Clippers broadcasters back after suspension

Clippers longtime TV play-by-play man Ralph Lawler and analyst Michael Smith were back behind the microphone following a one-game suspension by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket network Friday. They were reprimanded for some off-the-cuff remarks they made on the air last Wednesday at Memphis about Grizzlies Iranian-born center Hamed Haddadi.

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Showtime boxing announcer Charles has cancer

Showtime boxing announcer Nick Charles has taken a leave of absence while battling bladder cancer.

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Inaugural parades: From 'Show Biz' to the 'wave'

Charlie Brotman has been the announcer for every presidential inaugural parade since 1957. Here are some of his favorite memories.

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Long parade: Announcer to work his 14th inaugural

Charlie Brotman's gentle, off-the-cuff announcing style has been an Inaugural Day parade tradition since 1957.

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London PA Voice Fired for Slamming Tube

The woman behind the gentle, even voice which warns London's subway commuters to "Mind the gap" was fired after telling a newspaper she thought the transit network was dreadful.

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Inauguration Day Parade announced by Charlie Brotman for 14th time

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During last night's game, ESPN's Tony Kornheiser uttered an apology, and no one seemed to know why. We were asked about it a few dozen times during the liveblog last night, and no one had a definitive answer. Enter the always-on-the-job Awful Announcing, who had the money quotes.

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You may not recognize the name Don LaFontaine but you definitely know the voice. LaFontaine, who passed away Monday at the age of 68, was THE voice of movie trailers for almost 30 years.

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His name is synonymous with Oklahoma Sooner football. Bob Barry Sr. began his first stint as OU's play-by-play announcer in 1961. After 12 years, Barry went north and called the action for Oklahoma State for the next 18 years.

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