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Longtime Turner Sports broadcaster Jim Huber dies

Jim Huber was an Emmy Award-winning essayist who joined Turner Sports in 2000 and was an announcer for professional golf and NBA games.

Open Mikes: Should networks sit analysts making news?

By Michael Hiesand and Michael McCarhty, USA TODAY

Michael Hiestand says no; Michael McCarthy says yes.

Is ESPN the main force behind realignment in college sports?

By Steve Wieberg and Steve Berkowitz, USA TODAY

Network says no, but concerns are rising about role in college sports.

MLB, TBS announce playoff schedules, announcers

By Michael Hiestand, USA TODAY

Here's MLB's made-for-TV weekend playoff schedule with all games on TBS, except one on TNT (all time p.m. ET):

Family situation keeps TBS' Ernie Johnson from MLB playoffs

Brian Anderson will replace Ernie Johnson on TBS' coverage of the baseball playoffs.

Scott Hanson follows unusual path to NFL Network

By Michael Hiestand, USA TODAY

Scott Hanson's route to the NFL Network made stops at a Los Angeles mission and Mount Kilimanjaro.

Open Mikes: Do TV analysts need to play to talk?

Michael Hiestand and Michael McCarthy discuss whether broadcasters need to be superstar athletes to analyze the action on the field.

Open Mikes: Should world coverage serve U.S. viewers first?

The columnists debate whether the coverage of international events like the World Cup should serve American viewers first.

Shaquille O'Neal will share TNT stage with Barkley

By Michael McCarthy, USA TODAY

Shaquille O'Neal is joining Turner Sports as a full-time TV analyst across its NBA coverage.