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Jacob Tobey Returns as Spurs Announcer After Cheating Allegations

Play-by-play broadcaster Jacob Tobey is returning to his role with the San Antonio Spurs following a cheating scandal.

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Jacob Tobey, the play-by-play broadcaster for the San Antonio Spurs, has been reinstated to his role after a controversy earlier in the offseason. [1] Jacob Tobey posted on social media that he has returned to his job with the San Antonio Spurs. [2] Jacob Tobey, the lead play-by-play announcer for the San Antonio Spurs, was fired in July 2026 following allegations of infidelity. [3] A source confirmed to Front Office Sports that Tobey has indeed gotten his job back with the team. [4] Tobey was removed from his role after his girlfriend accused him of cheating on her with the sister of a player on the team, allegedly after she logged into his Instagram account. [5] Jacob Tobey admitted to the infidelity in a social media post, stating, 'I cheated on her so feel free to continue following me if you really think I'm a good guy because I'm not.' [6] Tobey stated in his statement that he believes he has the best job in the world and is thrilled to continue as the team's play-by-play announcer. [7]
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  1. Jacob Tobey, the play-by-play broadcaster for the San Antonio Spurs, has been reinstated to his role after a controversy earlier in the offseason. · Front Office Sports
  2. Jacob Tobey posted on social media that he has returned to his job with the San Antonio Spurs. · Daily Mail
  3. Jacob Tobey, the lead play-by-play announcer for the San Antonio Spurs, was fired in July 2026 following allegations of infidelity. · Daily Mail
  4. A source confirmed to Front Office Sports that Tobey has indeed gotten his job back with the team. · Front Office Sports
  5. Tobey was removed from his role after his girlfriend accused him of cheating on her with the sister of a player on the team, allegedly after she logged into his Instagram account. · Front Office Sports
  6. Jacob Tobey admitted to the infidelity in a social media post, stating, 'I cheated on her so feel free to continue following me if you really think I'm a good guy because I'm not.' · Daily Mail
  7. Tobey stated in his statement that he believes he has the best job in the world and is thrilled to continue as the team's play-by-play announcer. · Front Office Sports
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