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FOX Sports Announces FIFA World Cup Group Stage Match Assignments for Opening Week

"John Strong and Stu Holden return as FOX's lead booth for their third consecutive men's World Cup, joined by reporter Jenny Taft. Their debut comes June 12 from Los Angeles, as the USMNT faces Paraguay in Group D."

WJR 760 Launches ‘Founding Fathers Friday’ Ahead of America 250 Celebration

"As we approach the 250, we thought it'd be a good idea to go back and revisit and learn about the people that set this whole thing up."

NASCAR Broadcaster, Hall of Fame Driver Ned Jarrett Dies at Age 93

"While we mourn his passing, we celebrate the remarkable life of an amazing man and truly the best father anyone could have wished for. Rest in Peace, Dad."

Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, Jon Wertheim to Remain on 60 Minutes

"Audiences trust them because they have proved it, story by story, for decades. Working with them is a privilege and every journalist's dream."

NBC Sports Records Its Most-Watched NFL Divisional Playoff Game Since 1994

Detroit registered as the top metered market for the game, attaining a 40.5 rating with a 77 share.

NBCUniversal CEO Mark Lazarus: People Have Said Sports TV Rights Bubble Would Burst for 30 Years

"For 30 years everyone said, the sports [rights] bubble is gonna burst, it’s gonna burst. You’re starting to see rights fees growth moderate."

Rick Cordella Named President of NBC Sports

"Rick has been at the epicenter of NBC Sports for years with a proven track record of growth and innovation..."

Mark Lazarus: NBC ‘Intrigued’ by the NBA

"It’s a wonderful product in the States and globally."

Peacock Announces Distribution Deal For Bars & Restaurants

"We’re excited to continue building our content library and network of distribution partners to become the preeminent premium sports and entertainment content platform for commercial establishments."

Kyle Rudolph Reportedly Joining NBC Big Ten Coverage

National Football League tight end and two-time Pro Bowl selection Kyle Rudolph is going to be calling select Big Ten matchups on NBC this...

Pete Bevacqua Leaving NBC Sports

“I didn’t have a burning desire, necessarily, to be an athletic director. I had a burning desire to be the athletic director at Notre Dame.”

Katie Couric: Audiences Want to See Prominent Figures ‘Fall From Grace’

"I don’t think anybody should take a lot of joy from seeing people’s downfalls.”

Ken Carman: Playoff Game on Peacock isn’t Sure Sign of Pay-Per-View Super Bowl

“I think so much stuff has to change for the pay-per-view Super Bowl to be a realistic conversation, for pay-per-view football in the playoffs to be a realistic conversation.”

NBCUniversal CEO Expects Disney To Buy Company’s Hulu Stake

"Shell noted that live sports coverage is helping make the stake in Hulu a luxury for NBCUniversal."

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WJR 760 Launches ‘Founding Fathers Friday’ Ahead of America 250 Celebration

"As we approach the 250, we thought it'd be a good idea to go back and revisit and learn about the people that set this whole thing up."

NASCAR Broadcaster, Hall of Fame Driver Ned Jarrett Dies at Age 93

"While we mourn his passing, we celebrate the remarkable life of an amazing man and truly the best father anyone could have wished for. Rest in Peace, Dad."

Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, Jon Wertheim to Remain on 60 Minutes

"Audiences trust them because they have proved it, story by story, for decades. Working with them is a privilege and every journalist's dream."

Approaching the Summit: Cameron Hendrix, Magellan AI

"We prioritize events where we can connect directly with people who are facing challenges we can help solve or learn from ourselves."