Archives for January 2018

33 LPGA Events to Air on Golf Channel in 2018, Most in Network History

 

Live Coverage of Seven LPGA Events on Golf Channel in Next 10 Weeks Heading into Golf’s First Major of 2018, the ANA Inspiration

 

Nearly 22 Million Viewers Tuned in to Golf Channel and NBC Sports’ LPGA Coverage in 2017, Most-Viewed Season Ever for NBC Sports

 

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 25, 2018 – Following a 2017 season where NBC Sports Group recorded its most viewed LPGA Tour season ever, Golf Channel will continue to ride the wave of momentum as the 2018 LPGA season begins today with the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic, airing live today-Sunday, Jan. 25-28.

33 LPGA EVENTS ON GOLF CHANNEL IN 2018, MOST IN HISTORY: Golf Channel will televise 33 LPGA Tour events – the highest ever on Golf Channel in a single year – taking place in North America and 14 countries around the world in the season-long Race to the CME Globe. NBC Sports Group’s coverage of the 2018 LPGA season also will feature coverage of four of the five women’s major championships and the UL International Crown, a biennial team competition featuring the top-eight countries from around the globe, taking place outside of the U.S. for the first time at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea in Incheon, South Korea in October.

Nearly 22 million viewers tuned in to LPGA Tour coverage across Golf Channel and NBC in 2017, the most-viewed LPGA Tour season since Golf Channel joined the NBC Sports Group in 2011. Additionally, 2017 tied 2013 as the LPGA Tour’s most-watched year across NBC Sports since 2011. Coverage drew an average of 221,000 viewers per telecast in 2017 (+24% vs. 2016), according to data released by The Nielsen Company.

“We are excited to kick off our 2018 LPGA season with the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic and continue our long-standing and successful partnership with Golf Channel,” said Brian Carroll, the LPGA’s senior vice president of television and new media. “As our devoted fans know, LPGA players are among the most accessible and dedicated athletes in the world, and our friends at Golf Channel do a fantastic job of bringing their stories and our tournaments to viewers around the country.”

“Golf Channel’s LPGA Tour coverage last year was fueled by the most hours ever and showcasing the game’s emerging and established stars through storytelling via our news, live tournaments and digital platforms,” said Molly Solomon, Golf Channel executive vice president of content and executive producer. “With coverage of four of the five major championships, we will continue to build on this momentum in 2018 with 10 months of coverage and our most number of LPGA events in history.”

PURE SILK-BAHAMAS LPGA CLASSIC: The event begins a series of seven LPGA tournaments airing live on Golf Channel over the next 10 weeks leading into golf’s first major championship of 2018, the ANA Inspiration. World No. 1 Shanshan Feng, reigning Race to the CME Globe winner Lexi Thompson and defending champion Brittany Lincicome headline an international field that also includes So Yeon Ryu, I.K. Kim, Ariya Jutanugarn, Brooke Henderson, Danielle Kang and Michelle Wie.

Live coverage of the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic will air on Golf Channel today and Friday from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. ET, and will continue on Saturday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. ET and Sunday from 3-5 p.m. ET.

Hall-of-Famer Judy Rankin returns as lead analyst for NBC Sports Group’s LPGA tournament coverage in 2018, and will be joined by Grant Boone as play-by-play host for the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic. Tom Abbott will serve as a hole announcer with Jerry Foltz and Karen Stupples reporting from the course. Chantel McCabe will conduct post-round interviews and provide reports for Golf Central.

ANA INSPIRATION, GOLF’S FIRST MAJOR OF 2018: Following the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic, the LPGA Tour will travel to Australia, Thailand and Singapore for a three-week stretch before returning to the U.S. in March for three weeks, concluding with the ANA Inspiration, golf’s first major championship of 2018 (Thursday-Sunday, March 29-April 1). Taking place at historic Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., Golf Channel will air comprehensive news and tournament coverage, headlined by 20 hours of live tournament action.

NBC SPORTS GROUP’S 2018 MARQUEE LPGA EVENTS: Golf Channel will have coverage of four of five women’s major championships in 2018, with three majors airing on NBC: the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Ricoh Women’s British Open and The Evian Championship. The biennial UL International Crown, taking place in October in South Korea, will have complete coverage on Golf Channel.

About the LPGA

The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women. Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla., the association celebrates a diverse and storied membership with more than 2,300 members representing more than 30 countries. With a vision to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by showcasing the very best of women’s golf, LPGA Tour Professionals compete across the globe, while the Symetra Tour, the official development and qualifying tour of the LPGA, consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. Additionally, LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals directly impact the game through teaching, coaching and management.

The LPGA demonstrates its dedication to the development of the game through The LPGA Foundation. Since 1991, this charitable organization has been committed to empowering and supporting girls and women through developmental and humanitarian golf initiatives, such as LPGA*USGA Girls Golf.

Follow the LPGA on its television home, Golf Channel, and on the web via www.LPGA.com. Join the social conversation at www.facebook.com/lpga, www.twitter.com/lpga and www.youtube.com/lpgavideo, and on Instagram and Snapchat at @lpga_tour.

About Golf Channel

Golf Channel is a multimedia, golf entertainment and services company based in Orlando, Fla. Serving the most-affluent audience in all of television, Golf Channel – co-founded by Arnold Palmer in 1995 and now part of NBC Sports Group – is available to nearly 500 million viewers in 78 countries and nine languages around the world. Golf Channel features more live golf coverage than all other networks combined, including tournament action from the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour, The Open, Olympics, and Ryder Cup, as well as high-quality news, instruction and original programming. Delivering unmatched coverage of the world of golf, fans are able to enjoy 24/7 live streaming of Golf Channel content through Golf Channel Digital and the NBC Sports App, powered by Playmaker Media. In addition, Golf Channel connects the world to golf through a wide array of digital and lifestyle services including Golf Channel Mobile, a comprehensive app covering golf’s latest headlines, scores and analysis; GolfNow, the world’s largest online tee time booking platform and golf course technology partner, which includes the GolfNow Mobile App, featuring on-course GPS tracking, in-round scoring and game tracking; Revolution Golf, the largest direct-to-consumer digital platform in golf ; GolfAdvisor.com, the world’s largest golf course ratings and review resource for golfers, by golfers; a North American network of Golf Channel Academy instructional facilities; and Golf Channel Am Tour, the world’s largest amateur golf tour; and as the Official Media Partner of St. Andrews Links, the Home of Golf.

-NBC Sports Group-

PHILLY SPORTS TALK, QUICK SLANTS AND EAGLES PRE AND POST GAME

ALL LIVE FROM MINNEAPOLIS

 

DERRICK GUNN AND BARRETT BROOKS DRIVE TO MINNEAPOLIS

 

PHILADELPHIA- (January 26, 2017) – NBC Sports Philadelphia, The Official Pre and Postgame Station of the Philadelphia Eagles, continues to be the place to go for total Eagles coverage during Super Bowl Week.  With extensive coverage from Minneapolis, and at home in Philadelphia, no team has the Eagles covered quite like NBC Sports Philadelphia.

 

The robust 24/7 multiplatform Eagles coverage includes multiple live shows from Minneapolis. Daily coverage will include press conferences, national guests, football experts, plus exclusive content on NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com; including Philly Sports Talk and Quick Slants podcasts. For additional coverage and insight, follow @NBCSPhilly on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.

 

Talent reporting from Minneapolis include Michael Barkann, Derrick Gunn, Barrett Brooks, John Clark, Reuben Frank, Ray Didinger and Seth Joyner. Several other special guests will bring viewers the sights and sounds of Super Bowl week, and the Eagles preparations for the Championship Game.

 

The fun begins on Saturday when Quick Slant’s crew of Derrick Gunn and Barrett Brooks head out for the 17-hour drive to Minneapolis, with a brief overnight stop.  “The Adventures of Brooks and Gunn” can be followed on @NBCSPhilly’s social media channels.

 

NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Week Highlights

Follow @NBCSPhilly, and log onto www.NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com

 

Philly Sports Talk: Monday through Friday at 5 p.m.

Quick Slants: Monday through Saturday at 6 p.m.

Mission LII: Monday through Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

Mission LII Sounding Off: Monday through Friday 11 p.m.

 

Super Bowl Sunday:

Eagles Pregame Live: 3:30 p.m.

Eagles Postgame Live: Immediately after the game ends

End Game: Midnight

 

NBC Sports Philadelphia+

Philly Sports Talk (replay): weeknights at 8 p.m.

Quick Slants (replay): weeknights at 9 p.m.

Mission LII (replay): weeknights at 9:30 p.m.

 

 

Exclusive Super Bowl coverage can be found on www.NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com, and on the network’s social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.  Each day, NBC Sports Philadelphia will host a Facebook Live with special guests from Minneapolis.

 

Follow on Twitter:

NBC Sports Philadelphia

Michael Barkann

Rob Ellis

Derrick Gunn

John Clark

Amy Fadool

Danny Pommells

Reuben Frank

Barrett Brooks

Dave Zangaro

Programming Details:

Mission LII – Weekdays at 6:30 p.m.

Michael Barkann will host this 30 minute show which highlights the sights, sounds and adventures of Super Bowl week in Minneapolis.

 

Mission LII Flight Plan – Sunday at 8 p.m.

This two-hour special takes a look back at the Eagles season, and their road to Super Bowl LII.  Click here   for a preview.

 

Mission LII Sounding Off weeknights at 11 p.m.

This hour-long show showcases the highlights of the day’s press conferences, including the always entertaining “Media Day”

 

Philly Sports Talk weekdays at 5 p.m.

Michael Barkann will host his long-running talk show from the Mall of America live each weekday from 5 – 6 p.m. featuring football experts from Philly and around the country.

 

Quick Slants weekdays at 6 p.m., Saturday at 6 p.m.

At 6 p.m. Derrick Gunn and Barrett Brooks take over as they break down the Eagles-Patriots game in this X’s and O’s driven program.

 

Super Bowl Sunday – Live coverage begins at 3:30 p.m.

NBC Sports Philadelphia will be live beginning at 3:30 p.m. with an expanded Super Bowl edition of Eagles Pregame Live with Michael Barkann, Ray Didinger, Barrett Brooks and Seth Joyner.  Immediately after the conclusion of the game, Eagles Postgame Live will hit the air.

 

NBC Sports Philadelphia+

Each evening from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. weeknights, NBC Sports Philadelphia+ will replay Philly Sports Talk, Quick Slants and Mission LII.

 

*all show times are Eastern

 

About NBC Sports Philadelphia:

NBC Sports Philadelphia and NBC Sports Philadelphia+, part of NBC Sports Group, provide award-winning sports news, analysis, live game coverage and original programming to nearly three million viewers in the Philadelphia area, Southern New Jersey and Delaware. Together the networks present more than 500 live game broadcasts annually, featuring the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers, NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, MLB’s Philadelphia Phillies, MLS’s Philadelphia Union, NCAA and high school events, plus extensive coverage of the Philadelphia Eagles. NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcasts pre/post-game coverage and the most comprehensive local and regional sports news available. The networks’ news and original programming teams have been distinguished with numerous Emmys and Edward R. Murrow Awards, and handle sports coverage for Philadelphia’s NBC10 affiliate WCAU-TV.  NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com, also provides Philly sports fans with the most comprehensive and dedicated 24/7 online local sports destination that includes live streaming of Sixers basketball, Flyers hockey and Phillies baseball. The site is the go to source for up-to-the-minute sports news, game previews/recaps, highlights, numerous multimedia video clips, blogs and top-notch coverage from “Insiders” for the city’s favorite pro teams. NBC Sports Philadelphia can be found on multiple social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat (@NBCSportsPhilly).

 

NBC Sports Regional Networks is NBC Sports Group’s portfolio of nine regional networks that delivers more than 2,200 live sporting events and original content to more than 35 million homes. Aligned within Eastern and Western Divisions, the NBC Sports Regional Networks are: NBC Sports Boston, NBC Sports Philadelphia, NBC Sports Philadelphia +, NBC Sports Washington, NBC Sports Washington + and SNY; and NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports California, NBC Sports Chicago and NBC Sports Northwest. For more information on NBC Sports Group properties, including press releases, photos, talent and executive bios, headshots and logos, please visit www.NBCSportsGroupPressBox.com

 

 

 

 

 

NBC Sports Boston Talent on-site in Minneapolis to Include Troy Brown, Michael Felger, Tom Curran, Charlie Weis, Jerod Mayo, Mike Giardi, Phil Perry, Gary Tanguay, Trenni Kusnierek, Michael Holley, Kayce Smith & Tom Giles

 

NBCSportsBoston.com & NBCSB’s Social Media Channels to Provide Robust, Multi-Platform, 24/7 Digital

“Mission: 6” Coverage throughout Super Bowl Week

 

BURLINGTON, MA, January 26, 2018 – The New England Patriots will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII and NBC Sports Boston will be there in full-force with more than 70-hours of live Super Bowl related coverage originating from on-site in Minneapolis — providing the most comprehensive multi-platform coverage of the Super Bowl in the network’s history. On-site coverage from Minneapolis begins Sunday, January 28^th and will continue through Super Bowl Sunday.

 

On-air talent covering the events from Minneapolis for NBC Sports Boston include Troy Brown, Michael Felger,

Tom Curran, Charlie Weis, Jerod Mayo, Mike Giardi, Phil Perry, Gary Tanguay, Trenni Kusnierek, Michael Holley, Kayce Smith, Tom Giles and several other special guests who will bring viewers all the action and perspectives from Minneapolis as the Patriots prepare to take on the Eagles.

 

All of NBC Sports Boston’s weekly opinion shows will originate from on-site in Minneapolis, including: Sports Sunday presented by Comcast Business, Arbella Early Edition, Boston Sports Tonight presented by Town Fair Tire, and daily radio simulcasts of 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Toucher & Rich and Felger & Mazz. NBC Sports Boston’s dedicated Patriots-related programs will also originate from Minneapolis and air at 6PM/ET throughout the week, includingMonday Night Patriots presented by DCU; New England Tailgate presented by Town Fair Tire; Patriots Wednesday presented by Nissan; Quick Slants presented by Papa Gino’s; Football Fix presented by Lahey Health; and Football Day in New England presented by New England Acura Dealers which includes Pregame Live presented by Ace Ticket and Postgame Live presented by Twin River Casino.

 

NBC Sports Boston will also air a special 30-minute film on Friday, February 2^nd at 11PM/ET entitled “The Belichick Legacy.” The film features Belichick telling the story about his late father and former Naval Academy Coach Steve Belichick and shows the lasting impact he has had on Bill and his career. NBC Sports Boston will also air a one-hour Super Bowl special from a set right outside the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday at 7PM/ET.

 

NBC Sports Boston’s week of comprehensive programming originating from Minneapolis will all lead up to the network’s gameday coverage — Football Day in New England — which includes a 3-hour pregame show beginning at 3PM. The show will include the latest news, updates and insight from NBC Sports Boston talent and guests, and for the last hour of the show, will include a rotating roster of NBC Sports Philadelphia on-air talent with their insight as well. Immediately following the game, NBC Sports Boston will aira 2.5 hour postgame show breaking down all the action. Gameday coverage will originate from a state-of-the-art set in the heart of the action at U.S. Bank Stadium.

 

NBCSportsBoston.com will keep fans engaged online with up-to-the-minute news, daily video updates, on demand content and preview highlights. Additionally, NBCSportsBoston.com will continue to feature both the live “Quick Slants” podcasts with Curran, Perry and Mayo, as well as the “Ex-Pats Podcast” with Giardi and Dan Koppen. All of the network’s social media channels (@NBCSBoston) will offer fans in-depth access, exclusive content, and real-time information throughout the week across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. Additionally, the network’s @NBCSPatriots social channels will also feature engaging and entertaining information and content from NBC Sports Boston talent from Minneapolis, bringing fans back home closer to the action than anyone else.  Fans are also encouraged to download the NBC Sports Boston app for access to real-time updates and Patriots news via push notifications.

NBC Sports Boston’s coverage from Minneapolis includes the following:

 

(all times ET)

 

Sunday, January 28 8pm Sports Sunday   Monday, January 29 6am Toucher & Rich 2pm Felger & Mazz 6pm Monday Night Patriots 6:30pm Early Edition 12:30am Boston Sports Tonight   Tuesday, January 30 6am Toucher & Rich 2pm Felger & Mazz 6pm New England Tailgate 6:30pm Early Edition 9:00pm Boston Sports Tonight   Wednesday, January 31 6am Toucher & Rich 2pm Felger & Mazz 6pm Patriots Wednesday Live 6:30pm Early Edition 11:00pm Boston Sports Tonight   Thursday, February 1 6am Toucher & Rich 2pm Felger & Mazz 6pm Quick Slants 6:30pm Early Edition 9:00pm Boston Sports Tonight

Friday, February 2 6:00am Toucher & Rich 2pm Felger & Mazz 6pm Football Fix 6:30pm Early Edition 11pm The Belichick Legacy   Saturday, February 3 7pm Super Bowl Special from on-site in MN   Sunday, February 4 “Football Day in New England” 3pm Patriots Pregame Live 10pm (or immediately following game) Patriots Postgame Live   Monday, February 5 * Originating from the NBC Sports Boston studios in Burlington, MA 6pm Monday Night Patriots 6:30pm Early Edition 9pm Boston Sports Tonight

 

NBC Sports Boston’s “Mission: 6” coverage is presented by Nissan.

 

About NBC SPORTS BOSTON 

NBC Sports Boston reaches more than 4 million households in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Programming includes the Boston Celtics, New England Revolution, Arbella Early Edition, Boston Sports Tonight, Sports Sunday, Celtics Post Up, The Baseball Show, Monday Night Patriots, Quick Slants, New England Tailgate, Football Day in New England including pre and post-game programs surrounding all Patriots games, CAA football, basketball and more. NBCSportsBoston.com and all of the networks social media channels (@NBCSBoston) provide continuous news, video and in-depth, up-to-the-minute coverage of New England sports. NBC Sports Boston is part of the NBC Sports Group. Visit NBCSportsBoston.com for more information. Check local listings for the specific channel location for your area.

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NBC Sports Group Super Bowl LII Press Conference – Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 1:30 p.m. CT at Super Bowl Media Center

Super Bowl LII Conference Call with Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth & Michele Tafoya – Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 12:45 p.m. ET/11:45 a.m. CT – 719-325-2144; 3857759

Super Bowl Pre-Game Show Conference Call with Dan Patrick, Liam McHugh, Tony Dungy & Rodney Harrison – Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. CT – 719-325-2435; 6597672

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 25, 2018 – NBC Sports Group announced today the media availability schedule for its on-air commentators and executives during Super Bowl week. NBC will broadcast Super Bowl LII between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 6:30 p.m. ET from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Pre-game coverage begins at Noon ET. All times for the press conference and conference calls are Central Time (one hour behind Eastern Standard Time).

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Date	NBC Sports Group Media Event	Time (CT)	Location/Passcode
Tues., Jan. 30	Super Bowl LII Conference Call	11:45 a.m.	719-325-2144; 3857759
Tues., Jan. 30	Super Bowl LII Press Conference – Press Conference Room B	1:30 p.m.	Super Bowl Media Center
Weds., Jan. 31	Super Bowl Pre-Game Show Conference Call	1 p.m.	719-325-2435; 6597672

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NBC SPORTS GROUP SUPER BOWL LII PRESS CONFERENCE – TUESDAY, JAN. 30 AT 1:30 P.M. CT

• WHO:
  • NBC Sports Group Executives and Producers (Mark Lazarus, Chairman, NBC Broadcasting & Sports, NBCUniversal; Sam Flood, Super Bowl LII Pre-Game Producer & Executive Producer and President, Production, NBC and NBCSN; Fred Gaudelli, Executive Producer, Super Bowl LII; Drew Esocoff, Director, Super Bowl LII)
  • Super Bowl LII broadcast team (Al Michaels, Play-by-Play; Cris Collinsworth, Analyst; and Michele Tafoya, Sideline Reporter)
  • Super Bowl Pre-Game Show broadcast team (Dan Patrick, Host; Liam McHugh, Pre-Game Co-Host; Tony Dungy, Pre-Game Analyst; and Rodney Harrison, Pre-Game Analyst)

WHEN:          Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 1:30 p.m. CT

WHERE:        Press Conference Room B
Super Bowl LII Media Center Presented By Microsoft
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
(Mall of America)

NOTE:           Media interested in attending the NBC Super Bowl LII media availability who are not already credentialed through the NFL should contact Anna Stolzenburg (Anna.Stolzenburg@bills.nfl.net) to access the Super Bowl Media Center no later than 10:30 a.m. CT on Tuesday, Jan. 30, to obtain a credential.

RSVP:            Jamie Palatini (jamie.palatini@nbcuni.com)

SUPER BOWL LII CONFERENCE CALL – TUESDAY AT 12:45 P.M. ET/11:45 A.M. CT

NBC Sports Group’s Super Bowl LII broadcast team of Al Michaels (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), and Michele Tafoya (sideline reporter), and Super Bowl LII executive producer Fred Gaudelli and director Drew Esocoff will preview Super Bowl LII on a media conference call Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 11:45 a.m. CT.

• WHO: Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Michele Tafoya, Fred Gaudelli, Drew Esocoff
• WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 12:45 p.m. ET/11:45 a.m. CT
• NUMBER: 719-325-2144
• PASSCODE: 3857759

SUPER BOWL PRE-GAME SHOW CONFERENCE CALL – WEDNESDAY AT 2 P.M. ET/1 P.M. CT

Members of NBC Sports Group’s Super Bowl Pre-Game Show, featuring Dan Patrick (host), Liam McHugh (co-host), Tony Dungy (analyst), Rodney Harrison (analyst), and executive producer and president, production, Sam Flood, will preview Super Bowl LII on a media conference call Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 1 p.m. CT.

• WHO: Dan Patrick, Liam McHugh, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison, Sam Flood
• WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m.ET/1 p.m. CT
• NUMBER: 719-325-2435
• PASSCODE: 6597672

–SUPER BOWL LII–