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In sports broadcasting, a sports commentator (also known as sports announcer, sportscaster or play-by-play announcer; often called shoutcaster in eSports specifically) gives a running commentary of a game or event in real time, usually during a live broadcast, traditionally delivered in the historical present tense.

The comments are normally a voiceover, with the sounds of the action and spectators also heard in the background.

In the case of television commentary, the commentators are on screen rarely if at all during the event (although they may appear on camera at the start or near the end of the broadcast).

A television network is a telecommunications network for distribution of television program content, whereby a central operation provides programming to many television stations or pay television providers.

Until the mid-1980s, television programming in most countries of the world was dominated by a small number of broadcast networks.

Many early television networks (such as the BBC, NBC or CBC) evolved from earlier radio networks.

A color commentator is a North American term for a sports commentator who assists the main commentator, often by filling in any time when play is not in progress.

In other regions this role is variously referred to as an analyst or summariser.

The color analyst and main commentator will often exchange comments freely throughout the broadcast, when the play-by-play announcer is not describing the action.

The color commentator provides expert analysis and background information, such as statistics, strategy and injury reports on the teams and athletes, and occasionally anecdotes or light humor.

Color commentators are often former athletes or coaches of the sport being broadcast.