johnny kane

Johnny Kane, a 1999 Delta High School graduate, has spent over two decades in sports broadcasting. He began his career with Fox Sports Detroit, which later became Bally Sports and is currently known as FanDuel Sports Network Detroit. His early career included work with the Big Ten Network before securing a position in Detroit. Kane has served as a reporter, host, and play-by-play announcer, becoming a familiar voice to Detroit sports fans.

Kane has been a key figure in Detroit sports television for over ten years. He is recognized for his work as a sideline reporter and studio host for Detroit Pistons games on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, occasionally stepping into the play-by-play role for Hall of Famer George Blaha. He also contributed to Detroit Tigers broadcasts in a similar capacity for several summers. In 2025, Kane was announced as the host of a new weekly sports talk show, “SportsCaster’s Open Mic,” on WJR-AM (760) and SportsCaster Media, designed to feature and amplify up-and-coming voices in sports broadcasting.

Despite his long-standing presence, Kane was not included in the Detroit Tigers’ broadcast lineup for the 2025 season. His continued work with the Pistons, owned by Tom Gores, was noted as a factor complicating his role with the Tigers, whose broadcasts are funded by the Ilitch family. This development coincided with the Tigers’ efforts to gain more control over their broadcasts in anticipation of potential shifts in regional sports network affiliations. Kane’s new radio show provides a platform for him to continue contributing to the Detroit sports media landscape while fostering new talent.