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All sports fans have a favorite or favorites when it comes to sportscasters. It’s usually a guy or gal who broadcasts their favorite team. For me, it’s difficult to whittle…

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DOHA, QATAR – NOVEMBER 25: Microphone of Fox Sports prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Netherlands and Ecuador at Khalifa International Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

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All sports fans have a favorite or favorites when it comes to sportscasters. It’s usually a guy or gal who broadcasts their favorite team.

For me, it’s difficult to whittle it down to just one. Being a Philly fan I grew up listening to legendary baseball broadcaster and Hall of Famer Harry Kalas broadcast the Phillies games along with Hall of Famer and former Phillie Richie Ashburn. Harry is the first name that comes to mind, but there are a few others that I adore. I also like the current 76ers broadcast team of Kate Scott and Alaa Abdelnaby. Kate was an immediate improvement when she was paired with Alaa last year after Marc Zumoff retired. When it comes to Flyers hockey, I loved, loved, loved hearing Gene Hart call the play-by-play and am also a big fan of Jim Jackson. Let’s round out my Philly love with the Eagles voices, play-by-play announcer Merrill Reese with commentator and former Eagle Mike Quick. Merrill actually announced my niece Morgan and her new husband John when they were introduced at their wedding earlier this year which was both unexpected and unbelievable.

When it comes to national sportscasters I give the nod to Joe Buck, Pam Oliver, Jon Miller, Al Michaels, Doris Burke, and Jim Nantz.

According to a new study by Shane Co. Nantz also happens to be the most popular sportscaster in the country. Their team identified 34 of the most popular commentators and utilized Google Trends and also determined a clear winner in each state.

So who is the most popular sportscaster in the Garden State?

ESPN broadcaster Steve Levy was the top choice in New Jersey. According to the study, Steve was also most popular in four other states including his home state of New York.

The popular ESPN Manningcast last fall rolled over into Peyton Manning and Eli Manning entering this prestigious group. No surprise with their specific states, either, with Peyton spending most of his NFL career in Indiana and Eli playing college football in Mississippi.

You can view the full study here, including a look at each state’s top choice.

Scarlett Johansson Doesn’t Age: 10 Years of Being Youthful

Scarlett Johansson is one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood. She began her acting career at a young age, making her film debut as John Ritter's daughter in the fantasy comedy North (1994) at age nine. She says that when she was on the film set, she knew intuitively what to do. Johansson shifted to adult roles in 2003 with her award-winning performances in Lost in Translation and Girl with a Pearl Earring. For the last decade or so, Johansson has had the iconic role as the Black Widow, AKA Natasha Romanoff, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

In her personal life, Johanson was married to Ryan Reynolds from 2008-2011, then Romain Dauriac, whom she has an 8-year-old daughter named Rose with. In 2020, the Marriage Story star married comedian and Saturday Night Live writer Colin Jost. The couple welcomed a son named Cosmo in August 2021. When asked how the two came up with the unconventional name, Scarlett revealed during an appearance on the Kelly Clarkson Show, "We just threw a bunch of letters together. I just really thought it was charming and our friends liked it.” Noting that "Cosmo is a really sweet little flower that comes in different shades of orange and yellow and stuff like that," the actress continued. "That's why my daughter liked it too."

Whether you like action movies or drama movies or just beautiful women in general, it's always a pleasure to see Scarlett Johansson on the big screen. Take a look below at how nothing has changed from the actress over the past 10 years besides her hairstyle:

2023

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You would not believe that this stunner is nearing 40 years old. While attending the premiere of Wes Anderson's latest film offering, 'Asteroid City,' Johansson wore this gorgeous white gown with her blonde locks styled very glamorously.


2022

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Serving glam goth realness, Scarlett knows how to be edgy yet classy. She paired this sleeveless black dress with tons of accessories with her hair sleekly pulled back.


2021

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Exuding a youthful glow at the 'Sing 2' premiere, the actress played up her rosy dress with full, rosy cheeks. She is a vision of health and we hope to age like her.


2020

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This is one of Johansson's best looks of all time. She attended this year's Academy Awards in this metallic gown that hugs and accentuates her figure flawlessly.


2019

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Though her outfit looks like it could be from a decade prior, Scarlett's face card is on point. With a coral-colored lip and thick lashes, the actress' face is front and center with her hair in an updo.


2018

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We completely forget the actress has a back tattoo -- and of that size, too! We admire her even more for being unafraid of tattooing her body for the sake of art. Who says you can't have tattoos and look classy?


2017

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Short hair-era Johansson was a serve. With her hair perfectly coiffed, and with a dazzling silver gown, Johansson's dark, smoky eye makeup is so alluring.


2016

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Scarlett gives girl-next-door vibes when she looks like she wakes up like this and with her gorgeous smile. Her skin and hair looks so healthy.


2015

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Another year, another Academy Awards slay. Here, Johansson rocks somewhat of a slicked back pompadour, but it totally works with her elaborate emerald green gown and crystals!


2014

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Scarlett became scarlet during this 'Captain America: Winter Soldier' premiere. Her strawberry blonde hair, deep red gown, red lips, and red nails are all so stunning on her.


2013

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Ten years ago, Scarlett had even more of a baby face than she does now. With her golden blonde hair and polka dot dress, she is an image of youth.