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The Pat McAfee Show Field Pass AltCast Coming To Super Bowl LXI

"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."

Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

NBC Sports Extends Media Rights With USGA Through 2032

"This agreement enables the USGA to further advance our mission to positively impact the game, while providing the most expansive coverage and broadest reach to showcase USGA championships"

Peacock Partners With Big 12 Conference for Exclusive Streaming Slate of Basketball Games

"The Big 12 is thrilled to partner with NBC Sports and Peacock as we continue to expand access and coverage of Big 12 men’s basketball"

NBC Sports President Rick Cordella Agrees There’d Be “Symmetry” to MLB Package on the Network With NBA, NFL Rights Deals

“There's a few different deals that are up at this time, including MLB. We look at all of them and we'll make an assessment and a decision.”

NBCUniversal Presentation of Olympic Games Paris 2024 Averages 30.7 Million Viewers in Prime Time Coverage

NBCUniversal completed its coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 with a triumph, registering a strong multiplatform performance that documented the competition and victories...

NBC, Peacock Records Most-Watched Kentucky Derby Since 1989; Extends Media Rights Agreement with Churchill Downs

"Telling the rich stories surrounding the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May is part of the fabric of NBC Sports, and we are thrilled to continue that tradition with Churchill Downs."

Peacock to Serve as Exclusive Home of Friday Night NFL Opening Weekend Game from São Paulo, Brazil

"It’s exciting for Peacock to exclusively showcase the NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in Brazil as part of NBC Sports’ unprecedented presentation of three primetime games on the NFL’s opening weekend."

Rick Cordella is Leading NBC Sports with Tradition and Innovation in Mind

"It’s a good opportunity with a top show to have it exclusively on Peacock, and we’ll see what it does for our business."

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..."

3 Names Emerge as NBC Nears Decision on Pete Bevacqua Replacement

“Insiders say they expect a decision to be made by the end of this month.”

iHeartMedia, NBC Sports Announce Dan Patrick Contract Extension

"I want to thank Rick Cordella, Julie Talbott and Bob Pittman for their continued belief and passion in my show."

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Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”