Tag: Tracy Wolfson

UPDATE: Chiefs no longer stranded at MCI, en route to Denver for Week 18 matchup vs. Broncos

The #Chiefs are no longer stranded at Kansas City International Airport and are en route to Denver for their matchup against the #Broncos.

The Kansas City Chiefs are en route to Colorado for their Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, January 5 after inclement weather delayed their flight out West this afternoon.

In a post to Twitter, CBS Sports Lead Reporter Tracy Wolfson indicated that the Chiefs were “stranded” at Kansas City International Airport on Saturday as ice impacted runway operations.

Wolfson’s initial report didn’t indicate how long the delay was expected to last, but a follow-up post confirmed that the Chiefs had been on the tarmac since 1:15 p.m. CST.

At 5:20 p.m. CST, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that the team had taken off, and was en route to Denver.

The Broncos have a chance to clinch a playoff berth with a win over Kansas City on Sunday and may have gotten an extra edge for the Week 18 matchup with this latest misfortune endured by the Chiefs.

Stay tuned to see if the lengthy delay impacts the defending Super Bowl champions’ performance tomorrow afternoon.

Chiefs plane ‘stranded’ at Kansas City International Airport ahead of matchup vs. Broncos

According to a report, the #Chiefs were “stranded” at Kansas City International Airport ahead of their Week 18 matchup against the #Broncos.

According to a tweet from CBS Sports Lead Reporter Tracy Wolfson, the Kansas City Chiefs’ plane is “stranded” due to ice accumulation at Kansas City International Airport ahead of the defending Super Bowl champions’ Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

In a post to Twitter, Wolfson indicated that the Chiefs were expected to land in Denver this afternoon but are now delayed due to the weather at MCI.

It remains to be seen how long Kansas City’s players will have to wait at the newly renovated aerodrome, but the climactic inconvenience is sure to be a less-than-ideal way for the Chiefs to get their trip out West started.

Though a travel hiccup like this isn’t likely to affect the team’s ability to compete against the Broncos on Sunday, fans in Kansas City will have to wait to see exactly how the delay is expected to take, and what time the Chiefs end up landing in Denver on Saturday evening.

Announcers for Eagles vs. Cowboys matchup on CBS revealed

Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will be calling the Eagles Cowboys game Sunday on CBS in Dallas

The Eagles and Cowboys are set for their usual highly intense NFC matchup, and the game will have a familiar face in the announcer booth.

CBS Sports announced that the lead analyst crew of Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, and Tracy Wolfson will be on the call.

Dallas will be without quarterback Dak Prescott, who’ll likely go on IR with a hamstring injury. Cooper Rush will start in his place. The Cowboys should have CeeDee Lamb at wide receiver, and Micah Parsons could return from his five-game absence.

[lawrence-auto-related count=5]

CBS announcers schedule set for Super Bowl 58

CBS announcers schedule set for Super Bowl 58:

Super Bowl 58 is less than two weeks away. CBS already has its announce team plans set for the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.

[lawrence-related id=131652,131650,131646]

Charissa Thompson admitting to making up sideline reports sends shockwaves through the industry

Charissa Thompson’s admission that she made up sideline reports during NFL games sent shockwaves through the industry.

Regardless of what you think of in-game sideline reports in any sport — and most people don’t become heavily invested in them — this week’s admission by longtime sideline reporter (and current host of Amazon’s Thursday Night Football broadcast) that she sometimes fabricated the reports she was supposed to give sent shockwaves throughout the industry.

Thompson joined Barstool Sports’ Dan Katz and PFT Commenter on the Pardon My Take podcast, and had this to say about it.

“I’ve said this before,” Thompson noted. “I haven’t been fired to saying it, but I’ll say it again. I would make up the report sometimes, because A, the coach wouldn’t come out at halftime, or it was too late and I didn’t want to screw up the report. So I was like, ‘I’m just gonna make this up.’

“Because first of all, no coach is gonna get mad if I say, ‘Hey, we need to stop hurting ourselves, we need to be better on third down, we need to stop turning the ball over and do a better job of getting off the field.’ They’re not gonna correct me on that. So I’m like, it’s fine, I’ll just make up the report.”

As Brandon Contes of Awful Announcing noted, Thompson had previously admitted to embellishing reports on Erin Andrews’ podcast. but that was not this.

Again, whether you take sideline reports and sideline reporters seriously, making up the news on the fly is a serious issue, no matter the subject. And as you might expect, Thompson’s admission sent shockwaves through the industry.

Vikings get the top CBS broadcast crew for Sunday’s national broadcast

It will be a nationally televised game on Sunday afternoon

When the Minnesota Vikings host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, they will be getting the royal treatment from CBS. Per The Athletic’s Alec Lewis, the broadcast crew will be the top crew of Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson.

The move signals that the game will be a nationally televised game because Nantz’s crew does their biggest game of the week.

It also will be the first time that both teams will be over .500 since the fateful Thanksgiving Day game of 1998.

The 8-1 Vikings will be facing a tough challenge against the 6-3 Cowboys, but being able to do it at home will be a massive advantage for the purple and gold.

[mm-video type=playlist id=01eqbyjpbajmjvnqmj player_id=none image=https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/plugins/mm-video/images/playlist-icon.png]

[listicle id=68937]

Mike Krzyzewski reflects on ’emotional loss’ to North Carolina in postgame interview

An emotional ending for Krzyzewski’s career comes to pass.

Happy endings aren’t rare, but Hollywood endings are.

Mike Krzyzewski and Duke entered this year’s Final Four seeking the ultimate end to a legendary career — a National Championship. They were a No. 2 seed. They had a few probable/potential NBA lottery players. They loved their coach and wanted to give him the ultimate parting gift.

It seemed like Duke and Krzyzewski would pull it off for a little while. North Carolina had other plans. In a back-and-forth, all-time classic game for the ages, Carolina (as a four and a half-point pregame underdog no less) beat Duke, 81-77. The Tar Heels and Caleb Love beat, of all people on this vast planet, Krzyzewski, in what would be his last game.

Come on. You’d be laughed out of any decent movie studio’s office if you pitched that script.

Alas, it was not to be the storybook ending for Krzyzewski. He walks away from the court, for good, a little early.

If I wasn’t sure, Krzyzewski almost seemed to be ready with reflective thoughts in the post-game. In what had to be an emotional and raw moment, he talked to TBS’s Tracy Wolfson about his feelings:

Here’s that exchange between Wolfson and Krzyzewski laid out, particularly when she asks about his immediate post-career emotions:

WOLFSON: “Coach, as you walked off the court for the final time, can you describe the emotions that you were feeling?”

KRZYZEWSKI: “Just for my players. I’ll deal with me later. You know, for me my entire time coaching, I always wanted at the end of the year, whatever the last game is you’re either crying for joy or you’re crying for sorrow. And if you are that means you put everything into it. I have a bunch of kids who are crying. I’m proud of them. They’ve been a joy to coach.

In his final reporter-coach TV moment as Duke’s leader, Krzyzewski defers away from his story with a quick “I’ll deal with me later.” Instead, he discusses his players and his tremendous pride in them—a coach to the very end of a legendary 42-year run.

Wow. I can’t believe we watched Mike Krzyzewski put a bow on his career and coach for the last time. We might have expected this result in a way, and maybe this would have happened on Monday either way, but seeing that become reality felt bizarre.

Mike Krzyzewski says goodbye as Duke head coach. Okay, nothing feels right about that.

Gannett may earn revenue from Tipico for audience referrals to betting services. Tipico has no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. See Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO).

[mm-video type=video id=01fzkje6w12vj7a1aqrq playlist_id=none player_id=none image=https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/video/thumbnail/mmplus/01fzkje6w12vj7a1aqrq/01fzkje6w12vj7a1aqrq-d37db3673dc80a8c72e6b2af65aa3ec0.jpg]

[listicle id=1869338]

NFL reveals Week 18 announcers’ schedule

What announcers will be handling what games as the NFL regular season concludes?

The NFL has reached the final week of the regular season. No Monday night game but there is a doubleheader on ESPN/ABC on Saturday and the scramble for playoff positioning and the final spots is on.

Saturday, Kickoff 4:30 p.m.

Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos (ESPN/ABC): Chris Fowler), Kirk Herbstreit, Laura Rutledge)

Saturday, Kickoff 8:15 p.m.

Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (ESPN/ABC/ESPN Deportes): Steve Levy, Brian Griese, Louis Riddick, Lisa Salters

Sunday, Kickoff 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens (CBS): Ian Eagle, Charles Davis, Evan Washburn)

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns (FOX): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Lindsay Czarniak

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions (FOX): Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver

Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans (CBS): Andrew Catalon, James Lofton, Sherree Burruss

Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta, AJ Ross

Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings (FOX): Gus Johnson, Aqib Talib, Megan Olivi

Washington Football Team at New York Giants (FOX): Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston, Jen Hale

Sunday, Kickoff 4:25 p.m.

Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals (FOX): Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth, Shannon Spake (

New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons (FOX): Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez, Laura Okmin

New York Jets at Buffalo Bills (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins

San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams (FOX): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi

New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins (CBS): Spero Dedes, Jay Feely, Jenny Dell

Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson

Sunday, Kickoff @ 8:20 p.m.

Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Michele Tafoya

NFL week 12 announcers’ schedule

What announcers will pull double duty in Week 12 of the NFL season?

There are three games on Thanksgiving. Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth won’t be on the call for the Buffalo Bills at New Orleans Saints. Mike Tirico will be joined by Big Easy hero Drew Brees.

The Saints will honor Brees at halftime. Fans will receive “Thank You Drew” rally towels. The team is also encouraging fans to submit video messages to Brees that might be played in the stadium.

Thanksgiving

12:30 p.m. ET Kickoff

Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions (FOX): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews

4:30 p.m. ET Kickoff

Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys (CBS): Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson

8:20 p.m. ET Kickoff

Buffalo Bills at New Orleans Saints (NBC): Mike Tirico, Drew Brees, Michelle Tafoya

Sunday

1 p.m. ET Kickoff

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts (FOX): Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olssen, Pam Oliver

New York Jets at Houston Texans (CBS): Spero Dedes, Jay Feely

Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants (FOX): Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth, Shannon Spake

Carolina Panthers at Miami Dolphins (FOX): Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston, Jen Hale

Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots (CBS): Ian Eagle, Charles Davis, Evan Washburn

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins

Atlanta Falcons at Jacksonville Jaguars (FOX): Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez, Laura Okmin

4:05 p.m. ET Kickoff

Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta, AJ Ross

4:25 p.m. ET Kickoff

Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers (FOX): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews

Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers (FOX): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Sara Walsh

Sunday Night Football

5:20 ET Kickoff

Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens (NBC): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Kathryn Tappen

Monday Night Football

8:15 ET Kickoff

Seattle Seahawks at Washington Football Team (ESPN): Steve Levy, Brian Griese, Louis Riddick, Lisa Salters

NFL reveals Conference Championship Game announcer assignments

The biggest names will be calling the biggest games, this week’s AFC and NFC Conference Championships

The big names are on the big games this weekend as the Tampa Buccaneers play the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs welcome the Buffalo Bills in the Conference Championship Games to determine what teams will meet in Super Bowl LV.

Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021

NFC Championship Game, 3:05 p.m ET

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Green Bay Packers

(FOX) Announcers: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Erin Andrews (reporter), Tom Rinaldi (reporter)

 AFC Championship Game: 6:40 p.m. ET

Buffalo Bills @ Kansas City Chiefs

(CBS) Announcers: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (reporter), Evan Washburn (reporter),