Al Michaels comments on Lake Erie renaming during preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:18 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
During the Amazon Prime broadcast of the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns preseason game on August 28, Al Michaels addressed the recent executive order to rename Lake Erie to Lake America. Michaels quipped about the uncertainty surrounding the lake’s identity, making light of the political move while enjoying a scenic sunset. The broadcast's setting on the shores of Lake Erie provided a backdrop for his commentary. The Amazon team will next cover a matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions in Week 2, adding more relevance to the discussion on geographic names.
- •Al Michaels worked the joke into the broadcast of a preseason football game.
- •President Trump signed an order renaming Lake Erie to Lake America hours before the game.
- •The game featured the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns.
- •Michaels will cover the Bills versus Lions matchup in Week 2.
- 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — Al Michaels takes shot at ‘Lake America’ renaming during Amazon Prime broadcast
"Al Michaels worked in a topical joke to his preseason broadcast.
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