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Five Exclusive NHL Games this Week on ABC, ESPN and ESPN+/Hulu

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With only two weeks remaining in the regular season, the NHL on ESPN features five exclusive matchups this week beginning Monday, April 1. The puck drops when the second-ranked Pacific Division Edmonton Oilers, with Hart Trophy candidate Connor McDavid, face the St. Louis Blues, who are in playoff contention and vying for the final wild card spot in the west at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+/Hulu.

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New ESPN E60 Updates Story of Basketball’s Boozer Family and the Life-Changing Decision Made More Than 15 Years Ago

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Blood Brothers, a new E60, debuts Tuesday, April 2, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The documentary will also be available immediately following on ESPN+, and ESPN’s YouTube channel. 

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PEACOCK STREAMS EXCLUSIVE LIVE COVERAGE OF BOXXER CARD FEATURING BRITISH HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE BOUT BETWEEN FABIO WARDLEY AND FRAZER CLARKE THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 31, AT 1 P.M. ET

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British and Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Wardley Faces Olympic Medallist Clarke Live from The O2 in London

Ben Whittaker Returns to Action at The O2 Taking on Leon Willings in a Light Heavyweight Showdown

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 28, 2024 – Peacock exclusively streams live coverage of this Sunday’s BOXXER card beginning at 1 p.m. ET as undefeated heavyweight rivals Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke meet in a 12-round bout for the British heavyweight title from The O2 in London.

Wardley (17-0, 16 KOs), who puts his British and Commonwealth Titles up for grabs this Sunday, enters the bout on a 16-fight KO streak following a TKO victory over David Adeleye in his last fight, which was part of the Tyson Fury–Francis Ngannou undercard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Oct. 28, 2023.

Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Clarke (8-0, 6 KOS) topped former world title challenger Mariusz Wach last June before retiring domestic rival David Allen in the sixth-round in his most recent fight on September 2, 2023.

Sunday’s card also features welterweight rivals Florian Marku (13-0-1, 8 KOs) and Chris Kongo (14-2, 7 KOs) meeting in a scheduled 10-round bout.

Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Ben Whittaker (6-0, 45KOs) brings his unique style back to The O2 following his stoppage win over Khalid Garcia on Feb. 3, generating millions of views and global interest on social media with his show-stealing performance. Whittaker will take on Leon Willings (7-1, 2 KOs) in a light heavyweight showdown.

Cruiserweight rivals Viddal Riley (10-0, 6 KOs) and Mikael Lawal (17-1, 11 KOs) collide in a 10-round contest. Riley returns to action following a shut-out points win over Nathan Quarless to capture the English Cruiserweight Title last September. Lawal will be looking to get back to winning ways having lost his British Cruiserweight Title to Isaac Chamberlain in October.

Also on Sunday, rising super middleweight star Callum Simpson (13-0, 9 KOs) is back in action vs. Dulla Mbabe (34-13-1, 29 KOs). Simpson is the mandatory challenger for the British Super Middleweight Title held by Zak Chelli, but first will look to extend his unbeaten streak as he returns to London following a unanimous points win over Jose de Jesus Macias at York Hall in September.

BOXXER, the fastest growing boxing promotional company in the UK, and NBC Sports recently announced a media rights partnership that brings the biggest events and brightest stars in boxing to U.S. audiences. The bouts will stream LIVE exclusively in the United States on NBCUniversal’s streaming platform Peacock with select events airing on NBC.

NBC Sports has brought boxing to millions of viewers across the country beginning with the first-ever live televised fight in 1939, when Lou Nova defeated Max Baer at Yankee Stadium. Over the decades to follow, NBC Sports’ coverage of the sport showcased stars including Joe Louis, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali, “Sugar” Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, and Larry Holmes.

Peacock’s expansive programming features live coverage including Big Ten Football and Basketball, Sunday Night Football, Notre Dame Football, Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League, NASCAR, NTT IndyCar Series, and much more.  Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel.

ABOUT BOXXER

BOXXER is a next-generation professional boxing promotion and the exclusive provider of boxing content to Sky Sports, the UK’s biggest sports television platform. We believe in the power of boxing and the next generation. Founded by the youngest licensed boxing promoter in the UK, Ben Shalom, our focus is to bring inclusivity, innovation and entertainment to one of the oldest sports in the world.

ABOUT NBC SPORTS

NBC Sports connects people to the moments that matter most and serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. As the sports division of NBCUniversal, NBC Sports presents premier content across linear platforms NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, as well numerous digital sites, including Peacock. NBC Sports possesses an unparalleled collection of media rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL, Big Ten Conference, NASCAR, INDYCAR, PGA TOUR, Notre Dame, The R&A, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France, Roland-Garros, and many more. It also consists of NBC Sports Next, a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within its three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports, Golf, and Betting & Gaming.

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Andscape Reaches Multi-Year Extension with Senior Writer Jesse Washington

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Andscape, the Black multimedia content studio from ESPN and Disney, has signed its senior writer and original content creator Jesse Washington to a multi-year contract extension. Washington will continue as one of Andscape’s leading narrative journalists and headlining as a content creator focusing on long and short-form stories at the intersection of the Black identity and culture.

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The Puck Drops on NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Post-Season Play Across ESPN Platforms

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ESPN continues its winter sports championship season with exclusive coverage of the NCAA men’s ice hockey tournament across ESPN platforms. The first round of play begins on Thursday, March 28 and culminates with the presentation of the Men’s Frozen Four championship events on April 11 and 13 from St. Paul, Minn.

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Bundesliga’s Der Klassiker; LALIGA, NWSL and more on ESPN Platforms this Weekend

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ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes will showcase Der Klassiker, German football’s fiercest rivalry match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund, on Saturday, Mar. 30, beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET with live English (ESPN+, ESPN at 1 p.m. ET) and Spanish-language (ESPN+, ESPN Deportes) pregame shows. The match will kick off at 1:30 p.m.

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UFC Fight Night Presented by Bud Light: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot

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UFC returns to Atlantic City, New Jersey this weekend with UFC Fight Night Presented by Bud Light: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot live at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, March 30. The main card begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+, ESPN, ESPN Deportes and SiriusXM Fight Nation, with the prelims starting at 7 p.m. on ESPN+, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and SiriusXM Fight Nation.

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ESPN+ Unveils Major League Baseball Game Schedule for March and April

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ESPN today announced its ESPN+ Major League Baseball game schedule on for March and April. The 2024 campaign begins on Opening Day, Thursday, March 28, with a rematch of the National League Division Series as Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies host Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Atlanta Braves at 4 p.m. ET. ESPN+ will stream a game every day in April, featuring all thirty Major League Baseball Clubs.

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HORSE RACING’S 1/ST RACING TOUR CONTINUES WITH THE FLORIDA DERBY LIVE THIS SATURDAY AT 6 P.M. ET ON CNBC AND PEACOCK

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This Saturday Marks Five Weeks to the 150th Kentucky Derby – Saturday, May 4 at 2:30 p.m. ET Live on NBC and Peacock

Hall of Famer and Three-Time Florida Derby Winner Jerry Bailey, Randy Moss, and Britney Eurton Join Host Ahmed Fareed to Anchor Coverage

Florida Derby Marks Second of Three Consecutive Saturday Afternoons with Kentucky Derby Prep Races Live on CNBC and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 28, 2024 – NBC Sports presents live coverage of the $1 million Florida Derby (G1), a key Triple Crown prep race, as part of the 1/ST RACING TOUR this Saturday, March 30, live at 6 p.m. ET on CNBC and Peacock from Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla.

2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) winner Fierceness, 13th in the Road to the Kentucky Derby standings, is the morning-line favorite (8-5) in the 1 ⅛-mile Florida Derby. Fierceness is owned by Mike Repole, who had last year’s Kentucky Derby favorite Forte scratched on the morning of the race.

The Florida Derby will award a total of 200 Kentucky Derby qualification points, with 100 going to the winner of the race. Since the 1950s, 25 Florida Derby runners have gone on to win the Kentucky Derby, the most among Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races. The $250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) will also be highlighted on Saturday’s show.

Ahmed Fareed hosts Saturday’s coverage alongside analysts Jerry Bailey, the Hall of Fame jockey who won the Florida Derby three times, and Randy Moss. Britney Eurton will report on-site from Gulfstream Park.

The Florida Derby marks the second of three consecutive Saturday afternoons with live Kentucky Derby prep races coverage on CNBC and Peacock, continuing with the Santa Anita Derby (G1) on April 6 at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC and Peacock.

NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app will stream live coverage to desktops, mobile, tablets, and connected TVs via authentication, giving consumers additional value to their subscription service, and making high-quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms.

 

NBC SPORTS AND HORSE RACING

NBC Sports is the exclusive home to the most important and prestigious events in horse racing, including the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Royal Ascot, and Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series.

 

ABOUT THE STRONACH GROUP & 1/ST 

The Stronach Group is a world-class technology, entertainment and real estate development company with Thoroughbred horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering at the core.  The company’s consumer facing brand 1/ST (pronounced “First”) powers The Stronach Group’s forward-thinking 1/ST RACING & GAMING, 1/ST CONTENT, 1/ST TECHNOLOGY, 1/ST EXPERIENCE, and 1/ST PROPERTIES businesses, while advocating for and driving the 1/ST HORSE CARE mission. 1/ST represents The Stronach Group’s continued movement toward redefining Thoroughbred horse racing and the ecosystem that drives it. 1/ST RACING & GAMING drives the best-in-class horse racing operations and gaming offerings at the company’s premier racetracks and training centers including: Santa Anita Park, Golden Gate Fields and San Luis Rey Downs (California); Gulfstream Park – home of the Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series, Gulfstream Park West and Palm and Meadows Thoroughbred Training Center (Florida); the Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course – home of the legendary Preakness Stakes, Rosecroft Raceway and Bowie Training Center (Maryland). 1/ST CONTENT is operating group for 1/ST’s media and content companies including: Monarch Content Management, Elite, TSG Global Wagering Solutions (GWS) XBTV. 1/ST TECHNOLOGY is horse racing’s largest racing and gaming technology company offering world-class products via its AmTote, Xpressbet, 1/ST BET, XB SELECT, XB NET, PariMAX and Betmix brands. 1/ST EXPERIENCE blends the worlds of sports, entertainment and hospitality through innovative content development, elevated national and local venue management and hospitality, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and procurement development. 1/ST PROPERTIES is responsible for the development of the company’s live, work and play communities surrounding its racing venues including: The Village at Gulfstream Park (Florida) and Paddock Pointe (Maryland). As the advocate for critical industry reforms and by making meaningful investments into aftercare programs for retired horses and jockeys, 1/ST HORSE CARE represents The Stronach Group’s commitment to achieving the highest level of horse and rider care and safety standards in Thoroughbred horse racing on and off the track. For more information, please email david.joseph@gulfstreampark.com, visit www.1st.com or follow @1ST_racing on Twitter or @1stracing on Instagram and Facebook.

 

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