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Kentucky Derby Most Watched Sporting Event Since Super Bowl
"While these ratings may have been among the best compared to other television programs, it is a disappointing figure when compared to previous iterations of the Kentucky Derby."
Matthew Berry Added to NBC’s Kentucky Derby Coverage
"I promise to wait till I’m off air to start in on the mint juleps.”
The Goal Is Still in Focus For Andrés Cantor
“I understand that I am very, very lucky and blessed to have a job in something that I love to do. Not many people have that luxury."
Mike Tirico, Danica Patrick Return to Host Indianapolis 500 for NBC Sports
Tirico has hosted NBC Sports' studio coverage of the event since its debut on the network in 2019.
Al Michaels Wasn’t Sure What to Expect From Amazon
“I didn’t know what my expectations were except for the fact that I knew that with Fred in control, this was going to look big-time – and it did.”
Legendary College Basketball Analyst Billy Packer Dies
Billy Packer announced 34 Final Fours between NBC and CBS. He served as a color commentator for every Final Four from 1975 through 2008.
Shannon Sharpe Could Learn A Lesson From Tony Dungy
I can disagree with him, but Dungy – who has often been the human embodiment of grace, humility, and class – displayed grace, humility, and class at a time when it would have been easy to show anger, bitterness, and hatred.
Mike Tirico: I Sound Like I Want to Be At The Game Because I Do
"People have said 'When we watch the game, we feel like you want to be there,' and I do."
NBC Nailed Its New Big Ten Booth
I believe the newly created booth is nearly a best case scenario as NBC expands its college football coverage.
Todd Blackledge Leaving ESPN, Paired with Noah Eagle For Big Ten on NBC Booth
Blackledge will work as the color commentator for ESPN Radio's coverage of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game as his final assignment for the network on Monday.