Feb 24 2026SPORTS
Ernie Johnson Steps Back From March Madness Hosting
Ernie Johnson, who stepped in to lead CBS and TNT’s March Madness coverage after Greg Gumbel’s passing, has announced he will skip the first two weeks of the tournament. Instead, former NFL wide‑receiver Nate Burleson will take over for those early rounds—his first time calling the NCAA Tournamen
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