Jim Williams

2 weeks ago | athlonsports.com | Jim Williams

After a highly successful inaugural tournament in Dallas in October, the National Cricket League is now set to return for an even bigger second season - but first, it must win official approval from USA Cricket under the International Cricket Council's newly updated rules. This is an important step forward in expanding the reach of cricket in the U.S. and building a vibrant, fast-paced league that blends global talent with homegrown excitement.

1 month ago | athlonsports.com | Jim Williams

When the voice of CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz says the " Masters A Tradtion Unlike Any Others," that is not just a nice way to open the coverage of America's most iconic golf tournament it is a true fact. The relationship began 70 years ago with a handshake ageement in 1956 between CBS Chairman William Paley and Augusta National chairman Clifford Roberts. that simple handshake started what is the longest and most unique business relationship in sports television history.

1 month ago | athlonsports.com | Jim Williams

For SiriusXM golf host Taylor Zarzour there is no place on earth that he would rather be than the Augusta National Golf Club broadcasting the 89th edition of the Masters. Zarzour hosts "The Starter" every weekday morning at 7am on the SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio channel 92 and he's live from Augusta each day this week. He took time from his busy schedule to talk about the tournament, the challenges of doing golf on the radio and what makes the Masters so special.

1 month ago | athlonsports.com | Jim Williams

The NCAA Men's National Basketball tounament better known as March Madness came to a thrilling end Monday night in San Antonio as the Florida Gators beat the Houston Cougars 65-63 in an istant classic. Meanwhile, Jim Nantz who had been the voice of CBS college hoops for 32 years and was the soundtrack to March Madnes was siting in the stands cheering on his alma mater Houston. He will headed to Augusta for this week's Masters coverage.

1 month ago | athlonsports.com | Jim Williams

The New York media has attempted to make a controversy where there is't one. The phrase "Hey now" has an interesting backstory involving Dave Sims the voice of the Yankees and SiriusXM star Howard Stern. Sims who began his career in New York has been out west calling the Marriners game for the past 18 years has used the phrase for well over 20 years. This year he got return home to his dream job the voice of the Yankees' and he uses "Hey now" as his signature call for home runs.