Al Michaels jokes about Lake Ontario during preseason football broadcast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
During Amazon Prime Video’s preseason "Thursday Night Football" broadcast, Al Michaels made a joke regarding President Trump’s proposal to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America." As the game progressed, Michaels quipped while showing a view of Huntington Bank Field by Lake Erie, referencing the ongoing trade dispute with Canada. He mentioned uncertainty about Lake Ontario's name and urged viewers to stay informed about the news. This light moment occurred amidst a preseason matchup involving the Browns.
- •Al Michaels jokes during preseason game on Amazon Prime Video.
- •He references Trump's proposed name change for Lake Ontario.
- •The broadcast featured aerial shots of Huntington Bank Field.
- •Michaels commented on U.S.-Canada trade tensions.
- •The game involved the Browns.
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Al Michaels cracks Lake Ontario joke amid ongoing name controversy
"Lake Ontario, which President Trump wants to rename Lake America amid an ongoing clash with Canada, was the subject of a joke from the broadcaster.
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