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Mike Tirico

Mike Tirico: Horse racing’s condensed Triple Crown schedule ‘hurting the sport’

"...why are you taking 21-plus million people who watched the Kentucky Derby, any momentum you might have built, and give the sport zero chance to build on that momentum?"

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 16, 2025 0
Mike Tirico on “The Orange Zone.” (The Orange Zone on YouTube.)

NBC

Mike Tirico gave sports media neutrals rare, and valuable, representation

NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field.

Mike Tirico calls out ESPN anchors’ ‘wasted’ time discussing fandom

"I don't like watching SportsCenter or other shows on ESPN where the anchors are talking about who they're fans of."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 11, 2025 0
Credit: NBC

Horse Racing

Ahmed Fareed talks stepping in for ‘machine’ Mike Tirico at Kentucky Derby: ‘I never really think…that it’s going to happen’

Mike Tirico discusses nut allergy on the Today show

Mike Tirico details nut allergy sidelining him from NBC’s Kentucky Derby

"Ask, inquire, be curious and be courteous to those who have nut allergies or other food allergies."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 5, 2025 0
The field for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby makes it past the grandstands for the first time

Kentucky Derby viewership hits 36-year high

NBC's broadcast of the race averaged 17.7 million viewers.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 4, 2025 0
Mike Tirico on NBC's coverage of the 151st Kentucky Derby

Mike Tirico abruptly steps away from NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage after ‘significant’ allergic reaction

"Mike, as you may have heard, is a little under the weather right now."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 3, 2025 0
Mike Tirico discussing Gregg Popovich with Kay Adams

Mike Tirico predicts female NBA head coach in near future: ‘It will be because of Popovich’

"We’re gonna see, at some point, a woman coach an NBA team. And it will be because of the leap of faith Gregg Popovich made"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 2, 2025 0
Bob Baffert returned to Churchill Downs

Mike Tirico to interview Bob Baffert during NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage

However, the network plans to show restraint in how much it covers the controversial trainer.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 30, 2025 0
Mike Tirico Today Show

Mike Tirico earns praise as ‘Today’ show guest host

The face of NBC Sports, Mike Tirico, has served as a guest host for 'Today' this week and viewers of the show are big fans of his cameo.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 17, 2025 0
NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field

Mike Tirico to get practice reps for NBA on NBC by calling local broadcasts

Tirico is getting ready for his new role as one of the voices of the NBA on NBC by calling two NBA games this week.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 3, 2025 0
Mike Tirico

NBC names Mike Tirico lead play-by-play announcer for NBA

Mike Tirico will add lead NBA voice to his NBC Sports portfolio along with hosting the Olympics and calling Sunday Night Football.

By Matt Yoder OnJan 22, 2025 0
Mike Tirico calls Saquon Barkley game winning TD

Mike Tirico foreshadowed huge Saquon Barkley touchdown to cement Eagles win

"Barkley time?"

By Brendon Kleen OnJan 19, 2025 0
Boomer Esiason and Dave Portnoy criticized the Commanders' radio call for overlooking the doink in Zane Gonzalez's game-winning field goal.

Boomer Esiason, Dave Portnoy rip Commanders’ radio call for ignoring iconic ‘doink’

"Didn't even mention the doink."

By Sam Neumann OnJan 13, 2025 0
Credit: NBC

NBC

Zane Gonzalez’s history with OCD comes into focus after viral pre-kick routine

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NFL

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Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth. Photo Credit: NBC

Mike Tirico blasts lax enforcement of delay of game: ‘I can’t stand that rule’

"When it says 00, it should be a delay of game."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 22, 2024 0
Dec 9, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) celebrates with Dallas Cowboys center Brock Hoffman (67) after scoring a touchdown during the first half at AT&T Stadium.

Cris Collinsworth sheds light on why Buccaneers-Cowboys isn’t flexed out of primetime

"I do think there are teams that they want to get in front of a national audience before they get to the playoffs."

By Sam Neumann OnDec 20, 2024 0
NBC's NFL play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico, left, speaks with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during an NFL Draft press preview press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Mike Tirico advocates for NFL schedule flexibility, calling for Premier League-inspired approach

"This could just be a way to make it a tweak better."

By Sam Neumann OnDec 19, 2024 0
Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico sent well wishes to Randy Moss after his cancer diagnosis on the Week 15 broadcast of Sunday Night Football. Photo Credit: NBC

Cris Collinsworth, Mike Tirico send well wishes to Randy Moss on SNF

"Just thinking about you and praying for you."

By Reice Shipley OnDec 16, 2024 0
Sean McDonough during the 2021 ACC Men's College Basketball Tournament

Sean McDonough couldn’t believe text from Verne Lundquist following Clemson-SMU thriller

"The gist of it was, 'I hope you're basking in the glow of all the praise being lavished on you, and you should be because it's richly deserved.'"

By Sam Neumann OnDec 12, 2024 0
Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico look at Jawaan Taylor's frequent pre-snap movements during the Chiefs-Chargers "Sunday Night Football" game. Photo Credit: NBC

Cris Collinsworth on Chiefs’ Jawaan Taylor’s pre-snap movements: ‘Good for him if he can get away with it’

"It gives him an extra step."

By Reice Shipley OnDec 9, 2024 0
Mike Tirico alongside Cris Collinsworth discussing the snowy conditions in the Week 13 Bills-49ers SNF game

NBC highlighted hazardous snowy conditions in Bills-49ers SNF game

"I have never been in a game that looked this slippery."

By Reice Shipley OnDec 1, 2024 0
Jason Garrett saved the turkey leg John Madden gave him for his 1994 performance. On Thursday, he revealed how long he saved it. Photo Credit: NBC/Fox

Jason Garrett revealed how long he kept turkey leg John Madden gave him in 1994

"I probably had it for 15 years. Then we finally moved."

By Michael Dixon OnNov 28, 2024 0
Mike Tirico revealed on Sunday that he's broadcasting with a torn Achilles. Photo Credit: NBC

Mike Tirico has torn Achilles, casually mentions it during ‘Sunday Night Football’

"Hi. Tore my Achilles, I'm OK."

By Arthur Weinstein OnNov 24, 2024 0

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