Tue, February 18, 2025

[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: MSN

Varsity Cup Week 1: Every result

Varsity Cup got off to the worst possible start when the first match between UCT Ikeys and NWU was called off due to student protest action. For the latest rugby news, bookmark The South African website's dedicated section for free-to-read content The fixture was due to be screened live on SuperSport.
Mon, February 17, 2025

TNT's last NBA All-Star Game broadcast was an insulting end to an era

Before I say anything else, I want to commend TNT for its pioneering as an NBA broadcast leader. I consider Ernie Johnson, who has hosted Inside the NBA for over three decades, to be synonymous with NBA basketball.

The article discusses the dissatisfaction with TNT's coverage of the NBA All-Star Game, marking it as an underwhelming end to their long-standing broadcast era. The broadcast was criticized for its lack of focus on the game itself, with hosts Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson engaging in what was described as "goofy" antics rather than providing insightful commentary or analysis. The article highlights a particular moment where the hosts were more focused on a comedic bit involving a fake phone call than on the game, which was seen as a disservice to viewers expecting a professional broadcast. This approach was perceived as an insult to the legacy of TNT's basketball coverage, especially given the network's history of delivering engaging and informative NBA content. The piece suggests that this final broadcast was a missed opportunity to celebrate the end of an era with the respect and attention it deserved.

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https://www.msn.com/en-ph/sports/nba/tnt-s-last-nba-all-star-game-broadcast-was-an-insulting-end-to-an-era/ar-AA1zeWF1