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College Football

College football could soon dominate Friday nights

NBC Sports Peacock

NBC announces major broadcaster assignments for Super Bowl, Olympics, NBA All-Star Game

Mike Tirico and Maria Taylor have a busy February lined up.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 30, 2025 0
General view of the field before the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium.

Worker prepping Acrisure Stadium for ‘Sunday Night Football’ seriously injured after 50-foot fall

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the man was "working for a vendor on behalf of NBC Sports."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 26, 2025 0
The NBC Sports broadcast team

NBC ‘shifting resources’ towards sports amid NBC News layoffs

The decision comes as NBC prepares to spinoff its cable assets into Versant.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 15, 2025 0
General view of NBC Sports microphones

NBC Sports president: Sunday night strategy ‘easy concept’ for viewers to understand

"You know before the work week begins and you’re a little weary on Sunday night, you can turn your channel to NBC and get a game that’s worthy of your attention."

By Drew Lerner OnOct 14, 2025 0
Mike Florio calls out Bill Belichick on Pro Football Talk

Pro Football Talk YouTube uploads to stop during NBC-YouTube TV carriage battle

"For reasons I don’t fully understand, the expiration of the deal that places NBCUniversal content on YouTube TV will result in the suspension of the placement of PFT videos on YouTube."

By Drew Lerner OnSep 30, 2025 0
An announcer jinx, courtesy of both Curt Byrum and Dan Hicks, seemed to symbolize Team USA's Ryder Cup frustration on Friday. Photo Credit: USA Network

Patrick Cantlay hit with announcer jinx by Curt Byrum, Dan Hicks at Ryder Cup

"Patty Ice may have just shown up..."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 26, 2025 0
Connor Rogers (left) and Chris Simms (right) on Chris Simms Unbuttoned.

Connor Rogers named new midweek co-host of ‘Chris Simms Unbuttoned’

Rogers will replace Ahmed Fareed on the weekday episodes of Chris Simms Unbuttoned.

By Sam Neumann OnSep 10, 2025 0
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (27) reacts after a fumble recovery against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field.

Eagles-Cowboys second-most-watched NFL Kickoff game despite weather delay

The audience peaked at an average of 34.3 million viewers before inclement weather arrived.

By Sean Keeley OnSep 8, 2025 0
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NBC

10 years on, Mike Tirico’s NBC Sports long game is paying dividends

Edit by Liam McGuire, Comeback Media.

Fantasy Sports

Matthew Berry ends ‘Love/Hate’ column after 25 years

Starting in 2025, Peacock will stream 20 exclusive Big 12 men’s basketball games each season under a new multi-year deal with NBC Sports.

Big 12 basketball coming to Peacock, one of 8 national platforms showcasing the league

Starting in 2025, Peacock will stream 20 exclusive Big 12 men’s basketball games each season under a new multi-year deal with NBC Sports.

By Sam Neumann OnAug 5, 2025 0
NBC Sports will continue to cover the world's top aquatics events through 2028. Photo Credit: NBC Sports/YouTube.

NBC Sports will continue to broadcast top aquatics events through 2028

"...we look forward to inspiring new generations and celebrating the global aquatics community together."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 1, 2025 0
NBCUniversal is banking on the NBA to boost Peacock, but the pricey rights deal may lead to major entertainment budget cuts and layoffs.

NBC Sports’ potential cable channel signals buyer’s remorse over NBA deal

Betting $2.45 billion on regular season NBA games driving Peacock subscriptions would be one helluva gamble...

By Drew Lerner OnJul 24, 2025 0
Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life received backing from LeBron James and Maverick Carter.

LeBron James, Maverick Carter lead $7M investment in Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Life

Berry's Fantasy Life will expand its platform and integrate Guillotine Leagues.

By Sam Neumann OnJul 7, 2025 0
NBC’s Steve Sands calls on Rory McIlroy to break his media silence and control his own narrative after recent backlash.

Steve Sands: Rory McIlroy needs to ‘man up’ and face media

NBC’s Steve Sands calls on Rory McIlroy to break his media silence and control his own narrative after recent backlash.

By Sam Neumann OnJun 18, 2025 0
Noah Eagle reveals Michael Jordan is “legitimately excited” about his new role as a special contributor for NBC’s NBA coverage.

Noah Eagle: Michael Jordan ‘legitimately excited’ about NBA on NBC role

"He's fully, fully in."

By Sam Neumann OnJun 13, 2025 0
A Wilson official NFL Duke football with the Super Bowl LX (60) logo at the Super Bowl LIX host committee handoff press conference.

With Super Bowl LX ad inventory almost sold out, NBC could ask NFL to allow more commercials

Most of the commercial inventory for NBC's broadcast of Super Bowl LX in February 2026 is reportedly already sold.

By Sean Keeley OnJun 9, 2025 0
Ex-NFL quarterback Brady Quinn believes Michael Jordan joined NBC Sports to get ahead of LeBron James in the sports media world.

Brady Quinn theorizes Michael Jordan joined NBC to beat LeBron James to sports media

"I think this is a GOAT move by the GOAT in Michael Jordan, to jump ahead of where I think LeBron James would want to be at some point in time."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 26, 2025 0
The major league baseball MLB logo is seen on signage near the player's entrance to the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

NBCUniversal reportedly making bid for ESPN’s MLB package, including ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

NBC would not be seeking international and radio rights or the rights to highlight clips.

By Sean Keeley OnMay 21, 2025 0
Michael Jordan joins NBA on NBC

New details emerge about Michael Jordan’s role with NBA on NBC

Don't expect Jordan to be a series regular in the NBA on NBC studio.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 13, 2025 0
According to the Los Angeles Times, Steve Kornacki is leaving MSNBC for NBC Sports.

Steve Kornacki: choosing NBC’s ‘RemainCo’ over ‘SpinCo’ an easy decision

"Everything I kind of imagined we could do here, we're doing."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 27, 2025 0
Russell Henley at Arnold Palmer Invitational

NBC getting crushed for coming back late from commercial during Russell Henley’s eagle chip-in

Add some more fuel to the fire when it comes golf fans complaining about NBC coverage and commercials.

By Sean Keeley OnMar 9, 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
NBC's 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics logo.

NBC to carry Winter Olympics-record hours of programming at 2026 Milan Cortina Games

As in Paris last summer, NBC Sports will highly utilize broadcast NBC for 2026 Olympic coverage.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 12, 2025 0

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