Al Michaels lightly jabs Trump during NFL preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

During a preseason NFL game on August 28, sportscaster Al Michaels commented on President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'. As aerial views of Cleveland and its surroundings played on Prime Video, Michaels made a quip about the lake, urging viewers to 'read the news.' Trump’s push to rename the lake has drawn criticism, including a response from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who insisted on the lake's original name. The dialogue captured a moment of political discourse during the NFL broadcast, which Michaels used to highlight current events.
- •Al Michaels commented on Trump's lake renaming proposal during a game broadcast.
- •He urged viewers to 'read the news' amid his remarks.
- •Trump's proposal has faced backlash from leaders like Mark Carney.
- •The broadcast aired on Prime Video, showcasing the Cleveland Browns' stadium.
- •Michaels incorporated politics into sports commentary, mixing entertainment and current events.
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