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NBC SPORTS GOLF CENTRAL LIVE FROM THE MASTERS MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL – TUESDAY, MARCH 28, AT 2 P.M. ET

March 23, 2023 By admin Leave a Comment

Commentators Rich Lerner, Brandel Chamblee and Notah Begay III

Dial 786-697-3501; Passcode: NBC Sports

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 23, 2023 – NBC Sports golf commentators Rich Lerner, Brandel Chamblee, and Notah Begay III will preview the upcoming 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., on a media conference call on Tuesday, March 28, at 2 p.m. ET.

NBC Sports will surround the 2023 Masters with Golf Central Live From The Masters on GOLF Channel, beginning Monday, April 3, at 2 p.m. ET through Sunday, April 9. In total, NBC Sports will provide more than 55 hours of live studio coverage Monday-Sunday on GOLF Channel and Peacock, with nearly 20 hosts, analysts, and reporters contributing to the week-long coverage.

Media interested in participating should call 786-697-3501; Passcode: NBC Sports.

    • WHAT: NBC Sports Live From The Masters Media Conference Call
    • WHO: Rich Lerner, Brandel Chamblee, Notah Begay III
    • WHEN: Tuesday, March 28, at 2 p.m. ET
    • NUMBER: 786-697-3501
    • PASSCODE: NBC Sports

Chamblee will also serve as a studio analyst for NBC Sports’ coverage of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. For the first time, NBC Sports will present live first and second-round coverage from Champions Retreat on Wednesday, March 29 and Thursday, March 30, on GOLF Channel and Peacock before final round coverage on Saturday, April 1 at noon ET on NBC and Peacock.

—NBC SPORTS—

Filed Under: Golf, masters, NBC, Uncategorized

NBC SPORTS PRESENTS COVERAGE OF THE DRONE RACING LEAGUE ALGORAND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP’S MIAMI 3-0-FLY SEMI-FINALS THIS SUNDAY AT 1 P.M. ET ON NBC

March 23, 2023 By admin Leave a Comment

World’s Top Drone Pilots Compete in 2022-23 DRL Algorand World Championship Semi-Finals

NBC Sports Presents Drone Racing League Races This Season

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 23, 2023 – NBC Sports presents coverage of the Drone Racing League’s 2022-23 Algorand DRL World Championship Miami 3-0-FLY Semi-Finals race this Sunday, March 26 at 1 p.m. ET on NBC. The Final race will air on NBC on Saturday, April 8, at 3 p.m. ET.

The 2022-23 DRL Algorand World Championship Miami 3-0-FLY Semi-Finals takes place this Sunday from loanDepot Park, home stadium of Major League Baseball’s Miami Marlins, in Miami, Fla. The world’s best drone pilots race high-speed drones through an immersive neon-colored aerial course. Elite pilots will navigate a fast outdoor track with several tight turns, complicated by elevation changes.

Throughout the season, the world’s 12 best drone pilots race high-speed drones in spectacular courses across all dimensions. The elite pilots have aimed to dominate 13 Levels of racing through iconic sports arenas and DRL SIM virtual maps to be crowned the World Champion.

DRL race locations have included: Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer stadiums, virtual courses in the DRL SIM game on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games include the U.S. Air Force Boneyard map.

How To Watch – Sunday, March 26 (all times ET)

    • TV – NBC
    • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Date Network Time (ET)
Sun., March 26 NBC 1 p.m.

 

DRL INFORMATION

    • The DRL is the world’s premier, professional drone racing property.
    • Combining groundbreaking technology and immersive drone racing, DRL is creating a new era of sports that brings high-speed competition in real life, in virtual simulation, and in the metaverse.

-NBC SPORTS-

Filed Under: Drone Racing League, NBC, Uncategorized

SIX WEEKS TO THE “RUN FOR THE ROSES!” – KEY KENTUCKY DERBY PREP RACE, LOUISIANA DERBY, LIVE THIS SATURDAY AT 6 P.M. ET ON CNBC AND PEACOCK

March 22, 2023 By admin Leave a Comment

Hour-Long Coverage Also Features Kentucky Derby Prep Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) From Turfway Park and Kentucky Oaks Prep Fair Grounds Oaks (G2)

Hall of Famer and Two-Time Louisiana Derby Winner Jerry Bailey and Randy Moss Join Host Ahmed Fareed to Anchor Coverage

Louisiana Derby Marks First of Three Consecutive Saturday Afternoons with Kentucky Derby Prep Races Across NBC, CNBC and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 22, 2023 – NBC Sports presents live coverage of the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2), a key prep race ahead of the 149th Kentucky Derby, this Saturday, March 25, live at 6 p.m. ET on CNBC and Peacock from Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, La. The hour-long program will also feature the $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) from Turfway Park in Florence, Ky., and the $400,000 Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) from Fair Grounds Race Course.

Two-time graded stakes winner Instant Coffee is the morning-line favorite in the Louisiana Derby and currently sits ninth in the Road to the Kentucky Derby standings. 2022 Iroquois Stakes (G3) winner Curly Jack and Sun Thunder are also expected to be contenders in the 1 3/16-mile race.

Six weeks ahead of the running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6, the Louisiana Derby and Jeff Ruby Steaks will both award a total of 200 Kentucky Derby qualification points, with 100 going to the winners of each race. The Fair Grounds Oaks will also award 200 Kentucky Oaks qualification points with the winner of the race earning 100 points.

Ahmed Fareed hosts Saturday’s coverage alongside analysts Jerry Bailey, the Hall of Fame jockey who has twice won the Louisiana Derby, and Randy Moss.

The Louisiana Derby begins three consecutive Saturday afternoons with Kentucky Derby prep races coverage across NBC, CNBC and Peacock, continuing with the Florida Derby (G1) on April 1, and the Blue Grass Stakes (G1) and Santa Anita Derby (G1) on April 8.

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

NBC SPORTS AND HORSE RACING

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

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: Horse Racing, NBC, Uncategorized

WGC-DELL TECHNOLOGIES MATCH PLAY HIGHLIGHTS NBC SPORTS’ GOLF COVERAGE ON NBC, PEACOCK AND GOLF CHANNEL THIS WEEK

March 21, 2023 By admin Leave a Comment

64 of the Top Players in the World Set to Compete in Only Match-Play Event of PGA TOUR Season at Austin Country Club in Texas; Live Coverage Begins Tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock

PGA TOUR’s Corales Puntacana Championship Live Coverage From Dominican Republic Begins Thursday at 10:30 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock

LPGA Tour Season Continues at LPGA Drive On Championship From Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club in Arizona; Coverage Begins Thursday in Primetime at 9 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock

PGA TOUR Champions’ The Galleri Classic at Mission Hills Country Club in California Coverage Tees Off Friday at 11 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 21, 2023 – The PGA TOUR’s only match-play event of the year, the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, is presented this week at Austin Country Club in Texas highlighting live golf tournament coverage across NBC, Peacock and GOLF Channel.

PGA TOUR: WGC-DELL TECHNOLOGIES MATCH PLAY

The star-studded field of 64 players teeing it up at the 2023 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play includes World No. 1 and defending event winner Scottie Scheffler, World No. 2 Jon Rahm, World No. 3 and 2015 event winner Rory McIlroy, and World No. 4 Patrick Cantlay.

34 hours of live coverage begins tomorrow through Friday at 2 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock. Weekend coverage gets underway at 10 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock before transitioning to NBC and Peacock.

NBC, GOLF Channel & Peacock Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Dan Hicks / Steve Sands
  • Analyst: Paul Azinger / Brad Faxon
  • Holes: Curt Byrum / Jimmy Roberts
  • On-Course: John Wood / Notah Begay III / Smylie Kaufman
  • Interviews/Reports: Damon Hack

How To Watch – Wednesday, March 22 – Sunday, March 26 (all times ET)

  • TV – NBC, GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day NBC/Peacock GOLF Channel/Peacock
Wednesday   2-8 p.m.
Thursday   2-8 p.m.
Friday   2-8 p.m.
Saturday Noon-6 p.m. 10 a.m.-Noon
Sunday 3-7 p.m. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

  • Scottie Scheffler
  • Jon Rahm
  • Rory McIlroy
  • Patrick Cantlay
  • Jordan Spieth
  • Collin Morikawa
  • Xander Schauffele
  • Max Homa
  • Will Zalatoris

PGA TOUR: CORALES PUNTACANA CHAMPIONSHIP

The PGA TOUR’s opposite-field event this week is the Corales Puntacana Championship at the Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Course) in the Dominican Republic. The past two winners of the event – Joel Dahmen (2021) and Chad Ramey (2022) – will be in the field.

Live coverage begins Thursday and Friday at 10:30 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock.

GOLF Channel & Peacock Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Justin Kutcher
  • Analyst: Johnson Wagner
  • Holes: Tripp Isenhour
  • On-Course: Billy Ray Brown / Ned Michaels

How To Watch – Thursday, March 23 – Sunday, March 26 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel/Peacock
Thursday 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Friday 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Saturday 2-5 p.m.
Sunday 2-5 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

  • Joel Dahmen
  • Chad Ramey
  • Jason Dufner
  • Charley Hoffman
  • Harry Higgs
  • Chesson Hadley
  • Jhonattan Vegas

LPGA TOUR: LPGA DRIVE ON CHAMPIONSHIP

The 2023 LPGA Tour season continues this week with the LPGA Drive On Championship at Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club in Gold Canyon, Ariz. Leona Maguire earned her first LPGA Tour victory and was the first woman from Ireland to win in the Tour’s history at this event in 2022.

Opening round coverage gets underway Thursday in primetime at 9 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock.

GOLF Channel & Peacock Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Grant Boone
  • Analyst: Karen Stupples
  • Holes: Tom Abbott
  • On-Course: Paige Mackenzie / Kay Cockerill

How To Watch – Thursday, March 23 – Sunday, March 26 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel/Peacock Streaming
Thursday 9-11 p.m.* 6-9 p.m.
Friday 9-11 p.m.* 6-9 p.m.
Saturday 7-9 p.m. 6-7 p.m.
Sunday 7-9 p.m. 6-7 p.m.

*delayed coverage

Notable Players This Week

  • Nelly Korda
  • Lexi Thompson
  • Danielle Kang
  • Jin Young Ko
  • Brooke Henderson
  • Jennifer Kupcho
  • Leona Maguire

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS: THE GALLERI CLASSIC

The inaugural playing of The Galleri Classic on the PGA TOUR Champions will be held at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., this week.

First round coverage begins Friday at 11 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock.

How To Watch – Friday, March 24 – Sunday, March 26 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel/Peacock
Friday 11 p.m.-1 a.m.*
Saturday 5-7 p.m.
Sunday 5-7 p.m.

*delayed coverage

Notable Players This Week

  • Bernhard Langer
  • Ernie Els
  • John Daly
  • Vijay Singh
  • Fred Couples
  • Jim Furyk

BEYOND THE FAIRWAY

NBC Sports’ Beyond The Fairway podcast has returned for a third season with professional golfers Doug Smith and Will Lowery hosting the series alongside former professional golfer Henni Koyack. Throughout the season, Smith, Lowery, and Koyack will provide honest and candid discussions on hot-button topics inside and outside the world of golf, plus interview celebrities, athletes and golf influencers about what drives their passion for this great game and how to move it forward.

Click here to listen to the latest episode.

BROADCAST NOTES

  • Golf Central will provide pre- and post-tournament coverage on GOLF Channel Tuesday-Sunday. Golf Central coverage is anchored by Rich Lerner, George Savaricas, Brandel Chamblee, Mark Rolfing, Jaime Diaz, Tripp Isenhour, and Todd Lewis.
  • Post-round editions of Golf Central will stream exclusively on Peacock immediately following the conclusion of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET and Sunday at 7 p.m. ET. Encores will be presented on GOLF Channel both evenings at 9 p.m. ET.
  • Golf Today on Wednesday will be hosted by Eamon Lynch, Savaricas, and Lewis.
Day Golf Central Golf Today
Tuesday 4-5 p.m.  
Wednesday Noon-2 p.m. / 8-9 p.m. 10 a.m.-Noon
Thursday 1:30-2 p.m. / 8-9 p.m.  
Friday 1:30-2 p.m. / 8-9 p.m.  
Saturday 6-7 p.m. / 9-10 p.m.  
Sunday 7-8 p.m. / 9-10 p.m.  

Note: all times ET, post-round coverage begins following conclusion of play

All GOLF Channel coverage also streams on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app via authentication, giving consumers additional value to their subscription service, and making high-quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms.

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: Golf, Golf Channel, LPGA, NBC, PGA Tour, Uncategorized

U.S. CHAMPIONS ILIA MALININ & ISABEAU LEVITO STAR IN WORLD FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS ON NBC, PEACOCK & USA NETWORK BEGINNING TODAY, TUES., MARCH 21

March 21, 2023 By admin Leave a Comment

Peacock to Live Stream Every Skater in Every Discipline Beginning with Pairs’ Short Tonight, Tues., March 21st, at 10 p.m. ET

NBC Presents Primetime World Figure Skating Championships Encore on Sat., March 25, at 8 p.m. ET

Live Coverage of Every Skater in Every Discipline Available on Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 21, 2023 – 2023 U.S. figure skating champions Ilia Malinin and Isabeau Levito headline NBC Sports’ live coverage of the 2023 World Figure Skating Championships this week from Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, across NBC, Peacock, and USA Network. Live coverage begins tonight, Tuesday, March 21, with the pairs’ short program at 10 p.m. ET on Peacock (coverage times for all disciplines in the chart below).

All competition at this week’s World Championships, including every skater in every discipline, can be streamed live on Peacock.

Highlighting the men’s field are 18-year-old phenom Ilia Malinin, coming off a breakout campaign that saw him capture the 2022-23 Grand Prix Final bronze medal and wins at 2022 Skate America and the 2022 Grand Prix Finland, two-time U.S. Olympian Jason Brown, and three-time Olympic medalist and defending world champion Shoma Uno (Japan).

The American women’s team is headlined by 16-year-old rising star Isabeau Levito, the 2022-23 Grand Prix Final silver medalist and 2022 world junior champion, 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic team bronze medalist Bradie Tennell, who earned the silver medal at this year’s U.S. Championships behind Levito, and 2023 U.S. bronze medalist Amber Glenn. On the international side, two-time Olympic medalist and defending world champion Kaori Sakamoto (Japan) leads the field.

In the pairs’ competition, the field is headlined by 2022 world champions Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier, who finished sixth at the Beijing Olympics, and 2022-23 Grand Prix Final champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan. In ice dance, three-time Olympians and three-time world medalists Madison Chock and Evan Bates seek their first world title, which would be the first for the U.S. in ice dance since Olympic champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White won in 2013.

For the NBC and USA Network telecasts, Terry Gannon handles play-by-play for all disciplines, joined by 1998 Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski and three-time U.S. champion Johnny Weir.

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

2023 World Figure Skating Championships LIVE Coverage Schedule
All times Eastern, check local listings, subject to change.

Date Discipline Time (ET) Platform
Tues., March 21 Pairs’ Short 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Peacock
Wed., March 22 Women’s Short 2:45-8 a.m. Peacock
  Women’s Short 6-8 a.m. Peacock, USA Network
  Pairs’ Free 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Peacock
Thurs., March 23 Men’s Short 2:45-8 a.m. Peacock
  Men’s Short 6-8 a.m. Peacock, USA Network
  Pairs’ Free 8-10 a.m. USA Network*
  Rhythm Dance 10 p.m.-3:15 a.m. Peacock
Fri., March 24 Women’s Free 4:15-8:30 a.m. Peacock
  Women’s Free 6:30-8:30 a.m. Peacock, USA Network
  Free Dance 11:30 p.m.-3 a.m. Peacock
Sat., March 25 Men’s Free 4:15-8:30 a.m. Peacock
  Men’s Free 6:30-8:30 a.m. Peacock, USA Network
  Highlights 8-10 p.m. NBC*
Sun., March 26 Championship Gala 2 a.m. ET Peacock
Sat., April 9 Recap 3-5 p.m. NBC
*Encore

 

– NBC SPORTS –

Filed Under: Figure Skating, NBC, Uncategorized

OHIO STATE QB C.J. STROUD IS NO. 1 PROSPECT ON CHRIS SIMMS’ 2023 NFL DRAFT QUARTERBACK RANKINGS, AVAILABLE NOW ON “CHRIS SIMMS UNBUTTONED” PODCAST

March 20, 2023 By admin Leave a Comment

 “I am beyond blown away…this is as close to Joe Burrow as I’ve seen coming out in the draft.” – Simms on ranking Stroud No. 1

“He’s as natural at playing the position as you’re going to see. He makes so many great quarterback plays…He’s No. 2 because of his size and his arm is good but it’s not on the same level as C.J. Stroud.” – Simms on Alabama QB Bryce Young

“Why is this guy not getting more buzz? What is there not to like? … If you’re going off film, I don’t know how he’s not in the top quarterback conversation.” – Simms on Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker

“The only guy who we’ve seen somewhat built like this is Cam Newton…His ceiling is probably the highest in the draft. His floor, though, it might be the lowest.” – Simms on Florida QB Anthony Richardson

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 20, 2023 – NBC Sports’ Chris Simms discusses this year’s top QB prospects heading into the 2023 NFL Draft and unveiled his quarterback draft rankings on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast, listing Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud No. 1. In the episode, Simms ranks and breaks down Stroud, Alabama’s Bryce Young, Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker, Florida’s Anthony Richardson, UCLA’s Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and Kentucky’s Will Levis.

Simms, a third-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2003 NFL Draft who played eight NFL seasons, is joined by NBC Sports’ Ahmed Fareed on the podcast. The two offer in-depth breakdowns, rankings, and NFL comparisons for this year’s top quarterback prospects.

“It’s an interesting class,” Simms said of this year’s quarterback prospects. “It’s a good class. I will say that, overall, it is a better class than last year, and I think that there’s a little bit of everything in the class, too, as far as flavors and styles of play… I think there’s less questions overall about these top guys than what we had last year.”

Fareed to Simms on his rankings: “This is all about the tape. This is film rankings. So, you didn’t have a guy No. 1 that you kind of thought from a year ago and now you’re trying to defend that No. 1 ranking and it’s hard to get off of it. You didn’t rank these guys until basically a week ago, so now you’ve looked at the film and this is what your rankings are based off of.”

Simms has had recent success in projecting college quarterbacks – including 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.

In the lead up to April’s NFL Draft, Simms will rank and break down every position group, provide a list of sleeper prospects, and issue a final mock draft.

Simms’ Top Five QB prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft:

Tier 1
1 C.J. Stroud, Ohio State
Tier 2
2. Bryce Young, Alabama
3. Hendon Hooker, Tennessee
Tier 3
4. Anthony Richardson, Florida
Tier 4
T5. Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA
T5. Will Levis, Kentucky

 

The following are highlights from Simms’ QB draft rankings:

No. 1: C.J. Stroud, Ohio State

“I am beyond blown away from what I saw…this is as close to Joe Burrow as I’ve seen coming out in the draft. When you just talk about great decision-making, quickness, I mean that was Joe Burrow…C.J. Stroud’s ability to make high-level throws and just drop the ball in the receiver’s pockets, hit them in the chest, wherever, is off-the-charts good…He’s a pure pocket passing quarterback, but that’s not to say he can’t move and be mobile too…When you really break him down, his incompletions are off-the-charts good …Decision-making, top-notch. The ability to make power, game-changing type throws, top-notch. And then go on to accuracy with the short game, it’s all off the charts. But what separates him is the amount of 15- to 30-yard throws that are on the money that change field position or the game on a consistent basis. Like I said, Joe Burrow is the only guy I can remember where I just kept going, ‘Whoa, another strike. Whoa, another strike.’ … This is not one where I’m going out on a limb and I’m splitting hairs. For (me), definite No. 1 pick.”

No. 2: Bryce Young, Alabama

“The natural, that’s what he is. He’s as natural at playing the position as you’re going to see. He makes so many great quarterback plays. Just like C.J. Stroud, the brain is on another level. The ability to read defenses, see the field, throw the appropriate throw…For a guy that’s a college quarterback, he’s as slick as you’re going to see. What I mean by that, you might not see a ton of wow, oh my gosh throws from Bryce Young, but you see a lot of wow, oh my gosh releases and stuff like that…His ability to throw slants and screens, he can be like (Patrick) Mahomes where he can just flick it out or Aaron Rodgers where you’re just like, ‘Woah, was that out quick.’ The ability to move in the pocket and buy time, bounce around, make people miss, and then have this incredible patience…There’s really so many good things to talk about. He’s a very good athlete, he’s a great decision-maker, he’s aggressive – but not as aggressive as C.J. Stroud – and he can make some wow, highlight-type plays. But he’s No. 2 because of his size and his arm is good but it’s not on the same level as C.J. Stroud.”

No. 3: Hendon Hooker, Tennessee

“Why is this guy not getting more buzz? What is there not to like? … All I know is I saw a really good-looking, on the money, pocket passing quarterback who makes great decisions, and like C.J. Stroud, is way more athletic than people are giving him credit for. And where he might be even better than C.J. Stroud, and definitely better than Bryce Young, is his ability to see over the line and throw over the line…Totally unaffected by the pass rush. That’s where I give him tons of credit. Decision-making, that’s another one where I go it’s really off-the-charts good. The amount of NFL, high-level throws. I just mean in the pocket, 12-yard out route. In the pocket, trash around you, 15-yard in-cut…he does all of that. That’s where I loved Hendon Hooker. His motion is not my favorite. He’s a natural thrower of the football, but his motion is a little too vertical…There’s the ACL and the age thing, that’s the concern with Hendon Hooker. If you’re going off film, I don’t know how he’s not in the top quarterback conversation.”

No. 4. Anthony Richardson, Florida

“He’s Micah Parsons playing quarterback. He’s a beast of beasts when it comes to the quarterback position. The only guy who we’ve seen somewhat built like this is Cam Newton…He’s one of one in that department. This is a quarterback who’s a great athlete who’s still just learning how to play quarterback. He’s less raw than Malik Willis last year. This guy’s arm is off-the-charts good. Is there a little boom or bust here? Of course. His ceiling is probably the highest in the draft. His floor, though, it might be the lowest…You’re not going to want to rely on him like you would Hendon Hooker or Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud…He needs to be taught a few things in how to use his body the right way in throwing the football… The quarterback-designed run game is going to be a real thing with him…From what I’ve seen, he’s a natural thrower.”

No. 5. Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA

“What’s not to like about DTR? He’s taller than Bryce Young, he’s faster than Bryce Young, and I think his arm might be stronger than Bryce Young. He plays the position of quarterback right up there with the top guys. He can do everything. He has a little bit of a long wind-up. Maybe he doesn’t see the field as well as C.J. Stroud or Bryce Young. He plays smaller than 6’2”. But after that, I don’t know what else to say. I would argue that going through reads and reading the field, other than Stroud and Young, he’s the next best one in the group…His mechanics are great, his feet are great…This kid’s got starting NFL quarterback traits. I don’t understand why the guy isn’t getting more hype.”

No. 5. Will Levis, Kentucky

“He’s got a little bit of the boom or bust factor here. His size and toughness are off the charts. He is a good athlete. You take his 10 best throws, they’re up there with anybody. He can throw in lasers like C.J. Stroud or Richardson. The problem is, it’s too few and far between. His decision-making is towards the bottom of the list, too…He’s too flicky, the motion is a little all over the place…The ability to play and get it done is not as good as those top guys in that department. His potential is greater than (Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s)…His ceiling is high…Would I be shocked if he’s a starting NFL quarterback in three years? I would not be…The power isn’t the problem, but he can be a little all over the place with his location of the ball. He feels a little ‘all potential’-based.”

-NBC SPORTS-

Filed Under: Chris Simms, NBC, NFL, Podcasts, Uncategorized

PETER KING RECAPS OPENING WEEK OF NFL FREE AGENCY IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION OF “FMIA”

March 20, 2023 By admin Leave a Comment

“Unless Rodgers flat-out guarantees the Jets he’s there for two years, minimum, I’m not considering paying the 2023 one for him.” – King on the potential draft capital in an Aaron Rodgers trade

“If (Georgia DT) Jalen Carter is there when (Ryan) Poles picks, he has the kind of decision to make that could define his term as Chicago GM.” – King on the Bears’ first round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft

“If no one out there is giving him more fully guaranteed for three years, obviously feeling that his injuries must factor in, he could take a three-year deal and be a free agent again at age 29.” – King’s advice for Ravens QB Lamar Jackson

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 20, 2023 – Peter King shares his thoughts on each NFL team in the opening week of the league year in this week’s edition of Football Morning in America, available now exclusively on NBCSports.com. King breaks down NFL free agency signings, trades, and more.

For more NFL coverage, Peacock offers daily programming on the NBC Sports channel, including Pro Football Talk at 7 a.m. ET, The Dan Patrick Show at 9 a.m. ET, Brother from Another at 3 p.m. ET, plus Chris Simms Unbuttoned on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and the weekly Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry and The Peter King Podcast. This week on Chris Simms Unbuttoned, Simms begins his annual position-by-position draft prospect rankings. On today’s episode, Simms unveils his 2023 NFL Draft quarterback rankings. To learn more about the NBC Sports on Peacock channel and how to sign up, click here.

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

Bears GM Ryan Poles to King on his decision to trade the first overall pick in the NFL Draft: “My gut told me to trigger on it now. At the combine, I thought those quarterbacks did an outstanding job in their interview process. A lot of teams felt really good about some of those guys, but as you get further away from the combine, maybe there’s a bad pro day or something that turns teams off.”

King on the Bears’ draft position: “The biggest X factor in this draft will be Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, who possibly will fall to nine now after being the best overall prospect two months ago, then having a disastrous off-season. Poles has to figure out if Carter’s a legit hard-trying football guy or an irresponsible problem person…If Carter is there when Poles picks, he has the kind of decision to make that could define his term as Chicago GM.”

King on the Broncos signing QB Jarrett Stidham: “So now (Sean) Payton buys him to be Russell Wilson’s backup, and nothing needs to be said to Wilson about it. If Wilson by midseason 2023 is having a similarly disastrous season to his first one in Denver, Payton won’t have to punt on the season. He’ll have an intriguing backup waiting in the wings.”

King on Stidham leaving Las Vegas for Denver: “I hear Stidham figured with (Jimmy) Garoppolo coming and the chance the Raiders could take a quarterback with their early first-round pick, he’d have a better chance at playing time under Sean Payton in Denver…To me, the opportunity with the Raiders likely not trading into the Bryce Young/C.J. Stroud stratosphere and with Garoppolo’s injury history would have been golden in Vegas.”

King on the potential draft capital the Packers want from the Jets in an Aaron Rodgers trade: “Unless Rodgers flat-out guarantees the Jets he’s there for two years, minimum, I’m not considering paying the 2023 one for him.”

King on the Commanders not meeting with QB Lamar Jackson: “I’m not suggesting the Commanders absolutely should sign a 26-year-old franchise quarterback with injury question marks, but to not even go down the road with (Lamar) Jackson? How do you say you’re doing everything you can to win when you don’t sit with him and see what Lamar Jackson is all about? What does that cost, exactly?”

King on the Ravens/Lamar Jackson contract situation: “If he has gotten a three-year guarantee in the neighborhood of $44 million a year, I think he’d be smart to take it, even if it won’t be as much as he wants. Simple reason: If no one out there is giving him more fully guaranteed for three years, obviously feeling that his injuries must factor in, he could take a three-year deal and be a free agent again at age 29.”

King on the Cowboys-Texans trade that sent WR Brandin Cooks to Dallas: “I think it’s a smart trade for both teams. Houston clears out a big salary and deals a player who wasn’t happy being there. The Texans now have a league-high 13 picks in the April draft.”

King on the Rams: “The L.A. Rams are in a gap year, trying to get their team and future and cap right in 2023 with a recharged Sean McVay. It’s smart, and don’t expect them to apologize for winning a Super Bowl while robbing from the future in 2021.”

King on WR Adam Thielen signing with the Panthers: “I think if I were the Bills, I’d have been more aggressive in trying to sign Adam Thielen…I don’t get a building team signing a player in his age-33 year. Thielen belonged with a contender.”

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

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

    • ProFootballTalk.com continues to provide the latest news and updates.
    • NBC Sports EDGE’s Rotoworld Football Show continues the NFL discussion and Bet The Edge Podcast provides daily betting insights.
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A new “Football Morning in America” posts every Monday morning exclusively on NBCSports.com through the NFL season. It was announced in May 2019 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 PFT Live with Mike Florio; and continuing to contribute to Football Night in America, the most-watched studio show in sports.

—NBC SPORTS—

Filed Under: NBC, NFL, Peter King, Uncategorized

NBC SPORTS AND THE WOMEN’S SPORTS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE FIVE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP EXTENSION

March 16, 2023 By admin Leave a Comment

The Women’s Sports Foundation – founded by Billie Jean King – and NBC Sports expand their longtime partnership, bolstering access and opportunity for women in sport on the heels of Title IX’s 50th anniversary

 Partnership to incorporate content creation, marketing, mentorship and community outreach in support of the Women’s Sports Foundation and its most critical initiatives

New York, NY (March 16, 2023) — NBC Sports and the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) announced today the extension of their long-standing partnership, which will be expanded on the heels of last year’s milestone – Title IX’s 50th anniversary. WSF, founded by Billie Jean King, and NBC Sports will provide tools and resources to inspire girls and women in sport so they can reach their full potential in sport and life. The five-year commitment incorporates elements of content creation, marketing, mentorship, and community outreach, and will involve multiple divisions within NBC Sports that will heighten their focus on WSF and the issues that impact women athletes on and off the field of play.

“Relationships are everything and having a multi-faceted partnership with a media powerhouse like NBC Sports is vital as we work towards gender equity on and off the field of play,” said Billie Jean King. “The renewal of our partnership with NBC Sports, and their continued support of the Women’s Sports Foundation, allows us to reach wider and advocate stronger for every girl and woman through the power of sport.”

“Our work at the Women’s Sports Foundation would not be possible without collaborative partnerships, and we are grateful to have NBC Sports working alongside us for another five years.  NBC Sports has best-in-class resources in content creation, marketing and promotion, and we are thrilled that they have agreed to use their platforms in support of our important mission and initiatives,” said WSF CEO Danette Leighton. “Together, we will invest in the untapped potential of women in sports, while giving them the tools they need to be successful in all aspects of life.”

“NBC Sports is thrilled to extend our partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation and build upon the success we have achieved together thus far. It is gratifying to see our collaboration expand to encompass so many areas within NBC Sports, such as On Her Turf and SportsEngine, and we’re excited to get to work,” said Pete Bevacqua, Chairman, NBC Sports.

The extended partnership between WSF and NBC Sports has many diverse components. For example, the parties will explore the creation of a content partnership between WSF and On Her Turf, NBC Sports’ multi-platform women’s empowerment brand focused on the athletes and issues surrounding women’s sports, including the integration of WSF messaging and initiatives into On Her Turf “content pillars” several times each year.

In addition, in light of NBC’s new partnership with the Big Ten Conference and its preexisting relationships with the University of Notre Dame and HBCU institutions, the parties will seek to work together on college campuses throughout the country, including the creation of career-focused panels for women student-athletes, focus on the expansion of NBC Sports’ NIL platform, promotion of On Her Turf Campus Ambassador programs, and incorporation of WSF’s Athlete Leadership Connection.

The partnership will also explore ways to integrate resources from WSF’s We Play Interactive®, a first-of-its kind digital resource for coaches, program leaders and mentors of girl-serving sports programs, into the distribution channels of NBC Sports Next’s industry-leading youth sports and team management technology platform SportsEngine. In addition, NBC Sports Next will amplify WSF-related content developed in conjunction with NBC Sports and On Her Turf.

To build further awareness of WSF and to promote the partnership on a national scale, NBC Sports will fulfill some of the WSF’s English- and Spanish-language creative needs related to WSF’s Annual Salute to Women in Sports and Sportswoman of the Year awards, as well as in recognition of an upcoming series of milestones.

The parties will continue to undertake their impactful Student-Athlete Mentoring Program, which launched in the fall of 2019. To date, the program, designed to help women NCAA student-athletes translate the valuable skills they have acquired through their collegiate sport participation into successful careers off the field of play, has enlisted 72 student-athletes in 19 sports, across 29 universities.

Finally, as part of the renewed partnership, NBC Sports will work with WSF on potential opportunities for NBC Sports employees to volunteer their time in support of WSF’s community partners in key NBC Sports locations, including Stamford, CT, Minneapolis, MN, and Orlando, FL.

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, Uncategorized

COMPREHENSIVE LIVE COVERAGE OF IMSA TWELVE HOURS OF SEBRING PRESENTED THIS SATURDAY ACROSS PEACOCK AND USA NETWORK

March 16, 2023 By admin Leave a Comment

Peacock to Stream Flag-to-Flag Coverage of Entire 12-Hour IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Race Beginning Saturday at 10 a.m. ET

USA Network to Present Final Six Hours of Endurance Race Live Starting at 4:30 p.m. ET

Helio Castroneves, Scott Dixon, Romain Grosjean, Scott McLaughlin, and Sebastien Bourdais Scheduled to Compete

Monster Energy Supercross Season Continues in Detroit Saturday at 7 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock, Race Day Live Begins at 1:30 p.m. ET

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 16, 2023 – NBC Sports continues its coverage of the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season with comprehensive live coverage of the Twelve Hours of Sebring endurance race from Sebring International Raceway in Florida this Saturday on Peacock and USA Network beginning at 10 a.m. ET. Peacock will live stream the entire race (10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. ET) with USA Network providing live coverage of the final six hours (4:30-10:30 p.m. ET).

The 71st edition of the race features many of the world’s most well-known drivers competing across five separate classes of competition: Grand Touring Prototype (GTP), Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2), Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3), GT Daytona Pro (GTD PRO), and GT Daytona (GTD). Highlighting the field is Helio Castroneves, Scott Dixon, Romain Grosjean, Scott McLaughlin, and Sebastien Bourdais. Coverage will feature an essay narrated by motorsports icon Sam Posey.

NBC Sports will utilize nine of its IMSA and INDYCAR commentators, analysts and reporters on-site at Sebring International Raceway, including its lead IMSA commentating team of play-by-play voice Leigh Diffey alongside 1990 Rolex 24 winner and former IMSA GT driver and analyst Calvin Fish and 2014 Rolex 24 winner and analyst Townsend Bell.

Kevin Lee, Dillon Welch, Hannah Newhouse, and Matt Yocum will serve as pit reporters. Brian Till (analyst) and Dave Burns (play-by-play) will also serve as commentators during the endurance race.

Peacock serves as the streaming home of the WeatherTech Championship with flag-to-flag live coverage of all IMSA races as well as exclusive coverage for portions of select endurance races in 2023, including this weekend at Sebring. Click here for complete details on the coverage schedule.

In addition to comprehensive Twelve Hours of Sebring coverage, Peacock will provide exclusive streaming coverage of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race at Sebring featuring Robert Wickens today at 1:15 p.m. ET as well as the Porsche Carrera Cup race at 5:30 p.m. ET.

Twelve Hours of Sebring qualifying will stream exclusively on Peacock tomorrow, March 17, at 9:10 a.m. ET.

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Leigh Diffey, Dave Burns
  • Analysts: Calvin Fish, Townsend Bell, Brian Till
  • Pit Reporters: Kevin Lee, Dillon Welch, Hannah Newhouse, Matt Yocum

HOW TO WATCH

  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
  • TV – USA Network
Date Time (ET) Platform(s)
Sat., March 18 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Peacock
  4:30-10:30 p.m. Peacock, USA Network

MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS: DETROIT

Monster Energy Supercross rolls into the second half of the 2023 17-round season this weekend from Ford Field in Detroit, Mich., live on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock.

Ken Roczen took home his first victory since January 2022 last week in Indianapolis, qualifying him for the SuperMotocross World Championship 450 playoffs. Cooper Webb finished third and moved into the 450SX Class points lead, one point ahead of reigning champion Eli Tomac. In the Eastern Regional 250SX Class, Hunter Lawrence won his fourth race of the season and remains atop the points standings.

Race Day Live qualifying coverage on Saturday from Detroit gets underway at 1:30 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock. All Supercross live coverage, including races, heats, and qualifying, plus on-demand replays, will be available on Peacock. Click here for more details.

Roczen joined the latest episode of the Title 24 podcast to discuss the win with 15-time AMA champion Ricky Carmichael and nine-time AMA champion Ryan Villopoto. The Title 24 podcast is available to watch on the NBC Sports Motorsports YouTube channel and for download on all major podcast platforms, including NBCSports.com/podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and iHeart.

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Daniel Blair
  • Analyst: Ricky Carmichael
  • Reporters: Will Christien, Jason Thomas

HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – CNBC
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

 

Date Coverage Platform(s) Time (ET)
Sat., March 18 Monster Energy Supercross – Race Day Live Peacock 1:30 p.m.
  Monster Energy Supercross – Race Peacock 7 p.m.
Mon., March 20 Monster Energy Supercross – Race* CNBC, NBC Sports app, NBCSports.com 1 a.m.

*Encore presentation

A record 31 race SuperMotocross World Championship schedule, inclusive of Supercross and Pro Motocross will be presented across Peacock, NBC, CNBC, USA Network, and NBC Sports digital platforms in 2023, culminating with two SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff events and the SuperMotocross World Championship Final. The complete schedule can be found here.

NITRO RALLYCROSS

The 2022-23 Nitro Rallycross championship will take place this weekend with a tripleheader at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, Calif. Peacock’s exclusive live coverage will begin on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. ET as well as on Sunday at 4 p.m. ET.

The series features inaugural season reigning champion and action sports icon Travis Pastrana as well as motorsports stars Robin Larsson, who sits atop the points standings, and Oliver Eriksson.

MOTOGP

Yesterday, NBC Sports announced its 2023 MotoGP schedule, which features all 21 races on NBC or CNBC. Click here for more details.

THE DALE JR. DOWNLOAD

The Dale Jr. Download will be presented each Thursday at 6 p.m. ET on Peacock and the most recent episode features three-time NASCAR Cup Series winner Tyler Reddick. Weekly and on-demand episodes of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s podcast will stream exclusively on the platform, taking viewers table-side for unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and insight from Dale Jr.

NASCAR 75TH ANNIVERSARY MOMENTS

As part of NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, NBC Sports is celebrating 75 moments from the series’ momentous history across its digital channels each week throughout the 2023 season. The most recent moment featured Kevin Harvick’s first Cup Series win in 2001 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. A complete list of moments compiled thus far can be found here.

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: imsa, Motorsports, NBC, nitro rallycross, supercross, Uncategorized

NBC SPORTS TO DEBUT “BAGCAM” WITH JUSTIN THOMAS AT PGA TOUR VALSPAR CHAMPIONSHIP THIS WEEK

March 16, 2023 By admin Leave a Comment

New Camera Will Provide 360-Degree Perspective From Atop Justin Thomas’ Golf Bag Friday Afternoon on GOLF Channel and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 16, 2023 – Viewers will see what the world looks like from the perspective of Justin Thomas’ 7-iron this week when NBC Sports debuts “BagCam” during its coverage of the PGA TOUR Valspar Championship at the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort.

BagCam will sit within and look out from atop Justin Thomas’ golf bag during holes 17-18 on Friday afternoon on GOLF Channel and Peacock, bringing viewers closer to the action than ever before.

BagCam has the ability to provide a 360-degree perspective as the audience joins Justin Thomas and caddie Jim “Bones” Mackay for a variety of moments and interactions within the round, whether it’s on the tee, walking between shots or a decision on what club to hit for an approach shot.

“We are always exploring ways to innovate within our golf coverage while not disrupting or interfering with what’s happening on the course,” said Tommy Roy, Lead Producer for NBC Sports’ golf coverage. “BagCam will provide a unique perspective for the viewers at home, and we thank Justin Thomas and Bones for letting us join them on Friday afternoon on GOLF Channel and Peacock.”

NBC Sports presents live coverage of the Valspar Championship today and Friday at 2 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock. Coverage on the weekend begins at 1 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock before transitioning to NBC and Peacock on both days.

PGA TOUR: VALSPAR CHAMPIONSHIP

How To Watch – Thursday, March 16 – Sunday, March 19 (all times ET)

  • TV – NBC, GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day NBC/Peacock GOLF Channel/Peacock
Thursday   2-6 p.m.
Friday   2-6 p.m.
Saturday 3-6 p.m. 1-3 p.m.
Sunday 2-6 p.m. 1-2 p.m.


–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: Golf Channel, NBC, PGA Tour, Uncategorized

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