play by play

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The added layer of strategy intrigues Stephen Nelson, the Dodgers’ radio play-by-play voice.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Dynamic camerawork and play-by-play commentary amplified the tension between contestants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

The 81-year-old Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer has been the play-by-play announcer for “Thursday Night Football,” with color commentator Kirk Herbstreit, since Prime Video acquired the rights to those games starting in the 2022 season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

“He’s the smartest guy in most every room he’s in, and he never acts like it,” said NBC play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico, who will be working his 96th game with Collinsworth on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

Here is the play-by-play for the first two goals in the Memorial Cup final, only this time I’ve substituted the players’ birthdays for their names.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell