Phil Mushnick
Latest Articles
Uncivilized behavior only making national referee epidemic worse
So give it some notice and thought Sunday, as you watch what TV and its NFL and MLB business partners continue to do to our sports.
Penn State, Notre Dame got just desserts for taking on cupcakes
A school and its money are soon parted.
Sports fans keep getting taken advantage of — in more ways than one
TV judge Simon Cowell was seen in a commercial during Friday’s Yankees-Cubs on YES endorsing Domino’s Pizza. As if ... What money can’t do, it will.
Sports TV keeps disrespecting viewers and this week is no exception
I had a sense of confusion over the weekend when CBS rolled out promos for its “new” NFL pregame show.
Rise of legal gambling helping fuel fans' ugly behavior toward athletes
What do you suppose has driven the escalation of “social” media put-downs, threats and unfettered hatred that has been aimed at pro tennis players?
Sports TV remains bereft of dignity and common sense
Yes, I’ve become a grumpy old man. But what made me grumpy at 32 makes me grumpy at 72. There’s just now a lot more stuff to make me grumpy.
Too many broadcasters have too much fluff rather than opting for silence
Ever consider whether game announcers return home after games to review their recorded work?
ESPN's disgusting influence is infiltrating Little League World Series
It was revolting yet not surprising given that ESPN has so assiduously tried to devalue and diminish the LLWS since it first aimed a speed gun at 12-year-old pitchers after...
What made 'Hawk Tuah Girl' first pitch for Mets even more shameful
It was Camp Day at Citi Field on Thursday afternoon, thousands of kids in the ballpark, So the Mets invited "Hawk Tuah" girl who had found sudden fame and following...
ESPN takeover sadly buries iconic radio network
Since I was a kid, we’d gone everywhere together. Camp, college, Cross Bronx Expressway. And I have no doubt that WCBS News Radio 880 played a role in my desire...
Sports media more than willing to cover for college sports' biggest offenders
Supposed journalism outlets like CBS Sports too often ignore the dark side of their subjects.
Yankee Stadium's 'learning moments' remain things we should already know
From the moment this Yankee Stadium opened in 2009, it has become a headquarters for the preposterous.
Fox, ESPN turning games into pointless talk shows
Baseball broadcasters would be better off letting us watch the sport rather than an interview show.
Nine ways Olympic Games have been completely compromised
Third time through the batting order. You know what that means … time to consult our Olympics TV checklist!
Media have no shame in PC culture hypocrisy
You can’t successfully pursue justice through injustice, or advocate equality by advocating inequality. Impossible. Can’t be done.
Imagine if worst figures in sports weren't celebrated
Right-headed Americans are regularly and senselessly provided with the repulsive and/or obnoxious to represent America within international events.
WFAN testing Suzyn Waldman with former cruel critic is shameful betrayal to Yankees fans
This season we’ve counted five fellas joining Suzyn Waldman. And there will be at least a sixth come next month with Craig Carton.
Sportsbooks seem to be the worst losers of them all
The Wall Street Journal reported several sports betting operations have a hard time suffering those fortunate few who are in the habit of winning.
ESPN's ridiculous Serena Williams pandering opened door for angry Harrison Butker takedown
The pandering persists, thus why else would ESPN choose Serena Williams to host an awards show that celebrates and rewards sports?
Once-shameful Mendoza Line now perfectly fine for MLB hitters
How’s your exit velo, this fine day? How about your WAR? OBS? Or is it OPS? B.S. totals?