Seven Hours Of Honda Indy Grand Prix Of Alabama Coverage On NBC Sports Network This Weekend

April 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment

nbc-sports-networkHonda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama – Sunday at 3 p.m. ET

Qualifying Coverage – Saturday at 5 p.m. ET

Firestone Indy Lights – Sunday at 2 p.m. ET

NEW YORK – April 3, 2013 – NBC Sports Network presents seven hours of the 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series coverage this weekend highlighted by the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama on Sunday, April 7 at 3 p.m. ET from Barber, Ala. The race will be preceded by IndyCar qualifying on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET and Firestone Indy Lights at Barber Motorsports Park on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET. An encore of the race will air on Monday, April 8 at 1 a.m. ET.

St. Petersburg Grand Prix winner and 2011 Rookie of the Year James Hinchcliffe aims to extend his stay on top of the podium this weekend against 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series champion and Andretti Autosport teammate Ryan Hunter-Reay. However, two-time Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama champion Will Power looks to claim his third consecutive career win at Barber.

COMMENTATORS: NBC Sports Network’s IndyCar booth is helmed by lead voice Leigh Diffey. He will be joined by race analyst and former NASCAR driver Wally Dallenbach, Jr. and IndyCar driver Townsend Bell.

Jon Beekhuis will report from pit road. Veterans Kevin Lee and Marty Snider will manage the pit, and will be joined by Robin Miller, the network’s IndyCar reporter.

DATE COVERAGE TIME (ET)
Sat., April 6 IndyCar: Barber Qualifying 5:00 p.m.
Sun., April 7 Indy Lights: Barber Motorsports Park 2:00 p.m.
Sun., April 7 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama 3:00 p.m.
Mon., April 8 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Encore 1:00 a.m.


FIRESTONE INDY LIGHTS: NBC Sports Network will air a total of 12 one-hour telecasts of Firestone Indy Lights continuing with the 2.38-mile circuit at Barber Motorsports Park in Barber, Ala., on Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. ET.

Firestone Indy Lights is the premier ladder series for drivers and teams striving to compete in the IZOD IndyCar Series and the Indianapolis 500. Primarily run in conjunction with the IZOD IndyCar Series, the Firestone Indy Lights schedule features races on road courses/street circuits and ovals, including the famed 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

MOTORSPORTSTALK: MotorSportsTalk (@MotorSportsTalk) on NBCSports.com brings racing fans up-to-the-minute news, video and information on the IZOD IndyCar Series, Formula One, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and all other motorsports racing from around the world. The site also serves as the destination for all news, analysis and video from NBC and NBC Sports Network productions of IndyCar and F1, including contributions from on-air commentators.

For more information about NBC Sports Group shows and properties, including press releases, photos, talent and executive bios and headshots, please visit NBCSportsGroupPressBox.com.

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NBC Sports Network Showcases Penguins and Rangers Tonight From Madison Square Garden

April 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment

nhl_nbc_2Penguins-Rangers on NBC Sports Network’s “Wednesday Night Rivalry” at 7:30 p.m. ET

NHL Live Begins at 6:30 p.m. ET

Coverage continues Wednesday night, from Madison Square Garden, with Penguins-Rangers on NBC Sports Network’s Wednesday Night Rivalry. Emmy Award-winning play-by-play commentator Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick, analyst Eddie Olczyk, and ‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst Pierre McGuire will call the game.Coverage begins on both nights at 6:30 p.m. ET with NHL Live, NBC Sports Group’s NHL pregame show. Liam McHugh hosts NHL Live from Studio 2 at NBC Sports Group’s International Broadcast Center in Stamford, Conn., and will be joined by analysts Mike Milbury and Keith Jones.

EDDIE OLCZYK ON PENGUINS-RANGERS: “What better place than Madison Square Garden for these two teams to meet at this time. There’s so much buzz surrounding both teams, although not for the same reasons. The Penguins are obviously the team to beat in the East.”

KEITH JONES ON PENGUINS-RANGERS: “When you look at the Pittsburgh Penguins, there are virtually no holes in this team. The Rangers are offensively challenged and need to put some wins together to keep their playoff hopes alive. It sets up as an interesting Wednesday Night Rivalry matchup.”

DOC EMRICK, EDDIE OLCZYK AND PIERRE MCGUIRE PREVIEW PENGUINS-RANGERS:

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Beginning Wednesday night, NBC and NBC Sports Network will deliver five other games over three nights: Minnesota Wild-San Jose Sharks at 10:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network; Calgary Flames–San Jose Sharks, Friday at 10:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network; St. Louis Blues-Detroit Red Wings, Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC; New Jersey Devils–Buffalo Sabres, Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network; and Chicago Blackhawks–Minnesota Wild, Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network.

WILD-SHARKS WEDNESDAY NIGHT

In the late game on Wednesday night, the San Jose Sharks (42pts) host the Minnesota Wild (44pts) at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. The Wild are in a close race with the Canucks for the top spot in the Northwest Division and every game counts. Randy Hahn (play-by-play), Drew Remenda (analyst) and Brodie Brazil (reporter) will call the game at 10:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network.

FLAMES-SHARKS FRIDAY NIGHT

In bonus coverage Friday night at 10:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network, the Calgary Flames (30pts) travel to the Shark Tank in San Jose, Calif. to take on the teal and black in a battle between the Northwest and Pacific Divisions. Hahn, Remenda, and Brazil will once again be on the call.

BLUES-RED WINGS SUNDAY

NHL on NBC coverage will continue on Sunday, April 7 at 12:30 p.m. ET with a Central Division matchup between the Detroit Red Wings (41pts), who are currently in second place in the division, and the St. Louis Blues (38pts). The Blues have won two of the three previous meetings between the two teams, and are just three points behind the Red Wings in the Central Division standings. Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick (play-by-play), Eddie Olczyk (analyst) and Pierre McGuire (‘Inside-the-Glass’) will call the action from Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Mich.

DEVILS–SABRES SUNDAY NIGHT

Sunday night on NBC Sports Network, the New Jersey Devils (39pts) will travel to the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, NY., to take on the Buffalo Sabres (32pts) at 7:30 p.m. ET. Dave Strader (play-by-play) and Brian Engblom (‘Inside-the-Glass’) will call the game.

BLACKHAWKS-WILD TUESDAY NIGHT

Tuesday, April 9, the Minnesota Wild will host the Chicago Blackhawks (57pts) at 8 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network. Both teams currently lead their respective divisions. Strader (play-by-play) and Engblom (‘Inside-the-Glass’) will call the game from Xcel Energy Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

NHL LIVE and NHL OVERTIME

NHL studio programming throughout the 2013 season will originate from NBC Sports Group’s new, state-of-the-art International Broadcast Center located in Stamford, Conn. NHL Live, NBC Sports Network’s pregame show, will air prior to every game, usually beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET.

NHL Overtime airs most weeknights at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network. NHL Overtime is hosted by Bill Patrick and former NHL C Jeremy Roenick. NHL Overtime examines all NHL games played each night and features news, highlights, and analysis.

NBC Sports Network’s Upcoming Hockey Schedule (all times ET, subject to change):

DATE GAME TIME (ET) NETWORK
Tues., April. 2 NHL Live 6:30 p.m. NBCSN
Tues., April. 2 Buffalo at Pittsburgh 7:30 p.m. NBCSN
Tues., April. 2 NHL Overtime 11:30 p.m. NBCSN
Wed., April. 3 NHL Live 6:30 p.m. NBCSN
Wed., April 3 Pittsburgh at New York 7:30 p.m. NBCSN
Wed., April 3 Minnesota at San Jose 10:30 p.m. NBCSN
Fri., April 5 Calgary at San Jose 10:30 p.m. NBCSN
Sun., April 7 St. Louis at Detroit 12:30 p.m. NBC
Sun., April 7 NHL Live 6:30 p.m. NBCSN
Sun., April 7 New Jersey at Buffalo 7:30 p.m. NBCSN
Tues., April 9 NHL Live 7 p.m. NBCSN
Tues., April 9 Chicago at Minnesota 8 p.m. NBCSN
Tues., April. 9 NHL Overtime 11:30 p.m. NBCSN

NHL VIEWERSHIP:

Through nine games, NHL coverage on NBC has drawn 1.7 million average viewers, up 31% from 2012 (1.3 million, excluding Winter Classic). Through 38 games, NBC Sports Network has drawn 428,000 average viewers, up 29% from the full regular-season average in 2012.

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Follow @NHLonNBCSports on Twitter for the most up to date news, scores, photos and videos around NBC and NBC Sports Network’s coverage of the National Hockey League. For all games on NBC and NBCSN use #NHLonNBC to follow the conversation around the broadcast. A special #RivalryNight is used for all Wednesday Night Rivalry Matchups on NBCSN.

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Comcast SportsNet New England to Provide Comprehensive Red Sox Coverage for 2013 Season

April 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment

ComcastSportsnetNewEngland-csnneNetwork’s Interactive Signature Program “The Baseball Show”

Returns with Season Debut on Saturday, March 30th at its new time 10AM

CSNNE.com To Offer Fans Real-Time Updates and On Demand Clips All Season Long

BURLINGTON, MA, March 28, 2013 – Comcast SportsNet is gearing up for the 2013 Red Sox season, scheduled to tip-off on Monday, April 1st when the team heads to New York to compete against rival Yankees. Comcast SportsNet will once again be there for every Red Sox game this season, providing viewers with robust on-site coverage of their favorite team all season long and through interactive signature program “The Baseball Show” which debuts on Saturday, March 30th at 10:00AM.

The BaseballShow presented by Twin River Casino is Comcast SportsNet’s seasonal signature baseball program and will makes its season debut on Saturday, March 30th at 10 a.m. The show, which moved it’s timeslot up one hour this season to provide live analysis closer to gametime, will once again offer viewers three hours of in-depth Red Sox and baseball talk every Saturday morning.  The Baseball Show is hosted by Bob Neumeier along with CSNNE.com Baseball Insider Sean McAdam, Comcast SportsNet Baseball Analyst Lou Merloni and Dan Shaughnessy, and will feature several special guests throughout the season. Fans will have the opportunity to interact with the show through a live chat on CSNNE.com, via Twitter, or by calling in to speak with the panel. Weekly episodes will originate from the Comcast SportsNet Studios in Burlington, with a live presence at Kenmore Square and Fenway Park.

Game day coverage begins on Monday, April 1st with Comcast SportsNet’s McAdam and Jessica Moran providing live reports from New York as the Red Sox prepare to take on the Yankees in their season opener. Following a week of Red Sox on-the-road games, McAdam and Moran will return to Fenway Park on Monday, April 8th for the Sox home opener against the Orioles with coverage and live hits throughout the day. The Felger & Mazz show will provide real-time updates and analysis as the home opener is being played, while Comcast SportsNet’s nightly studio shows will offer detailed post-game reaction.  2013 Red Sox coverage on Comcast SportsNet is presented by Jordan’s Furniture.

Comcast SportsNet signature shows including SportsNet Central and Sports Tonight will spend significant time in each program covering the Red Sox and other news from around the League. Some of Boston’s most respected and impartial baseball voices will all participate regularly in the network’s coverage, including Steve Buckley, Chris Gasper, Shaughnessy, Merloni, McAdam, Tony Massarotti, Michael Holley, and others.  Additionally, when the season is over, Comcast SportsNet will once again beon-site this winter providing in-depth coverage from MLB’s Winter Meetings.

CSNNE.com, the online home of Comcast SportsNet, will provide fans with breaking news and analysis plus on-demand clips of the best moments from The Baseball Show, SportsNet Central and Sports Tonight. Fans can follow Red Sox Insider McAdam on Twitter (@Sean_McAdam).

About Comcast SportsNet New England

Comcast SportsNet New England reaches more than 4 million households in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Comcast SportsNet’s programming includes the Boston Celtics, New England Revolution, Chevrolet SportsNet Central, UNO’S Sports Tonight, Sports Sunday, Celtics Now, Celtics Courtside Club, The Baseball Show, Cross Check, New England Tailgate, New England Football Night, Football Day in New England including pre and post-game programs surrounding all Patriots games, CAA football, basketball and more. CSNNE.com, the online home of Comcast SportsNet, provides continuous news, video and in-depth, up-to-the-minute coverage of New England sports. Comcast SportsNet New England is part of the NBC Sports Group. Visit www.csnne.com for more information. Check local listings for the specific channel location for your area.

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NBC Sports Radio Launches Live 24/7 Today

April 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment

NBC-Sports-Radio– Network Debuts a Revamped Website–

– Introduces the NBC Sports Radio Mobile App –

NEW YORK, NY– April 1, 2013 – NBC Sports Radio goes live today with full, 24/7 sports-talk programming to entertain, inform and engage sports fans nationwide. In addition to a starting lineup of 257 affiliated stations, the network introduces a newly designed, revamped website at NBCSportsRadio.com and a customized NBC Sports Radio mobile app for Android and Apple devices.

NBCSportsRadio.com features a fresh, modern look with a number of new features — such as programming schedules, talent bios and photos, and a terrestrial radio station finder — plus added capabilities, including live streaming, station streaming and social media streaming.

The NBC Sports Radio mobile app, created by Abacast, showcases a branded home page with rotating sponsorship panels and an integration system that syncs audio ads and rotating display ads–a feature that will help advertisers extend their brands. Among its many features, the mobile app also delivers programming content, Facebook and Twitter promotion, and a station information page linking to phone request lines.

Chris Corcoran, Executive Vice President, General Manager, NBC Sports Radio, said “Game on! We are pumped and ready to take the field. When you combine our unmatched talent with our stations, our digital assets and our social media presence, it all adds up to an amazing listening and interactive experience for sports fans everywhere.”

Rob Simmelkjaer, SVP, NBC Sports Ventures, says “We couldn’t be more excited to be launching our 24/7 format today. In just a short time, NBC Sports Radio has become a relevant player in the market, and we’re looking forward to continuing our growth. Today we also launch new ways for listeners to hear our content, from our new online webpage to our mobile app. Audio content is now consumed in more ways than ever, and we’re pleased to provide multiple touch points for listeners.”

The complete lineup of NBC Sports Radio programming is as follows:

WEEKDAYS

- The Erik Kuselias Show, 6-9am ET

- The Brian Kenny Show, 9am-12noon ET

- Voices of the Game with Newy Scruggs, 12noon-3pm ET

  • Monday, TBD
  • Tuesday, Chipper Jones
  • Wednesday, Chris Mannix
  • Thursday, Bobby Valentine
  • Friday, Stan Van Gundy

- Under Center with McNabb & Malone, 3-7pm ET

- The Jon Stashower Show, 7-10pm ET

- Amani and Eytan, 10pm-1am ET

- The Dan Schwartzman Show, 1-6am ET

SATURDAYS

- The Safety Blitz with Rodney Harrison, 7-9am ET

- The Clay Travis Show, 9am-12noon ET

- The Anita Marks Show, 12noon-3pm ET

- The Brian Webber Show, 3pm-6pm ET

- TBA, 6-9pm ET

- The Jason Page Show, 9pm-1am ET

 

SUNDAYS

- The Rob Buska Show, 1am-5am ET

- The Jim Daniels Show, 5-8am ET

- Speaking of Sports with Rob Simmelkjaer, 8-9am ET

- TBA, 9am-12noon ET

- The Anita Marks Show, 12noon-3pm ET

- The Brian Webber Show, 3-6pm ET

- The Chris Mannix Show, 6-9pm ET

- The Jason Page Show, 9pm-1am ET

For more information on programming, please contact Dial Global at [email protected].

About NBC Sports Radio

NBC Sports Radio is a joint venture between NBC Sports Group and Dial Global. It provides sports talk programming to radio stations nationwide and is distributed by Dial Global. Content includes hourly sports news updates, daily features and long-form shows. On social media, join the NBC Sports Radio community on Twitter at twitter.com/nbcsportsradio. To listen live or to find a station, visit www.nbcsportsradio.com.

About Dial Global

Dial Global is the largest independent national audio media company in the U.S., delivering compelling, engaging, and fully-integrated audio content to over 8,500+ radio stations and digital media companies. Dial Global’s powerful portfolio of iconic media, sports and entertainment brands, combined with some of the most recognized live events in the world, provide strong and unique brand engagement to over 225 million consumers each week. For more information, visit www.dialglobal.com.

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Comcast SportsNet Announces 2013 Phillies Programming including Live Opening Day Coverage

March 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment

csn-comcast-phillyExpert Phillies Analysis Provided by former Major Leaguers Ricky Bottalico and Ben Davis

PHILADELPHIA- (March 26, 2013) – The Philadelphia Phillies return to Comcast SportsNet for comprehensive coverage before, during and after every game on-air and online. Comcast SportsNet and The Comcast Network will air a total of 110 regular season games, all in high definition, with extensive Opening Day coverage, a weekly magazine show, pre and postgame coverage for every game, and exclusive features only available on CSNPhilly.com.

In addition to Comcast SportsNet’s stellar lineup of baseball experts, two former Major League players Ricky Bottalico and Ben Davis will provide expert analysis on Phillies pre and postgame shows as well as the network’s news and talk programs.

Bottalico returns for his fifth year as a Phillies analyst after playing 12 seasons in the major leagues, including seven with the Philadelphia Phillies and an all-star appearance in 1996.  Returning to the lineup this year is Davis, a catcher and first round draft pick from Malvern Prep, who played seven seasons in the majors.

Comcast SportsNet’s lineup for Opening Day includes “Phillies Focus,” “Daily News Live,” “SportsNite,” “Phillies Pregame Live,” and “Phillies Postgame Live.”

 

Comcast SportsNet Opening Day Schedule for Monday, April 1

11:30 a.m.                                           Phillies Focus – Season Preview Special

5 p.m.                                                   Daily News Live

6 p.m.                                                   SportsNite

6:30 p.m.                                             Phillies Pregame Live

7 p.m.                                                   Phillies vs. Braves on MyPHL 17

10 p.m.                                                 Phillies Postgame Live

10:30 p.m.                                           SportsNite

Comcast SportsNet Home Opener Schedule for Friday, April 5

1:30 p.m.                                             No Surrender: 2012 Phillies Video Yearbook

3 p.m.                                                   Phillies Pregame Live

4 p.m.                                                   Phillies vs. Royals

7 p.m.                                                   Phillies Postgame Live

10:30 p.m.                                           SportsNite

2013 Broadcast Enhancements

Gregg Murphy returns as the Phillies field reporter, joining Phillies broadcasters Tom McCarthy, Chris Wheeler and Gary Matthews.  All Comcast SportsNet and Comcast Network broadcasts will be in high definition and will feature a new graphics package, updated score bug technology and enhanced statistical data.

All The Bases Covered

Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyCSN), Marshall Harris (@mharrisCSN) and Leslie Gudel (@LeslieGudel) team up for comprehensive Phillies coverage during the 2013 season. As CSNPhilly.com’s Phillies Insider, Salisbury will report on the team both at home and on the road, providing feature stories, video blogs and Phillies chats for the website. Gudel and Harris will provide coverage on-air and online, including exclusive interviews and feature stories on the players, coaches and personalities that make the Phillies tick. Harris will also host Phillies Clubhouse this season.

Pre and Postgame Coverage

In addition to live game coverage, Comcast SportsNet delivers pre and post-game coverage and analysis. Before every game on Comcast SportsNet and The Comcast Network, viewers can catch the latest team developments, game previews and opposing team analysis on “Philly Sports Talk,” “SportsNite” and “Phillies Pregame Live.”

Following each match-up, Phillies fans get a game breakdown with stats and highlights, and a look ahead to the rest of the season on “Phillies Postgame Live.” Other features include manager Charlie Manuel’s press conferences and reaction from the clubhouse. Phillies Postgame Live analysis will be provided by former Major League ball players Ricky Bottalico and Ben Davis.

Phillies Clubhouse

Completing Comcast SportsNet’s Phillies lineup is the weekly 30-minute feature series Phillies Clubhouse. “Phillies Clubhouse” illustrates the deep bond between the Phillies and their fans with off-field player profiles and behind-the-scenes stories about fans and the people who make the team run. We’ll look into the future of the game with regular minor league updates, and on this 20th anniversary of the Phillies 1993 NL championship, we’ll look back at that magical team which captured the hearts of Phillies fans everywhere.  This season also features “Beyond the Box Score,” in-depth breakdowns by analysts Ricky Bottalico and Ben Davis, to give viewers new insights into what happens on the field. “Phillies Clubhouse” airs most Mondays at 7 p.m.

CSNPhilly.com

Digital/Social Media

CSNPhilly.com’s Phillies Insider Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyCSN) will provide exclusive player, coaches and management interviews, plus breaking news and in-depth features on CSNPhilly.com. He will also provide live reports for “Philly Sports Talk” and “SportsNite.” CSNPhilly.com columnist John Gonzalez (@GonzoCSN) and feature writer John Finger (@JFingerCSN) will also contribute to the site throughout the season.

CSNPhilly.com’s popular Phillies-themed online show, “Phightin Words” returns with Davis and Bottalico discussing the Phillies and responding to trends, answering fan questions from Twitter and Facebook, and dissecting upcoming series and player performance.  Fans can join the conversation by using the hashtag #PhilliesTalk.

Fans can also follow all games online with CSNPhilly.com’s “In-Game Live” feature which allows fans to follow the game live with play by play, stats and Comcast SportsNet tweets.

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Montreal Canadiens And Boston Bruins Renew Classic Rivalry As They Battle For The Top Spot In Northeast On NBC Sports Network’s “Wednesday Night Rivalry” At 7:30 P.M. ET

March 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment

nhl_nbc_2Blackhawks, Red Wings, Penguins, Bruins and Canadiens featured in Five Games over Four Days and Nights

NHL Live, Sunday Night-Wednesday Night

NHL Overtime, Monday-Friday at 11:30 p.m. ET

NEW YORK – March 26, 2013 — In one of sports’ classic rivalries, Brian Gionta and the Montreal Canadiens (45pts) travel to TD Garden in Boston, Mass. to take on Zdeno Chara and the Boston Bruins (45pts) in a head-to-head battle for the top spot in the Northeast Division, on NBC Sports Network’s Wednesday Night Rivalry at 7:30 p.m. ET. Emmy Award-winning play-by-play commentator Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick, analyst Eddie Olczyk, and ‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst Pierre McGuire will call the game.

Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET with NHL Live, NBC Sports Group’s NHL pregame show. Liam McHugh hosts NHL Live from Studio 2 at NBC Sports Group’s International Broadcast Center in Stamford, Conn., and will be joined by analysts Mike Milbury and Keith Jones.

PIERRE MCGUIRE ON CANADIENS-BRUINS: “The Bruins will try to get physical against the quick and skilled Canadiens. Emotion usually plays a big role in this rivalry. Because of the intensity they bring to the arena, the fans for both teams help make this one of the best rivalries in all of sports. Even though the players change year to year, Montreal and Boston is always must-see TV.”

JEREMY ROENICK ON CANADIENS-BRUINS: “Montreal and Boston have emerged as the two best teams in the Northeast, but many are wondering if the Canadiens can remain in the top spot. There is never any love lost between these two teams, and the rivalry has become even more heated this season because of the physical nature of the Canadiens and Bruins previous meetings in 2013.”

In addition to NBC Sports Network’s Wednesday Night Rivalry matchup between the Canadiens and Bruins, NBC and NBC Sports Network will also deliver coverage of four other games over three days and nights, beginning Sunday: Chicago Blackhawks-Detroit Red Wings, Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC; Boston Bruins–Buffalo Sabres, Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network; Colorado Avalanche–Detroit Red Wings, Monday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network; and Buffalo Sabres–Pittsburgh Penguins, Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network.

BLACKHAWKS-RED WINGS SUNDAY

NHL on NBC coverage will continue on Sunday, March 31 at 12:30 p.m. ET with a classic Central Division matchup between the league-leading Chicago Blackhawks (51pts), who started the season with a record-breaking 22-game point streak, and the Detroit Red Wings (39pts) who are currently in second place in the division. The Blackhawks and Red Wings have split their two previous meetings this season, with both games ending in 2-1 final scores. Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick (play-by-play), Eddie Olczyk (analyst) and Pierre McGuire (‘Inside-the-Glass’) will call the action from Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Mich.

BRUINS–SABRES SUNDAY NIGHT

Sunday night on NBC Sports Network, the Boston Bruins (45pts) will travel to the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, NY., to take on the Buffalo Sabres (30pts) at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Bruins are tied with the Canadiens for the top spot in the Northeast and will look to capitalize against the Sabres, who are struggling to remain in the playoff race. Dave Strader (play-by-play) and Brian Engblom (‘Inside-the-Glass’) will call the game.

AVALANCHE-RED WINGS MONDAY NIGHT

Monday, April 1, the Detroit Red Wings will host the Colorado Avalanche (26pts) at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network. Emrick (play-by-play) and McGuire (‘Inside-the-Glass’) will call the game from Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Mich.

SABRES-PENGUINS TUESDAY NIGHT

On Tuesday, April 2, Sidney Crosby and the surging Pittsburgh Penguins (50pts) will take the ice against the Buffalo Sabres at 7:30 p.m. ET. on NBC Sports Network. The Penguins have won 12 consecutive games and are chasing the Blackhawks for the top spot in the league. If the Penguins continue their current win streak, the team will enter its game against Buffalo having won 15 straight games, tied for second most in the history of the NHL (‘82-83 New York Islanders). A win against the Sabres could put Pittsburgh one game shy of tying the record for most consecutive wins in the history of the league (‘92-93 Pittsburgh Penguins – 17 games). Strader (play-by-play) and Engblom (‘Inside-the-Glass’) will call the action from the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.

NHL LIVE and NHL OVERTIME

NHL studio programming throughout the 2013 season will originate from NBC Sports Group’s new, state-of-the-art International Broadcast Center located in Stamford, Conn. NHL Live, NBC Sports Network’s pregame show, will air prior to every game, usually beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET.

NHL Overtime airs Monday-Friday nights at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network. NHL Overtime is hosted by Bill Patrick and former NHL C Jeremy Roenick. NHL Overtime examines all NHL games played each night and features news, highlights, and analysis.

NBC Sports Network’s Upcoming Hockey Schedule (all times ET, subject to change):

DATE GAME TIME (ET) NETWORK
Wed., Mar. 27 NHL Live 6:30 p.m. NBCSN
Wed., Mar. 27 Montreal at Boston 7:30 p.m. NBCSN
Wed., Mar. 27 NHL Overtime 11:30 p.m. NBCSN
Sun., Mar. 31 Chicago at Detroit 12:30 p.m. NBC
Sun., Mar. 31 NHL Live 6:30 p.m. NBCSN
Sun., Mar. 31 Boston at Buffalo 7:30 p.m. NBCSN
Mon., April 1 NHL Live 6:30 p.m. NBCSN
Mon., April 1 Colorado at Detroit 7:30 p.m. NBCSN
Mon., April 1 NHL Overtime 11:30 p.m. NBCSN
Tues., April 2 NHL Live 6:30 p.m. NBCSN
Tues., April 2 Buffalo at Pittsburgh 7:30 p.m. NBCSN
Tues., April 2 NHL Overtime 11:30 p.m. NBCSN

NHL VIEWERSHIP:

Through eight games, NHL coverage on NBC has drawn 1.7 million average viewers, up 31% from 2012 (1.3 million, excluding Winter Classic). Through 34 games, NBC Sports Network has drawn 433,000 average viewers, up 30% from the full regular-season average in 2012. (Confirming updated numbers with the Research Department.)

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Follow @NHLonNBCSports on Twitter for the most up to date news, scores, photos and videos around NBC and NBC Sports Network’s coverage of the National Hockey League. For all games on NBC and NBCSN use #NHLonNBC to follow the conversation around the broadcast. A special #RivalryNight is used for all Wednesday Night Rivalry Matchups on NBCSN.

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Facebook.com/NHLonNBCSports – The NHL on NBC Sports Facebook page provides news, photos and video from NBC and NBC Sports Network’s coverage of the NHL. The page aggregates all NHL on NBC-related content found within the NBC Sports digital network, including NBCSports.com, NHL Live Streaming, and ProHockeyTalk.com

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Follow @NHLonNBCSports on Instagram for photos around NBC and NBCSN coverage of the National Hockey League.

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Indycar & Formula One™ Notes & Quotes – Sunday, March 24

March 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

nbc-sports-networkIZOD INDYCAR – HONDA GRAND PRIX OF ST. PETERSBURG NOTES & QUOTES

NEW YORK, NY – March 24, 2013 – Leigh Diffey (play-by-play), Wally Dallenbach, Jr. (analyst) and Townsend Bell (analyst) hosted NBC Sports Network’s coverage of the inaugural race of the 2013 IZOD IndyCar season – the Honday Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (Fla.). Jon Beekhuis, Kevin Lee, Brian Till and Robin Miller served as reporters.

Following are notes and quotes from this afternoon’s coverage:

PRE-RACE COVERAGE

Defending IndyCar season champion Ryan Hunter-Reay to Kevin Lee: “Last year was great, but right now, we’re not thinking about last year anymore. This is what it’s all about – the IndyCar season opener.”

Three-time series runner up and pole sitter Will Power: “Imagine if I’d won the championship the last three years. I’d have no motivation.”

Dallenbach: “If I’m Will Power, I going to want to have this championship wrapped up by the time I get to Houston.”

Bell on female driver Simona de Silvestro, who has a new engine and finished third in qualifying: “There’s this wave building of support for Simona…the ultimate compliment in this paddock, her fellow drivers absolutely tell me across the board, ‘she is super fast.’”

Dallenbach on more teams stepping up performance: “This is going to be the most competitive IndyCar season in 10 or 15 years.”

Bell on the track: “At St. Pete, it’s all about the start, critical to get a good start. It’s so tough to pass at this track.”

RACE COVERAGE

Team owner David Letterman on Graham and Bobby Rahal being on same team: “I think it’s delightful. I love Bobby. I love Graham. Graham’s a tremendous racer. Bobby was in a class by himself. I think it provides great energy.”

Dallenbach on Dario Franchitti’s crash after pitting: “These cars are treacherous on cold tires. They are a handful.”

Franchitti to Beekhuis on his crash: “We’ve really struggled with the car. I was just saying to Chip, you know, I have to make it up somewhere, and I just stepped over the line there. Cold tires, hit a bump…totally my mistake, just pushing too hard.”

Beehuis: “You would expect that they would start the season as strongly as anyone, but they’re struggling.”

Dallenbach on restarts: “This is such a tightrope walk for these guys…making the decision, this is my only chance to really make passes, make positions here, but I’ve got to think championship, I’ve got to finish the race. Hardest part about this deal, first lap on a restart.”

Diffey on Helio Castroneves, who has had success at St. Pete and who is the current leader: “Helio just seems to find another gear around this 1.8 mile track.”

Bell on Hunter-Reay: “If there’s one thing that Ryan proved last year, it’s that, in the face of adversity, he doesn’t lose his cool. Don’t count this guy out.”

Dallenbach: “You have so much respect for Roger Penske and what he’s done in motorsports. He’s incredible.”

JR Hildebrand on contact with Will Power: “It was totally my fault.”

Diffey on Marco Andretti, who was battling de Silvestro for third place in the final laps: “This is the Marco Andretti Andretti autosport fans have been waiting for for some time – fighting until the end, vying for podiums, in the mix.”

Diffey on James Hinchcliffe’s win: “The Mayor of Hinchtown is now an IndyCar series winner.”

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FORMULA ONE™ – MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX NOTES & QUOTES

STAMFORD, CT – March 24, 2013 – Bob Varsha (play-by-play) filled in for Leigh Diffey, who was on-site calling IndyCar’s St. Pete race, and was joined by David Hobbs (analyst), Steve Matchett (analyst) and Will Buxton (on-site reporter) for NBC Sports Network’s live coverage of the second race of the 2013 Formula One™ season – the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Following are notes and quotes from this morning’s coverage:

PRE-RACE COVERAGE

Hobbs on drivers not wearing cooling vests in the car despite the heat in Malaysia: “Formula One is so obsessed with weight that it’s very difficult to get a real cooling system that works.”

Matchett on course necessitating high speeds followed by steep braking: “This track has everything.”

RACE COVERAGE

Matchett before race on whether teams should use medium or dry tires based on unpredictable weather: “That’s the conundrum the teams face.”

Matchett after Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso did not pit after the first lap despite damage to the car: “My best guess here would be the FIA will make a decision and show Alonso that flag to return to the pits.” Note: Immediately after this comment, Alonso wrecked due to the damage.

Matchett: “You could see it coming, guys, and now look what’s happened. Alonso going to be pretty much out of this Grand Prix. He had the opportunity to come into the pits. It was there for him. They could have put him onto slick tires. He is out of the race. That is a terrible faux pas and a drop of strategy by Ferrari. Don’t understand it.”

Hobbs: “You’re right. That sort of strategic thinking is just absolutely crazy.”

Varsha on Ferrari’s decision: “A huge faux pas from the greatest name in worldwide motorsport.”

Buxton: “I don’t believe for one moment that was a Ferrari decision. I’m standing right here by their pit box. They were ready and waiting for him. I think Fernando decided to stay out.”

Matchett on slow Force India pit stop: “A disaster for the team.”

Hobbs: “What a shame.”

Varsha after Lewis Hamilton went to wrong pit block: “Second weekend of the season and everyone looking a little under-rehearsed at this point.” (laughter)

Hobbs revisiting Alonso: “An incredible lack of judgment for one of the finest drivers out there…For him to make a mistake like that, it’s very uncharacteristic.”

Matchett on Force India retiring both cars: “Clearly they saw a design or an engineering error that could have affected the safety of both cars. So, it’s a very good call by in terms of safety by Force India.”

Matchett on Red Bull drivers Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel vying for the lead: “It’s hard to believe they are on the same team.”

Hobbs: “Another great win for Vettel. Red Bull still looking like their top of the heap.”

–NBC SPORTS GROUP–

Filed Under: Formula One, IndyCar, NBC Sports Network

Live World Series Of Fighting Returns To NBC Sports Network This Saturday, March 23, At 9:30 P.M. ET

March 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment

nbc-sports-networkFirst Show of New Multi-Year Partnership Between NBC Sports Network and World Series of Fighting

Main Event Features Heavyweights Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski vs. Anthony “Rumble” Johnson

Co-Feature Bout Includes Bantamweights Two-Time National Muay Thai Champion Marlon Moraes and Tyson Nam

NEW YORK – March 21, 2013 – World Series of Fighting (WSOF) returns to NBC Sports Network this Saturday, March 23, at 9:30 p.m. ET, the first show of a new multi-year partnership to deliver live, World Championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) programming.

The main event features heavyweights Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski (19-9) of Minsk, Belarus, and Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (15-3) of Boca Raton, Fla., at the Ovation Hall at Revel in Atlantic City, N.J. Arlovski, a two-time UFC heavyweight champion, comes off a five-fight winning streak as he faces Johnson in a heavyweight showdown.

In the co-feature bout, Tyson Nam (12-4) of Portland, Ore., takes on two-time national Muay Thai champion and Jiu-Jitsu brown belt Marlon Moraes (9-4) of Jupiter, Fla., via Friburgo, Brazil.

NBC Sports Network’s World Series of Fighting broadcast team of Todd Harris (play-by-play) and mixed martial artist Bas Rutten (analyst) will call the action. Tina Dixon will report from the cage.

About World Series of Fighting: NBC Sports Network and World Series of Fighting agreed to a three-year partnership in January 2013. The agreement includes at least six events per year on NBC Sports Network beginning this year.

For more information about NBC Sports Group shows and properties, including press releases, photos, talent and executive bios and headshots, please visit NBCSportsGroupPressBox.com

– NBC Sports Group –

Filed Under: MMA, NBC Sports Network

Brian Kenny Premieres New Show On NBC Sports Radio

March 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment

NBC-Sports-Radio– The Brian Kenny Show to Debut 9-12n ET on Monday, April 1st –

– NBC Sports Radio Rounds Out the Roster for 24/7 Launch –

NEW YORK, NY, March 21, 2013 – NBC Sports Radio announced today that Brian Kenny, MLB Network and Showtime host, and formerly of ESPN, will host The Brian Kenny Show in the 9am-12n ET Monday-Friday slot, as the network completes its roster and rolls out 24/7 sports talk programming on Monday, April 1st.

A respected interviewer, Kenny will go one-on-one with some of the biggest names in sports. Additionally known for his adept skill as a “numbers cruncher,” he will also go beyond the scores and delve into the data, breaking down the analytics of the games.

A 25-year national television and radio veteran, Kenny hosts the popular Clubhouse Confidential on MLB Network and covers boxing for Showtime. Kenny formerly hosted The Brian Kenny Show on ESPN Radio. He also anchored SportsCenter and Baseball Tonight, and called play-by-play for ESPN’s Wednesday Night Baseball and the World Baseball Classic. Kenny was named “Media Personality of the Year” by SI.com in 2004.

Brian Kenny says, “I’m thrilled to be joining the team at NBC Sports Radio and Dial Global and I am excited to be back on the airwaves. We look forward to building a show that fosters intelligent sports conversation with in-depth analysis. It’s going to be a blast.”

Chris Corcoran, Executive Vice President, General Manager, Dial Global, adds, “I’ve always enjoyed Brian’s unique perspective on sports and his incredible interview skills. He’s going to make listeners think outside the box and will deliver one of the most intelligent national sports talk shows to the scene.”

Rob Simmelkjaer, SVP, NBC Sports Ventures, said “Brian and I have worked together in the past and I know he is a consummate pro who truly loves radio. He will be a great listen, day in and day out.”


NBC Sports Radio is launching 24/7 talk programming on April 1, 2013, with a complete roster of refreshing sports talk, candid conversations and expert analysis from an array of respected media and sports professionals.

The complete NBC Sports Radio schedule is as follows:

Weekday (Monday-Friday) Lineup

6am-9am, ET The Erik Kuselias Show

9am-12n, ET The Brian Kenny Show

12n-3pm, ET Voices of the Game with Newy Scruggs

3pm-7pm, ET Under Center with McNabb & Malone

7pm-10pm, ET The Jon Stashower Show

10pm-1am, ET Amani & Eytan

1am-6am, ET The Dan Schwartzman Show

Saturday Lineup

7am-9am, ET Safety Blitz with Rodney Harrison

9am-12n, ET The Clay Travis Show

12n-3pm, ET The Anita Marks Show

3pm-6pm, ET The Brian Webber Show

6pm-9pm, ET TBA

9pm-1am, ET The Jason Page Show

Sunday Lineup

1am-5am, ET The Rob Buska Show

5am-8am, ET The Jim Daniels Show

8am-9am, ET Speaking of Sports with Rob Simmelkjaer

9am-12n, ET TBA

12n-3pm, ET The Anita Marks Show

3pm-6pm, ET The Brian Webber Show

6pm-9pm, ET The Chris Mannix Show

9pm-1am, ET The Jason Page Show

For more information on programming, please contact Dial Global at [email protected].

About NBC Sports Radio

NBC Sports Radio is a joint venture between NBC Sports Group and Dial Global. It provides sports talk programming to radio stations nationwide and distributed by Dial Global. Content includes hourly sports news updates, daily features and long-form shows. On social media, join the NBC Sports Radio community on Twitter at twitter.com/nbcsportsradio. To listen live or to find a station, visit www.nbcsportsradio.com.

About Dial Global

Dial Global is the largest independent national audio media company in the U.S., delivering compelling, engaging, and fully-integrated audio content to over 8,500+ radio stations and digital media companies. Dial Global’s powerful portfolio of iconic media, sports and entertainment brands, combined with some of the most recognized live events in the world, provide strong and unique brand engagement to over 225 million consumers each week. For more information, visit www.dialglobal.com.

Filed Under: NBC Sports Radio

NBC Sports Group And The Jockey Club Kick Off “Road To The Kentucky Derby” Series With Special Preview Show

March 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment

nbc-sportsNew York, N.Y. – March 21, 2013 – The Jockey Club, in collaboration with the NBC Sports Group, will kick off the Road to Kentucky Derby series with a 30-minute special previewing the Triple Crown season on Saturday, March 23, on the NBC Sports Network from 6 – 6:30 p.m. EDT.

The NBC Sports Network Channel Finder is located at nbcsports.msnbc.com.

The special, produced by America’s Best Racing, will provide a comprehensive look at the top contenders for the 2013 Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands, as well as features on jockeys Gary Stevens and Rosie Napravnik, and the six recent college graduates who are now serving as “brand ambassadors” for America’s Best Racing.

The live racing telecasts commence on Saturday, March 30, with the Besilu Florida Derby from Gulfstream Park and the Louisiana Derby from Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots on NBC Sports Network from 6 – 7 p.m. EDT.

The Wood Memorial from Aqueduct Racetrack and the Santa Anita Derby from Santa Anita Park will air on NBC Sports Network on Saturday, April 6, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. EDT.

The series will conclude on Saturday, April 13, with two and half hours of continuous coverage spread across two networks. A 90-minute live broadcast on NBC featuring the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes from Keeneland Race Course will be followed by a one-hour broadcast on the NBC Sports Network featuring the Arkansas Derby. The NBC telecast will air from 4:30 – 6 p.m. EDT; the NBC Sports Network telecast will airfrom 6 – 7 p.m. EDT.

All six races fall into the highest tier on Churchill Downs’ new points system to determine starters for the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4, on NBC. The points system features 36 stakes races overall and 17 marquee events for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds that comprise a 10-week run up to the first Saturday in May.

America’s Best Racing, initiated and funded by The Jockey Club and promoted in association with NTRA Communications, is a multimedia fan development platform designed to increase the profile and visibility of North America’s best Thoroughbred racing events, with a primary focus on the sport’s lifestyle and competition. Additional information is available at followhorseracing.com.

The brand ambassadors are traveling around the country in an “ABRV” bus, promoting Thoroughbred racing’s lifestyle scene and premier events. The tour kicked off at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas, March 8-17.

–ABOUT THE JOCKEY CLUB–

THE JOCKEY CLUB: The Jockey Club, founded in 1894 and dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred racing and breeding, is the breed registry for North American Thoroughbreds. In fulfillment of its mission, The Jockey Club provides support and leadership on a wide range of important industry initiatives and it serves the information and technology needs of owners, breeders, media, fans and farms, among others. Additional information is available at jockeyclub.com.

–ABOUT NBC SPORTS GROUP—

NBC SPORTS GROUP AND HORSE RACING: The NBC Sports Group is the exclusive home to the most important and prestigious events in horse racing, including the Triple Crown and the Breeders’ Cup, which was broadcast on NBC from 1984-2005. NBC has been the exclusive home of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes since 2001, and the Belmont Stakes since 2011, when the NBC Sports Group reassembled the Triple Crown. In 2012, the NBC Sports Group presented 27½ hours of Triple Crown coverage across NBC and NBC Sports Network.

NBC Sports Group is the home to “Summer at Saratoga,” and, in collaboration with The Jockey Club, the Road to the Kentucky Derby series that provides live coverage of six major prep races for the 2013 Kentucky Derby.

For more information about NBC Sports Group shows and properties, including press releases, photos, talent and executive bios and headshots, please visit NBCSportsGroupPressBox.com.

Filed Under: Horse Racing, NBC
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