{
  "id": 5651243,
  "title": "Jacob Tobey to Return As Spurs Announcer After Affair Allegation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/jacob-tobey-to-return-as-spurs-announcer-after-affair-allegation",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T21:42:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/article/jacob-tobey-continue-spurs-announcer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jacob Tobey, the esteemed play-by-play broadcaster for the Spurs, is set to return to his role following an affair scandal that arose earlier this offseason. According to reports, Tobey's girlfriend allegedly accessed his Instagram account and accused him of infidelity with another player's sister. In a statement shared on Twitter/X, Tobey expressed his gratitude to the Spurs for giving him time to address his personal matters. He acknowledged the need to rebuild trust within the organization and the community, vowing to continue his involvement with the team with the same enthusiasm and passion he brings to his broadcasting career. Sources have confirmed that Tobey has indeed been reinstated to his position. The Spurs have not commented on the matter, while his agency, The Montag Group, could not be reached for further information. FOS had previously recognized Tobey as one of the 26 rising play-by-play broadcasters in the industry.",
  "summary": "Tobey was originally let go from the role in July.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}