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Kevin Harlan clarifies he was not high during Monday night football game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Kevin Harlan clarifies he was not high during Monday night football game

Summary

During the fourth quarter of the NFL game between the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams on September 24, Kevin Harlan jokingly addressed the smoky atmosphere in the Westwood One broadcast booth. Harlan, alongside Kurt Warner, laughed about the odor coming from a nearby fan. He later confirmed on The Dan Le Batard Show that he was not under the influence. The game was considered largely one-sided at that point, and Harlan's comments sparked discussions around substance use in sports broadcasting.

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By the Numbers

•Harlan and Warner were covering a Giants vs. Rams game.
•Harlan made light of a smoke odor in the booth.
•He confirmed he was not high during the broadcast.
•The game was perceived as losing its excitement by the fourth quarter.
•Discussions around substance use in sports media have been increasing.

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2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Harlan confirms he was not, in fact, high in Westwood One booth on Monday night

What they're saying

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By the fourth quarter of Monday night’s game between the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams, the highly anticipated matchup had lost its steam. But announcer Kevin Harlan was still having a great time. That is because, as listeners to the Westwood One broadcast of the game heard, Harlan’s booth was seemingly fumigated with…
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