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Posts by Brandon Contes

Brandon Contes is a staff writer for Awful Announcing and The Comeback. He previously helped carve the sports vertical for Mediaite and spent more than three years with Barrett Sports Media. Send tips/comments/complaints to bcontes@thecomeback.com

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Stephen A. Smith wonders why white people don’t get nicknames like ‘Screamin A.’

"You got a lot of loud ass white people, they ain’t called screaming whatever"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 5, 2025 0

Stephen A. Smith: ‘I’d probably be a better candidate than most Democrats’

"I think that I’d probably be a better candidate than most Democrats"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 5, 2025 0

Pat McAfee’s ‘Dookie’ has arrived

The world was graced with "Dookie"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 5, 2025 0

St. Elmo’s denies overserving Mark Sanchez after being added to lawsuit

The restaurant "denies that it...served alcoholic beverages to individuals including Sanchez, who were visibly intoxicated"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 5, 2025 0

Michelle Beadle praises Max Kellerman for finally hitting back at Stephen A. Smith

"We’ve been waiting on this day for a while"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 4, 2025 0

Pat McAfee announces original music album

"There's about to be a crazy addition to my life."

By Brandon Contes OnDec 4, 2025 0

Bucks analyst obliterates NBA referee over foul call: ‘His head’s rolling on the floor!’

"Because his head is still connected to his neck? Is that the criteria that we’re working with now?"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 4, 2025 0

Doc Rivers refutes Brian Windhorst reporting Giannis Antetokounmpo requested trade

"Here we go again"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 4, 2025 0

Russell Wilson joining CBS as guest analyst

"Thrilled to have 10x Pro Bowler, 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year and Super Bowl Champion Russell Wilson."

By Brandon Contes OnDec 4, 2025 0

Evan Roberts declined to reunite with Craig Carton: ‘He left’

"If he never left, we’d still be together making beautiful music. Which, not my fault."

By Brandon Contes OnDec 3, 2025 0

‘Chad Powers’ renewed for second season

"There’s a lot more story to be told."

By Brandon Contes OnDec 3, 2025 0

ITV Sport host Laura Woods collapses live on-air

"I’m really embarrassed that happened on TV, but a big thank you to my colleagues"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 3, 2025 0

Sal Licata dubs Craig Carton ‘not taking my spot’ comment his ‘worst take ever’

"We’ve been in the loop, this is not a surprise"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 3, 2025 0

Mike Francesa initially picked Max Kellerman to replace Chris Russo

"I was supposed to go over and work with Mike"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 3, 2025 0

LeBron James accused of ‘catering to his legacy’ by stat-padding

"He definitely was hunting for it"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 2, 2025 0

Paul Finebaum rips Lane Kiffin’s ‘fraudulent’ presser with LSU: ‘Don’t try to con all of us’

"Don’t try to con all of us like you tried to con some of us in the process that you’re doing the right thing"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 2, 2025 0

Craig Carton reportedly returning to WFAN afternoon drive

Craig Carton is finalizing a deal to become the station’s afternoon drive host beginning next year

By Brandon Contes OnDec 2, 2025 0

Chef Elizabeth owes Paul Finebaum a naked run after Lane Kiffin bolts for LSU

"If he does leave us, I will strip down butt naked and I will run around the Oxford Square"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 2, 2025 0

Keith Hernandez claims Mets refuse to let him attend analytics meetings: ‘I’ve wanted to’

"I’ve wanted to go down and sit in a session and see what they do in preparation. It’s never gonna happen."

By Brandon Contes OnDec 1, 2025 0

Cam Johnson replaces JJ Redick on ‘The Old Man and the Three’ podcast

"JJ's perspective, curiosity, and the respect he earned across the league made this show what it is"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 1, 2025 0

Cam Newton on O.J. Simpson: ‘God rest his soul’

"Respectfully."

By Brandon Contes OnDec 1, 2025 0

Fox posts bizarre graphic of Shedeur Sanders tied up in rope

It’s clear the video was created by AI, but that’s still no excuse.

By Brandon Contes OnDec 1, 2025 0

Urban Meyer: Leaving Ole Miss ‘might haunt’ Lane Kiffin

"There’s no chance he would leave because of a couple more million bucks"

By Brandon Contes OnNov 25, 2025 0

Keith Hernandez co-hosting Thanksgiving WFAN morning show

Two hours of unfiltered talk radio should bode well for Hernandez.

By Brandon Contes OnNov 25, 2025 0

Stephen A. Smith rejects Dan Le Batard labeling him a ‘tool’ for the right: ‘I don’t share your politics’

"I’m very aware of what’s going on, I just don’t care as much as you do."

By Brandon Contes OnNov 25, 2025 0

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