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Tim Brando Joins Sporting
News Radio Tim Brando attained national celebrity in front of the camera as the host of CBS Sports’ College Football Today and At the Half ®, CBS Sports' college basketball halftime studio show. Brando also provides commentary for Jefferson Pilot's coverage of SEC and ACC basketball broadcasts and has been a participant in the SEC-focused athletic radio show Conference Call, which airs throughout the Southeast. Prior to joining CBS Sports, Brando called play-by-play for SEC football and basketball games and SportSouth television's coverage of the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Braves. He has called more than 25 different sports during his career and was studio host for "SportsCenter," ESPN's college football halftime show (1986-94) and ESPN's coverage of NCAA Men's Basketball Championship (1987-90). Brando also served as play-by-play announcer for TNT during 1994 NBA Playoffs. Brando’s engaging on-air persona is best characterized as warm, fun and fast-paced, and his knowledge will stimulate compelling and engaging sports talk. Tim is highly respected amongst players, coaches, sports celebrities and sports journalists, and will draw upon his deep relationships within those communities to bring listeners an unprecedented level of participation with the biggest names in sports. Brando said, “I am grateful for the opportunity to join Sporting News Radio and believe I can offer a fresh approach to sports radio listeners, from the serious to the sublime. Hopefully I can bring a level of credibility along with a true entertainment value.” The addition of Tim Brando further amplifies Sporting News
Radio’s continued commitment to on-air excellence. Sporting
News Radio President Chris Brennan commented: “Tim Brando is
equally comfortable in front of a television camera or behind
the microphone. With his national presence, we look forward to
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