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MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS HEATS UP IN ARIZONA ON NBCSN THIS SUNDAY AT 2 P.M. ET

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Monster Jam Event in St. Louis Airs Today at 1 p.m. ET on NBCSN

Mecum Auctions: Las Vegas Annual Motorcycle Auction Coverage Begins Sunday at 5 p.m. ET on NBCSN

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 24, 2020 – NBC Sports continues its coverage of the 2020 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season this Sunday from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. at 2 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

Last weekend at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Eli Tomac became the third different 450SX class winner in as many events so far this season. Current 450SX points leader Ken Roczen came in second place and defending 450SX champion Cooper Webb finished third. Roczen takes a three-point lead in the standings over Justin Barcia into the Valley of the Sun, with Tomac sitting third at five points back. In the 250SX Class, defending champion Dylan Ferrandis looks to continue momentum after his own victory in Anaheim.

Veteran play-by-play commentator Ralph Sheheen, five-time Supercross champion and seven-time Motocross champion Ricky Carmichael, host and former racer Daniel Blair, and reporter Will Christien will call the action.

NBC Sports Gold’s “Supercross Pass” offers a comprehensive one-stop-shop package of events that will include live streaming and on-demand replays for all Supercross qualifiers and races without commercial interruption, as well as present exclusive expert analysis and interviews. “Supercross Pass” is available now for $74.99. Click here to purchase. This weekend’s coverage on NBC Sports Gold begins Saturday at 4 p.m. ET with qualifying.

NBC Sports’ 2020 Monster Jam programming continues today at 1 p.m. ET on NBCSN with coverage from The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Mo.

Mecum Auctions will be in Las Vegas this week for their annual motorcycle auction and NBCSN will present more than 10 hours of coverage. Over 1,750 motorcycles will cross the auction block and will be highlighted by the 1956 Harley-Davidson Indian Larry Grease Monkey and the 2004 Indian Larry Chain of Mystery.

Coverage begins with a four-hour window Sunday at 5 p.m. ET, followed by three hours of coverage next Tuesday, January 28, at 5 p.m. ET. Coverage from Las Vegas on NBCSN will conclude on Thursday, January 30, with 4.5 hours of coverage starting at 2 p.m. ET.

Following is NBC Sports’ upcoming motorsports schedule:

Date	Event*	Coverage	Time (ET)
Fri., January 24	Monster Jam – St. Louis	NBCSN	1 p.m.
Sat., January 25	Supercross Glendale – Qualifying	NBC Sports Gold	4 p.m.
	Supercross Glendale – Event	*NBC Sports Gold*	9 p.m.
Sun., January 26	Supercross Glendale – Event^	NBCSN	2 p.m.
	Mecum Auctions: Las Vegas	NBCSN	5 p.m.
Tues., January 28	Mecum Auctions: Las Vegas	NBCSN	5 p.m.
Thurs., January 30	Mecum Auctions: Las Vegas	NBCSN	2 p.m.

*All televised coverage streams on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app
^Next-day delay

NBCSPORTS.COM AND THE NBC SPORTS APP: NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app — NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs — will provide live streaming coverage of motorsports coverage airing on NBC and NBCSN via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value to for their subscription service, and making high quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms.

NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app are powered by Playmaker Media and available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Windows Store, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

–NBC SPORTS–

USA CORNHOLE LAUNCHES AS THE NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY FOR THE BACKYARD SPORT OF CORNHOLE, PARTNERS WITH NBC SPORTS FOR 2020 BROADCASTS

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Vision is for cornhole to become an Olympic Sport

Denver, Colo. (January 24, 2020) – The former backyard game known as bags, bean bag toss, or cornhole has launched a non-profit organization, USA Cornhole, which will partner with NBC Sports to televise four National Events on NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) in 2020. USA Cornhole coverage on NBCSN begins on Sunday, May 24, 2020, with the USA Forces Cornhole Championship, and will be followed by presentations of the USA Cornhole Club Championship, USA Cornhole Pro-Celebrity Charity Invitational, and USA Cornhole National Championship, in the second half of 2020.

This organization has been created to become the official National Governing Body for the sport, similar in concept to Olympic NGB’s such as USA Swimming, USA Track and Field, and USA Curling. The organization’s mission will be to govern, sanction, and standardize the sport of cornhole in the US through a series of state, regional, and national competitions while uniting the cornhole community by encouraging participation from all ages, genders, and economic backgrounds.

USA Cornhole will be based out of Denver, CO. Kevin Warner will serve as the Executive Director, and have a Board of Directors with representation from around the country made up of athletes and individuals from the business community. USA Cornhole will be a member-based organization, and with each membership, help support the Member Clubs, State and Regional Associations, and make the overall cornhole community stronger. The associations will run state and regional competitions to qualify for a USA Cornhole National Championship. This championship will be used to create a United States Cornhole National Team.

“I believe that this is a great time to start USA Cornhole, with all of the recent success and notoriety of the sport, especially from the television broadcasts – our partnership with NBC Sports Network is the perfect example of how telecasts help legitimize us,” said Kevin Warner, Executive Director, USA Cornhole. “The ultimate goal and vision of the organization is to become an Olympic sport. With my passion for the sport and background in working with Olympic organizations, I hope to bring legitimacy and further success to USA Cornhole and the overall sport,” Warner continued.

Warner added, “USA Cornhole does not intend to be a competitor of any current national cornhole league, we want to carve out our lane and stay in it all the way to the Olympic Games.”

“We’re excited to partner with USA Cornhole this season,” said Nick Casanova, Director, Programming, NBC Sports. “Their compelling tournaments held throughout the country will be a great addition to the NBC Sports family, providing viewers with an experience to witness the exciting atmosphere and competition at these events – and we hope to be there when cornhole becomes an Olympic sport!”

For more information, visit www.usa-cornhole.org, where you will find more information on how to join, upcoming events, and how to support the organization.

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About USA Cornhole

USA Cornhole was established as a nonprofit organization in 2019 and is seeking to be the official National Governing Body for the sport of cornhole. The organization’s mission will be to govern, sanction, and standardize the sport of cornhole in the US through a series of state, regional, and national competitions while uniting the cornhole community by encouraging participation from all ages, genders, and economic backgrounds. The organization’s vision is for the sport of cornhole to attain inclusion in the Olympic Games. Establish and maintain governance of the sport and be a leader in the international growth of the sport. For additional information, please visit www.usa-cornhole.org.

PETER KING RIDES TO WORK WITH ANDY REID FOR THIS WEEK’S “FMIA” COLUMN; PLUS EXTENSIVE SUPER BOWL LIV COVERAGE EXCLUSIVELY ACROSS NBC SPORTS

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“Best pass rush in football and ridiculously ascending run game versus toughest-to-defend quarterback and ascending D. Anybody’s game.” – King on Super Bowl LIV

“Would you bury (Jimmy) Garoppolo in the game plan if you were Kyle Shanahan, limiting the impact of the great George Kittle and big-game Emmanuel Sanders? I sure wouldn’t.” – King

New Episode of On Her Turf’s ‘Football is Female’ Highlights the Women of the San Francisco 49ers’ Front Office to be Released Friday, Jan. 31, on Instagram

NBC Sports Surrounds Super Bowl LIV with Comprehensive Coverage from Miami, Including On-Site Live Shows

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 27, 2020 – Peter King rides to work with Kansas City head coach Andy Reid in the lead-up to Super Bowl LIV in this week’s edition of Football Morning in America, available now exclusively on NBCSports.com. King also chats with Chiefs general manager Brett Veach about drafting Patrick Mahomes, and discusses the main storylines surrounding Sunday’s 49ers-Chiefs Super Bowl.

Plus, NBC Sports surrounds Super Bowl LIV with comprehensive coverage across all platforms, including more than 20 hours of television, 25 hours of radio coverage, and more than 10 podcast episodes from Miami.

NFL insider Mike Florio and analyst Chris Simms will host Pro Football Talk Live from Miami, and King will join PFT Live on Tuesday and provide exclusive digital content and interviews throughout the week. Click here for more information.

The following are highlights from this week’s edition of Football Morning in America:

ANDY REID & THE CHIEFS

King on meeting with Andy Reid: “I asked to ride to work one morning in the Super Bowl off week with Kansas City coach Andy Reid. Sure, he said. Pick you up at your hotel at 3:15 A.M…In my 51 minutes with him, no question bugged him.”

Reid on 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan: “I think he grew up with a phenomenal football-coach father who I have a ton of respect for…He loves coaching. He loves the strategy part of it. I’d love to get him on the board, see what the stuff is. I love that.”

Chiefs GM Brett Veach on drafting Patrick Mahomes: “I remember Coach calling me into his office and showing me a (Mel) Kiper/(Todd) McShay mock first round. He said, ‘Your guy’s not even in the first round!’ They didn’t have Patrick in the first round. I just said, ‘Coach, it’s perfect! Don’t worry. You don’t want him on these lists now. It sets up perfect for us.’”

Reid on former Chiefs QB Alex Smith: “We were bringing Pat Mahomes in. We were drafting him to sit for a year or two potentially, to learn from Alex and these coaches that we’ve got. Didn’t ask Alex to teach him. But Alex opened it up to do that. He learned, followed him everywhere.”

Reid on the text message he received from Smith following their AFC Championship Game win: “[Alex] goes, ‘Phenomenal win. The kid was unbelievable.’ He’s his biggest fan. That’s what’s weird about it. And Patrick’s his biggest fan.”

Reid on joining the Chiefs after being fired from the Eagles and the death of his son, Garrett, in 2012: “I just had no desire to take time off at that time. I was sad for what took place. I don’t wish that on anybody. But I also felt that the game could help heal [me]. Coming here they had issues here where they could heal me and I could heal them. It was kind of a joint union there.”

Reid on losing Super Bowl XXXIX with the Eagles: “I wanted Donovan (McNabb) to have a great game. It didn’t work out that way. He took the blame for it when he didn’t deserve the blame…It wasn’t because of these stories out there that ‘he choked’ or ‘threw up’ or any of this stuff.”

KYLE SHANAHAN & THE 49ERS

King: “This Super Bowl is a Mensa match between Reid and 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan. Though nearly 22 years younger than Reid, Shanahan is on his level as a play-caller and play-designer, a brilliant young coach with a great base of knowledge on both sides of the ball.”

King: “Shanahan is just as inventive, and flexible (as Reid). If his quarterback is on, this game could be a chess match for the ages.”

Chris Simms on Shanahan’s time with the Buccaneers: “That was a great time for Kyle to learn the whole game. Our defensive coaching staff was just incredible then – Monte Kiffin, Rod Marinelli, Mike Tomlin, Joe Barry, Raheem Morris.”

Simms on how Shanahan helped him when they were together in Tampa Bay: “Kyle was crucial for me. What he was great at was being a middleman between the quarterbacks and (Tampa Bay head coach) Jon Gruden…Kyle was great in the little nuances and clues and coverages.”

Recently retired NFL defensive coordinator Dean Pees on Shanahan: “Facing Kyle, the big thing is you’ve got to be disciplined all day, every play. He’ll run plays that you’ve seen before, but they never look the same because he might have a different formation, or different motion.”

KING’S SUPER BOWL LIV STORYLINES

The Garoppolo Factor:

King on the 49ers gameplan: “Would you bury (Jimmy) Garoppolo in the game plan if you were Kyle Shanahan, limiting the impact of the great George Kittle and big-game Emmanuel Sanders? I sure wouldn’t – unless the run game is gashing Kansas City the way it gashed the Vikings and Packers.”

King on Jimmy Garoppolo: “This is a gut feeling I have, based on a little knowledge but mostly feel for Shanahan: He’s not going to hide Garoppolo in this game. He hasn’t hidden him all season – why start in the playoffs?”

San Francisco’s unsung hero:

King: “Bobby Turner, the 49ers’ 70-year-old running backs coach, is an amazing story…The Turner coaching style fits both Shanahans’ one-cut-and-get-upfield ethos. He’s so valuable because coaches know every year before the draft he’ll find a tarnished or underrated gem.”

King: “Over a quarter-century coaching in Denver, Washington and Atlanta before arriving in San Francisco in 2017, Turner’s backs have produced 16 seasons of 1,000 yards rushing by eight different players…Six of those eight backs came to Turner either off the street or drafted in the fourth round or later.”

The Lynch-Shanahan merger:

Jon Lynch on The Peter King Podcast about getting the 49ers GM job three years ago: “I called (Shanahan) and said, ‘Sounds like you’re gonna have a great shot at this San Francisco [job]. Good luck in the NFC Championship.’ I remember in the conversation Kyle saying, The one thing I’m working through – I can’t find a GM I’d like to work with.”

Lynch: “Something was gnawing at me. I couldn’t go to sleep for about four days…I woke up one morning and I said, ‘What’s gnawing at me is what Kyle said.’”

King: “Before he knew it, Shanahan got CEO Jed York on a three-way call, and York and Lynch met in northern California about the job, and the match was made. It probably never happens if Lynch hadn’t picked up the phone after some sleepless nights three years”

The challenge of the 49er pass rush:

King: “Logically, with the Niners front healthy and playing productively, you’d figure it could be the biggest factor in the Super Bowl. Now I’m not so sure.”

King: “Patrick Mahomes, over the past two years, has a 120.3 rating and 5,248 passing yards when throwing in 2.5 seconds or faster…Against the Niners, Mahomes won’t be home free just because most weeks he throws efficiently when pressured. Most weeks you’re not facing Richard Sherman.”

KOBE BRYANT

King: “Summer 2017: First day of the Chargers in Los Angeles, first day of training camp. Kobe Bryant came in to talk to the team about playing in Los Angeles. He talked for 45 minutes, the majority of time in Q&A form.”

King: “One player asked Bryant: ‘What’s your favorite book?’ He said, ‘Jonathan Livingston Seagull.’ The book is about a seagull who wants more out of life than swooping down and fighting his fellows for food.”

King: “Bryant’s point: The way to be great is not to be in the pack, but to strive to be better every day of your life. It’s cool you’re in the NFL. But now what are you going to do? How great can you become?”

King: “After something so senseless as Bryant and eight others dying in a helicopter crash Sunday near L.A., I prefer to remember how great Bryant the player was, and how great Bryant the father and person was becoming.”

Read the rest of the FMIA column here and catch the weekly Peter King Podcast here.

The following are additional highlights of NBC Sports’ NFL coverage:

- NBC Sports surrounds Super Bowl LIV with comprehensive coverage from Miami across all platforms leading up to the game. Click here for full coverage plans.
- On Her Turf: On Friday, Jan. 31, On Her Turf will release a new episode of ‘Football is Female’ featuring four women in the San Francisco 49ers front office. The piece also highlights Women of the Niners (WON), the official women’s club of the 49ers geared towards the women who tirelessly support the team. Katie Sowers, Assistant Offensive Coach for the 49ers and the first woman and openly gay person to coach in the Super Bowl, was featured in Season 1.

A new “Football Morning in America” posts every Monday morning exclusively on NBCSports.com through the NFL season. It was announced in May that King signed an exclusive agreement with NBC Sports Group that included writing a weekly Monday morning NFL column for NBCSports.com; making regular appearances on NBCSN’s and NBC Sports Radio’s PFT Live with Mike Florio; and continuing to contribute to Football Night in America, the most-watched studio show in sports.

—NBC SPORTS—

LEAGUE-LEADING WASHINGTON CAPITALS HOST NASHVILLE PREDATORS ON THIS WEEK’S “WEDNESDAY NIGHT HOCKEY” DOUBLEHEADER ON NBCSN

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Wednesday Night Hockey Doubleheader – Capitals-Predators at 7:30 p.m. ET; Followed by Kings-Lightning at 10 p.m. ET on NBCSN

Mike Tirico to Call Caps-Preds Alongside Mike Milbury and Brian Boucher

NHL Game of the Week – Alex Ovechkin and Capitals Host Sidney Crosby and Penguins on NBC Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET

Tonight on NBCSN – Stars-Lightning at 8 p.m. ET

P.K. Subban Faces Former Team on Thursday Night on NBCSN, as Devils Host Predators at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN

Our Line Starts – NBC Sports New Weekly NHL Podcast – Available Now

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 27, 2020 – The top team in the National Hockey League will play on NBC Sports twice this week, beginning with Wednesday Night Hockey, when three-time Hart Trophy winner Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals host Roman Josi and the Nashville Predators this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

Mike Tirico will handle play-by-play duties for Caps-Preds on Wednesday Night Hockey alongside analyst Mike Milbury and ‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst Brian Boucher from Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

Wednesday Night Hockey on NBCSN shifts west at 10 p.m. ET, when Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning take on Anze Kopitar and the Kings in Los Angeles.

Rivals clash on the NHL Game of the Week on NBC this Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET, when Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Washington to face Ovechkin and the Capitals. The matchup will mark the 50^th time that Crosby and Ovechkin will go head-to-head in the regular season.

This week’s NHL coverage begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN, when Tyler Seguin and the Dallas Stars face Stamkos and the Lightning. In addition, P.K. Subban will face his former team on Thursday night on NBCSN when the N.J. Devils host the Predators at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Liam McHugh will host Wednesday’s coverage on NHL Live alongside analysts Anson Carter and Keith Jones and NHL insider Bob McKenzie. Sunday’s studio coverage on NBC will be hosted by McHugh with analysts Jones and Milbury.

Tonight’s studio coverage will be hosted by McHugh with Carter and Jones. Kathryn Tappen will anchor studio coverage on Thursday alongside Carter.

Following is this week’s NHL schedule across NBC Sports:

Date	Coverage	Network	Time (ET)
Mon., January 27	NHL Live	NBCSN	7 p.m.
	Tampa Bay at Dallas	NBCSN	8 p.m.
	NHL Overtime	NBCSN	10:45 p.m.*
Wed., January 29	NHL Live	NBCSN	6:30 p.m.
	*Wednesday Night Hockey* – Nashville at Washington	NBCSN	7:30 p.m.
	*Wednesday Night Hockey* – Tampa Bay at Los Angeles	NBCSN	10 p.m.
	NHL Overtime	NBCSN	12:30 a.m.*
Thurs., January 30	NHL Live	NBCSN	6:30 p.m.
	Nashville at New Jersey	NBCSN	7:30 p.m.
	NHL Overtime	NBCSN	9:45 p.m.*
Sun., February 2	*NHL Game of the Week* – Pittsburgh at Washington	NBC	12:30 p.m.

*Immediately following game coverage

WEDNESDAY NIGHT HOCKEY – PREDATORS-CAPITALS AT 7:30 P.M. ET ON NBCSN

The Capitals (33-11-5, 71 pts) currently sit atop the league standings and are on a current three-game winning streak. John Carlson leads all defensemen in points (60) and Ovechkin is tied for second in goals scored (34). Washington visits Montreal tonight.

The Predators (22-18-7, 51 pts) entered the All-Star break with a 2-1 victory over the Sabres last Saturday, January 18. Roman Josi, who played in his third All-Star Game on Saturday, leads the team in assists (34) and points (48). Nashville hosts Toronto tonight.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT HOCKEY – LIGHTNING-KINGS AT 10 P.M. ET ON NBCSN

Coming off a current four-game losing streak, the Kings (18-27-5, 41 pts) will look to return from the All-Star break with a victory. The team is paced by Kopitar who leads in goals (17), assists (26), and total points (43).

The Lightning (29-15-4, 62 pts) look to build off at 12-2-0 run in their past 14 games prior to the All-Star break. Nikita Kucherov paces the team in goals (22), assists (32), and points (54), and has recorded five goals in his past three games.

John Forslund will call the action from STAPLES Center, alongside analysts Jim Fox and Brian Engblom.

NHL GAME OF THE WEEK – PENGUINS-CAPITALS SUNDAY AT 12:30 P.M. ET ON NBC

The Penguins (31-14-5, 67 pts) have won 14 of their past 19 games and now own the fourth best point total in the league, and are third in the Eastern Conference standings, behind only the Capitals and Bruins. Crosby has eight points (3g/5a) in five games since returning from injury. Evgeni Malkin leads the team in assists (35) and points (50).

Seven-time Emmy Award-winner Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick, U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame member Eddie Olczyk, and ‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst Brian Boucher will have the call from Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

TONIGHT – LIGHTNING-STARS AT 8 P.M. ET ON NBCSN

The Stars (27-17-4, 58 pts) own a 7-3-0 record in their past ten games, including a 4-2 victory in the 2020 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic against the Predators. The team is led offensively by Tyler Seguin’s 36 points (11g/25a) and the goaltending tandem of Ben Bishop and Anton Khudobin, who have allowed the fewest goals in the league.

Brendan Burke will handle play-by-play duties alongside Emmy Award-winning ‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst Pierre McGuire at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

THURSDAY – PREDATORS-DEVILS AT 7:30 P.M. ET ON NBCSN

The Devils (17-24-7, 41 pts) will look to earn points behind the play of Nico Hischier (12g/17a) who made his All-Star Game debut over the weekend. The game will mark the second time that P.K. Subban will face his former team after meeting earlier this season in December, a matchup the Predators won, 6-4. The Devils play the Senators tonight in Ottawa.

Play-by-play commentator Kenny Albert and analyst Joe Micheletti will call the action at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

OUR LINE STARTS – NBC SPORTS’ NEW WEEKLY NHL PODCAST – AVAILABLE NOW

NBC Sports’ new weekly NHL podcast – Our Line Starts – has launched and is available now on all podcast platforms. New episodes of Our Line Starts will be released each Wednesday and will highlight the top stories of each week, including behind-the-scenes content and interviews conducted by NBC Sports’ NHL commentators.

Last week’s episode was hosted by Tappen, Jones and Ben Lovejoy, who discussed current storylines throughout the league, including the Capitals strong play this season and the Blackhawks’ and Blue Jackets’ recent success. The episode also features Pierre McGuire’s interview with Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold.

Click here to listen to the show.

Our Line Starts joins NBC Sports’ growing roster of podcasts spanning the NFL, Premier League, NASCAR, and much more. Click here for more information.

2019-20 REGULAR SEASON COVERAGE ON NBC & NBCSN

NBC Sports is scheduled to present 110 games during the 2019-20 NHL regular season. All games will be streamed live on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app to authenticated users via TV Everywhere. Click here for more info.

STREAMING COVERAGE ON NBCSPORTS.COM AND THE NBC SPORTS APP

NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app — NBC Sports Group’s live streaming platforms for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs — will provide live streaming coverage of the 2019-20 NHL season via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for their subscription service, and making high quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms.

NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app are powered by Playmaker Media and available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Windows Store, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox, and Chromecast.

–NBC SPORTS–

SERGIO AGUERO & MANCHESTER CITY VISIT TOTTENHAM THIS SUNDAY AT 11:30 A.M. ET ON NBCSN & TELEMUNDO, HEADLINING WEEKEND PREMIER LEAGUE ACTION

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First-Place Liverpool Visit West Ham Tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 2:45 P.M. ET on NBCSN

Two-Hour Premier League Live: Transfer Deadline Special this Friday, Jan. 31, at 6 P.M. ET Features Breaking Transfer News & Analysis

NBC Sports Gold Presents Exclusive Live Coverage of Five Weekend Matches; Available Now for $64.99

A Special Encore Presentation of Matthew McConaughey on Men in Blazers Show tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN; Tottenham’s Heung-Min Son Chats with Arlo White on Friday’s Inside the Mind Ahead of Match Against Manchester City

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 28, 2020 – NBC Sports’ coverage of the Premier League continues this weekend, headlined by Sergio Aguero and Manchester City visiting Heung-Min Son and Tottenham this Sunday, Feb. 2, at 11:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Telemundo.

Manchester City defeated Sheffield United, 1-0, in their most recent PL action and currently sit in second place, three points ahead of third-place Leicester City. Tottenham beat Norwich City, 2-1, last week behind goals from Dele Alli and Son. Spurs are in sixth place and enter the weekend six points outside the top-four. Arlo White and Graeme Le Saux will call the match from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

This weekend’s coverage begins on Saturday with Premier League Mornings at 7 a.m. ET on NBCSN, followed by fourth-place Chelsea visiting third-place Leicester City at 7:30 a.m. ET (NBCSN & Universo). The match features the Premier League’s leading scorer, Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy (17 goals this season), and Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham, who ranks sixth with 13 goals.

Then at 10 a.m. ET on NBCSN, Mohamed Salah and first-place Liverpool host Southampton. Liverpool, who defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers, 2-1, last Thursday, are unbeaten in their last 40 PL matches (35 wins, five draws) dating back to last season, and sit 16 points ahead of second-place Manchester City as they aim for their first-ever PL title.

At 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Universo, fifth-place Manchester United host seventh-place Wolverhampton Wanderers. Both clubs are level on points (34) with Tottenham. White and Le Saux will call the match from Old Trafford.

NBC Sports Gold presents exclusive live coverage of five matches this Saturday at 10 a.m. ET – Bournemouth v. Aston Villa; Crystal Palace v. Sheffield United; Newcastle v. Norwich City; Watford v. Everton; and West Ham v. Brighton & Hove Albion.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 2:45 p.m. ET, NBCSN will present a rescheduled West Ham-Liverpool match. Coverage begins with Premier League Live at 2 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW, hosted by soccer personalities Michael Davies and Roger Bennett, will air a special encore presentation with Matthew McConaughey, who welcomed viewers on NBC Sports for the Premier League Mornings Live Austin Fan Fest last October, tomorrow, Wednesday. Jan. 29, at 5:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

Rebecca Lowe hosts Goal Zone, Premier League Mornings, and Premier League Live, joined by former USMNT player Kyle Martino, and former Premier League footballer Robbie Mustoe.

PREMIER LEAGUE TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY SPECIAL THIS FRIDAY

This Friday, Jan. 31, NBCSN will present a two-hour Premier League Live: Transfer Deadline Special at 6 p.m. ET. The live two-hour special will cover breaking news and include insights and analysis on all the latest transfers at Friday’s deadline. The show will also include live coverage from Sky Sports’ studios in London.

Lowe, Martino and Mustoe will host coverage stateside, while White and Le Saux will be stationed in the UK. Sky Sports News chief reporter Bryan Swanson will also join the program.

“INSIDE THE MIND” OF HEUNG-MIN SON

On Friday’s episode of Inside the Mind, Arlo White chats with Tottenham forward Heung-Min Son ahead of his club’s match against Manchester City on Sunday. The interview can be seen on the Premier League on NBC YouTube channel on Friday.

THE 2 ROBBIES PODCAST

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss and dissect the top Premier League storylines after every match day on The 2 Robbies podcast. On the latest episode, the Robbies discuss Liverpool’s historic run this season.

PREMIER LEAGUE PICK ‘EM

NBC Sports’ Premier League Pick ‘Em returns this season from the free-to-play NBC Sports Predictor games app. The app, developed with Boom Fantasy, is available in the App Store and Google Play Store, and gives eligible fans the chance to win hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes over the next year. Each match week, Premier League Pick ‘Em will feature at least $2,500 in weekly prizes, with a $50,000 grand prize for a “perfect week” – picking the correct scores of all five Premier League matches in that match week’s competition (information on scoring, prizing, and Official Rules here).

Matches in Play for Premier League Pick ‘Em:

Match Week 25

Date	Time (ET)	Match
Sat., Feb. 1	10 a.m. – NBCSN	Liverpool v. Southampton
Sat., Feb. 1	10 a.m. – NBC Sports Gold	Watford v. Everton
Sat., Feb. 1	12:30 p.m. – NBC, Universo	Manchester United v. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sun., Feb. 2	9 a.m. – NBCSN	Burnley v. Arsenal
Sun., Feb. 2	11:30 a.m. – NBCSN, Telemundo	Tottenham v. Manchester City

Premier League games on NBC and NBCSN will be streamed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app — NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs. Coverage will be streamed via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for their subscription service, and making high quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. The NBC Sports app is powered by Playmaker Media and available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

NBC Sports Gold – NBC Sports Digital’s direct-to-consumer live streaming product – has launched its upgraded “Premier League Pass” for the 2019-20 season. For the first time, “Premier League Pass” will also include full-event replay for all 380 matches on demand*, new Sky Sports content, and more than 1,400 hours of the most robust offering of Premier League shoulder programming ever available in the U.S. Fans can purchase the enhanced “Premier League Pass,” priced at $64.99, today by visiting NBCSportsGold.com. Also available for purchase on NBCSportsGold.com is the new “MatchDay Pass” for $39.99, which features 140 live matches.

Following is the match schedule for this week (all times ET, subject to change):

Date	Time (ET)	Match	Network
Wed., Jan. 29	2 p.m.	Premier League Live	NBCSN
Wed., Jan. 29	2:45 p.m.	West Ham v. Liverpool	NBCSN
Wed., Jan. 29	4:45 p.m.	Goal Zone	NBCSN
Wed., Jan. 29	5:30 p.m.	THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW	NBCSN
Fri., Jan. 31	6 p.m.	Premier League Live: Transfer Deadline Special	NBCSN
Sat., Feb. 1	7 a.m.	Premier League Mornings	NBCSN
Sat., Feb. 1	7:30 a.m.	Leicester City v. Chelsea	NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Feb. 1	10 a.m.	Liverpool v. Southampton	NBCSN
Sat., Feb. 1	10 a.m.	Bournemouth v. Aston Villa	NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Feb. 1	10 a.m.	Crystal Palace v. Sheffield United	NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Feb. 1	10 a.m.	Newcastle v. Norwich City	NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Feb. 1	10 a.m.	Watford v. Everton	NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Feb. 1	10 a.m.	West Ham v. Brighton	NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Feb. 1	10 a.m.	Goal Rush	NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Feb. 1	12:30 p.m.	Manchester United v. Wolverhampton Wanderers	NBC, Universo
Sat., Feb. 1	2:30 p.m.	Goal Zone	NBC
Sun., Feb. 2	8 a.m.	Premier League Mornings	NBCSN
Sun., Feb. 2	9 a.m.	Burnley v. Arsenal	NBCSN
Sun., Feb. 2	11 a.m.	Premier League Live	NBCSN
Sun., Feb. 2	11:30 a.m.	Tottenham v. Manchester City	NBCSN, Telemundo
Sun., Feb. 2	1:30 p.m.	Goal Zone	NBCSN

–NBC SPORTS–

BEN STILLER, JOE BUCK, AND HALL OF FAME LINEBACKER HARRY CARSON HIGHLIGHT NBC SPORTS’ NEW PODCAST EPISODES THIS WEEK

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Peter King is Joined by Hall of Famer and Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance Harry Carson to Discuss NFL Opportunities for African American Coaches on this Week’s The Peter King Podcast

Newest Episode of ‘The Enes Kanter Show’ Features Actor and Comedian Ben Stiller

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 16, 2020 – NBC Sports debuts new podcast episodes this week as Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker and chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, Harry Carson, joins The Peter King Podcast to discuss coaching opportunities for African American coaches in the NFL. King is also joined this week by broadcaster Joe Buck to preview the NFC Championship Game and discuss the sign-stealing controversy in the MLB.

NBC Sports Regional Networks also continue to debut new podcast episodes each week. This week’s ‘The Enes Kanter Show’ features actor and comedian Ben Stiller discussing what it’s like to be a New York Knicks fan and how he became friend with Enes, while this week’s Our Line Starts episode features Colorado Avalanche star rookie Cale Makar.

Also this week, NBC Sports California analyst and former NBA player, Doug Christie, joins The Habershow and Brian Rosenworcel, the drummer of the band Guster and avid fantasy basketball player, joins a new episode of Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball to discuss why he thinks Knicks guard Elfrid Payton is the best player in the NBA. Celtics guard Javonte Green joins this week’s Celtics Talk episode to discuss his journey to the NBA and why he is not a fan of dunk contests. In addition, this week’s White Sox Talk features Sox pitching coach Don Cooper.

In all, NBC Sports presents 30 new podcast episodes this week. New episodes for all podcasts will be available for download on all major podcast platforms including: NBCSports.com/podcasts, NBC Sports’ Scores app, Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and iHeart.

NFL

- The Peter King Podcast: The Peter King Podcast is the ultimate destination for all things pro football. Led by one of the most influential storytellers in all of sports media, three-time NSMA Sportswriter of the Year Peter King delivers an access-driven experience that brings fans into the locker room, the press box, and the front office with the biggest influencers in professional football.
  - On this week’s episodes: King is joined by Fox Sports broadcaster Joe Buck to preview the Packers-49ers NFC Championship Game and discuss MLB’s punishment surrounding the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal. Then, Peter is joined by Hall of Fame linebacker and chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, Harry Carson, to discuss what needs to be done to ensure African American coaches receive more opportunities in the NFL. King also recaps the divisional playoff weekend and discusses the wins by the Packers, Niners, Titans, and Chiefs.
  - When: Monday, Jan. 13 and Wednesday, Jan. 15
- PFT PM: Mike Florio has conversations with top names and newsmakers in the NFL, while updating his fans on breaking news and story lines that take place during the day and preparing listeners for what is coming next.
  - On this week’s episode: Florio and Simms discuss the futures of Jadeveon Clowney and Everson Griffen, Pat Shurmur being hired as the Broncos’ offensive coordinator and the Rams finalizing a deal to sign Kevin O’Connell as their new offensive coordinator. After, Florio and Michael David Smith discuss what a Super Bowl win would mean for Patrick Mahomes’ new contract, whether the Vikings should invest in some help for Kirk Cousins or draft another quarterback, and hand out awards for the Divisional round.
  - When: Monday, Jan. 13 and Tuesday, Jan. 14

- Chris Simms Unbuttoned: NBC Sports’ Chris Simms examines everything happening in the NFL and around the sports world. Joined by a rotation of NBC Sports hosts Ahmed Fareed, Paul Burmeister and Liam McHugh, Unbuttoned features in-depth Xs and Os analysis; one-on-one interviews with players, coaches, executives, and draft prospects; game recaps and previews; gambling segments; extensive player analysis leading into the NFL Draft; and much more.
  - On this week’s episodes: Simms and Fareed recap the Divisional games by second-guessing some coaching decisions. Chris discusses why he thinks the Chiefs were never out of the game, calls the Bill O’Brien hot seat talk “insane” and apologizes for calling the Packers the worst No. 2 seed he’s ever seen. Then, Ahmed makes a case for taking Andy Reid over any other coach and eulogizes the Texans, Vikings, Ravens and Seahawks in Requiem For a Team. Chris and his father, Phil, then talk about the latest NFL news and preview the Conference Championship matchups. They also break down the early draft talk on Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence and Justin Herbert.
  - When: Monday, Jan. 13 and Wednesday, Jan. 15

- Rotoworld Football: From fantasy implications to NFL draft analysis to major events, the Rotoworld Football staff has the NFL landscape covered. Listen as Josh Norris, John Daigle, Ian Hartitz, Hayden Winks, and Patrick “RotoPat” Daugherty give their analysis and opinions on everything happening in the NFL.
  - On this week’s episodes: Ian and John call in from Las Vegas to review each game from the divisional playoffs, including the Chiefs’ comeback and the Titans’ winning formula.
  - When: Monday, Jan. 13

- - 49ers Insider Podcast: 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco brings you comprehensive NFL coverage of all things San Francisco 49ers. Don’t miss weekly in-depth interviews all year long with players, coaches, front office personnel, alumni and fellow media members.
    - On this week’s episode: Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the 49ers’ win over the Minnesota Vikings and share their excitement prior to the NFC Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
    - When: Tuesday, Jan. 14

- Redskins Talk: The Redskins Talk podcast is anchored by NBC Sports Washington’s Redskins Insider JP Finlay and members of the Redskins coverage team, including Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey, along with special guests. The cast brings a fresh and engaging style to interviews with Redskins players, coaches and alumni, as well as experts from around the NFL.
  - On this week’s episodes: Finlay, Tischler and Hailey welcome Bills writer Jay Skurski to discuss how Buffalo’s rebuild could be a blueprint for the Redskins to follow. Skurski also helps identify one potential GM for the Redskins to hire, and the crew recaps all the Divisional weekend games.
  - When: Monday, Jan. 13

- Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast: NBC Sports Boston Patriots Insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down every game, plus talk about the issues on and off the field with the team.
  - On this week’s episodes: On the latest episode of the Patriots Talk Podcast, Tom Curran & Phil Perry discuss how Josh McDaniels will address the Patriots offense now that he’s staying in New England. Should the Patriots have buyer’s remorse on Jimmy Garoppolo? Phil Perry explains why they shouldn’t. Also, what is Tom Brady doing in the weeks leading up to his pending free agency?
  - When: Tuesday, Jan. 14

- Eagle Eye: Rueben Frank and Dave Zangaro break down the key matchups, and discuss the key topics and issues surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles.
  - On this week’s episode: On the latest Eagle Eye podcast, Frank and Zangaro discuss the Eagles’ search for position coaches and potential offseason roster changes.
  - When: Multiple Times per Week

- Under Center Podcast: Hosted by NBC Sports Chicago’s team of Bears/NFL experts, the Under Center Podcast features lively discussion on the hottest pro football topics of the day, along with exclusive interviews with Bears players, coaches, and local/national NFL media members. New episodes of the Under Center Podcast can be found at NBCSportsChicago.com/podcasts or via the new MyTeams by NBC Sports app.
  - On this week’s episodes: Host Laurence Holmes is joined by Ben Heisler of Awful Announcing to break down the “Ryan Pace Bowl” matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson. Then, he is joined by Bryan Perez and James Neveau to discuss the shocking news that the Bears will be moving training camp to Halas Hall.
  - When: Monday, Jan. 13 and Thursday, Jan. 16

BASKETBALL

- The ‘Enes Kanter Show’: Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter is joined by NBC Sports Boston Celtics Insider Chris Forsberg to talk about life in the NBA on and off the court.
  - On this week’s episode: Actor and comedian Ben Stiller joins ‘The Enes Kanter Show’ to discuss his most infamous movie cameos, the nightmare of being a Knicks fan and how he became friends with Enes. Then, Enes talks to Chris about the Grant Williams All-Star campaign, lobbying for extra rebounds and the school he plans to open in Oklahoma.
  - When: Wednesday, Jan. 15

- Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball: Matt Stroup andMike Gallagher have you covered from every angle. Join Steve “Dr. A” Alexander, Ryan Knaus and the rest of the Rotoworld crew as they cover everything from the latest injuries, waiver wire pickups, DFS strategies and much more!
  - On this week’s episode: Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander are joined by guest Brian Rosenworcel, the drummer of the band Guster and an avid fantasy basketball player, who discusses why he thinks Knicks guard Elfrid Payton is the best player in the NBA. The crew also breaks down the week’s top waiver pickups, including Daniel Gafford, Omari Spellman and Jaxson Hayes. After, they talk about some buy-low/sell-high options, from Omari Spellman to Nemanja Bjelica, to Derrick Rose and Zion Williamson.
  - When: Monday, Jan. 13 and Wednesday, Jan. 15

- College Basketball Talk on NBC Sports: Robert Dauster looks at everything happening across college basketball, including a weekly recap of action across the country and each conference, recruiting, and looking ahead to the future of the sport.
  - On this week’s episode: Robert Dauster is joined by Bobby Reagan for a round of Monday Overreactions. They go over Baylor’s win at Kansas, Clemson’s win at North Carolina, Villanova being the third-best team in the Big East, and the insanity that is the Big Ten.
  - When: Monday, Jan. 13
- The Habershow: Tom Haberstroh’s NBA Podcast:NBC Sports national NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh sits down with some of the biggest names in the NBA to share the stories and the numbers behind the biggest games and biggest moments in the league. New episodes drop every Friday during the NBA season.
  - On this week’s episode: Doug Christie joins Tom on this episode of The Habershow Podcast. Christie, who played 15 seasons in the NBA and is now the Sacramento Kings analyst for NBC Sports California and host of the Purple Talk podcast, gives a blow-by-blow description of his fight with Rick Fox.
  - When: Friday, Jan. 17
- Celtics Talk: The Celtics Talk podcast from NBC Sports Boston is hosted by Sherrod Blakely, Chris Forsberg, and Pre/Postgame host Kyle Draper. Guests include players, coaches, managers and media members from around the NBA.
  - On this week’s episode: On this episode of The Celtics Talk podcast, Chris Forsberg goes 1-on-1 with Boston guard Javonte Green to discuss his journey to the NBA and why he is not a fan of dunk contests. Chris also chats with Ryan Bernardoni about his article suggesting the Celtics must at least consider trading Gordon Hayward.
  - When: Tuesday, Jan. 14

- Sixers Talk: Danny Pommells and Paul Hudrick break down the key matchups, and discuss the key topics and issues surrounding the Sixers.
  - On this week’s episode: On the latest Sixers Talk podcasts, Pommells and Hudrick discuss Joel Embiid’s injury and trade targets the Sixers could go after.
  - When: Multiple Times per Week

HOCKEY

- Our Line Starts: The NHL on NBC crew reacts to the latest news, debates the hottest topics, and tells the best stories from their playing days. Plus – extended interviews with key figures from around the league.
  - On this week’s episode: Kathryn Tappen, Keith Jones and Anson Carter break down the recent incident between Matthew Tkachuk and Zack Kassian. They also discuss the Devils firing GM Ray Shero, and interview Colorado Avalanche star rookie Cale Makar.
  - When: Wednesday, Jan. 15

SOCCER

- Premier League on NBC: NBC Sports’ Premier League podcast features interviews with the biggest names in the PL, a collection of spirited in-studio debates with Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe, Kyle Martino, and Rebecca Lowe and features exclusive on site-interviews and access with Arlo White, Lee Dixon, and Graeme Le Saux.
  - On this week’s episode: Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe and special guest, former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg, discuss another exciting week of Premier League action. They break down Arsenal’s draw with Crystal Palace, Liverpool’s win over Tottenham and Man City’s dominant win over Aston Villa. Clattenburg takes the crew through his five-point plan to improve VAR, and they all chat about the futures of Bournemouth and Watford.
  - When: Monday, Jan. 13
- The 2 Robbies: Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle discuss and dissect the top Premier League storylines after every single match day. Together, the former Premier League players and current NBC Sports analysts host “The 2 Robbies Football Show” on NBC Sports Radio and “The 2 Robbies Podcast” providing fans with top-class punditry on the most exciting soccer league in the world.
  - On this week’s episode: Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe are joined by former Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg, to review Match Week 22 of the Premier League, focusing on Liverpool’s 1-0 win at Tottenham, Eddie Howe and Bournemouth’s troubling defeat to Watford, Sergio Aguero’s brilliance in Manchester City’s thrashing of Aston Villa and Southampton’s big victory over Leicester City. Plus, an in-depth discussion on VAR in the Premier League.
  - When: Sunday, Jan. 12

BASEBALL

- White Sox Talk Podcast: Hosted by NBC Sports Chicago’s trio of White Sox experts Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Chris Kamka provide fans with in-depth White Sox discussion on the hottest topics and latest breaking news all year long. In addition, fans can look forward to exclusive one-on-one interviews with White Sox players, coaches, front office execs, along with MLB media insiders from coast-to-coast.
  - On this week’s episode: Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Sox pitching coach Don Cooper. Afterwards, Chuck is joined by MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince to discuss Anthony’s bold predictions for the Sox.
  - When: Tuesday, Jan. 14 and Thursday, Jan. 16

- Cubs Talk Podcast: Hosted by NBC Sports Chicago’s Cubs experts David Kaplan and Tony Andracki, the Cubs Talk podcast provides die-hard Cubs fans with detailed discussion on the hottest topics and latest breaking Cubs news throughout the year. In addition, fans can look forward to exclusive one-on-one interviews with Cubs players, coaches, front office execs, along with MLB media insiders from coast-to-coast.
  - On this week’s episodes: Host David Kaplan discusses the strong possibility that the Cubs will trade former MVP Kris Bryant with Bleacher Nation’s Brett Taylor. Later, Kaplan talks all the offseason moves (or lack thereof) the Cubs have made.
  - When: Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Friday, Jan. 17

- At the Yard: Ricky Bottalico and Corey Seidman discuss the offseason news surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies
  - On this week’s episode: On the latest At the Yard podcast, Bottalico and Seidman are joined by Michael Barkann to discuss the Phillies removing Odubrel Herrera from the 40-man roster and the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal.
  - When: Multiple Times per Week

GOLF

- Golf Central Podcast: com writers discuss and debate the latest news from the PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA, Web.com Tour, Champions Tour, College Golf, and the amateur game.
  - On this week’s episode: Rich Lerner hosts “Day 1: The Making of Golf Channel” to celebrate the 25^th anniversary of the launch of Golf Channel on January 17^th, 1995.
  - When: Monday, Jan. 13

- The Brandel Chamblee Podcast with Jaime Diaz: A monthly podcast in which the outspoken Brandel Chamblee and award-winning journalist Jaime Diaz discuss, debate and break down some of the more interesting topics in golf.
  - On this week’s episodes: Brandel and Jaime discuss and debate the top 25 most impactful moments in golf the past 25 years to celebrate the 25-year anniversary of Golf Channel’s launch.
  - When: Monday, Jan. 13

–NBC SPORTS –

MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS CONTINUES WITH SECOND RACE IN ANAHEIM THIS SEASON ON NBCSN THIS SATURDAY AT 10 P.M. ET

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Live Streaming Coverage Begins Saturday at 4 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Gold “Supercross Pass”

2020 Monster Jam Season Opener from Tampa Airs Friday at 12 a.m. ET on NBCSN

American Rider Ricky Brabec Currently Leading Bike Class in Dakar Rally; Coverage of Stage 11 Tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 16, 2020 – NBC Sports presents the third race of the 2020 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season this Saturday from Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. at 10 p.m. ET on NBCSN, marking the series’ second visit to Anaheim this season. Justin Barcia won the season opener in Anaheim for his second consecutive season-opening race in the 450SX Class.

Ken Roczen won his first race in nearly three years in the 450SX Class last weekend at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Mo. Rounding out the top three finishers in St. Louis, Barcia came in second place and 2018 450SX Class season champion Jason Anderson finished third. In the 250SX Class, Austin Forkner took home the victory.

Veteran play-by-play commentator Leigh Diffey, five-time Supercross champion and seven-time Motocross champion Ricky Carmichael, host and former racer Daniel Blair, and reporter Will Christien will call the action.

NBC Sports’ 2020 Monster Jam programming begins Friday, Jan. 17, at 12 a.m. ET on NBCSN with coverage from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

Following Stage 10 in the Dakar Rally, American Honda rider Ricky Brabec currently leads the bike class with only two stages to go. Coverage of the Dakar continues tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and concludes on Friday with the final stage, Stage 12, on NBCSN at 6 p.m. ET.

Following is this week’s NBC Sports’ motorsports schedule:

Date	Event	Coverage	Time (ET)
Thurs., January 16	Dakar Rally – Stage 11	NBCSN	6:30 p.m.
Fri., January 17	Dakar Rally – Stage 12	NBCSN	6 p.m.
	Monster Jam – Tampa	NBCSN	12 a.m.
Sat., January 18	Anaheim – Qualifying	NBC Sports Gold	4 p.m.
	Anaheim – Event*	NBCSN	10 p.m.
	Anaheim – Event	*NBC Sports Gold*	10 p.m.

*All televised coverage streams on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app

NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app are powered by Playmaker Media and available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Windows Store, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

–NBC SPORTS–

NBC SPORTS PRESENTS THE 2020 SANTOS TOUR DOWN UNDER BEGINNING SUNDAY, JAN. 19, HIGHLIGHTED BY DAILY LIVE COVERAGE ON NBC SPORTS GOLD

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25% Of All Proceeds from NBC Sports Gold ‘Cycling Pass’ Sales from Yesterday Through Sunday, Jan. 26, to Benefit Australia Wildfire Relief

Exclusive Commercial-Free Coverage Available with NBC Sports Gold’s “Cycling Pass”

STAMFORD, Conn. – January 16, 2020 – With wildfire relief efforts continuing in Australia and the cycling season beginning there this week, 25 percent of all proceeds from NBC Sports Gold “Cycling Pass” will be donated to The Australian Red Cross and WIRES, based on sales beginning yesterday and extending through the end of the 2020 Santos Tour Down Under on Sunday, Jan. 26.

The 2020 Santos Tour Down Under, which is held in Australia and raises the curtain on the 2020 World Tour cycling season, begins on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 3 a.m. ET with live and commercial-free coverage of the Schwalbe Classic, exclusively on NBC Sports Gold with a subscription to its “Cycling Pass.” NBC Sports Gold will present daily live coverage of the event, culminating Sunday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. ET.

NBCSN will present daily highlight shows of each stage at 2 a.m. ET, except for stage 5, which will air at 6 a.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 25. A full event highlight show will air on NBCSN on Friday, Jan. 31, at 2 a.m. ET.

Six past winners of the race will participate in this year’s edition: two-time defending champion Daryl Impey (Mitchelton-Scott); 2017 winner Richie Porte (Trek-Segafredo); 2015 winner Rohan Dennis (Team Ineos); 2011 winner Cameron Meyer (Mitchelton-Scott); 2010 and 2008 winner Andre Greipel (Lotto Soudal); and 2005 winner Luis Leon Sanchez Gil (Astana Pro Team).

Following is NBC Sports Gold’s live Santos Tour Down Under schedule (times ET, subject to change):

Date	Time (ET)	Event
Sun., Jan. 19	3 a.m.	Santos Tour Down Under Schwalbe Classic
Mon., Jan. 20	9 p.m.	Santos Tour Down Under Stage 1
Tues., Jan 21	9 p.m.	Santos Tour Down Under Stage 2
Weds., Jan 22	9 p.m.	Santos Tour Down Under Stage 3
Thurs., Jan. 23	9 p.m.	Santos Tour Down Under Stage 4
Fri., Jan. 24	9 p.m.	Santos Tour Down Under Stage 5
Sat., Jan. 25	7 p.m.	Santos Tour Down Under Stage 6

NBC Sports Gold’s “Cycling Pass” for the 2019-20 season streams coverage live and on-demand, to desktops, mobile, tablets, and connected TV devices. The “Cycling Pass” can be purchased now for $34.99 by visiting NBCSportsGold.com.

Apple iOS & tvOS, Android, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast and NBCSportsGold.com, and also on Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex.

About NBC Sports Gold

NBC Sports Gold is NBC Sports’ direct-to-consumer live streaming product that provides sports fans with access to exclusive premium sports events and content, live and on-demand, at an affordable price. Launched in 2016 with a single cycling product, NBC Sports Gold currently offers 18 individual sports “passes” – twelve domestic (PGA TOUR LIVE, Premier League, Premier League Match Day, INDYCAR, Cycling, Track & Field, Premier Lacrosse League, Speed Skating, Rugby, Rugby World Cup, Supercross, and Snow, consisting of seven Olympic winter sports); two regional (Blazers and Philly); one combination (Supercross and Pro Motocross), two domestic and international (Figure Skating and Pro Motocross); and one international-only (Notre Dame Football). Find NBC Sports Gold in the NBC Sports app available in the U.S. on Apple iOS & tvOS, Android, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast and NBCSportsGold.com, and also on Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex.

–NBC SPORTS GROUP–

NBC SPORTS GROUP KICKS OFF FIRST OF 33 LPGA TOUR EVENTS IN 2020 WITH DIAMOND RESORTS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

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Four of Five Majors, Summer Olympics in Tokyo and UL International Crown Contribute to Most Number of Events and Hours of Women’s Golf in a Single Year Ever

Hall-of-Famer Judy Rankin Returns for 10^th Season as GOLF Channel’s LPGA Tour Lead Analyst, 36^th Overall

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 15, 2020 – 2020 will feature the most number of hours and events ever dedicated to women’s golf across NBC Sports, headlined by a global schedule of 33 LPGA Tour events that includes live coverage of four of five major championships and the biennial UL International Crown team competition.

With the addition of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, the NCAA Women’s Golf Championships and the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, NBC Sports will produce more than 500 tournament hours of women’s golf coverage in 2020, the most hours and events ever dedicated to the women’s game in a single year.

“As we celebrate the 70^th anniversary of the LPGA Tour, I can’t help but wonder what our 13 Founders would think to hear that women’s golf will see more than 500 hours of television coverage, distributed to over 160 countries,” said LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan. “Without GOLF Channel and NBC, our long-time and trusted partners, we would not have the opportunity to share the inspiring stories of our athletes. 2020 is going to be a record-setting year from the LPGA Tour in terms of purse, TV and Members connected to our brand. I can’t wait for our fans around the world to see it all unfold.”

“With the LPGA Tour, four of five majors, Tokyo Olympics and the UL International Crown airing across NBC Sports, we are the television home for women’s golf,” said Molly Solomon, executive producer, GOLF Channel and NBC Olympics. “In 2020, we’ll deliver our most hours ever dedicated to the women’s game and elevate the LPGA Tour’s stars as they travel the globe on this international tour.”

DIAMOND RESORTS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS KICKS OFF 2020 SEASON

The 2020 LPGA Tour season kicks off Thursday in Orlando, Fla., with the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions presented by Insurance Office of America. The winner’s-only event features 26 LPGA Tour winners from the past two seasons, joined by 49 celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment. GOLF Channel will air live coverage Thursday and Friday (Noon-3 p.m. ET). Weekend coverage will air on GOLF Channel from 2-3 p.m. ET, continuing on NBC from 3-5 p.m. ET.

For the second consecutive year, NBC will bookend the LPGA Tour season, beginning this week with coverage from the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions and concluding in November with live coverage of the CME Group Tour Championship.

Paige Mackenzie will serve as lead analyst for live tournament coverage of the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions, joined by Grant Boone as play-by-play host. Tom Abbott will serve as a hole announcer with Jerry Foltz and Karen Stupples reporting from the course. Damon Hack will conduct interviews with celebrities and players during the tournament telecasts.

FOUR OF FIVE MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS, 2020 SUMMER OLYMPICS AND UL INTERNATIONAL CROWN HEADLINE SUMMER STRETCH

NBC Sports Group will air coverage from 33 LPGA Tour events in 2020, headlined by live coverage of four of the five major championships: the ANA Inspiration (March 30-April 5); the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship (June 25-28); The Evian Championship (July 22-26); and the AIG Women’s British Open (Aug. 20-23).

In August, women’s golf will take center stage across NBC Sports during a four-week stretch featuring the Summer Olympics, AIG Women’s British Open and UL International Crown. Kicking off August will be the return of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. The world’s top players will convene upon Kasumigaseki Country Club, with GOLF Channel and NBC airing comprehensive coverage of the women’s golf competition, Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 5-8. The LPGA Tour will then head to Scotland for two weeks, with the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open and the AIG Women’s British Open – the latter taking place at historic Royal Troon Golf Club – culminating with the biennial UL International Crown team competition taking place in England.

HALL-OF-FAMER JUDY RANKIN RETURNS FOR 10^TH SEASON AS GOLF CHANNEL ANALYST; 36^TH YEAR IN TELEVISION

Hall-of-Famer and 26-time LPGA Tour winner Judy Rankin returns for her 10^th season as GOLF Channel’s lead LPGA Tour analyst, and 36^th season overall in television. Rankin will join play-by-play host Grant Boone at the newly minted Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio (Jan. 23-26), taking place in Boca Raton, Fla., her first of 13 events in the broadcast booth.

Stupples and Mackenzie will rotate with Rankin as lead LPGA Tour analysts in 2020. Boone, Terry Gannon and Whit Watson will serve as play-by-play hosts, joined by Tom Abbott, Kay Cockerill, Foltz, and Jim Gallagher, Jr as hole announcers and course reporters throughout the season.

NCAA WOMEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS AND AUGUSTA NATIONAL WOMEN’S AMATEUR SHOWCASE FUTURE STARS OF WOMEN’S GOLF

Also in 2020, GOLF Channel and NBC will shine a spotlight on women’s golf future stars with live coverage of the NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championships (May 25-28) from Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.; and the second- annual Augusta National Women’s Amateur, taking place at historic Augusta National Golf Club (April 1-4).

NBC Sports Group 2020 LPGA Tour Schedule

Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions	Jan. 16-19	GOLF/NBC
Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio	Jan. 23-26	GOLF
ISPS Handa Vic Open	Feb. 5-8	GOLF
ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open	Feb. 12-15	GOLF
Honda LPGA Thailand	Feb. 19-22	GOLF
HSBC Women’s World Championship	Feb. 26-29	GOLF
Blue Bay LPGA	March 4-8	GOLF
Founders Cup	March 19-22	GOLF
Kia Classic	March 26-29	GOLF
ANA Inspiration	April 2-5	GOLF
LOTTE Championship	April 15-18	GOLF
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LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship	April 30-May 3	GOLF
Pelican Women’s Championship	May 14-17	GOLF
Pure Silk Championship	May 21-24	GOLF
ShopRite LPGA Classic	May 29-31	GOLF
Meijer LPGA Classic	June 11-14	GOLF
Walmart NW Arkansas Championship	June 19-21	GOLF
KPMG Women’s PGA Championship	June 25-28	GOLF/NBC
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MIKAELA SHIFFRIN & SIMONE MANUEL HEADLINE THIS WEEK’S OLYMPIC PROGRAMMING ACROSS NBC SPORTS

January 15, 2020 By admin Leave a Comment

Shiffrin Looks to Continue Historic Alpine Skiing World Cup Success with Giant Slalom and Parallel Slalom Events in Italy; Men Compete in Super Combined, Downhill & Slalom in Switzerland

Simone Manuel Expected to Headline TYR Pro Swim Series in Knoxville, Tenn. Live on NBCSN Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET

Youth Olympic Games Daily Coverage Continues on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA; Closing Ceremony Airs on Jan. 22

Additional Olympic Sports Programming this Week Includes Cross-Country Skiing World Cup, Bobsled & Skeleton World Cup, Freestyle Skiing & Snowboarding World Cup, FINA Champions Swim Series, Biathlon World Cup, Ski Jumping World Cup, Luge World Cup & Cyclo-Cross World Cup

All Olympic Sports Coverage Televised and Streamed Across NBC Sports Platforms is Presented by Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 15, 2020 – This week’s Olympic sports programming across NBC Sports is highlighted by the winningest slalom skier in World Cup history Mikaela Shiffrin, and four-time Olympic swimming medalist Simone Manuel.

Shiffrin is expected to headline the field competing in this weekend’s alpine skiing World Cup with women’s giant slalom and parallel slalom events in Sestriere, Italy. A 2018 giant slalom Olympic gold medalist, Shiffrin is expected to compete in Saturday’s giant slalom at 8 a.m. ET live on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA. The first run of the giant slalom will be streamed live on NBC Sports Gold beginning at 5 a.m. ET. NBC will present coverage later in the day at 5 p.m. ET, and NBCSN will air coverage at 9 p.m. ET.

Sunday’s parallel slalom event will be shown live at 5:30 a.m. ET on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA and NBC Sports Gold. The event will air later in the day at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

The men’s World Cup will be held this weekend in Wengen, Switzerland, where three-time Olympian Steven Nyman and PyeongChang Olympian Ryan Cochran-Siegle are expected to lead the American men. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA and NBC Sports Gold will present live coverage this Saturday, beginning at 6:25 a.m. ET. NBCSN will have coverage later in the day at 8 p.m. ET. NBC will also air downhill coverage from Wengen the following day, Sunday, January 19, at 5 p.m. ET.

On Sunday, 22-year-old Luke Winters is expected to lead the American men in slalom, beginning live at 4:15 a.m. ET on OlympicChannel.com and NBC Sports Gold. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA will present live coverage of the slalom’s second run at 7 a.m. ET. Later in the evening, NBCSN will air coverage of the event at 9 p.m. ET.

The first TYR Swim Series meet of 2020 will take place in Knoxville, Tenn., on Friday and Saturday, and is expected to feature Manuel in the 50m and 200m freestyles. Live coverage on both days will begin on NBCSN at 6:30 p.m. ET.

The 2020 Youth Olympic Games from Lausanne, Switzerland, continue this week with daily coverage exclusively on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA. The U.S. men’s ice hockey team, the defending gold medalists, headline the week’s action. The Closing Ceremony on Wednesday, January 22, will air on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA at 10 p.m. ET.

For more information on NBC Olympics’ coverage of the 2020 Youth Olympic Games, click here.

All coverage on NBC and NBCSN will stream on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. All coverage on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA will stream on OlympicChannel.com and the Olympic Channel app, in addition to NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. Coverage of Olympic Sports on NBC Sports Group platforms is a presentation of Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA.

Additional Olympic sports programming this week includes:

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING WORLD CUP – NOVE MESTO, CZECH REPUBLIC

LIVE COVERAGE BEGINS SATURDAY AT 3:45 A.M. ET ON NBC SPORTS GOLD

The cross-country skiing World Cup season continues this weekend in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic. Two-time Olympian Sadie Maubet Bjornsen, who recently placed seventh overall in the Tour de Ski, and 2018 Olympic team sprint gold medalist Jessie Diggins currently lead the U.S. women’s team.

Live coverage of the women’s 10km begins Saturday at 3:45 a.m. ET on NBC Sports Gold and continues at 5:15 a.m. ET with the men’s 15km. Sunday’s live coverage begins at 5 a.m. ET with the women’s 10km pursuit, and is followed by the men’s 15km pursuit at 7 a.m. ET on NBC Sports Gold. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA will have coverage on Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET.

BOBSLED & SKELETON WORLD CUP – INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA

LIVE STREAMING COVERAGE BEGINS FRIDAY AT 4 A.M. ET ON OLYMPICCHANNEL.COM

The bobsled & skeleton World Cup season continues with a stop in Innsbruck, Austria. The women’s team is expected to be led by Kaillie Humphries, a two-time Olympic gold medalist for Canada who switched to compete for the U.S. team during the 2019 offseason. Humphries is currently atop the women’s standings.

Live streaming coverage on OlympicChannel.com and the Olympic Channel app begins Friday at 4 a.m. ET. Coverage of the event will air later in the morning at 11 a.m. ET on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA presents live television coverage of the four-man bobsled at 9 a.m. ET on Sunday. For a full schedule, click here.

FREESTYLE SKIING & SNOWBOARDING WORLD CUP

LIVE COVERAGE BEGINS FRIDAY AT 6 A.M. ET ON OLYMPIC CHANNEL: HOME OF TEAM USA AND NBC SPORTS GOLD

The Snowboarding World Cup is back in action this weekend with coverage of multiple events from Laax, Switzerland (slopestyle and halfpipe), and Rogla, Slovenia (parallel giant slalom). 2018 Olympic gold medalist Red Gerard is expected to headline the Americans in the slopestyle event.

Live coverage of the slopestyle begins Friday at 6 a.m. ET on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA and NBC Sports Gold. NBCSN will show the event later in the day at 8 p.m. ET. Saturday’s live coverage of the halfpipe will be shown on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA and NBC Sports Gold at 11:30 a.m.

The Freestyle Skiing World Cup continues with a slopestyle competition on Saturday in Seiser Alm, Italy, where the United States is expected to be led by two-time Olympic medalist Nick Goepper. OlympicChannel.com and NBC Sports Gold present live coverage on Saturday at 5:20 a.m. ET and Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA will show the event later in the morning at 9:30 a.m. ET.

FINA CHAMPIONS SWIM SERIES – BEIJING, CHINA

LIVE COVERAGE ON OLYMPIC CHANNEL: HOME OF TEAM USA BEGINS SATURDAY AT 3 A.M. ET

The FINA Champions Swim Series continues this Saturday at 3 a.m. ET with live coverage from Beijing, China, on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA. Three-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy is expected to headline the American contingent. Live coverage will continue on Sunday at 1 a.m. ET on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA.

BIATHLON WORLD CUP – RUHPOLDING, GERMANY

COVERAGE ON NBCSN BEGINS TONIGHT AT 12 A.M. ET

The Biathlon World Cup continues this week in Ruhpolding, Germany. The U.S. women’s team is expected to be led by two-time Olympian Susan Dunklee, and Clare Egan, who was the top American finisher in the World Cup standings last season.

The week’s live coverage continues with the men’s 10km sprint tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. ET on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA. For a complete schedule, click here.

CYCLO-CROSS WORLD CUP – NOMMAY PAYS DE MONTBELIARD, FRANCE

LIVE COVERAGE BEGINS SUNDAY AT 7:30 A.M. ET ON NBC SPORTS GOLD

The cyclo-cross World Cup season continues with a stop in Nommay Pays de Montbeliard, France. Cyclo-cross, a non-Olympic discipline, combines cycling, steeplechase and NASCAR all into one, with athletes racing around a circuit course with steep hills, difficult descents, mud, grass, sand and dirt.

OlympicChannel.com and NBC Sports Gold present live coverage beginning with the women’s elite event on Sunday at 7:30 a.m. ET and live coverage of the men’s elite event on Sunday at 9 a.m. ET. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA will show the women’s elite event later in the day at 2:30 p.m. ET and the men’s elite at 3:30 p.m. ET.

SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP

LIVE COVERAGE CONTINUES ON OLYMPICCHANNEL.COM AND NBC SPORTS GOLD TOMORROW AT 11:55 A.M. ET

The ski jumping World Cup season continues this weekend with both men’s and women’s competitions. The men’s competition will take place in Titisee-Neustadt, Germany, while women’s events will be held in Zao, Japan.

This weekend’s live coverage begins Friday with men’s qualifying beginning at 11:55 a.m. ET on OlympicChannel.com and NBC Sports Gold. For a complete schedule, click here.

LUGE WORLD CUP – LILLEHAMMER, NORWAY

LIVE COVERAGE BEGINS SATURDAY AT 3:50 A.M. ET ON OLYMPICCHANNEL.COM

The luge World Cup season continues in Europe with an event in Lillehammer, Norway. Two-time Olympian Tucker West is the top American in the men’s singles standings so far this season, while Emily Sweeney is the top U.S. woman.

This week’s live coverage continues Saturday at 3:50 a.m. ET on OlympicChannel.com. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA will present coverage on Saturday and Sunday, and the women’s singles event will be shown Sunday on NBCSN at 6 p.m. ET. For a full schedule, click here.

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