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CBS has wasted little time on deciding on its permanent replacement for Tony Romo. JJ Watt has agreed to a new deal with CBS that will make him the permanent No.

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.

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NFL News / The Spun / July 21

Noah Eagle Expected To Call 49ers vs. Rams Game On Netflix

NBC Sports broadcaster Noah Eagle has been a rising star in football broadcasting and in recent years has been getting bigger and bigger games to call for multiple networks.

CBS Announcer Ian Eagle Defends His Duke vs. UConn Call

Longtime sportscaster Ian Eagle is standing by his call of the Duke vs. UConn buzzer-beater on Saturday night. Eagle, calling the game for CBS, didn't go that crazy when UConn drilled a 3-pointer with less than one second remaining, to take down No.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 20

Chiefs Have Their Own Case of March Madness

March Madness brings comparisons across all types of sports. It’s a hot spot when it comes to talking points for all things athletics, and analysts love breaking down the tournament.

NBA News / The Spun / March 19

It's A Cool Family Affair For Ian Eagle At The NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament is underway and the surprise thriller thus far has been 1-seeded Duke fighting for their lives against 16-seeded Siena. Luckily for fans watching or listening, they get not one, but two members of the Eagle family on the call.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 15

‘Rapp-er’s Delight!’ Ian Eagle and Bill Raftery go crazy during Austin Rapp’s 3-point barrage vs. Michigan

The Wisconsin Badgers found themselves down 15 points for the second-consecutive game, and again, they stormed back and took the lead over the top-seeded Michigan Wolverines in the Big Ten semifinals with just a few minutes left.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 14

Bills-Patriots announcer pairing & ref assignment for Week 15

A critical Week 15 matchup has the Buffalo Bills (9-4) visiting the New England Patriots (11-2). It's a huge opportunity for the Patriots, who can lock up the AFC East by knocking off the Bills and sweeping the season series.

Indianapolis Colts News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 16, 2025

Bolts-Colts marquee matchup draws TV announcer who issued iconic line in playoff loss

One of the most fascinating Week 7 NFL matchups is drawing one of TV's most intriguing announcing teams. When the 4-2 Los Angeles Chargers host the 5-1 Indianapolis Colts Sunday afternoon at SoFi Stadium it will be one of the weekend's two marquee games.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / October 9, 2025

NFL Week 6 Staff Picks & Predictions: Can the Eagles, Chargers, Broncos, Patriots Avoid Traps?

Week 5 of the NFL season delivered us some thrillers. There were multiple double-digit comebacks and quite a few upsets, giving us just a taste of what the rest of the season has in store.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 6, 2025

Ian Eagle’s Nets Workload to Drop as He Takes Lead NBA Role with Amazon Prime

The voice of the Brooklyn Nets for the last three decades is "scaling back" his work with the franchise. In an interview on the Sports Media Watch Podcast, longtime play-by-play caller Ian Eagle revealed that his role on YES Network will shrink now that the 56-year-old is transitioning into a lead gig with Amazon Prime's coverage of the NBA.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / October 1, 2025

Broadcast details for Gophers' late-night clash at No. 1 Ohio State

The Gophers' highly anticipated meeting with No. 1 Ohio State will air live on NBC, as part of the network's weekly Big Ten Saturday Night broadcast. Here's what you need to know.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 26, 2025

Houston Texans Legend JJ Watt Set to Begin New Career

J.J. Watt will call games alongside Ian Eagle on CBS's No.2 broadcast team. Watt has spent the last two seasons in the study for The NFL Today pregame, halftime, and postgame shows.

College Basketball News / Kicks on SI / March 19, 2025

Ian Eagle & Clark Kellogg Talk Wendy's, March Madness, and Sneakers

March Madness has already begun with two epic games on Tuesday night. The dramatic "First Four" games served as a perfect appetizer for college basketball fans preparing for the long weekend of all-day hoops.

NFL News / Inside the Iggles / January 19, 2025

Who are the announcers and referees for Eagles vs. Rams Divisional today?

We've been treated to a phenomenal postseason. How about that game between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions? One NFC tilt is behind us. The other comes this afternoon.

NFL News / Steelers Now / November 26, 2024

Announcers Revealed for Steelers-Bengals Week 13 Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13 will be announced by the No. 2 NFL on CBS crew of Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (color) and Evan Washburn (sideline).

NFL News / Stripe Hype / October 27, 2024

Who are the announcers and referees for Bengals vs. Eagles today?

Welcome to another NFL Sunday. The Cincinnati Bengals will host the Philadelphia Eagles today in a game that will feature two teams on two-game winning streaks.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 23, 2024

Bengals vs Eagles NFL Week 8 Broadcast Map: Will you be able to watch on TV?

The Cincinnati Bengals are back home this week after winning two-straight games on the road. A win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday would get the Bengals back to .500 with half the season remaining.

NFL News / Steelers Now / October 18, 2024

J.J. Watt Will Announce Steelers-Chiefs Christmas Day Game

J.J. Watt will be a color analyst for the Steelers-Chiefs Christmas Day game on Netflix, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reports. The theme for the Christmas Day double-header is family-oriented, as J.J.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 17, 2024

Ian Eagle addresses odd controversy after old video goes viral

Ian Eagle clears the air on bizarre controversy after 12-year-old video goes viral

The video in question was from 2012, and it features Eagle seemingly berating his announcing partner, Mike Fratello, while calling a game.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 5, 2024

Eagles vs. Giants broadcast map: Will you be able to watch on TV?

The Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) take on the New York Giants (5-11) at MetLife Stadium in Week 18 of the 2023 NFL season. Philly will be looking to bounce back from an abysmal loss the the Arizona Cardinals and finish the season strong with hopes of landing the No.

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.

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