Gary Bettman Hopes Olympics Success Can Loosen Strings for Better NHL Growth
"When we go to the Olympics, there are limitations on what we can do. And as good as it is for hockey, it isn’t good if the NHL disappears for two and a half weeks."
NBC Sports USA Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Winning Broadcast Averages 20.7 Million Viewers
"The window between 10:45 and 11 a.m. ET averaged 26.0 million viewers as play-by-play voice Kenny Albert delivered the decisive call that secured the United States’ first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since 1980."
Steak Shapiro: Mike Tirico on the “Pantheon” of Greatest Broadcasters Ever
"It's like the Beatles writing a perfect song. Off the cuff. No question. That is extemporaneous."
Scott Van Pelt: Mike Tirico Embraced the Olympic Moment Like Only He Could
"Mike was able to finish telling this remarkable story in a way I truly believe only he could, elevating this craft to its pinnacle."
Kenny Albert: Calling USA Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Game “Surreal”
"I've done the gold medal game now three straight Olympics, but the NHL players weren't there the last two. So definitely a different feeling."
YouTube Reportedly A Favorite To Gain A 4-Game NFL Package
"According to the Sports Business Journal, YouTube is engaged in talks with the NFL regarding four games that were carved out as part of the league’s equity arrangement with ESPN."
Atlanta Braves Announce ‘BravesVision’ Option For Local Broadcasts
"Generations of Braves fans were raised watching games on a network that shared ownership with the baseball team. With BravesVision, we believe that we can present Braves baseball in new and innovative ways."
Josh Innes Blasts 97.1 the Ticket Host Mike Valenti for Commentary of Olympics Meaning Nothing
"Here’s the thing, nothing means anything. Sports means nothing. But, it’s made you a s**t ton of cash."
ESPN Announces 25-Game Slate Of Savannah Bananas Baseball Broadcasts
"This expanded agreement reflects the incredible growth and fan demand surrounding Banana Ball."
Mike Ryan Ruiz on Josh Pate’s Interview With President Donald Trump: “Embarrassing”
"There was one soft toss to the President. What would you do about this? He started rambling about how the Gamecocks are good and the NFL kickoff rule. It was just bad."
