 From 1978–97, Ryan was a CBS tennis commentator, calling nineteen U.S. Open Tennis Championships.When he called games for the "NFL on CBS" from 1977-93, he was paired with Johnny Morris from the 1978-85 seasons, Terry Bradshaw for the 1986 season, Joe Theismann for the 1987 season, Dan Jiggets for the 1988 season, Randy Cross for the 1989 season, Irv Cross for the 1990-91 seasons, and Matt Millen for the 1992-93 seasons.Ryan was also a lead boxing announcer during the 1970s and 1980s, for Mutual Radio, NBC, CBS, and fights shown on Closed-circuit television.