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Is It Too Late for the FCC To Fix Sports on Television
"The FCC probably can't do much. Its jurisdiction over streaming is murky. Netflix and Amazon don't answer to it the way broadcast stations do. The agency's sharpest weapon is noise — enough of it that Congress eventually acts."
Jason Benetti Reportedly Chosen as Lead MLB Play-By-Play for NBC Sports
"Benetti will handle the play-by-play responsibilities for NBC’s revived baseball coverage, beginning March 26."
Why NBC Sports’ Nostalgia Broadcasts Are Roadmaps for Others To Replicate
"The industry spends so much time chasing what’s next — new platforms, new angles, new metrics — that it sometimes forgets what worked. A well-timed throwback isn’t regression. It’s perspective."
Bob Costas Hints at Possible Additional NBA on NBC Throwback Broadcasts Coming
"For a variety of circumstances, Marv Albert is not, Ahmad Rashad is not, and Dr. J [Julius Erving] is not. They all wanted to be part of it."
PGA Announces Media Rights Extension With NBC Sports, USA Sports
"We will continue showcasing the exceptional talent of PGA of America Golf Professionals and celebrating the very best in championship golf."
Bob Costas Considers His Role at NBC Sports More “Show Pony” and Not “Workhorse”
"This gives me a chance to hit some grace notes and tie the proper ribbon around it and feel good about the closing chapter."
Craig Carton Happy With NBC Sports Cutting Tony Dungy From ‘Football Night in America’
"So happy to hear that next year we will not be forced to suffer through the holier than now, soapbox living Tony Dungy."
NBC Sports Announces Throwback NBA Broadcast Featuring Bob Costas, Doug Collins, Mike Fratello
"Costas will handle play-by-play alongside Collins and Fratello, with Gray reporting courtside, while Storm hosts NBA Showtime on Peacock with Thomas and Carlesimo serving as studio analysts."
The Echoes of Team USA Hockey Gold Should Wake up Sports Media From Its Slumber
"The media's job now is to keep this moment alive. Cover the NHL with the urgency it deserves. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are coming up, competing with the NBA, and the action sells if the right networks fully embrace it."
Tony Dungy Reportedly Out As ‘Football Night In America’ Regular On NBC Sports
"Sources indicate to The Athletic that NBC has discussed taking the show fully on the road more frequently next season, while also reducing the size of its studio roster."