Sean McDonough ‘bothered’ by criticism after calling Stanley Cup Final while sick
"I hope the people who have heard me over the years know that's not the way I usually sound."
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ESPN confirms Sean McDonough fighting through illness during Stanley Cup Final
"Sean has been under the weather, and we’re grateful for him pushing through and giving it his all last night."
Sean McDonough to miss Panthers-Rangers Game 2 matchup due to illness
Bob Wischusen will call the game for ESPN in McDonough's absence.
Sean McDonough accurately predicted Bruins’ series-winning goal from David Pastrnak
"I'm gonna say David Pastrnak re-emerges and the Bruins win on a key goal by Pasta."
Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro have ultimate reverse announcer jinx in Game 7
"The timing on this was insane."
Sean McDonough ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Andy Reid considers retirement
"But where there's smoke, there's fire, too."
Why Sean McDonough is ‘salty’ about calling Red Sox games in 2024
"What have they done this winter to be better?"
Florida State’s Keiondre Jones ‘sickened’ by ESPN broadcasters praising Washington for overcoming adversity
"That's actually sickening to hear."
Sean McDonough’s Sugar Bowl performance draws rave reviews
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Mike Greenberg latest ESPN employee to take shot at Rays’ attendance
"Only friends and family in attendance for this series."
Sean McDonough refers to Rays fans as ‘group’ amid Rangers Wild Card beatdown
Not only did Rays fans have to see them lose in the AL Wild Card Series, but Sean McDonough referred to the fans in attendance as a 'group.'
Sean McDonough on Clemson kicker’s failed Hollywood ending: ‘The writers are on strike’
"What would've been a Hollywood ending..."
Sean McDonough revisits Red Sox trading Mookie Betts: ‘It’s a trade that can never be defended’
"It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased."
ESPN’s Molly McGrath sees her dreams come to life on and off the air
Sean McDonough, Todd Blackledge caught on hot mic following Pitt-Tennessee game
It's the rare instance where announcers get caught on hit mics and don't say anything that bad.
Penn State-Michigan State got so snowy the ABC broadcast couldn’t use the yellow first-down line
"The snow makes that technologically impossible at the moment until we can clear off some of those lines."
ESPN’s return to NHL broadcasting showed a lot of potential
After seventeen years away, the NHL made a welcome return to ESPN on Tuesday.
Sean McDonough says he was told to make MNF “more conversational,” which Jon Gruden didn’t want, “and it was awkward”
"There were times it came across as being awkward, and it was awkward. It was awkward for me. You’re standing there next to somebody wondering, ‘If I ask him a question about this, is he gonna answer it or is he gonna be annoyed that I asked him?’ So it was uncomfortable."
Jason Benetti’s Sean McDonough impression is just perfect
Benetti stopped by the WEEI booth during the White Sox-Red Sox game to give us a note-perfect Sean McDonough impression.
ESPN college football broadcast team moves include Sean McDonough’s return and Dan Orlovsky’s addition
McDonough returns to CFB and slides into Joe Tessitore's slot, calling ESPN Saturday night games with Todd Blackledge and Holly Rowe.
Sean McDonough: College football is “more fun” than Monday Night Football
Sean McDonough doesn't seem too broken up about leaving Monday Night Football.
Peyton Manning reportedly turns down ESPN, while Joe Tessitore replaces Sean McDonough on ‘Monday Night Football’
Per the New York Post, Manning has not ruled out Fox's "Thursday Night Football."
Matt Hasselbeck will call Pro Bowl with Sean McDonough in apparent ‘Monday Night Football’ tryout
Hasselbeck will get a shot in the booth as ESPN seeks Jon Gruden's replacement.