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Pete Sousa returns to sports media after overcoming addiction struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 4:07 AM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Pete Sousa returns to sports media after overcoming addiction struggles
Summary

Pete Sousa, formerly in NBA public relations, has resumed his sports media career after addressing his addiction issues. After a decade with teams like the Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Bobcats, Sousa faced personal demons that stalled his career. Following rehab, he rebuilt his profile, taking roles in play-by-play commentary for college sports and local news. Recently, he was named co-host of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, reflecting his resurgence in the industry.

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  • •Sousa worked with the Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Bobcats.
  • •He struggled with addiction before entering rehab in 2015.
  • •Sousa transitioned to play-by-play roles in college sports.
  • •He was named co-host of The Drake Toll Show on October 15, 2026.
  • •Sousa's experiences connect with many in the sports community.
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  • 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — How Pete Sousa’s Road to Sobriety Led Him Back to a Sports Media Career He Thought He Lost
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"When you get sober, the sky is the limit. I'm living, breathing proof of that. People thought I was extremely hopeless. I'm here to tell anyone with a problem, if you think you're hopeless, that is not true." The post How Pete Sousa’s Road to Sobriety Led Him Back to a Sports Media Career He Thought He Lost appeared first on Barrett Media.

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