Kirk Herbstreit and Al Michaels (Photo via Amazon Prime Video)
Amazon Prime Video “Thursday Night Football” commentator Al Michaels took a big-time shot at Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during yesterday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The 80-year-old Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit are in their fourth season together on the ‘TNF’ broadcast booth. Many fans have called for Michaels to retire throughout the 2025 season, but the legendary play-by-play announcer is still on a year-to-year basis.

During the broadcast of the Steelers-Bengals game, Michaels detailed a conversation he and Herbstreit had with Aaron Rodgers. According to Michaels, the four-time MVP said he plans to “disappear” after his playing career.

“I’m looking for the shadows,” Michaels claims Rodgers told him. “He’s already had a darkness retreat.”

“He said ‘You won’t hear from me or see me for at least four years,’” Herbstreit added, which led to a big-time shot from Al Michaels.

“I wouldn’t bet on that, but who knows?” Michaels asked.

Rodgers, of course, has made headlines over the past few years with his podcast appearances and vocal support of numerous conspiracy theories. Will he really stay quiet and avoid the public spotlight? Only time will tell.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.