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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Dennis Cometti's voice is the soundtrack to a generation of footy dreams

The article reflects on the legacy of Dennis Cometti, a beloved Australian Football League commentator who influenced generations with his unique style and memorable commentary.

Mar 4 • 21:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sky Sports commentator gives health update after taking break for mystery condition

Sky Sports darts commentator Mark Webster has provided a health update after stepping back from his broadcasting duties due to an undisclosed medical condition.

Mar 4 • 19:49 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

When Dennis Cometti spoke, Australia listened

Australian sports commentator Dennis Cometti has passed away at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of memorable catchphrases and a significant impact on sports broadcasting.

Mar 4 • 05:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Cometti's most iconic one-liners from inside the AFL commentary box

The article celebrates the memorable one-liners of Dennis Cometti, a legendary Australian sports commentator known for his unique wit and insight in AFL commentary.

Mar 4 • 04:40 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Legendary sports commentator Dennis Cometti dies

Dennis Cometti, a revered sports commentator in Australia, has passed away at the age of 76.

Mar 4 • 02:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Galvão Bueno promises to mix 'SBT DNA' with football in new program

Renowned sports commentator Galvão Bueno is set to launch a new show, Galvão F.C, on SBT that combines football analysis with a festive atmosphere.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

J. Lekšas believes in 'Žalgiris' and has chosen his TOP 5 EuroLeague characters

Commentator J. Lekšas reflects on the Karaliaus Mindaugo Cup final, praising the event's entertainment value but criticizing the lack of competitive gameplay.

Feb 24 • 08:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

It’s crazy, exclaimed the commentator. Helpless Sinner laughed at Menšík's magic

In a shocking upset, Jakub Menšík defeated Jannik Sinner in the quarter-finals in Doha, marking one of the biggest surprises of the tennis season.

Feb 20 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Winter Olympics commentator forced to resign after offensive remarks spark protest

The head of Italy's national broadcaster's sports division resigned following backlash over offensive commentary during the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Feb 19 • 19:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Team GB stars left in tears as BBC commentator says 'that's so cruel' after denial

Team GB's women's curling team was devastated after failing to reach the Winter Olympics semi-finals despite a strong final performance.

Feb 19 • 18:21 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Hockey commentator Pavol Gašpar / Expect strong trash talk from the Americans. Pospíšil's attack will not have a problem with that

Hockey commentator Pavol Gašpar discusses the importance of sports in fostering unity in society during international tournaments, emphasizing the value of Olympic success and competitive spirit.

Feb 19 • 16:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Liveblog Olympics 2026: Scandal at Opening Ceremony: Italian TV Commentator Resigns After 'Disgrace'

Paolo Petrecca, the sport chief of Italian broadcaster Rai, has resigned following heavy criticism and backlash over mistakes made during the live broadcast of the Olympics 2026 opening ceremony.

Feb 19 • 11:20 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Israel asks for apologies from Swiss TV: "Suspend the bobsleigh commentator"

Israel has demanded apologies from Swiss television, specifically calling for the suspension of bobsleigh commentator Stefan Renna over his controversial comments.

Feb 19 • 10:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Yle's commentator wore leather pants – then things started to happen

Yle commentator Kimmo Porttila believes he possesses magical leather pants which he wore during competitions, linked to significant victories by Finnish athletes.

Feb 19 • 08:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

Why did Vlhová improve in the second round? The profile of the slope, the result, and her psychology helped, says commentator Kárník

Petra Vlhová improved her performance in the second round of the slalom, moving up from 29th to a much better position after a slower start in the first round.

Feb 18 • 18:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Marc Kennedy says 'spirit of curling is dead' as BBC commentator demands Winter Olympics action

Canadian curler Marc Kennedy faced backlash for alleged rule-breaking during the Winter Olympics, sparking a debate about the integrity of curling.

Feb 18 • 12:08 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Sports

Commentator's concern for Shiffrin: "I get nervous talking about her"

Commentator Steve Porino expresses his concerns about American skier Mikaela Shiffrin's performance as she faces pressure heading into the 2026 Olympics after failing to medal in the last eight Olympic events.

Feb 18 • 05:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Swiss broadcaster yanks Olympic bobsled coverage after commentator's remarks target Israeli athlete

A Swiss broadcaster removed Olympic bobsled coverage after a commentator's remarks about an Israeli athlete sparked controversy.

Feb 17 • 22:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Stephen Hendry reveals utter shock at John Virgo's death after call from snooker legend

Stephen Hendry expresses his shock and grief over the passing of snooker commentator John Virgo, who died at the age of 79 in Spain.

Feb 17 • 14:39 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

The Swiss commentator: 'Get the Israeli bobsled team involved in Gaza out of the Games'

A Swiss commentator has called for the expulsion of the Israeli bobsled team from the Olympics due to allegations of support for genocide in Gaza.

Feb 17 • 10:45 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Commentator calls out IOC hypocrisy over Israeli athlete

A Swiss sports commentator criticized the IOC for allowing an Israeli athlete to compete while banning Russian athletes due to geopolitical conflicts.

Feb 17 • 08:59 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Norwegian Commentator After Major Drama: 'How Far Will He Go? These Are Quite Absurd Images of Disappointment'

Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath faced a heartbreaking moment at the Olympics in Bormio as he failed to finish the second run after leading, resulting in visible disappointment.

Feb 16 • 18:34 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Olympic hero received help from NRK expert - commentator reacts

Jens Lurås Oftebro, an Olympic champion, credits NRK expert Jørgen Graabak for providing valuable support ahead of his victory, stirring controversy among NRK editors.

Feb 16 • 15:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The surprise twist of Yle's Olympic commentator's work trip - 'He began to seize'

Sports commentator Mikko Aaltonen intervened during a train ride when a fellow passenger suffered a seizure.

Feb 16 • 15:05 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Received Help from NRK Expert – Commentator Reacts

The champion Jens Lurås Oftebro received valuable advice from NRK expert Jørgen Graabak before winning his Olympic gold medal, leading to discussions among commentators.

Feb 16 • 08:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

When Piero Angela improvised as a football commentator

Piero Angela, renowned for his contributions to science communication, unexpectedly stepped into the role of a sports commentator during a significant football derby match in 1973.

Feb 15 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

BBC forced to issue apology during Winter Olympics coverage after X-rated comment live on air

BBC commentator Steve Cram apologizes on-air after Canadian curler accidentally swears during a women's curling match at the Winter Olympics.

Feb 14 • 15:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

I wonder what the Swedish commentator thinks now

The article discusses the outcome of a dramatic Olympic relay race in cross-country skiing, highlighting the contrasting emotions of Norwegian jubilation and Swedish disappointment.

Feb 14 • 13:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Clare Balding steps in as Winter Olympics gold medallist breaks down on BBC coverage

Clare Balding intervened during the BBC's coverage of the Winter Olympics as commentator Lizzy Yarnold became emotional over Matt Weston's historic gold medal victory in men's skeleton.

Feb 13 • 22:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle's commentator caught the viewers' attention - a flood of feedback on social media

Finnish sports commentators during the Milan-Cortina Olympics are receiving positive feedback on social media for their expertise and engaging commentary.

Feb 12 • 10:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Regino Hernández and the life of an Olympic medalist in snow: "After the bronze, I started working as a warehouseman"

Regino Hernández reflects on his journey after winning a surprise bronze medal in snowboarding at the 2018 Winter Olympics, highlighting the challenges he faced post-medal and his current role as a commentator.

Feb 11 • 22:17 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Anders Blomquist suffered minor injuries in bus collision

SVT Sports commentator Anders Blomquist sustained minor injuries from a bus collision in Val di Fiemme, leading to his replacement for an upcoming event due to a suspected whiplash injury.

Feb 11 • 17:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

2026 Olympics: "Sixty-nine seconds in the air," the awkward moment on Swiss television during the French skater Siao Him Fa's performance

During the men's short program at the Olympics, a Swiss commentator mistakenly claimed that French skater Adam Siao Him Fa was in the air for 69 seconds, leading to an awkward correction by her colleague.

Feb 11 • 09:46 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Lilender: We will see two salchows from the men's singles skaters

Estonian commentator Liina-Grete Lilender anticipates two salchows in the men's singles figure skating events at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Feb 10 • 18:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

NBC star sparks concern during Super Bowl LX coverage with fans left puzzled

Viewers expressed concern over NBC commentator Cris Collinsworth's hands during Super Bowl LX coverage, leaving fans puzzled and discussing the incident online.

Feb 9 • 03:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

The announcer's mic was left on – This comment was not supposed to be heard by the audience

During a live broadcast of Olympic snowboarding, NBC commentator Todd Richards accidentally had his microphone on and expressed his boredom with the men's big air final.

Feb 8 • 07:31 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Disgrace" - Italy is ashamed of the commentator for the opening ceremony

Italy faces backlash over broadcaster Rai's sport chief Paolo Petrecca, who made numerous blunders during the Olympics opening ceremony commentary.

Feb 7 • 16:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Commentator apologises for making ‘the type of blunder you never want to make’

Commentator Pat Comerford mistakenly mixed up the colors of two horses during a race at Meydan, leading to his public apology after realizing the error at the race's end.

Feb 6 • 17:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Commentator legend Pentti "Linkku" Lindegren was a pioneer of Finnish hockey

Pentti Lindegren, a celebrated figure in Finnish hockey who excelled as a player, coach, commentator, and more, passed away at the age of 86 on February 5, 2026.

Feb 6 • 13:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Bundesliga made a short film about Vušković. The commentator screams: He's like Beckenbauer

Luka Vušković, an 18-year-old Tottenham defender on loan at Hamburg, impresses in the Bundesliga, scoring four goals and significantly increasing his market value after a standout performance against Bayern Munich.

Feb 6 • 12:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Photo Worked as a Sports Commentator, and Her Nude Photos Can Be Bought for Around 20 Euros

Alex Ianculescu, a former Romanian-Canadian speed skater and participant in the 2018 Winter Olympics, transitioned from sports commentary to financial stability through an OnlyFans profile during the pandemic.

Feb 6 • 12:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Pentti Lindegren has died

Legendary Finnish hockey commentator Pentti Lindegren has passed away at the age of 86, remembered for his roles both as a player and a coach.

Feb 6 • 09:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Sports commentator, actor, soldier, and politician - this is the story of Ronald Reagan

The article narrates the life of Ronald Reagan, who became the 40th President of the United States after a diverse career as a sportsman, actor, and soldier.

Feb 6 • 07:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

John Virgo made his thoughts perfectly clear about working with Jim Davidson on Big Break

John Virgo, the legendary BBC snooker commentator, has died at the age of 79, resulting in tributes from the sport and television communities.

Feb 4 • 13:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

John Virgo lost his home after addiction gripped snooker icon amid failed marriages

Iconic snooker commentator John Virgo, who died at 79, struggled with gambling addiction and experienced personal hardships including repossessions and failed marriages.

Feb 4 • 11:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Match in Slovenia in front of almost empty stands. Commentator: "I counted, 77 people"

A football match in Slovenia between Bravo and Mura attracted only 77 spectators at the Stožice stadium, which has a capacity of around 16,000.

Feb 4 • 11:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Inside John Virgo's heartbreaking personal battles and life after quitting UK

The article discusses the life and struggles of snooker commentator John Virgo, who passed away at 79, reflecting on his personal battles and significant contributions to the sport.

Feb 4 • 10:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

BREAKING: Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes pour in

Legendary snooker commentator John Virgo has passed away at the age of 79, with tributes flooding in following his death in Spain.

Feb 4 • 09:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Yle's decision to share opinions - Here's how the boss justifies it

Yle's decision not to send its biathlon expert Kaisa Mäkäräinen and commentator Johannes Oikarinen to the Milano-Cortina Olympics was influenced by Finland's biathlon success, as explained by Yle Sports' editor-in-chief Kristiina Kekäläinen.

Feb 3 • 18:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Žalgiris Arena Week: No Tickets for the 32nd Consecutive Time in Euroleague

Žalgiris basketball team announces that tickets for their 32nd consecutive Euroleague home game have sold out, coinciding with special events for legendary sports commentator Vida Mačiulis' 80th birthday and a performance by the group 'Sisters On Wire'.

Feb 3 • 15:44 UTC

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