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‘Pardon the Interruption’ to air 25th anniversary special: The popular ESPN show "Pardon the Interruption" will air a 25th anniversary special on ...
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Michael Wilbon shreds ‘lap dogs’ in baseball media for reporting that Shohei Ohtani could be benched
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Michael Wilbon says ESPN isn’t promoting PTI: ‘You won’t find a mention of this show’
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PTI's Michael Wilbon says the Dallas Cowboys "seem intellectually challenged" every year 🏈 📺
Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon receive Walter Cronkite Award: ESPN's Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser will receive the prestigious journalism award given ...
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Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser’s Falcons-Packers prediction aged like milk: Pardon the Interruption's Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon wound up on the ...
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Michael Wilbon shocked by NBA’s punishment of Steve Ballmer in Kawhi Leonard case
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Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck Torched by Michael Wilbon After Trade Request
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Michael Wilbon says he’d consider continuing ‘PTI’ with Frank Isola if Tony Kornheiser retires
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Michael Wilbon: ‘PTI’ wouldn’t have survived in Bristol: Michael Wilbon told Awful Announcing that Pardon the Interruption wouldn't have survived if it had ...
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Key FactsWilbon: Stephen A. Smith is no longer a journalist
Aug 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: awfulannouncing.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: awfulannouncing.com
- NBA star Jaylen Brown questioned Smith’s journalistic integrity and accused him of making his criticism of Brown overly personal.
- Wilbon said Smith no longer provides daily, on-site game coverage, which he considers part of journalism alongside accountability to the people being covered.
- Early in his career, Smith was a nationally recognized sports reporter covering the NBA and later writing columns for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
- The full episode featuring Wilbon is scheduled for release on Friday, August 7.
"Stop, you’re not a journalist anymore. You’re not doing what you did at the Philly Inquirer," Wilbon laughed, addressing Smith directly. "Stop, dude. I know what you did there because I was shoulder to shoulder with you at press row and in press boxes and at practice."— Michael Wilbon, addressing Stephen A. Smith on The Awful Announcing Podcast.
Michael Wilbon: ESPN panicked over Michael Jordan joining NBA on NBC: Michael Jordan joining the NBA on NBC might not be what basketball fans were hoping for ...
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Michael Wilbon: Fans should ‘view skeptically’ ESPN’s NFL coverage, but shouldn’t stop trusting individual reporters
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Key FactsWilbon identifies three possible ESPN faces
Aug 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: awfulannouncing.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: awfulannouncing.com
- Wilbon named Mike Greenberg, Stephen A. Smith and Scott Van Pelt as active contenders whose order would depend on the time of year and audience interests.
- For a strongly transaction-focused NFL audience, he pointed to Adam Schefter, while he said baseball fans might favor Buster Olney or Jeff Passan.
- Wilbon omitted Pat McAfee because he does not follow McAfee’s newer show, though he acknowledged that McAfee reaches an audience beyond ESPN.
- Wilbon also criticized ESPN for dividing sports coverage into separate sport silos and making much of it transactional.
Bristol turned everybody in this profession into a silo.— Michael Wilbon, discussing ESPN's organizational structure and the siloing of the sports media, during the Awful Announcing Podcast interview (July 2021).
Michael Wilbon is NOT down with the Savannah Bananas
"Tony, I'm not acknowledging that Banana stuff, I'm not!"
"We've seen one of the handful of greatest players of all time, with great teammates, and it took a little time ... Show more
"They were never going to play very long together because no one was going to pay the two of them in one town, on one franchise, $600 million dollars ... Show more
Chicago native Michael Wilbon pays tribute to Bulls broadcaster Stacey King on 'PTI' 🏀 🙏 📺️
Key FactsStacey King: Bulls Legend and Beloved Broadcaster Passes
Jun 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: chicagotribune.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: chicagotribune.com
- Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion with the 1990s Bulls, died at age 59.
- He spent two decades as a local broadcast commentator known for his energetic style.
- King’s memorable catchphrases and passion deeply resonated with fans.
- The Bulls honor him as a unifying figure whose legacy remains integral to the franchise.
Whether it was through a broadcast, a conversation or a photo with a fan, Stacey made people feel seen and valued. We were fortunate to know him not only as a player and broadcaster, but as a friend. Stacey genuinely cared about people, and he made our organization better. We will miss him dearly, and his impact, memory and legacy will remain a part of the Chicago Bulls forever.— Michael Reinsdorf, CEO of the Chicago Bulls, said in a statement.
"If you're not from the state of New York and you are not a New York Knick fan, you have no idea what we are going through right now ... Show more
thehoopcentral Jun 17
“I don’t believe in Giannis anymore. Giannis is a rumor. Giannis hasn’t done jack in the months that matter, which would be May and June since 2021 ... Show more
Michael Wilbon: Stacey King had a ‘Harry Caray effect’ on Chicago: ESPN’s First Take honored Stacey King after the former Chicago Bulls forward and beloved ...
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Michael Wilbon, Tony Kornheiser see Texas Tech-Brendan Sorsby boycotts as hypocrisy
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LegionHoops Jun 05
Michael Wilbon:
“Jalen Brunson is at least as valuable as Luka Doncic… North Texas blew up because they got rid of Luka, nobody had that reaction when Jalen ... Show more
"Jalen Brunson is at least as valuable as Luca Doncic…North Texas blew up because they got rid of Luca, nobody had that reaction when Jalen Brunson walked ... Show more
"I'm blaming this network, cause every time I turn on all of our shows, except one, I hear about Aaron damn Rodgers…I'm criticizing us…he's ... Show more
LegionHoops May 28
Michael Wilbon says kids will be learning how to flop if SGA wins back-to-back championships 😳
(via @GetUpESPN , h/t @NBA__Courtside )
"Aaron Rodgers in no way measured up physically to the talent John Elway had. Never in his wildest dreams…you need to go get on YouTube or Google or ... Show more
"This is about ESPN/ABC and Fox, this is about some turf wars going on there with conference affiliations…nobody should want 24, nobody ... Show more
Michael Wilbon calls out Fox and ESPN over ‘heinous’ 24-team College Football Playoff
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“Everything is at stake for the New York Knicks.”
Michael Wilbon on New York’s opportunity to win a title 🏆
‘Pardon The Interruption’ is the only show David Letterman can’t miss: You can take away his former late-night show on CBS, but just don’t take Pardon The ...
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Peter Schrager reportedly ESPN’s frontrunner for new 2 p.m. show: According to The Athletic's Andrew Marchand, a show centered on Peter Schrager is the ...
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Michael Wilbon says MJ called him and said, “Take it easy” when talking about LeBron after his loss to Boston in the 2010 playoffs 🗣️#nba #basketball #nbaplayoffs
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Michael Wilbon reveals that Michael Jordan used to tell people at ESPN to take it easy on LeBron when he was being constantly criticized for not winning a ... Show more
Michael Jordan Backed LeBron James in 2010 Conversation After NBA Playoff Exit, Michael Wilbon Says
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Michael Wilbon says Jordan attempted to ‘soften’ media criticism of LeBron James: Michael Jordan is so unconcerned by the NBA GOAT debate that he’s encouraged ...
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"Don't ever say to my face if you're an NFL executive or a club executive, 'We care about health and player safety.' You do not ... Show more
Michael Wilbon dares NFL executives to say they care about player safety to his face
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Michael Wilbon tees off on Geno Auriemma:
"It's the disgraceful behavior of a massively insecure bully. It was petulant, it was classless ... Show more
Michael Wilbon had some strong comments towards Geno Auriemma on today's PTI episode.
Key FactsWilbon rebukes Auriemma after Final Four dispute with Staley
Apr 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: awfulannouncing.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: awfulannouncing.com
- During an ESPN interview, Auriemma accused Dawn Staley of profanity toward referees and influencing how calls were made.
- After the final buzzer, Auriemma argued with Staley over a delayed handshake and South Carolina’s swarming defense.
- In subsequent discussions, Auriemma was obstinate with reporters and appeared to invent an explanation for Sarah Strong’s torn jersey.
- On Pardon the Interruption on Monday, April 6, Wilbon characterized Auriemma’s conduct as petulant and classless.
It’s the disgraceful behavior of a massively insecure bully. It was petulant, it was classless.— Michael Wilbon, on Pardon the Interruption (ESPN), commenting on Geno Auriemma’s conduct after the Final Four game against Dawn Staley
Bob Ryan: PTI ‘a breath of fresh air in this otherwise toxic environment’: Bob Ryan calls PTI an “oasis,” while praising Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon for ...
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LegionHoops Mar 25
Michael Wilbon on the MVP race:
“I have a vote in this. And I will tell you it’s tightened up… I think it’s Jaylen Brown one, SGA two, and Victor three ... Show more
Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon endorse Jaylen Brown as NBA MVP: Both Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser said they would vote for Boston Celtics star Jaylen ...
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ESPN pundits criticize K-State basketball coach Jerome Tang for viral comments
Saying “You can’t go this far,” TV show hosts Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon ... Show more
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The Sports Section With Swagger: My old corner of The Washington Post raised some of the best journalists in the business.
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Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Michael Wilbon joined The Association to discuss the importance of the NBA’s impactful ... Show more
Michael Wilbon: Mike Tomlin can reset ... football as a form of entertainment on television in a way that no one has since John Madden.https://x.com/PTI/status/2011204107483091031/video/1
Michael Wilbon slams ESPN rules analyst Bill LeMonnier over Ole Miss-Miami pass interference comments
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Awful Announcing's The A Block Dec 09 25
"I'm glad they're home. I'm glad they're going nowhere... I do hate them, today more than ever." - Michael Wilbon ... Show more
Awful Announcing's The A Block Nov 19 25
"Nobody gives a damn, because they want to continue making the same amount of money."
Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon duke it out over the rash ... Show more
‘I Don’t Care’: ESPN’s Michael Wilbon Draws Outrage With Nonchalant Response After MLB Pitchers Indicted o ...
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Awful Announcing's The A Block Nov 11 25
ESPN's Michael Wilbon nonchalant about the federal indictments against two MLB players this morning:
"I don't care .. ... Show more
Awful Announcing's The A Block Oct 28 25
Michael Wilbon, with what little is left of his voice on PTI, about LSU firing Brian Kelly: "Part of this makes me smile a little bit ... Show more
Awful Announcing's The A Block Sep 26 25
Craig Carton says Michael Wilbon should be taken off air for Bruce Pearl comments
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Awful Announcing's The A Block May 02 25
Michael Wilbon admits he had to be talked into doing ‘Pardon the Interruption’: 'Pardon the Interruption' co-host Michael Wilbon cited Charles Barkley ...
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