John Sadak is back in 2017 for a third season calling NFL games on Westwood One. Sadak spent three seasons calling college games for the network from 2012 – 2014, and also serves as a play-by-play announcer for NCAA basketball.
The 2013 national Broadcaster of the Year per Ballpark Digest also serves as the radio and TV play-by-play voice of the New York Yankees’ Triple-A baseball team in Scranton, Pennsylvania and calls a variety of sports on national television for CBS Sports Network.
The New York City native’s announcing background includes college football, men’s basketball and other sports on TV for the ESPN and FOX families of networks along with multiple Final Fours and national championships of various Division I sports for the NCAA. The two-time Delaware Sportscaster of the Year according to the National Sportscasters & Sportswriters Association has called college soccer, baseball, softball, ice hockey, field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball and water polo.
A graduate of Rowan University, Sadak’s work has been honored by the Delaware Press Association, Philadelphia Press Association, New Jersey Associated Press Broadcasters Association, Communicator Awards, Society of Professional Journalists and College Broadcasters Incorporated. He was an inaugural member of the WGLS-FM Hall of Fame at his alma mater.
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NFL Highlights: Browns beat Ravens 13-3 on Saturday afternoon
CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Browns tamed the Baltimore Ravens, 13-3, in an AFC North showdown on a snowy Saturday afternoon. Browns running back Nick Chubb ran for 99 yards, while Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones caught… Read More »
NCAA Football Highlights: Navy knocks off Army 17-13
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Tai Lavatai scored a pair of rushing touchdowns as Navy came from behind to defeat Army 17-13 at MetLife Stadium in the annual Army-Navy Game. John Sadak, Ross Tucker and Tina Cervasio called the action on Westwood One Sports. Read More »
NFL Highlights: Bills hang on to beat Colts 27-24
ORCHARD PARK, NY – Behind three total touchdowns from quarterback Josh Allen and a late defensive stand, the Buffalo Bills edged the Indianapolis Colts 27-24 in AFC Wild Card playoff action on Saturday afternoon. The win marks the Bills first playoff victory since 1995, snapping a 25-year drought. Buffalo now… Read More »
Patriot League Highlights: Boston University tops Colgate
HAMILTON, NY – Boston University shocked top-seeded Colgate on its home floor, winning 64-61 to capture the Patriot League title and an automatic berth in the NCAA tournament. John Sadak and Steve Lappas had the call on Westwood One. Read More »
NCAA Football Highlights: Navy beats Army 31-7
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Malcolm Perry rushed for 304 yards as the Midshipmen of Navy defeated Army 31-7 to snap the Black Knights’ three-game win streak in the series. Perry led the way, becoming just the fourth FBS quarterback to rush for 300 or more yards in a game. John Sadak… Read More »
NFL Highlights: Bills beat Cowboys 26-15
ARLINGTON, TX – The Buffalo Bills improved to 9-3 on the season with a 26-15 Thanksgiving Day victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Among the key plays was a reverse option pass that saw wide receiver John Brown connect with running back Devin Singletary for a touchdown pass. John Sadak and… Read More »
Patriot League Championship Highlights: Colgate tops Bucknell for first bid in 23 years
HAMILTON, NY – For the first time since 1996, the Colgate Raiders are headed to the NCAA Tournament thanks to a 94-80 win over Bucknell in Wednesday night’s Patriot League final. Jordan Burns led the way with 35 points. John Sadak and Debbie Antonelli called the action on Westwood One… Read More »
