News: Breen, Michaels, Magic and more - Sports Media Watch
Mike Breen is missing Sunday's Celtics-Heat Game 7; Al Michaels has a new, lesser role with NBC; and more.
www.sportsmediawatch.comattended addressed health concerns linked to a high-demand broadcast schedule, including a sleepless night after an NBA Finals game, with remarks about hearing fatigue and ongoing motivation to work nightly. remains ESPN/ABC's lead NBA play-by-play voice, and remains under long-term contracts for Finals assignments, despite health-related disclosures. Breen has faced coverage about potential on-air replacements or schedule adjustments caused by illness or travel affecting broadcasts.