LogoAwful Announcing's The A Block
Login
Subscribe

Archive

The limits of ESPN Unlimited

Feb 11, 2026

•

12 min read

The limits of ESPN Unlimited

The ESPN DTC platform has over-promised and under-delivered when it comes to access for sports fans.

Matt Yoder
Matt Yoder
The job Tony Dungy won't do

Feb 10, 2026

•

20 min read

The job Tony Dungy won't do

When you won't discuss the news you're making, what exactly are we paying you for?

Sam Neumann
Sam Neumann
Is this what Super Bowls are now?

Feb 9, 2026

•

11 min read

Is this what Super Bowls are now?

A transitional era, an evolving on-field product, and two straight clunkers for the NFL.

Brendon Kleen
Brendon Kleen
An ESPN spinoff?

Feb 6, 2026

•

12 min read

An ESPN spinoff?

Will new leadership at Disney decide to spinoff the Worldwide Leader?

Drew Lerner
Drew Lerner
What is the Washington Post to Jeff Bezos?

Feb 5, 2026

•

18 min read

What is the Washington Post to Jeff Bezos?

Once heralded as the Washington Post's savior, owner Jeff Bezos has been revealed to be its worst nightmare.

Sean Keeley
Sean Keeley
Super Bowl LX plays second fiddle

Feb 4, 2026

•

11 min read

Super Bowl LX plays second fiddle

This year's actual Super Bowl matchup is being overshadowed by everything else surrounding the game.

Matt Yoder
Matt Yoder
Why can't we be normal about the Super Bowl halftime show?

Feb 3, 2026

•

16 min read

Why can't we be normal about the Super Bowl halftime show?

They're designed to keep you watching. That's it.

Sam Neumann
Sam Neumann
ESPN and the NFL get even closer

Feb 2, 2026

•

12 min read

ESPN and the NFL get even closer

What comes next between the Worldwide Leader and the Shield?

Brendon Kleen
Brendon Kleen
ESPN's Un-limiting

Jan 30, 2026

•

10 min read

ESPN's Un-limiting

The network's Unlimited tier will be available to Comcast customers "in the coming weeks."

Drew Lerner
Drew Lerner
Super Bowl LX's biggest sports media storylines

Jan 29, 2026

•

17 min read

Super Bowl LX's biggest sports media storylines

More important than who will win, the Seahawks or the Patriots, is how many people will watch them do it?

Sean Keeley
Sean Keeley
A brief history of major sports radio breakups

Jan 28, 2026

•

13 min read

A brief history of major sports radio breakups

Dan Le Batard and Stugotz are following a familiar path of the biggest longtime sports radio duos.

Matt Yoder
Matt Yoder
Lessons from 10 years of The Athletic

Jan 27, 2026

•

19 min read

Lessons from 10 years of The Athletic

A decade in, The Athletic's original mission of independent, local-first sports coverage didn’t survive the pressures of growth and acquisition.

Sam Neumann
Sam Neumann
...
Awful Announcing's The A Block

Awful Announcing's The A Block

Welcome to "The A Block," Awful Announcing’s daily newsletter where you’ll always find the latest sports media news, commentary, and analysis.

I consent to receive newsletters via email. Terms of use and Privacy policy.


Home

© 2026 Comeback Media.
Report abusePrivacy policyTerms of use
beehiivPowered by beehiiv