color commentator

noun

US

: a person whose job is to make interesting comments on a radio or television broadcast about the things that are happening in a sports contest

Examples of color commentator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the time, Sanchez was a Fox Sports color commentator and was in the city to broadcast a game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports NFL color commentator was placed on leave in late July, but could be returning to his role with the network. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026

Back in September 2024, the Fox Sports’ lead color commentator posted shirtless photos on Instagram and revealed some of his workouts, including the surprising new addition of freestyle swimming. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Aikman is the most intriguing option and arguably the best NFL color commentator in the industry. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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