Shocked that this is allowed. Unlike NBC's NBA studio show, which was known as NBA Showtime for the first ten years of its existence, ABC's studio has been without much consistency. The two rivals meet again at Camp Nou, both coming off surprise losses in La Liga. Each season, the show has been sponsored by GMC, with exception of the Finals, where it is sponsored by Chevrolet. 68 Episodes (2016-2020), Jay Williams Another week, another schedule shake-up for the NFL. … Golden State Warriors F Draymond Green has joined CNN as a contributor, becoming the latest active athlete on the cable news network’s roster. ESPN announced Wednesday that it is adding Stephen A. Smith to its NBA Countdown cast for the remainder of the NBA Playoffs. Sports By Brooks reported Wednesday that the trio is out after this season wraps up. You can also follow Jimmy on Twitter and Instagram. — Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) August 16, 2019. 77 Episodes (2005-2020), Dan Patrick Shaq roasts Dwight Howard, Lakers role players for celebrating, Details of Antonio Brown’s contract with Bucs released, Joe Buck offers explanation for leaked military flyover video. There is a guy by the name of Gus Johnson that would fill that role well for just 1 game or possibly 2. [10] In September 2019, the New York Post reported that ESPN was preparing to replace NBA Countdown as its pre-game show for ABC's Saturday Primetime broadcasts in favor of on-site editions of Nichols' studio show The Jump.[11]. It was not clear whether Kugler will assume Brennaman’s role as Joe Buck’s NFL fill-in during the MLB Postseason. http://www.broadcastingcable.com//article/489961-ESPN_Adds_Jalen_Rose_Bill_Simmons_to_NBA_Countdown_.php, http://www.sportsmediawatch.com/2013/10/espn-gives-up-on-no-host-format-steele-to-anchor-nba-countdown/, "Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Returns to ESPN as NBA Countdown Analyst", https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/04/04/espns-sage-steele-is-out-michelle-beadle-in-at-nba-countdown, https://www.yahoo.com/tv/espn-michelle-beadle-promoted-nba-countdown-host-160101058.html, "ESPN's rumored retooling of NBA Countdown is reportedly closer to happening, with Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor reportedly replacing Michelle Beadle", "Michelle Beadle, ESPN in buyout talks as winner emerges in power struggle", National Basketball Association on television, List of current National Basketball Association broadcasters, Historical NBA over-the-air television broadcasters, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=NBA_Countdown&oldid=983213575, American Broadcasting Company original programming, Pages using infobox television with nonstandard dates, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, March 23, 2003, June 4, 2003, June 6. Wyshynski also discusses the challenges of covering the NHL, what the league's broadcast future could look like, the old-school blog days before Twitter changed the sports media game and much more. (December 25, 2002 - June 15, 2003) … Former NFL WR Brandon Marshall joined the cast of FS1’s First Things First this week, the newest addition to the show. This panel of guests was the first of only two. Watching these has been the silver lining of quarantine, Just when you thought Joe Exotic's park couldn't get more intense. Like Hangtime, it originated from the network's Times Square studios, and was once more hosted by Mike Tirico. I guess ESPN only care about their top commentators no matter what in regards to NFL or College Football. Chris Myers, and Gus Johnson during the MLB playoffs The two college games they would have (only Big XII) would be called by Joe Davis and Tim Brando, If they had a third game those weeks it could be called by Aaron Goldsmith. In 2006, the first and so far only one-hour edition of the pregame show aired, prior to Game 1 of the 2006 NBA Finals. FOX Sports Midwest is celebrating the Blues' first-ever Stanley Cup with its version of the Christmas yule log. ESPN disputes report that says Michelle Beadle, Paul Pierce, Chauncey Billups are out.