Al Michaels addresses broadcasting future amid uncertainty, criticisms
In a pair of interviews shared before Thursday's prime-time matchup between the Bills and Dolphins, Al Michaels suggested he isn't thinking beyond his scheduled NFL assignments.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / June 26, 2024
Watch: AI recreates Al Michaels' voice ahead of Olympics debut
NBC announced on Wednesday that it will be using legendary broadcaster Al Michaels' voice to break down recaps of the 2024 Summer Olympics.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 16, 2024
Al Michaels complimentary of Amazon's 2024 ‘TNF’ schedule
In a recent interview with NFL Network’s Rich Eisen, Michaels disclosed that he actually had good things to say about the 2024 “TNF” schedule.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 12, 2024
Al Michaels addresses Bill Belichick possibly going into broadcasting
Legendary play-by-play announcer Al Michales believes former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick could excel as a broadcaster.
Al Michaels confirms he’ll return to Thursday Night Football in 2024
Legendary play-by-play broadcaster Al Michaels confirmed he’ll return to Thursday Night Football for the 2024 season. Originally, Michaels told Amazon he’d do three years on the network and 2024 will be Year 3.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 29, 2023
Al Michaels confirms announcing plans for 2024 NFL season
Legendary play-by-play broadcaster Al Michaels confirmed he plans to continue calling "Thursday Night Football" games for Prime Video through the 2024 NFL season.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 29, 2023
Watch: Al Michaels took funny shot at Astros over cheating scandal during 'TNF' game
Al Michaels isn't is letting the Astros off the hook for their cheating.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 1, 2023
Watch: Al Michaels was tired of seeing referee Clete Blakeman on 'TNF'
Referee Clete Blakeman ended up stealing the show in the Dallas Cowboys' 41-35 win over the Seattle Seahawks on "Thursday Night Football," with his crew throwing 25 flags with 19 accepted penalties for a season-high 257 yards.
Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / November 30, 2023
Cowboys Allow 73-Yard TD Pass on 'TNF'; Al Michaels Chance To Prove He's Not 'Losing It'?
ARLINGTON - Is Al Michaels "losing it''? And if so, did the Dallas Cowboys just help him "find it''? As the legendary Michaels is joined by partner Kirk Herbstreit tonight here at AT&T Stadium to telecast the Dallas Cowboys vs.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 29, 2023
Kirk Herbstreit defends Al Michaels amid criticisms
Amazon Prime Video NFL analyst Kirk Herbstreit believes that broadcasting partner Al Michaels is receiving criticism this fall in part because Michaels allegedly lacked enthusiasm during this past January's wild-card playoff game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / November 25, 2023
Watch: Al Michaels repulsed by monstrous sandwich Amazon served him
Al Michaels is known for having quite the appetite. But the Amazon Prime announcer was not touching the sandwich.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 16, 2023
Ian Eagle addresses criticisms of Al Michaels' NFL broadcasts
CBS Sports and Westwood One Radio Sports NFL play-by-play announcer Ian Eagle is the latest noteworthy individual to address criticisms lobbed toward legendary broadcaster Al Michaels regarding how Michaels calls "Thursday Night Football" games for Amazon Prime Video.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 8, 2023
Al Michaels reveals announcing plans beyond 2023 NFL season
Legendary play-by-play broadcaster Al Michaels has no plans to ride off into the sunset following the ongoing NFL season regardless of what anybody has to say about his on-air performances.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / October 12, 2023
Al Michaels reveals surprising way he'll handle 'TNF' Taylor Swift coverage
Iconic sports broadcaster Al Michaels will get his first opportunity to call an NFL game under the microscope of the budding "Traylor" romance between Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and superstar singer-songwriter Taylor Swift on Thursday.
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