- Justin Timberlake: In another example of ESPN being asleep at the wheel, the network has selected the former N’Sync member to host the 2008 ESPY Awards. Timberlake, who previously sang the NBA on ABC theme song four years ago, replaces Disney comedian Jimmy Kimmel.
- George W. Bush: The former Texas Rangers owner will visit Jon Miller and Joe Morgan in the Sunday Night Baseball booth on Opening Night. Bush, currently the President of the United States, will be in attendance to throw out the first pitch at the Braves/Nationals game.
- Don Cherry: The Canadian hockey icon will be the subject of a made for TV movie. The “two-part movie … deals mostly with the Coach’s Corner star’s early life in hockey’s minor leagues. In fact, it will end when Cherry meets Ron MacLean, 24 years ago.” The movie is set to air on the CBC during next year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs.
On the Air: John Sterling and the bond between baseball radio voices and fans
On the latest "On the Air," Armand Broady examines the bond between baseball radio voices and fans in the...
