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MIKE TIRICO, DANICA PATRICK, DALE EARNHARDT JR., LEIGH DIFFEY, JAMES HINCHCLIFFE & TOWNSEND BELL DISCUSS INDY 500 ON MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TUESDAY, MAY 24 AT 2 P.M. ET

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106thRunning of Indianapolis 500 Sunday, May 29 at 11 a.m. ET on NBC, Universo and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 20, 2022 – Mike Tirico, Danica Patrick, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Leigh Diffey, Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe will preview NBC Sports’ coverage of the 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on a media conference call, Tuesday, May 24, at 2 p.m. ET.

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NBC Sports’ coverage of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge will begin on Sunday, May 29, at 11 a.m. ET on NBC, Universo and Peacock. Coverage of Indianapolis 500 practice continues today at noon ET on Peacock. Click here for more information on NBC Sports’ Indianapolis 500 practice and qualifying coverage this week.

  • WHAT: Indianapolis 500 Media Conference Call
  • WHO: Mike Tirico, Danica Patrick, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Leigh Diffey, Townsend Bell, James Hinchcliffe
  • WHEN: Tuesday, May 24, at 2 p.m. ET
  • NUMBER: 313-209-6544
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–NBC SPORTS–

MANCHESTER CITY AND LIVERPOOL VIE FOR PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE ON “CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY” ON PEACOCK & NETWORKS OF NBCUNIVERSAL, THIS SUNDAY, MAY 22 AT 11 A.M. ET

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Season-Ending Matches on NBC, USA Network, Peacock, CNBC, SYFY, GOLF Channel, Telemundo & Universo at 11 a.m. ET; Pregame Coverage Begins at 9 a.m. ET on Peacock

Nine Matches on Peacock at 11 a.m. ET, with Five Exclusive Matches; Special Goal Rush Whip-Around Show Available on Peacock at 11 a.m. ET

For First Time on Championship Sunday NBC Sports’ Studio On-site at Anfield; Match Commentary Team On-Site at the Etihad

Telemundo Deportes to Call Both Man City-Aston Villa & Liverpool-Wolverhampton Wanderers Live On-Site in Spanish-Language

Brentford’s Christian Eriksen and Musician Fatboy Slim Featured in New Episode of THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW Sunday, April 24 on Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 19, 2022 – NBC Sports wraps up a massive Premier League season with “Championship Sunday,” featuring all 10 matches presented live simultaneously this Sunday, May 22 at 11 a.m. ET, across Peacock and the networks of NBCUniversal.

Peacock will have nine of the matches live, plus Goal Rush will stream on Peacock, providing viewers the most compelling action in real time and on replay so they won’t miss a single goal or key play.

The dramatic race for the Premier League title comes down to the final day as first-place Manchester City (90 points) and second-place Liverpool (89), who enter Championship Sunday separated by one point atop the table, vie to lift the Premier League trophy. City and Liverpool have combined to win the past four Premier League titles: Manchester City in 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2020-21, and Liverpool in 2019-20.

Manchester City, who drew West Ham, 2-2, last weekend, host Aston Villa this Sunday at 11 a.m. ET on NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo. Live on-site from Etihad Stadium, Arlo White, Lee Dixon, and Graeme Le Saux will call the match on NBC and Peacock, and Telemundo Deportes’ Andres Cantor and Manuel Sol will call the action in Spanish on Telemundo.

Liverpool, who defeated Southampton, 2-1, on Tuesday to move within one point of Man City, host Wolverhampton Wanderers at 11 a.m. ET on USA Network and Universo. Jim Proudfoot and Andy Townsend will call the action live on USA Network, and Telemundo Deportes’ Copan Alvarez and Eduardo Biscayart will call the match on Universo from Anfield.

This weekend, NBC Sports’ Premier League studio show will travel to the U.K. to host the Championship Sunday shows live on-site for the first time. Rebecca Lowe hosts Sunday’s shows from a pitchside desk at Anfield alongside former Jamaica National Team and Premier League player Robbie Earle, former Premier League player Robbie Mustoe, and former USMNT and Premier League player Tim Howard.

Coverage on Sunday begins with Premier League Mornings at 9 a.m. ET on Peacock, and continues at 10 a.m. ET on Peacock and USA Network leading up to the Championship Sunday matches at 11 a.m. ET. Following the matches, Goal Zone airs from 1-2 p.m. ET on Peacock and USA Network, and continues from 2-3 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock.

Telemundo Deportes’ coverage on Sunday begins with pre-game show La Liga Premier Extra at 10 a.m. ET and wraps up with one-hour post-game show 3er Tiempo at 1 p.m. ET on Telemundo and Universo.

A new episode of THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW, hosted by Roger Bennett and Michael Davies, features Brentford’s Christian Eriksen and musician Fatboy Slim this Sunday on Peacock.

This season, Peacock streamed all games airing on the NBC broadcast network live. In addition, Peacock featured studio shows, full match replays and the Premier League TV channel. All matchdays and windows exclusively on Peacock feature NBC Sports’ Premier League studio coverage.

Following are the networks and announcers for “Championship Sunday,” (LIVE, Sunday at 11 a.m. ET):

Match Platform Commentators
Manchester City v. Aston Villa NBC, Peacock, Telemundo Arlo White, Lee Dixon, Graeme Le Saux
Liverpool v. Wolverhampton Wanderers USA Network, Universo Jim Proudfoot, Andy Townsend
Arsenal v. Everton Peacock, CNBC Bill Leslie, Alan Smith
Norwich City v. Tottenham Peacock, SYFY Tony Jones, Efan Ekoku
Burnley v. Newcastle Peacock, GOLF Channel Ian Crocker, Andy Walker
Brentford v. Leeds United Peacock Seb Hutchinson, Andy Hinchcliffe
Brighton & Hove Albion v. West Ham Peacock Gary Taphouse, Matt Upson
Chelsea v. Watford Peacock David Stowell, Leon Osman
Crystal Palace v. Manchester United Peacock Jacqui Oatley, Rob Green
Leicester City v. Southampton Peacock Phil Blacker, Gary Birtles

 

THE 2 ROBBIES PODCAST

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss and dissect the top Premier League storylines after every matchweek on “The 2 Robbies” podcast. On the most recent episode, Earle and Mustoe discuss Manchester City’s draw with West Ham, the PL title race, Liverpool topping Chelsea in the FA Cup, and more. The “2 Robbies” podcast is available anywhere you listen to podcasts.

PREMIER LEAGUE PICK ‘EM

NBC Sports’ Premier League Pick ‘Em returns on the free-to-play NBC Sports Predictor powered by PointsBet games app, available in the App Store and Google Play Store. Each match week, Premier League Pick ‘Em features a $50,000 jackpot prize for a “perfect score” – predicting the correct exact results of all featured matches in that contest (information on scoring, prizing, and Official Rules here).

Matches in Play for Premier League Pick ‘Em:

Date Time (ET) Match
Sun., May 22 11 a.m. – NBC, Peacock, Telemundo Manchester City v. Aston Villa
Sun., May 22 11 a.m. – USA Network, Universo Liverpool v. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sun., May 22 11 a.m. – Peacock, CNBC Arsenal v. Everton
Sun., May 22 11 a.m. – Peacock, SYFY Norwich City v. Tottenham
Sun., May 22 11 a.m. – Peacock, GOLF Channel Burnley v. Newcastle

NBC SPORTS PUB PASS

For commercial establishments looking to show Premier League, they can get the NBC Sports Pub Pass, the new customizable platform specifically for the retail pub/restaurant market in the USA. The NBC Sports Pub Pass offers Pubs, Bars, Clubs and Restaurants and commercial establishments nationwide all the Premier League matches and programming specifically for commercial establishments – Live, Commercial-Free and On-Demand. To subscribe or to find out more information about the NBC Sports Pub Pass go to https://www.nbcpubpass.com/.

STREAMING ON PEACOCK

Peacock’s expansive programming features live sports coverage including Premier League, Sunday Night Football, Notre Dame Football, NTT IndyCar Series and much more. Peacock Originals streaming now include Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure, Meddling, Picabo and American Rock Stars. Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel which streams Peacock Original Brother from Another and staples like The Dan Patrick Show, Pro Football Talk Live, and The Rich Eisen Show.

To learn more about how to watch Premier League on Peacock and how to sign up visit peacocktv.com/sports/premier-league.

Premier League games on NBC and USA Network 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 available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

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USFL “DAY-NIGHT DOUBLEHEADER” THIS SATURDAY ON NBC & PEACOCK HEADLINED BY LEAGUE-LEADING BIRMINGHAM STALLIONS VS. MICHIGAN PANTHERS IN PRIMETIME AT 7:30 P.M. ET

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QB Jordan Ta’amu & Tampa Bay Bandits Face QB Case Cookus & Philadelphia Stars Saturday at 1 p.m. ET on NBC & Peacock

NBC Sports’ USFL Week 6 Coverage to Bookend 9.5 Consecutive Hours of Live Sports Programming Saturday on NBC & Peacock

NBC Sports and FOX Sports to Present All 43 USFL Games Live During Inaugural Season

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 19, 2022 – The league-best 5-0 Birmingham Stallions led by USFL all-purpose yards leader, wide receiver Victor Bolden Jr. (832 yards), face quarterback Shea Patterson and the Michigan Panthers (1-4) in a primetime matchup headlining NBC Sports’ USFL Week 6 doubleheader this Saturday at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala.

Birmingham-Michigan kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, immediately following NBC Sports’ coverage of the 147th Preakness Stakes, and concludes 9.5 consecutive hours of live sports programming Saturday on NBC and Peacock.

The Stallions continued their unbeaten season last Sunday defeating the Philadelphia Stars, 30-17. Birmingham scored 23 straight points behind 114 rushing yards and a touchdown from running back CJ Marable and 203 passing yards and a touchdown from quarterback J’Mar Smith. Patterson threw for a season-high 304 yards and a touchdown as the Panthers fell 27-20 to the Tampa Bay Bandits last Friday.

Jac Collinsworth will handle play-by-play alongside former Dallas Cowboys head coach and NFL quarterback Jason Garrett (analyst) for the primetime matchup on NBC and Peacock. Zora Stephenson will serve as sideline reporter.

Saturday’s doubleheader begins with quarterback Jordan Ta’amu, who ranks second in the league with 834 passing yards, and the Tampa Bay Bandits (3-2) playing quarterback Case Cookus and the Philadelphia Stars (2-3) at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Ta’amu passed for 207 yards and a pair of touchdowns while running back Juwan Washington added two touchdowns on the ground in the Bandits’ 27-20 victory over the Panthers last Friday. Cookus threw for 215 yards and linebacker Josh Banderas registered 12 tackles, including two sacks, in the Stars’ 30-17 loss to the Stallions last Sunday.

Paul Burmeister (play-by-play) and New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (analyst) will call Saturday’s matinee on NBC and Peacock. Corey Robinson will serve as the sideline reporter.

NBC Sports and FOX Sports, the USFL’s official media partners, will combine to present all 43 games live this inaugural season. For the 2022 USFL season, NBC Sports will present 22 games on NBC (9), USA Network (9), and Peacock (4), which will also stream all games broadcast on NBC. FOX Sports will carry 22 games split between FOX (14) and FS1 (8). The combined regular-season coverage on NBC and FOX will give the USFL 22 broadcast windows, more than any regularly scheduled sport in the first half of 2022.

2022 USFL TELEVISION SCHEDULE

(Schedule subject to change)

WEEK MATCHUP DATE TIME (ET) PLATFORM
6 Tampa Bay at Philadelphia Saturday, 5/21 1 p.m. NBC, Peacock
6 Michigan at Birmingham Saturday, 5/21 7:30 p.m. NBC, Peacock
6 Pittsburgh at New Orleans Sunday, 5/22 Noon FS1
6 Houston at New Jersey Sunday, 5/22 4 p.m. FOX
         
7 New Jersey at Tampa Bay Saturday, 5/28 Noon USA Network
7 New Orleans at Michigan Saturday, 5/28 9 p.m. FS1
7 Birmingham at Pittsburgh Sunday, 5/29 2 p.m. FOX
7 Philadelphia at Houston Sunday, 5/29 6 p.m. Peacock

WEEK 8 (June 3-5)

Houston Gamblers at Tampa Bay Bandits

Michigan Panthers at Philadelphia Stars

New Orleans Breakers at Birmingham Stallions

Pittsburgh Maulers at New Jersey Generals

 

WEEK 9 (June 11-12)

Houston Gamblers at Birmingham Stallions

New Jersey Generals at Michigan Panthers

Philadelphia Stars at Pittsburgh Maulers

Tampa Bay Bandits at New Orleans Breakers

 

WEEK 10 (June 18-19)

Birmingham Stallions at Tampa Bay Bandits

Michigan Panthers at Pittsburgh Maulers

New Orleans Breakers at Houston Gamblers

Philadelphia Stars at New Jersey Generals

–NBC SPORTS–

TREY LANCE, SAM DARNOLD & DAVIS MILLS HIGHLIGHT NUMBERS 31-35 ON CHRIS SIMMS’ TOP 40 QUARTERBACK COUNTDOWN, NOW ON “CHRIS SIMMS UNBUTTONED” AND “PRO FOOTBALL TALK”

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Simms’ Top 40 QB Countdown Culminates with the Top Four on Monday, June 13; In-Depth Breakdowns for Each Ranking Weekly on Chris Simms Unbuttoned Podcast

Trey Lance (No. 31), Sam Darnold (No. 32), Geno Smith (No. 33), Tyler Huntley (No. 34), and Davis Mills (No. 35) Ranked #31-35 in the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown

“The arm is ridiculously strong and he’s a good athlete. I think the accuracy is still the biggest question…You’ve got to start him. The 49ers are a Super Bowl team.”– Simms on Lance at No. 31

“If [the Panthers] slip up and he doesn’t play well, I think he’ll have a short leash this year.”– Simms on Darnold at No. 32

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 19, 2022 – Over the course of the next month, NBC Sports’ Chris Simms will unveil his list of the top 40 quarterbacks in the NFL on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast and on “PFT Live.” Highlighting Simms’ latest rankings are 2021 third overall pick Trey Lance of the San Francisco 49ers, current Carolina Panthers starter Sam Darnold, and second-year signal caller Davis Mills of the Houston Texans.

Continuing the countdown, Simms unveiled his quarterbacks ranked 31-35:

 

31. Trey Lance, San Francisco
32. Sam Darnold, Carolina
33. Geno Smith, Seattle
34. Tyler Huntley, Baltimore
35. Davis Mills, Houston

 

Beginning earlier this week and culminating Monday, June 13 with his top four quarterbacks in the league, Simms will unveil four selections on each Chris Simms Unbuttoned episode and discuss his rankings on “PFT Live” with Mike Florio.

Simms, a third-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2003 NFL Draft who played eight NFL seasons, will also offer in-depth player breakdowns and rankings explanations throughout each week on Chris Simms Unbuttoned.

Simms has had recent success in projecting quarterbacks – including those coming out of college by naming Patrick Mahomes as his most exciting prospect in 2017, listing Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen as his top-two QBs in 2018, and having Justin Herbert as his No. 2 QB in 2020.

The rankings will continue Monday, May 23 with numbers 30-26 on the next episode of Chris Simms Unbuttoned.

The following are highlights from this week’s edition of Chris Simms Unbuttoned:

No. 35: Davis Mills, Houston Texans

“One of the more pleasant surprises. He’s got some ability in his game, more than I gave him credit for coming out of Stanford. He knows how to play in the pocket…He can read a defense and make the appropriate decision. He’s not a ‘thrower,’ he’s a ‘passer.’ He’s more about timing and rhythm and anticipation. It’s not huge talent, but it’s good talent, and his ability to play the position is pretty advanced for the age he’s at right now. That’s why I put him ahead of guys like Tyrod Taylor and Teddy Bridgewater…He started making plays and dictating the game himself…If he stays on the course, he’s going to be the starter and be the guy.”

No. 34: Tyler Huntley, Baltimore Ravens

“He maybe was put in the toughest spot of anybody last year. He has a pretty strong arm, he can push the ball down the field, and he can put enough zip on it to put some balls into tight windows over the middle to Mark Andrews and company. The other thing I love about him is he does want to stay in the pocket…He’s a pretty good decision maker. He showed a little bit of a ‘clutch’ gene – the way he played in the Packers and Rams games, he certainly wasn’t afraid of the big lights of the moment. He’s going upwards. I love his game. He’ll be a low-end starter when it’s all said and done.”

No. 33: Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks

“Geno’s big, [his] arm is big, plays in the pocket pretty damn well. [His] release is legit one of the quicker releases in all of football. He’s found the right way to throw the ball for him…It’s a little over the top, but it’s quick. I thought he played really good football against some good teams. He made throws or plays that really changed the game or changed the field position. People are not giving Geno Smith enough credit for his ability…I would say Geno is more accurate and throws the ball better (than Drew Lock). I do think he has the talent and potential to be a mainstay type of starter in the NFL. He’s never going to be top 15, but I do think he can be that guy.”

No. 32: Sam Darnold, Carolina Panthers

“He can move and run better than people realize. He doesn’t have any different arm angles – every throw is pretty much the same with [him]. He has a very quick release. That’s the one thing I’ve always liked about him. He doesn’t see the field that well…my biggest complaint about him more than anything is he still misses too many of the big throws down the field. Decision making? Big question mark. Leadership, what he brings to the team? There’s not much. Tyler Huntley, Gardner Minshew, those guys bring something to the offense with their leadership…there’s none of that with Sam Darnold. If [the Panthers] slip up and he doesn’t play good, I think he’ll have a short leash this year.”

No. 31: Trey Lance, San Francisco 49ers

“I see the talent, the potential. There’s no doubt. The arm is ridiculously strong and he’s a good athlete. I think the accuracy is still the biggest question – just the pure ability to be a passer and a thrower and then the ability to throw the appropriate ball. I think the thing that’s concerning is…almost 50% of his completions are, ‘Whoa, that guy barely caught it.’ You see very few quarterback plays. Too many of the big plays were just (head coach Kyle) Shanahan serving it up on a platter. Shanahan will highlight the good things he does, and that will help the growing curve. You’ve got to start him…the 49ers are a Super Bowl team.”

To listen to the full player breakdowns on Chris Simms Unbuttoned, click here.

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NBC SPORTS TO SURROUND 2022 NCAA WOMEN’S AND MEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH NEARLY 80 HOURS OF COVERAGE ON GOLF CHANNEL

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Four National Championships to be Decided Over Next Two Weeks From Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., Beginning with Women’s Individual and Team Match Play on May 23-25, Followed by Men’s Individual on May 30 and Team Match Play on May 31 & June 1

College Central and Golf Central to Provide Pre- and Post-Event Coverage All Six Days of Women’s and Men’s Championships

Comprehensive NCAA Women’s and Men’s Golf Championships Coverage to Anchor 14 Consecutive Days of Live Tournament Coverage on GOLF Channel

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 19, 2022 – NBC Sports surrounds the 2022 NCAA Women’s and Men’s Golf Championships with nearly 80 hours of coverage Presented by Stifel and Geico on GOLF Channel over the next two weeks from Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., beginning with the Women’s Individual and Team Match Play Championships on Monday, May 23, through Wednesday, May 25.

GOLF Channel will present close to 30 hours of live Championship coverage for both the Women’s and Men’s Championships (May 30-June 1) where individual and team championships will be awarded. Extensive encores of each event will also be presented on GOLF Channel, totaling nearly 20 hours for each Championship. College Central and Golf Central will provide pre- and post-event coverage all six days of the NCAA Golf Championships.

Comprehensive coverage of the NCAA Women’s and Men’s Golf Championships anchors 14 consecutive days of live golf tournament coverage on GOLF Channel. Arizona State serves as host of both Championships at Grayhawk Golf Club, marking the second of three consecutive championships that will be held at the club.

All GOLF Channel coverage also streams on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app providing 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.

NCAA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2022 NCAA Women’s Individual Championship will be decided on Monday, May 23, at 5 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel. Rachel Heck (Stanford University) is the reigning champion. Women’s Team Match Play quarterfinals and semifinals will be held on Tuesday, May 24, and the Team National Championship will be presented on Wednesday, May 25, at 5 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel. University of Mississippi won the 2021 team title, but did not advance to this year’s Championship field.

Dates Live Coverage College Central Golf Central Encores
Monday, May 23 5-9 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 9-10 p.m. 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; 3-5:30 a.m.; 9-11:30 a.m. (Tuesday)
Tuesday, May 24 Noon-2:30 p.m.; 5-9 p.m. 11:30 a.m.-Noon; 4:30-5 p.m. 9-10 p.m. 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; 3-5 a.m. (Wednesday)
Wednesday, May 25 5-9 p.m. 4:30-5 p.m. 9-10 p.m. 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

*all times ET

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: Bob Papa
    • Analyst: Paige Mackenzie
    • Tower: Steve Burkowski
    • On-Course: Karen Stupples / Emilia Migliaccio / Jim Gallagher Jr.
    • Interviews: Kira K. Dixon

College Central and Golf Central will be anchored Monday-Wednesday by Anna Jackson, Amanda Blumenherst, Jaime Diaz, Rex Hoggard, George Savaricas, and Dixon. Tuesday’s edition of College Central at 11:30 a.m. ET will feature the announcement of the 2022 ANNIKA Award presented by Stifel recipient, which honors the nation’s most outstanding female Division I collegiate golfer.

NCAA MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2022 NCAA Men’s Individual Championship will be awarded on Monday, May 30, at 5 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel. Turk Pettit (Clemson University) is the reigning champion. The final PGA TOUR University Velocity Global Ranking of the 2022 season will be confirmed after the conclusion of the Men’s Individual Championship.

The Men’s Team Match Play quarterfinals and semifinals will be held on Tuesday, May 31, and the Team National Championship will be presented on Wednesday, June 1, at 5 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel. Pepperdine University looks to defend its 2021 team title.

Dates Live Coverage College Central Golf Central Encores
Monday, May 30 5-9 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 9-10 p.m. 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; 3-5:30 a.m.; 9-11:30 a.m. (Tuesday)
Tuesday, May 31 Noon-2:30 p.m.; 5-9 p.m. 11:30 a.m.-Noon; 4:30-5 p.m. 9-10 p.m. 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; 3-5 a.m. (Wednesday)
Wednesday, June 1 5-9 p.m. 4:30-5 p.m. 9-10 p.m. 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

*all times ET

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: Bob Papa
    • Analyst: John Cook
    • Tower: Steve Burkowski
    • On-Course: Notah Begay III / Billy Ray Brown / Jim Gallagher Jr.
    • Interviews: Ryan Lavner

College Central and Golf Central will be anchored Monday-Wednesday by Anna Jackson, Amanda Blumenherst, Jaime Diaz, Todd Lewis, Amy Rogers, and Lavner. Tuesday’s edition of College Central at 11:30 a.m. ET will feature the announcement of the 2022 Haskins Award Presented by Stifel recipient, which honors the nation’s most outstanding male Division I collegiate golfer.

PGA TOUR UNIVERSITY PRESENTED BY VELOCITY GLOBAL

PGA TOUR University Presented by Velocity Global rewards elite college players with access to Tours operated under the PGA TOUR umbrella, while upholding the principles and virtues of collegiate athletics. Introduced in 2020, the program strengthens and elevates the path to the PGA TOUR through the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR international tours. All top-10 2021 PGA TOUR University finishers earned Korn Ferry Tour membership in 2022.

The Velocity Global Ranking is featured on GOLF Channel each Wednesday on Golf Today and within weekly live tournament coverage, as well as across GOLF Channel and PGA TOUR digital platforms throughout the year. For more information, please visit www.PGATOUR.com/university and follow PGA TOUR University on Twitter and Instagram (@PGATOURU).

ANNIKA AND HASKINS AWARD PRESENTED BY STIFEL

GOLF Channel presents annual coverage of the announcements of the ANNIKA Award presented by Stifel and Haskins Award Presented by Stifel winners, which honor the nation’s most outstanding female and male Division I collegiate golfers. Throughout the year, ANNIKA and Haskins Award Watch Lists are featured and updated with top performers across GOLF Channel linear and digital platforms.

Rachel Heck won the ANNIKA Award in 2021 and past recipients include two-time winner Maria Fassi (2018, 2019, University of Arkansas) and Bronte Law (2016, UCLA). John Pak of Florida State University took home the Haskins Award last year. Past winners of the Haskins Award include Tiger Woods (1996, Stanford University), Phil Mickelson (1990-92, Arizona State University), Ben Crenshaw (1971-73, University of Texas), Justin Thomas (2012, University of Alabama), and Matthew Wolff (2019, Oklahoma State University).

COLLEGE GOLF TALK

Throughout the spring, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine host GOLF Channel’s College Golf Talk Podcast. From in-depth interviews with current players and coaches to expert analysis from the top college golf gurus, the College Golf Talk Podcast will keep you informed all season long. The College Golf Talk Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

ABOUT GOLF CHANNEL’S COLLEGE GOLF PLATFORM

GOLF Channel is the television home for college golf, currently providing live coverage of eight college golf championships. GOLF Channel deploys its comprehensive portfolio of news, digital and social media coverage year-round in covering collegiate golf, including specials for regional and national qualifying, on-site and wraparound news from golf’s biggest college events, serving as the exclusive media partner of PGA TOUR University Presented by Velocity Global and the Velocity Global Ranking, and exclusive annual coverage for the Haskins and ANNIKA Awards Presented by Stifel.

Following its announcement in 2013 as the exclusive television provider of the NCAA Golf Championships, GOLF Channel has provided live coverage Presented by Stifel and Geico of the NCAA Men’s Championships since 2014 and the NCAA Women’s Championships since 2015, which are hosted at the same venue in consecutive weeks at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. GOLF Channel also annually televises the three-day East Lake Cup at historic East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga.; the Western Intercollegiate Presented by Topgolf and Titleist, one of the longest-running college tournaments in the U.S. taking place at Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, Calif.; the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate Presented by PXG at Long Cove Club in Hilton Head, S.C.; the Blessings Collegiate Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark; the Jackson T. Stephens Cup; and the Southwestern Invitational Presented by Topgolf at North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village, Calif.

Bryson DeChambeau, Collin Morikawa, Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, Scottie Scheffler, Matthew Wolff, Jennifer Kupcho, Leona Maguire, Bronte Law and Maria Fassi are just a few of the professional golfers who appeared on GOLF Channel while competing in college.

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PITTSBURGH PIRATES HOST ST. LOUIS CARDINALS ON MLB SUNDAY LEADOFF THIS SUNDAY, MAY 21 LIVE AT 11:30 A.M. ET ON PEACOCK; PREGAME BEGINS AT 11 A.M. ET ON PEACOCK

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Jim Edmonds and Bob Walk to Serve as this Week’s Game Analysts, Joining Jason Benetti (Play-by-Play) in MLB Sunday Leadoff Booth

NBC Sports’ Ahmed Fareed Hosts Pregame Coverage on Peacock at 11 a.m. ET, Alongside Former MLB Pitcher & Three-Time All-Star Dan Plesac

Mike “Doc” Emrick Narrates Pregame Essay on Recent History of the Pirates

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 18, 2022 – Ke’Bryan Hayes and the Pittsburgh Pirates host Nolan Arenado and the St. Louis Cardinals in an NL Central showdown from PNC Park on MLB Sunday Leadoff live this Sunday, May 21 at 11:30 a.m. ET on Peacock.

Play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti will be joined in this week’s MLB Sunday Leadoff booth by analysts Jim Edmonds and Bob Walk. Benetti will be joined in the MLB Sunday Leadoff booth each week by local analysts from the participating teams.

A 17-year MLB veteran as an outfielder, Edmonds spent eight seasons with St. Louis (2000-07), including as a member of the 2006 World Series winning team, and was inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame in 2014. Edmonds, a four-time All-Star and eight-time Gold Glove winner, has served as a studio and game analyst for Bally Sports Midwest’s Cardinals coverage since 2013.

Walk spent 14 years as an MLB pitcher from 1980-1993, including 10 years with the Pirates. He won a World Series as a rookie with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980 and was named an All-Star with the Pirates in 1988. Currently, Walk serves as commentator on AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh’s Pirates coverage and is in his 29th year as a member of the Pirates’ broadcast crew.

This week’s MLB Sunday Leadoff coverage begins with the pregame show at 11 a.m. ET on Peacock. NBC Sports’ Ahmed Fareed is the pre- and postgame host of MLB Sunday Leadoff and also serves as the in-game reporter.

Eighteen-year MLB veteran and three-time All-Star pitcher Dan Plesac, who is currently an analyst for MLB Network, will serve as this week’s pre- and postgame analyst alongside Fareed. Rob Friedman, aka PitchingNinja, will also join the pregame show to provide pitching breakdowns.

During Sunday’s MLB Sunday Leadoff pregame, Mike “Doc” Emrick presents an essay on the history of the Pirates over the past few decades.

How to Watch:

Date Show Time (ET) Platform
Sun., May 15 MLB Sunday Leadoff Pregame 11 a.m. Peacock
Sun., May 15 Cardinals vs. Pirates 11:30 a.m. Peacock

 

Commentators:

    • Play by Play: Jason Benetti
    • Analysts: Jim Edmonds and Bob Walk
    • Pre- and Postgame Host/In-game Reporter: Ahmed Fareed
    • Pre- and Postgame Analyst: Dan Plesac

 

Beginning Sunday, May 8 with the debut game of MLB Sunday Leadoff, Peacock will live stream an NBC Sports-produced baseball game for 18 consecutive weeks, with start times for the first six Sunday games at 11:30 a.m. ET and the following 12 Sunday games beginning at Noon ET. Each game will feature NBC Sports-produced pregame and post-game shows on Peacock.

On each of the 18 Sundays that Peacock presents a game, it will be scheduled as the exclusive home of live MLB action until 1:30 p.m. ET that day, when the remainder of the day’s schedule will begin. Peacock will also be the exclusive home of the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game – featuring top minor league prospects – which will be played during All-Star Week in July at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

For steps on how to watch MLB Sunday Leadoff on Peacock, click here.

Peacock’s expansive programming features live sports coverage including Sunday Night Football, Olympic Games, Premier League, Notre Dame Football, NTT IndyCar Series, and much more. Peacock Originals streaming now include Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure, Meddling, Picabo, and American Rockstars. Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel which streams Peacock Original Brother from Another and staples like The Dan Patrick Show, Pro Football Talk Live, and The Rich Eisen Show.

2022 MLB Sunday Leadoff on Peacock Game Schedule

Date Time Matchup
May 22 11:30 a.m. ET St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates
May 29 11:30 a.m. ET San Francisco Giants at Cincinnati Reds
June 5 11:30 a.m. ET Detroit Tigers at New York Yankees
June 12 11:30 a.m. ET Oakland Athletics at Cleveland Guardians
June 19 Noon ET Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals
June 26 Noon ET New York Mets at Miami Marlins
July 3 Noon ET Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers
July 10 Noon ET Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles
July 17 Noon ET Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays
July 24 Noon ET Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies
July 31 Noon ET Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays
August 7 Noon ET Houston Astros at Cleveland Guardians
August 14 Noon ET San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals
August 21 Noon ET Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians
August 28 Noon ET Los Angeles Dodgers at Miami Marlins
September 4 Noon ET Toronto Blue Jays at Pittsburgh Pirates

 

— NBC SPORTS —

RAFAEL NADAL, NOVAK DJOKOVIC, IGA ŚWIĄTEK & NAOMI OSAKA HEADLINE NBC SPORTS’ LIVE 2022 ROLAND-GARROS TENNIS COVERAGE, BEGINNING THIS SUNDAY, MAY 22 ON NBC & PEACOCK

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Coverage Begins with Round 1 Coverage this Sunday, May 22 at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

Extensive Live Roland-Garros Coverage over the Next Three Weekends Includes Exclusive Package of Matches on Peacock

Women’s Final on Saturday, June 4 & Men’s Final on Sunday, June 5 on NBC and Peacock

Dan Hicks, Mary Carillo & John McEnroe to Call the Action

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 18, 2022 – NBC Sports presents live coverage of 2022 Roland-Garros matches, beginning with the first round in Paris, France, this Sunday, May 22, at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Live coverage culminates with the women’s final on Saturday, June 4 at 9 a.m. ET and the men’s final Sunday, June 5 at 9 a.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Headlining the men’s competition is 21-time Grand Slam singles champion and World No. 5 Rafael Nadal, the “King of Clay,” who has won a record 13 Roland-Garros titles (2005-2008, 2010-2014, 2017-2020), including four of the past five. With his 2022 Australian Open title, Nadal set the all-time record with 21 career men’s singles Grand Slam titles. Nadal will be joined by 20-time Grand Slam singles champion and World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, who looks to defend his 2021 Roland-Garros title, and World No. 2 and reigning U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev. Among competitors aiming to win their first career Grand Slam titles are World No. 3 Alexander Zverev, World No. 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas, who lost to Djokovic in last year’s Roland-Garros final, and World No. 6 Carlos Alcaraz, the 19-year-old Spaniard who won the Madrid Open earlier this month.

On the women’s side, World No. 1 Iga Świątek of Poland enters the weekend on a 28-match winning streak, which includes five convective titles, and aims to capture her second career Roland-Garros championship (2020). World No. 2 Barbora Krejčíková looks to defend her 2021 Roland-Garros title after winning as an unseeded player last year and four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka aims for her first career Roland-Garros championship. Americans expected to compete include 2022 Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins, World No. 11 Jessica Pegula, who advanced to the 2022 Madrid Open final, and 18-year-old Coco Gauff.

NBC Sports’ Dan Hicks handles play-by-play alongside analysts Mary Carillo and John McEnroe, who teamed to win the mixed doubles title at the 1977 French Open. McEnroe is a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion.

Over the course of the next three weeks, NBC Sports EDGE will provide Roland-Garros betting content, including daily best bets advice from analysts Drew Dinsick and Kenny Ducey.

Last year, Peacock announced a multi-year agreement with the French Tennis Federation for a new package of Roland-Garros middle weekend night sessions, expanding NBC Sports’ exclusive coverage of the Grand Slam event. This year, Peacock will exclusively present the new night sessions in Paris: four live hours beginning at 2 p.m. ET on Sat., May 28, six live hours beginning at Noon ET on Sun., May 29, and four live hours starting at 2 p.m. ET on Mon., May 30.

Peacock’s expansive programming features live sports coverage including Premier League, Sunday Night Football, MLB Sunday Leadoff, Notre Dame Football, NTT IndyCar Series and much more. Peacock Originals streaming now include Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure, Meddling, Picabo and American Rock Stars. Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel which streams Peacock Original Brother from Another and staples like The Dan Patrick Show, Pro Football Talk Live, and The Rich Eisen Show.

To learn more about how to watch on Peacock and sign up visit peacocktv.com.

NBC AND Roland-Garros: In 1975, NBC became the first American television network to provide coverage of the French Open when the network signed a three-year deal with the French Tennis Federation. The tournament was covered by CBS from 1980-82 and returned to NBC in 1983, where it has remained since. This is NBC’s 40th consecutive year televising the event.

Following is the schedule for NBC Sports’ live Roland-Garros coverage:

Date Time (ET) Round Platform
Sun., May 22 1 p.m. Round 1 (LIVE) NBC, Peacock
Sat., May 28 11 a.m. Round 3 or 4 (LIVE) NBC, Peacock
Sat., May 28 2 p.m. Round 3 or 4 – Night Session (LIVE) Peacock
Sun., May 29 Noon Round 3 or 4 – Night Session (LIVE) Peacock
Mon., May 30 11 a.m. Round 4 (LIVE) NBC, Peacock
Mon., May 30 3 p.m. Round 4 – Night Session (LIVE) Peacock
Thurs., June 2 11 a.m. Women’s Semifinals (LIVE) NBC, Peacock
Fri., June 3 11 a.m. Men’s Semifinals (LIVE) NBC, Peacock
Sat., June 4 9 a.m. Women’s Finals & Men’s Doubles Finals (LIVE) NBC, Peacock
Sun., June 5 9 a.m. Men’s Finals (LIVE) NBC, Peacock

 

–NBC SPORTS–

NBC SPORTS PRESENTS LIVE COVERAGE OF 147th PREAKNESS STAKES THIS SAT., MAY 21 AT 4 P.M. ET ON NBC, PEACOCK & UNIVERSO

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Coverage from Pimlico Begins This Friday at 5 p.m. ET on USA Network & Continues Saturday at 2 p.m. ET on CNBC

Telemundo Deportes to Present Triple Crown Race for First Time, With Live Coverage Saturday on Universo at 6:30 p.m. ET

Features Includes a Historic Look at Fillies Who Have Won the Preakness Stakes as Secret Oath Looks to Follow Up Her Kentucky Oaks Victory with a Win at Pimlico

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 17, 2022 – NBC Sports’ Triple Crown horse racing continues this weekend with live coverage of the 147th Preakness Stakes this Saturday, May 21, at 4 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. For the first time, Telemundo Deportes will present a Triple Crown race, with live coverage beginning Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET on Universo.

Coverage from Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md., begins this Friday, May 20, at 5 p.m. ET on USA Network with the 98th running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, and continues Saturday at 2 p.m. ET on CNBC. Over the two days, NBC Sports will cover nine races live.

Saturday’s Preakness Stakes field is expected to include Kentucky Derby runner-up Epicenter (6-5) and fourth-place finisher Simplification (6-1).  Also running in Saturday’s field are Secret Oath (9-2), a filly trained by D. Wayne Lukas who won the Kentucky Oaks two weeks ago, Early Voting (7-2), who placed second in the Wood Memorial (G2) and Creative Minister (10-1).

Highlights of NBC Sports’ Preakness Stakes coverage include:

    • Seven live races on Saturday (four in the NBC/Peacock Preakness Stakes show)
    • A historic look at the fillies who have won the Preakness Stakes as Secret Oath enters Saturday’s field as a favorite
    • Feature on trainer Steve Asmussen, the winningest trainer in North America, who trains Saturday’s favorite, Epicenter
    • A conversation among NBC Sports’ analysts regarding the future of Triple Crown scheduling and the timing between races in light of the decision by Rich Strike’s connections not to run the horse in the Preakness Stakes
    • Meet the Preakness Contenders
    • Celebrity picks for the 147th Preakness Stakes
    • Review of the thrilling Kentucky Derby, featuring Rich Strike’s historic victory as an 80-1 longshot and audio from Rich Strike trainer Eric Reed, jockey Sonny Leone, and more
    • Tim Layden narrates an essay on trainer and U.S. Racing Hall of Famer Wayne Lukas, who has won the Preakness Stakes six times and is running Secret Oath this weekend
    • Overhead plane camera
    • Multiple jockey cams
    • A camera focused on race caller Larry Collmus

 

In addition, musicians The Chainsmokers, Marshmellow, and Moneybagg Yo will rock the infield with performances of their biggest hits throughout the broadcast.

COMMENTATORS:  NBC Sports’ coverage of the Preakness Stakes features host Mike Tirico; analysts Randy Moss and Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey, a two-time Preakness Stakes winner; host/reporter Ahmed Fareed; handicapper Matt Bernier; reporters Donna Brothers, Britney Eurton, Nick Luck, and Kenny Rice; and race caller Larry Collmus.

Steve Kornacki, NBC News’ celebrated national political correspondent, joins NBC Sports’ Preakness Stakes coverage as an insights analyst for the second consecutive year. NBC Sports’ Tim Layden will deliver an essay.

The Preakness Stakes is produced by Lindsay Schanzer and Billy Matthews and is directed by Kaare Numme. Executive producer and president, NBC Sports Production is Sam Flood.

PREAKNESS STAKES (ALL TIMES ET)
Date Time Event Platform
Fri., May 20 5 p.m. Black-Eyed Susan USA Network
Sat., May 21 2 p.m. Preakness Stakes early races CNBC
Sat., May 21 4 p.m. 147th Preakness Stakes NBC, Peacock, Universo
BELMONT STAKES (ALL TIMES ET)
Date Time Event Platform
Sat., June 11 3 p.m. Belmont Stakes early races CNBC
Sat., June 11 5 p.m. 154th Belmont Stakes NBC, Peacock

 

PREAKNESS STAKES COVERAGE ON NBCSPORTS.COM & THE NBC SPORTS APP

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. The full HD-quality video stream will come directly from NBC’s broadcasts. NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app are 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 AUDIO PREAKNESS STAKES COVERAGE

The NBC Sports Audio Network will present live Preakness Stakes coverage, produced by SiriusXM, on Saturday, May 21 beginning at 10 a.m. ET on NBC Sports Audio (channel 85 on SiriusXM radios and the SXM App) with a special edition of SiriusXM’s Down The Stretch, hosted by Dave Johnson and Bill Finley. NBC Sports’ coverage of the Preakness Stakes from Pimlico Race Course begins at 6 p.m. ET. NBC Sports’ Larry Collmus will handle the live race call. NBC Sports and SiriusXM also teamed to produce audio coverage of the 148th Kentucky Derby on May 7.

NBC SPORTS AND HORSE RACING: NBC Sports is the exclusive home to the most important and prestigious events in horse racing, including the Triple Crown, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Royal Ascot, and Pegasus World Cup Invitational Series. NBC has been the exclusive home of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes since 2001, and the Belmont Stakes since 2011, when NBC Sports reassembled the Triple Crown.

–NBC SPORTS–

LIVERPOOL VISIT SOUTHAMPTON TODAY AT 2:45 P.M. ET ON USA NETWORK & UNIVERSO IN PIVOTAL MATCH FOR PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE RACE

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Three Matches Presented Live Across NBC Sports this Thursday, May 19, Including Everton v. Crystal Palace at 2:45 p.m. ET on USA Network & Universo

NBC Sports’ Premier League Studio Team to Travel to U.K. for Live On-Site Championship Sunday Shows for First Time

NBC Sports’ Championship Sunday (May 22) Schedule to be Announced Later this Week

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 17, 2022 – Second-place Liverpool visit Southampton today at 2:45 p.m. ET on USA Network and Universo in a pivotal match for Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes, highlighting PL action across NBC Sports this week ahead of Championship Sunday (May 22).

Liverpool (86 points) are four points behind PL leaders Manchester City (90) with a game in hand as the season enters its final week. With a victory today, Liverpool would sit one point behind Man City entering Championship Sunday this weekend. Last Sunday, Manchester City drew West Ham, 2-2, to tighten the race for the Premier League title. Southampton – who are already guaranteed safety from relegation – lost to Brentford, 3-0, last weekend. Arlo White, Graeme Le Saux and Lee Dixon will call the action live from Saint Mary’s Stadium.

On Thursday, May 19, NBC Sports presents three matches live: Everton v. Crystal Palace (2:45 p.m. ET on USA Network and Universo), Chelsea v. Leicester City (3 p.m. ET on Peacock), and Aston Villa v. Burnley (3 p.m. ET on Peacock).

This weekend, NBC Sports’ Premier League studio show will travel to the U.K. to host the Championship Sunday shows live on-site for the first time. Rebecca Lowe hosts Sunday’s shows alongside former Jamaica National Team and Premier League player Robbie Earle, former Premier League player Robbie Mustoe, and former USMNT and Premier League player Tim Howard.

NBC Sports’ full Championship Sunday schedule will be announced later this week.

This season, Peacock will stream all games airing on the NBC broadcast network live. In addition, Peacock will feature studio shows, full match replays and the Premier League TV channel. All matchdays and windows exclusively on Peacock will feature NBC Sports’ Premier League studio coverage.

THE 2 ROBBIES PODCAST

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss and dissect the top Premier League storylines after every matchweek on “The 2 Robbies” podcast. On the most recent episode, Earle and Mustoe discuss Manchester City’s draw with West Ham, the PL title race, Liverpool topping Chelsea in the FA Cup, and more. The “2 Robbies” podcast is available anywhere you listen to podcasts.

PREMIER LEAGUE PICK ‘EM

NBC Sports’ Premier League Pick ‘Em returns on the free-to-play NBC Sports Predictor powered by PointsBet games app, available in the App Store and Google Play Store. Each match week, Premier League Pick ‘Em features a $50,000 jackpot prize for a “perfect score” – predicting the correct exact results of all featured matches in that contest (information on scoring, prizing, and Official Rules here).

NBC SPORTS PUB PASS

For commercial establishments looking to show Premier League, they can get the NBC Sports Pub Pass, the new customizable platform specifically for the retail pub/restaurant market in the USA. The NBC Sports Pub Pass offers Pubs, Bars, Clubs and Restaurants and commercial establishments nationwide all the Premier League matches and programming specifically for commercial establishments – Live, Commercial-Free and On-Demand. To subscribe or to find out more information about the NBC Sports Pub Pass go to https://www.nbcpubpass.com/.

STREAMING ON PEACOCK

Peacock’s expansive programming features live sports coverage including Premier League, Sunday Night Football, Notre Dame Football, NTT IndyCar Series and much more. Peacock Originals streaming now include Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure, Meddling, Picabo and American Rock Stars. Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel which streams Peacock Original Brother from Another and staples like The Dan Patrick Show, Pro Football Talk Live, and The Rich Eisen Show.

To learn more about how to watch Premier League on Peacock and how to sign up visit peacocktv.com/sports/premier-league.

Premier League games on NBC and USA Network 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 available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

Following is NBC Sports’ schedule for the Premier League this week (all times ET, subject to change):

 

Date Time (ET) Match Platform
Tue., May 17 2 p.m. Premier League Live USA Network
Tue., May 17 2:45 p.m. Southampton v. Liverpool USA Network, Universo
Tue., May 17 4:45 p.m. Goal Zone USA Network
Thurs., May 19 2:30 p.m. Premier League Live USA Network
Thurs., May 19 2:45 p.m. Everton v. Crystal Palace USA Network, Universo
Thurs., May 19 3 p.m. Chelsea v. Leicester City Peacock
Thurs., May 19 3 p.m. Aston Villa v. Burnley Peacock
Thurs., May 19 4:45 p.m. Goal Zone USA Network

–NBC SPORTS–

KENNY PICKETT, DREW LOCK & TEDDY BRIDGEWATER LEAD OFF CHRIS SIMMS’ TOP 40 NFL QUARTERBACK RANKINGS, NOW ON “CHRIS SIMMS UNBUTTONED” AND “PRO FOOTBALL TALK”

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Simms’ Top 40 QB Countdown Culminates with the Top Four on Monday, June 13; In-Depth Breakdowns for Each Ranking Weekly on Chris Simms Unbuttoned Podcast

Tyrod Taylor (No. 36), Gardner Minshew (No. 37), Teddy Bridgewater (No. 38), Rookie Kenny Pickett (No. 39), and Drew Lock (No. 40) Ranked #36-40 in the Simms Top 40 QB Countdown

“I wish there was more big-play ability and a little more aggressiveness, but as far as being ready to play in the NFL, I have no doubt this guy is going to be ready. He’s going to be able to run an offense.” – Simms on Pickett at No. 39

“He has the type of talent to be in the top 18, top 15, but playing the position, he’s not great at it yet…You can’t trust him.” – Simms on Lock at No. 40

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 16, 2022 – Over the course of the next month, NBC Sports’ Chris Simms will unveil his list of the top 40 quarterbacks in the NFL on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast and on “PFT Live.”

Beginning today and culminating Monday, June 13 with his top four quarterbacks in the league, Simms will unveil four selections on each Chris Simms Unbuttoned episode and discuss his rankings on “PFT Live” with Mike Florio.

Simms, a third-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2003 NFL Draft who played eight NFL seasons, will also offer in-depth player breakdowns and rankings explanations throughout each week on Chris Simms Unbuttoned.

Simms has had recent success in projecting quarterbacks – including those coming out of college by naming Patrick Mahomes as his most exciting prospect in 2017, listing Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen as his top-two QBs in 2018, and having Justin Herbert as his No. 2 QB in 2020.

“It’s not an easy exercise. There’s a lot of good quarterbacks in the NFL,” Simms said. “There’s four categories that I’m big on: Physical talent, that’s the number one thing. Throwing and running, taking both of those into account – that’s part of the game right now in the 2022 NFL. The next big thing would be the mental aspect…Third would be leadership, the effect you have on the football team…and the last one to me would be pocket presence, because there is something to that…Those four things to me are really the way I break it down.”

To kick off the countdown, Simms unveiled his quarterbacks ranked 36-40:

36. Tyrod Taylor, New York Giants
37. Gardner Minshew, Philadelphia
38. Teddy Bridgewater, Miami
39. Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh
40. Drew Lock, Seattle

 

The rankings will continue Wednesday with numbers and 31-35 on the next episode of Chris Simms Unbuttoned.

The following are highlights from this week’s editions of Chris Simms Unbuttoned:

No. 40: Drew Lock, Seattle Seahawks

Simms: “There’s things to like about his game. There’s real talent to the player. The talent of the player is better than 40. He has the type of talent to be in the top 18, top 15, but playing the position, he’s not great at it yet. To me, the biggest reason he’s at 40 is – for lack of a better way to say it – he’s not in the trust tree. You can’t trust him. You can’t trust him with decision-making, taking care of the football, and that’s the piece we’re still missing with Drew Lock…Consistency is the issue. We’ve seen snippets…but it just never quite gets there. He’s a little bit all over the place when you break him down…He’s a guy who has a higher ceiling than 40 for sure, but right now I can’t put him any higher than that because I don’t really know what to expect out of him when you put him on the field.”

No. 39: Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh Steelers

Simms: “A lot of the things that we talk about with Drew Lock that I don’t trust, with Kenny Pickett I don’t have those same feelings…As far as the mental aspect, it’s as impressive as it gets coming out of college the last few years. Mac Jones and Joe Burrow are the only two guys I can remember in recent history…In the pocket, making decisions, going through reads, putting the ball in the right spot. It’s as good as anybody we’ve seen come out there, and I think that’s why some teams absolutely loved him at the draft. It’s the high-end talent that I question, but he’s still a starting quarterback here. I wish there was more big-play ability and a little more aggressiveness, but as far as being ready to play in the NFL, I have no doubt this guy is going to be ready. He’s going to be able to run an offense – he’s been playing in a pro offense – and he’s very well-schooled at playing within the pocket and making decisions and throws that way. That’s why I like him and that’s why I’m going to put him in front of Drew Lock.”

No. 38: Teddy Bridgewater, Miami Dolphins

Simms: “Teddy Bridgewater is the ultimate backup. That’s what he is. I would never want him starting for my football team, as we saw from the two seasons previous to this. That’s just not what he is. Teddy Bridgewater does a lot of really good things. He’s got good control of the football and accuracy, he is a pretty good decision-maker, his arm is solid, he’s a good athlete. My big thing with Teddy Bridgewater, especially at this point in his career, is we know who he is. He’s not big-time and he’s not the future of any franchise, and my biggest thing with him more than anything is…the 2022 NFL, to me, doesn’t translate to a guy like Teddy Bridgewater, to guys who don’t go and try to win the game. They just go and try not to lose it. It’s hard to win in the NFL when you have a quarterback who just tries not to lose.”

No. 37: Gardner Minshew, Philadelphia Eagles

Simms: “One of the best backup quarterbacks in all of football…Ultimately, a low-end starter in the NFL, really high-end backup. You can depend on him as a backup. He’s a natural at the position, a little bit where the physical skills are not as good as Drew Lock or even Kenny Pickett – maybe his arm may not even be as good as Teddy Bridgewater – but Minshew can really play. Minshew is a very good decision-maker, Minshew is really crafty and good in the pocket, Minshew brings a leadership and a flair to your football team that is undeniable. In fact, it’s one of the rarest backups I’ve ever seen from that aspect and the team gravitates towards it…He’s got great anticipation and great touch and can change the arm angle. He’s a guy that can really play…He’s one of the best backups in football and that’s why I have him ahead of Teddy Bridgewater. I think there’s an element he brings to a team that Bridgewater doesn’t and that’s why I notched him up ahead.”

No. 36: Tyrod Taylor, New York Giants

Simms: “I feel bad for the guy at times because he’s been a little unlucky. One of the reasons he’s a backup and in this spot is you can’t depend on him to stay healthy throughout the year. That would be one thing that’s a little concerning about him…but Tyrod Taylor has some big-time elements of his skillset that are starting quarterback worthy…It’s a really good arm. Him and Drew Lock would have the two best arms of the guys here so far. He can pump it down the field 60-yard, 70-yard post routes. He’s got some strength. We know he’s a good athlete too…But Tyrod Taylor has a little bit of the Teddy Bridgewater in him to a degree that does bother me in the fact that it’s a careful football game at times, it’s not always taking advantage of what’s there to be had…There is some ability to make some high-end, awesome stuff happen, but it’s too few and far between at times.”

To listen to the full player breakdowns on Chris Simms Unbuttoned, click here.

-NBC SPORTS-