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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.

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / November 2

96 Days Until The Winter Olympics: USA Hockey Set Sights on Gold

The last time USA Hockey won the Gold Medal, Al Michaels was a young man. His signature call ….”Do you believe in miracles? Yes!” made him a legend. We all hope Michaels does not mess up his legacy by saying something ridiculous on Thursday Night Football as he ages. But that is not what this article is about.

NFL News / The Spun / October 29

NFL Kicker's Agent Claims League Admitted Field Goal Hit Wire

The NFL's attempt to shutdown an overseas field goal controversy appears to be coming back to bite it. More than two weeks removed from Will Reichard's

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 26

Why is there so much drama around Al Michaels’ calls during Chargers game?

The Los Angeles Chargers have the weekend off, yet can’t stop popping up in headlines because of Justin Herbert and Madison Beer, plus…Al Michaels? While

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24

NFL forced Al Michaels to backtrack on statement during 'TNF'

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.

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 24

Al Michaels wasn't afraid to expose the NFL's attempt to cover up Vikings K Will Reichard's missed field goal controversy

The Minnesota Vikings have not had a fun time this season. Going into Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers, they have been on the wrong side of the coin on multiple calls by the referees.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / October 10

Al Michaels Issues Correction, Then Makes the Same Mistake Anyway on Eagles-Giants Amazon Prime Broadcast

The Philadelphia Eagles’ Thursday night matchup against the New York Giants had plenty of on-field storylines, but it was veteran broadcaster Al Michaels who stole some of the spotlight, for all the wrong reasons.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / October 3

NFL Broadcaster Al Michaels Names the Worst NFL Stadium Ever but Shows Love to Chiefs’ Arrowhead

Blustery, cold, and foggy. That’s how the San Francisco Giants’ 38 MLB seasons went at Candlestick Park. In fact, at some point at the 1961 All-Star Game, it got so windy that Stu Miller was blown off balance by a powerful gust of wind.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 27

Reds Use Six-Run Third Inning To Stay in Driver's Seat For Playoff Spot

DENVER -- Al Michaels, who was the voice of the Cincinnati Reds before Marty Brennaman, famously asked on February 22, 1980, "Do you believe in miracles?

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Al Michaels Says the NFL Has Turned a Simple Action ‘Into a Felony’

There has been no shortage of action in Thursday night’s primetime clash between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks. Both sides enter the matchup with a 2-1 record and are looking to secure their third win of the season, but it’s the Cardinals who are hoping to defend their home field at State Farm Stadium.

NFL News / Inside the Iggles / September 19

Al Michaels takes a quiet shot at Eagles for the most ridiculous reason

Most Philadelphia Eagles fans who were sitting back and watching the Amazon Prime Thursday night game between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins were looking for an entertaining game, but would, out of nowhere, take an unnecessary shot from a legend.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / September 18

Al Michaels seemingly takes shot at Eagles on TNF broadcast while praising Bills

Al Michaels made an interesting comment during Prime Video‘s Thursday Night Football broadcast of the Week 3 contest between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Al Michaels Sounds Off on Notion 'Farewell Tour' to End Broadcasting Career

There haven't been many broadcasters more polarizing over the past few years than Amazon Prime Video's Al Michaels. Michaels, who recently finished out

NFL News / The Spun / December 11, 2024

Report: Al Michaels Makes Decision On Broadcasting NFL Games In 2025

Al Michaels is nearing the end of his final year under contract with Amazon Prime Video. The decorated play-by-play announcer is wrapping up his third season calling Thursday Night Football for the streamer after 35 years of announcing primetime games on ABC and NBC.

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 / 5 GOATs / December 31, 2023

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.

Watch: Al Michaels took funny shot at Astros over cheating scandal during 'TNF' game

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 29, 2023

Watch: Al Michaels took funny shot at Astros during 'TNF' game

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.

Watch: Browns QB Joe Flacco leads 75-yard opening TD drive vs. Jets

Ronnie Hickman gets first NFL pick-six on TNF, congratulations from Garrett Wilson

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NFL News / 5 GOATs / December 12, 2023

Report: Legendary broadcaster Al Michaels ‘out’ for NBC’s NFL playoff coverage, surprised by move

In a surprising twist, Al Michaels won’t be on the call for one of the three NBC broadcasts during the NFL playoffs next month. According to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, the network has decided to hand the reigns of what would’ve been Michaels’ game to their college team instead, featuring Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 2, 2023

Cowboys Win Triggers More Rips of NFL Refs, From Seahawks to Al Michaels

The top quip came, naturally, from the professional voice of Al Michaels, who in recent weeks has drawn criticism for seeming to be bored while calling lackluster matchups on "Thursday Night Football.'' The 41-35 Dallas Cowboys win over the Seattle Seahawks was a thriller.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 1, 2023

Watch: Al Michaels was tired of seeing one referee on 'TNF'

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.

Kirk Herbstreit defends Al Michaels amid criticisms

Wild 'Thursday Night Football' matchup between Seahawks and Cowboys makes history

'TNF' takeaways: Cowboys escape with shootout win over Seahawks

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The 'Seattle Seahawks to score in Super Bowl XLVIII' quiz

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'?

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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.

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