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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

3 years

I am the Muslim sportscaster quoted

Newsweek

@Newsweek

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NEW: Despite ongoing Islamophobia, American Muslims are having a moment. As one Muslim sportscaster put it: 'Everywhere I look, I see firsts happening."

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

5 years

Yep, I’m back. Thrilled to be reunited with my former boss John Skipper and to new beginnings with the outstanding team at ⁦ @DAZN_USA ⁩ Baseball has always been my first love and hosting a nightly show I believe will be a must for all. Get DAZN now!

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

5 years

I highly endorse taking a 6 week sabbatical from social media. It allows you to focus on what’s important, what really matters in life and allows you to genuinely reflect on your life. It’s a break from the narcissistic, self-absorption that oh whaddaya think of my beard?!

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

3 years

Thanks to @WWE for a wonderful opportunity. The weekly travel along with my other jobs was a grind for me and my family. Am grateful to everyone with the company especially @WWEGraves and @ByronSaxton for being such fantastic teammates.

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3 years

WWE and Adnan Virk have mutually agreed to part ways. WWE thanks Adnan for his work.

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

8 years

Normally at the ESPN campus, there's an Anerican flag. But in honor of the deeply patriotic John Saunders it's 🇨🇦

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

3 years

Teammates! ⁦ @WWEGraves ⁩ ⁦ @ByronSaxton ⁩ ⁦ @WWE ⁩

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

3 years

Shohei Ohtani is on pace for 45 HR, 117 RBI, 24 SB and 112.1 IP, 2.76 ERA, and 159 K #Angels

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

3 years

Just an honor to be nominated

Mike Ryan (Ruiz) 🙌🏽

@MichaelRyanRuiz

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

2 years

Worst speech ever. Self righteous blathering. And didn’t thank his wife!!!! #Oscars

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

5 years

Thanks for having me fellas.

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@BarstoolBigCat

5 years

Tomorrow’s Pardon My Take Adnan Virk and the Mt Rushmore of perfectly average things. Contentious? —->

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

3 years

Thank you @WWE for the opportunity of a lifetime. Elated, ecstatic and excited. See you tonight

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@WWE

3 years

. @adnansvirk set for #WWERaw debut tonight at 8/7c on @USA_Network , as first reported by @TheAthletic 's @richarddeitsch !

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Adnan Virk

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3 years

First time since 1908 the #Yankees have been swept in a 4 game series at home without holding a lead. Just an absolute statement from the surging #jays @MLBNetwork

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

4 years

I’M BACK

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@ASOM233334

4 years

Love when @adnansvirk crashes the party! @LeBatardShow

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

2 years

Bobby Witt Jr is on pace for exactly 25 HR and 25 SB. The last rookie to reach those numbers was Mike Trout in 2012 @MLBNetwork

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

6 years

My nearly 30 years of fandom mixed with his 3. So happy I got to celebrate with Yusuf Roshaan Scorsese Virk. #FlyEaglesFly #SuperBowlLII

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

6 years

In a 1-all game, Yusuf Virk with a base hit and steals 2nd and 3rd base en route to scoring the winning run. 3-1 final. Proud of you buddy.

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

7 years

Mr. World Wide aka Mr. 305 and Mr. Baseball @Kurkjian_ESPN

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

3 years

All the best always to the Golic family

christine golic

@ndmom

3 years

Finally the end of your long good bye to ESPN. Fittingly ending in Phoenix with @fiesta_bowl where it all started for you. You were always a pro’s pro especially during the last few years. Time to turn the page and see where life takes us next! ❤️

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

5 years

Just keep thinking of my dear friend John Saunders. The first play by play voice of the raptors and no prouder Canadian. Raise a glass in heaven, John, the #Raptors are champions! @LeoRautins @rpl91766 #NBAFinals @ESPNNBA

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

3 years

For just the 25th time ever, Sports Equinox MLB, NFL, NHL and NBA all in action

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

2 years

At long last I finally got to chat with the always entertaining ⁦ @katienolan ⁩ about a subject close to my heart: Doubles Luge ⁦ @peacockTV ⁩ #WinterOlympics #WinterGold

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

3 years

The people have spoken @LeBatardShow

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@ChiefKeefy

3 years

@adnansvirk quit your job and join the ship

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

4 years

I’ll never forget how delirious with joy #KobeBryant was after he won his #academyaward He was giddy as he hugged it out with me and ⁦ @DanStanczyk ⁩ and was thrilled when I mentioned his tremendous interviews with my dear friend ⁦ @Cabbie ⁩ Prayers for his family

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

3 years

Let’s do this! ⁦ @WWEGraves ⁩ ⁦ @ByronSaxton ⁩ ⁦ @WWE ⁩

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

3 years

When people say what would you tell your younger self...if I could speak about this opportunity with @WWE 10 year old AV would be screaming with glee!

Richard Deitsch

@richarddeitsch

3 years

NEW MEDIA COLUMN: @adnansvirk is the new voice of @WWE 's Raw. He starts tonight. Here is the behind-the-scenes story of how Virk was hired by the WWE and what he hopes to bring the role for WWE viewers.

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

4 years

Always a thrill to work with @espngolic who couldn’t have been more gracious. He encouraged me to talk movies/ tell stories about my kids little league teams. He also told me after 2 shows “I’m telling the bosses you’re the guy to fill in from now on.” Can’t say thank you enough

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

6 years

My nearly 30 years of fandom on the line and seriously who wants to see the Virk boys crestfallen? #SuperBowlSunday

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

3 years

Celebrated my 2 year anniversary with ⁦ @MLBNetwork ⁩ and ⁦ @NHLNetwork ⁩ March 18th. Growing up in eastern Ontario, it was always baseball in the summer and hockey in the winter. Blessed to have this job and even more grateful for the best teammates in the biz

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

3 years

Seriously has anyone seen @LeBatardShow so happy?

Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

@LeBatardShow

3 years

Welcome to Tangier Mr. Lebatard

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

2 months

Every time I’d see Mort in the halls he would always tell me what a baseball fan he was and how much he loved @Kurkjian_ESPN Mort was highly influential but also kind, gracious and a wonderful human. He made ESPN and everywhere he was, a much better place #Mort

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

6 years

Industrious, thoughtful, fiercely original and wickedly funny. Tune into my man @ryenarussillo one final time on @RussilloShow today at 1pm et on @ESPNRadio

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

4 years

Love the big guy. Was so gracious and welcoming to me when I first filled in. Better than advertised. You’re a champ @espngolic Fly Eagles Fly @NDmom

bill hofheimer

@bhofheimer_espn

4 years

Lots of changes announced today, but ESPN Radio won't be the same without @espngolic , who started w/ the network in October 1998. That's thousands of mornings, interviews, stories, road shows, friendly wagers - and, yes, donuts. There's a reason Mike is a Hall of Famer.

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

3 years

Start a go fund me?

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@WWECreative_ish

3 years

What are we supposed to do with all of this unsold @adnansvirk merchandise? #Merch

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@adnansvirk

6 years

Can I sneak into the wedding?

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@gregcote

6 years

Scoop! @HeraldSports @Stugotz790 @LeBatardShow

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

4 years

One of the greatest pics in ESPN history ⁦ @espngolic ⁩ ⁦ @Espngreeny ⁩ ⁦ @mikegolicjr ⁩ #Bob

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

5 years

After a 15 minute interview with Robert DeNiro, he said “your family is from Pakistan? There’s a great article about the Hindu Kush you should read.” Hours later I received an email. Subject: from RDN’s office. “Hi, Bob really enjoyed his time with you. Here’s the article.”

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Tell me a story of when meeting your hero(es) lived up to expectations.

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

3 years

Fun chat with @LeBatardShow as we reunite aboard the pirate ship

Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

@LeBatardShow

3 years

#SouthBeachSessions Welcome to Tangier 🏴‍☠️ 🏴‍☠️

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

5 years

So proud of Yusuf for making the all-star team. 1-2, 2 walks and records the final putout in a 17-7 drubbing. Proud of ya buddy. #allstar

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

5 years

Let’s do this #AvengersEndame No one more hyped than Adeen, I mean #IronMan ⁦ @BowTieCinemas ⁩ #Hartford

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

3 years

Remembering my friend Pedro Gomez. His work, his life and the loves of his life. Mi Hermano ⁦ @MLBNetwork ⁩ ⁦ @IntentionalTalk ⁩

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@adnansvirk

5 years

A pet peeve: when people ask “does your wife work?” Yes she works harder than any of us. Raising 4 boys ages 6 months to 10 years is exhausting, never ending and time consuming. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, homework, ballgames, concerts We owe you @Eamoncv #HappyMothersDay

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

5 years

First culture shock of life in New Jersey? Full service gas stations.

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@adnansvirk

4 years

Seriously how good is Sean McDonough calling baseball? Unforgettable call ⁦ @MLBNetwork ⁩ 1992 NLCS

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

2 years

The Hall of Famer. My friend and yours. ⁦ @Kurkjian_ESPN ⁩ #Cooperstown

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

4 years

WILDEST WALK OFF EVER!!! Brett Phillips plays hero on a 2 run single #RaysUp #WorldSeries

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

6 years

Thanks to @ABREG_1 for visiting us on Baseball Tonight. A 23 year old stud and World Series champion

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

5 years

Chris Davis 0 for for his last 47 at bats and sets modern day record for most consecutive at bats without a base hit by a non pitcher in the modern era (since 1900) #Orioles

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

6 years

I’m not an Indian immigrant but stay classy

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

5 years

Happiest for the Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia. An incredible representative not just of the Sikh community but all Canadian basketball fans. Passionate and generous, he also sold me my Hyundai Elantra which was a great vehicle for 7 years! #WetheNorth

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

6 years

Refreshing candor from @ryenarussillo but we never expected anything less. Love the honesty man @RussilloShow

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6 years

Psychedelics? ⁦ @LeBatardShow ⁩

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3 years

A gigantic thank you to @LeBatardShow to giving this movie gasbag a new home @CinephilePod

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@adnansvirk

4 years

ICYMI my return to @LeBatardShow post #Oscars20

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6 years

It’s one thing to knock off the overall number 1 but to win by 20? Truly incredible #UMBC

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

1 year

Worst customer service experience of my life. Bought this hat which is $45 plus I was unaware another $14 for the ridiculous embroidered back logo. I tried to exchange for a hat without the logo and was told no returns or exchanges ever. I’ll never shop here again @lids

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

5 years

#Braves have won the NL east every year that Tiger Woods has won the Masters

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@adnansvirk

4 years

A movie being on 2 VHS tapes

Eric Alper 🎧

@ThatEricAlper

4 years

Without telling your age, what is something from your childhood that kids today wouldn't know about?

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8 years

Proud Canadian, Toronto born, Ryerson bred John Saunders. Incredibly generous to me on and off the air. I'll miss him so much

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5 years

One of the wildest episodes of television I’ve ever seen. Surreal, disturbing and wickedly funny. Oh I don’t watch #GameofThronesSeason8 I’m talking about #Barry @HBO

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@adnansvirk

5 years

Thrilled to make my debut on @MLBNetwork right now!

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@adnansvirk

5 years

My hometown of Toronto has its first champion since the 1993 Jays. I remember working at Raptors TV and hosting Raps games on the Score when the team was a punching bag. Elated for the incredible staff, players, media and underrated fan base. #WetheNorth Celebrate 🇨🇦!!!!

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@adnansvirk

6 years

Giancarlo Stanton 0-5, 5 K today. Since opening day, he’s 1-14 with 8 K’s #yankees

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1 year

Congrats to the Crime Dog, Fred McGriff to the HOF! Former Blue Jay hit 493 HR, 1,550 RBI, 5 time all star and won the World Series with the Braves in 95. He came to @MLBNetwork last year and couldn’t have been nicer. Thrilled for him and his family, as he earns unanimous support

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Adnan Virk

@adnansvirk

6 years

Thanks to all those who have tweeted praise for my appearances on @LeBatardShow this week. But if you’d really like to pay it forward subscribe to @CinephileESPN on iTunes and rate/review!

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@adnansvirk

5 years

Albert Pujols 3,167th hit. Most ever by a player born outside the US.

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@adnansvirk

3 years

After all these years, the infectious enthusiasm of Bill Raftery hasn’t waned. Legend #UCLAvsGONZ

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@adnansvirk

5 years

Forrest Gump is overrated

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@HeuristicLineup

5 years

What is your most 🔥🔥🔥 take that absolutely infuriates people and you know deep down in your heart is 100% true

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5 years

Whit Merrifield leads the majors with 195 hits. He’s looking to join Stan Musial, Pete Rose, Kirby Puckett, Tony Gwynn and Ichiro as the only players since the end of WWII to lead the majors in hits in consecutive years #Royals

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5 years

25th anniversary of “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” so I watched it again. Jim Carrey’s arrival as a comic genius for the silver screen: from allrighty then to loooser to that wild mane, he owns every moment with his manic, anything for a laugh dedication @CinephilePod 🍁🍁🍁🍁

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@adnansvirk

2 years

Can’t wait to celebrate Tom

Jeff Kurkjian

@jpkurkjian

2 years

My mom sent me this picture, they are in Cooperstown getting the lay of the land for Dad’s induction next weekend. His smile, incredible. He deserves this! @Kurkjian_ESPN

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6 years

You’re right. Hitchcock’s film has been released for 60 years. Needed a spoiler alert.

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@adnansvirk

2 years

To my brother ⁦ @DavidAmber ⁩ who befriended this intern in May 98 in the TSN Newsroom and later proved invaluable as a friend and helping hand, especially landing the job that changed my life at ESPN. Forever indebted to DA and grateful we got to join forces today!

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@adnansvirk

5 years

Things I love: -McVay’s youthful enthusiasm and smarts -Rams uniforms - #Cowboys season being over #CowboysvsRams

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@adnansvirk

5 years

Martin Scorsese’s @TheIrishmanFilm is a monumental achievement. It’s an elegiac and deeply felt rumination on loyalty and family. Robert DeNiro and Joe Pesci are understated excellence but it’s Al Pacino’s volatile Jimmy Hoffa who breaks your heart. 🍁🍁🍁🍁 @CinephilePod

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3 years

I miss this guy’s brilliance on screen #PSH #Doubt

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@adnansvirk

3 years

Anyone else all season miss the guys saying their names and colleges on @SNFonNBC ?

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@adnansvirk

5 years

Nothing says #Happy2019 than me hanging out at a jazz club in New Orleans eating Po Boy and being grateful for my innumerable blessings and all of you wonderful friends. You combat my insecurity with your thoughtful, kind words. Good thoughts for all of you!!!!

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@adnansvirk

3 years

I’m praying for this for my kids

The Athletic

@TheAthletic

3 years

Former ESPN broadcaster @adnansvirk will be the next voice of @WWE Raw, he tells The Athletic. "I can’t wait for what could happen," he says. "Picture Braun Strowman throwing me around like a rag doll in the ring.”

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6 years

@LeBatardShow “We’d love to get the deal done but we’re facing significant pushback.” “From whom?” “Some folks in South Florida.” (Long pause) “Is it my Michael Caine impression?”

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@adnansvirk

5 years

Courtesy @Ourand_SBJ Adnan Virk, the highest profile on-screen talent for DAZN, will expand his role for the streaming service. DAZN will start using Virk as the face of its marquee events, starting with tomorrow’s Canelo Alvarez-Daniel Jacobs boxing match. Can’t wait!

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@adnansvirk

7 years

Phillip Seymour Hoffman would've been incredible playing #SteveBannon in a biopic

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@adnansvirk

5 years

No prouder Canadian than my dear friend. He was pumping his fist for the Raptors in heaven 🇨🇦

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@andscape

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One of the greatest. RIP John Saunders (February 2, 1955 - August 10, 2016)

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@adnansvirk

3 years

A thrill to meet an all time great Toronto Blue Jay Fred McGriff! Full hour now with BK on MLB Now ⁦ @MLBNetwork ⁩

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7 years

This stat is incredible. #Federer @ESPNTennis

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@adnansvirk

6 years

Best shirt I’ve ever seen. Last night calling the #Yankees game with ⁦ @PerezEd ⁩ and ⁦ @Kurkjian_ESPN ⁩ #Tom ⁦ @LeBatardShow ⁩

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6 years

Clearly I haven’t changed one bit #thisis40

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@adnansvirk

6 years

The biggest star here getting ready for celebrity softball ⁦ @Kurkjian_ESPN ⁩ ⁦ @jpkurkjian ⁩ ⁦ @LeBatardShow ⁩ #MLBAllStar

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4 years

One last time to enjoy the great @espngolic on @espngolic A powerhouse in the sports industry but you’d never know it from working with him. Agreeable (wee hours of the morning!) Supportive And always down to have a laugh and be the first to poke fun at himself #Golic

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@adnansvirk

2 years

It’s been a lifelong dream to work for @NBC and cover the Olympics. Make sure to check out WINTER GOLD on @PeacockTV , with wall to wall highlights from the #WinterOlympics so you never miss a minute of action. Stream it for free daily from 11am-12pm ET starting on Saturday!

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@adnansvirk

5 years

Flattered about all those asking for my movie content. Currently in the works...

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@adnansvirk

6 years

Movies that @ryenarussillo and I love equally: The Godfather part 2, Fargo, early Wes Anderson films, Spotlight and Manchester by the Sea. Movies we most disagreed on: The Departed and There Will be Blood (I love them both) And I drink your milkshake! Happy trails @RussilloShow

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@adnansvirk

2 years

Welcome to Tangier! There you go @LeBatardShow @__ChrisCote

MLB Network

@MLBNetwork

2 years

Going, going... GONE. @Anthonyrendon_6 ties it for the @Angels ! #MLBNShowcase

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7 years

Shared birthdays and so much more. Finally got to meet @Stugotz790 and the hilarious @roybelly

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4 years

PINE BARRENS

The Sopranos Quotes

@TheSopranosQ

4 years

Happy Birthday to Tony Sirico!! What’s your favorite Paulie moment? #TheSopranos

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5 years

And a box office bomb. Revived by VHS, DVD and TBS/TNT airing it once a week

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5 years

25 years ago today. Arguably the greatest movie ever made.

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@adnansvirk

6 years

There will never be another individual athlete who mixes greatness with elegance, humility and incomparable genius. Now and forever the 🐐 with a truly absurd 20! #Fed20

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6 years

Tom Cruise is a jackass of the highest order

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