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Maria Taylor’s duties with NBC are expanding in a big way. The veteran sports host Taylor has been named NBC Sports’ new lead studio host for their coverage of the NBA and the WNBA, Richard Deistch of The Athletic reported Monday. Taylor …
One former college sports star thinks that he can see the bigger picture when it comes to Michael Jordan’s latest career move. Ex-Notre Dame star quarterback Brady Quinn, who also later played for several years in the NFL, spoke Monday on his …
NBC is reportedly trying to diversify its sports offerings by getting involved in Major League Baseball. NBCUniversal has entered the bidding for the package of Sunday night and playoff games previously held by ESPN, according to Joe Flint and Jared …
Tony Reali may be headed for greener pastures now that his longtime television show is coming to an end. The ESPN host Reali was profiled this week in a feature by Ben Strauss of The Washington Post. Strauss reported in the feature that Reali has not …
Michael Jordan’s new role with NBC will be limited, and a report suggests it will not necessarily be live, either. NBC has announced that Jordan will join the network’s NBA coverage as a “special contributor.” However, very …
Michael Jordan is making a surprising move to broadcast media, but it does not sound like the gig will be a full-time one. The big news broke earlier this week that the retired basketball icon Jordan is set to join NBC’s coverage of the NBA …
The NBA is ready to give the people what they want amid its impending return to NBC next season. Jessica Golden and Alex Sherman of CNBC reported on Wednesday that the NBA is preparing to bring back the popular old TV show “NBA Inside …
Agent Zero may soon be headed to primetime. Retired former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas revealed on a YouTube livestream this week that he is currently in talks with NBC about a broadcasting gig. The move comes with NBC set to resume coverage of the NBA …
With the rights to the NBA set to move from TNT to NBC in 2025, Reggie Miller could be making an identical move as well. Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported on Tuesday that the Basketball Hall of Famer Miller is drawing interest from NBC for …
Cris Collinsworth appears to be going … absolutely nowhere. Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported Thursday that the longtime NBC broadcaster Collinsworth is working on a new deal with the network that will keep him around through the 2029-30 …
Dwyane Wade’s market is heating up after a successful run calling the Paris Olympics this year. Richard Deitsch of The Athletic reports this week that the retired Basketball Hall of Famer Wade will get a “serious look” from both NBC …
The Flash may soon be getting extended run on a major television network. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported this week that retired Miami Heat great Dwyane Wade is a candidate to join NBC’s lead broadcast team when the NBA returns to …
As they prepare to broadcast NBA games again for the first time in decades, NBC will likely be turning to a household name to anchor their coverage. Richard Deistch of The Athletic reports this week that Mike Tirico is expected to serve as …
NBC is making a strong push to pry NBA media rights away from TNT, and many have wondered if that will signal the return of one of the most famous sports introduction songs of all time. We now have our answer. John Tesh, the composer who is …
NBC is serious about trying to get back into the NBA broadcasting game. The NBA’s current media deals are expiring after the season. Current broadcast partners ESPN/ABC and TNT Sports are looking to retain their rights, but their exclusive …
Al Michaels still had a key role with NBC’s NFL coverage last season even when he left “Sunday Night Football” to work for Amazon, but that will not be the case again this year. Michaels will not call a game for NBC during the NFL …
