Coverage dated August 27, 2026 to August 28, 2026

Al Michaels mocks Trump’s Lake Ontario rename during live NFL broadcast: ‘Read the news’

Headline from The Oregonian

Al Michaels joked about Trump’s decision to rename Lake Ontario during NFL broadcast

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Fox News
Old Al Michaels stumbles through awkward Lake America-Trump jab during Thursday Night Football broadcast (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 27, 2026
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Al Michaels dropped a smug Trump joke about Lake Ontario's renaming during Thursday Night Football, leaving Kirk Herbstreit frozen in silence.
Fox News
Longtime Republican Al Michaels took a jab at Trump and NFL fans went spiraling out of control (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 28, 2026
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Al Michaels joked about Lake Erie's name during the Patriots-Browns broadcast, referencing Trump's renaming efforts and sparking heated debate online.
The Oregonian
Al Michaels mocks Trump’s Lake Ontario rename during live NFL broadcast: ‘Read the news’ (opens The Oregonian)
Published Aug 28, 2026
The Oregonian's feed description
Al Michaels joked about Trump’s decision to rename Lake Ontario during NFL broadcast
Blaze Media
Al Michaels divides NFL fans with Trump jab during 'Thursday Night Football': 'Read the news' (opens Blaze Media)
Published Aug 28, 2026
Blaze Media's feed description
Some people in the public eye simply can't help themselves. Such is the case with veteran NFL play-by-play commentator Al Michaels, who took a moment to mock the president on Thursday night. 'We think it is still called Lake Erie.' Michaels was commentating for the Cleveland Browns vs.

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