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NBC SPORTS BAY AREA ANNOUNCES ITS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 2020-21 NBA REGULAR SEASON COVERAGE DETAILS

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NBC Sports Bay Area Tips Off its 31-Game Warriors “First Half” Regular Season Schedule on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27,

Featuring Emmy Award-Winning Warriors Play-by-Play Announcer BOB FITZGERALD and Analyst KELENNA AZUBUIKE with the Game Call

 

LIVE STREAMING of EVERY Warriors Telecast on NBC Sports Bay Area – including Surrounding Pre/Postgame Programming –

to be Made Available to Authenticated Subscribers on NBCSportsBayArea.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app

 

Extensive, Surrounding Game Night Coverage on “Warriors Pre/Postgame Live” to Feature New Host BONTA HILL and Analysts CHRIS MULLIN, DORELL WRIGHT & JENNIFER AZZI;

NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors Multiplatform Reporter KERITH BURKE to Deliver Exclusive Team Coverage All Season Long

 

NBCSportsBayArea.com/”MyTeams by NBC Sports” app to Feature In-Depth Reporting & Analysis via Warriors Insider MONTE POOLE;

Additional Warriors Content includes the New “Dubs Talk” Podcast, along with Enhanced Social Media Offerings throughout the Season

 

San Francisco, Calif. (December 16, 2020) – NBC Sports Bay Area today announced its Golden State Warriors “First Half” 2020-21 NBA regular season coverage details featuring live coverage of 31 Warriors games (16 home, 15 road), live streaming of EVERY GAME and surrounding Warriors Pre/Postgame Live coverage to authenticated subscribers via NBCSportsBayArea.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app, along with season-long, fan-focused digital/audio Warriors content offerings. (NOTE: Fans located anywhere in the U.S. can download MyTeams for free on iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.)

NBC Sports Bay Area will tip-off its 2020-21 regular season Warriors game schedule on Sunday, December 27, as the Warriors travel to face the Chicago Bulls live from the United Center in Chicago, Ill.  Game coverage begins at 4:00 pm PT with the network’s one-hour game night preview show, Warriors Pregame Live.  Featuring new host Bonta Hill (@BontaHill), who also hosts the popular The Morning Roast with Bonta, Kate & Joe show on Entercom’s 95.7 FM “The Game,” along with expert analysis from Warriors legend/five-time NBA All-Star Chris Mullin and new network addition, former Warriors forward/NBA 11-season standout Dorell Wright (@DWRIGHTWAY1), Warriors Pregame Live will provide viewers with a complete game night preview featuring player match-up breakdowns, the latest team news and interviews, a recap of the team’s first two games of the season and much more.  NOTES: USA Olympic Gold Medalist/former University of San Francisco head women’s basketball coach Jennifer Azzi (@JenniferAzzi) will also deliver detailed pre/postgame analysis for select Warriors telecasts this season.  In addition, Bay Area broadcasting legend Greg Papa will host select Warriors Pre/Postgame Live airings this season, along with providing additional multiplatform game night contributions.

Warriors-Bulls game action on December 27 gets underway at 5:00 pm PT with Emmy Award-winning Warriors TV play-by-play announcer Bob Fitzgerald and second-year analyst/former Warriors G-F Kelenna Azubuike (@KellenA7) delivering the always-entertaining game call.

Returning this season, NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors reporter Kerith Burke (@KerithBurke) will provide her unique team insight and analysis across the network’s multiple-content platforms, focusing on story-telling and fan interaction.  Featured highlights in Burke’s expanded role will include exclusive Warriors interviews and content on the network’s traditional linear programming, as well as on the network’s digital platforms via articles, videos and cross-platform commentary.  In addition, Burke will expand her popular “Ask Kerith” franchise to include social media takeovers and live chats with Dub Nation throughout the season.

Immediately following every Warriors game telecast on NBC Sports Bay Area, fans can look forward to expert analysis and insight on Warriors Postgame Live presented by Toyota.  Hosted by Hill, along with analysis from Mullin/Wright/Azzi, Warriors Postgame Live will deliver live coverage of Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr’s post-game press conference, along with post-game player reaction, expanded highlights, detailed analysis, upcoming game previews and more.  To cap off the network’s game night coverage, viewers will get the hottest takes and spirited commentary from the “fans perspective” on Warriors Outsiders.  Hosted by Grant Liffmann (@GrantLiffmann) and Drew Shiller (@DrewShiller), the fan-interactive Warriors Outsiders also streams across the network’s digital platforms, including Facebook Live (Facebook.com/NBCSAuthentic), enabling viewers to send in their comments and questions directly to the Outsiders duo.

On digital, fans can visit NBCSportsBayArea.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app 24/7 featuring the preeminent authority on the Golden State Warriors and a champion of social justice issue discussion, Warriors Insider Monte Poole (@MontePooleNBCS).  Poole and the network’s dedicated Warriors content team will provide fans with detailed pre/postgame reports, player/coaches interviews, highlight videos, special features, galleries and much more.  In addition, NBC Sports Bay Area will provide Warriors fans with numerous social media content offerings this season on Facebook (Facebook.com/NBCSAuthentic) and Twitter (@NBCSWarriors & @NBCSAuthentic), along with a multitude of team & player fun facts/photos/quick video offerings on Instagram (NBCSAuthentic). 

On audio, NBC Sports Bay Area delivers the newly-rebranded “Dubs Talk” Podcast presented by Wendy’s.  Hosted by Grant Liffmann, along with the network’s roster of Warriors experts, the “Dubs Talk” podcast features in-depth Warriors/NBA discussion on the hottest topics and breaking news throughout the season, along with special guest interviews featuring Warriors players/coaches/front-office personnel and additional NBA experts from coast-to-coast. Fans can download all of NBC Sports Bay Area’s podcasts at NBCSports.com/bayarea/podcasts and simply subscribe to them via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher.  The podcasts can be played on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.

PROGRAMMING NOTE: In advance of the Warriors nationally-televised season opener on Tuesday, December 22, NBC Sports Bay Area will provide fans with special Opening Night studio coverage via the one-hour special, SportsNet Central: Warriors Edition at 3:00 pm PT.  Warriors fans can look forward to additional SportsNet Central: Warriors Edition specials before and after every nationally-televised game all season long.

Please note NBC Sports Bay Area’s complete Warriors “first half” NBA season coverage schedule below (schedule subject to change):

 

NBC SPORTS BAY AREA

NBCSportsBayArea.com/”MyTeams by NBC Sports” app

2020-21 Golden State Warriors Schedule (First Half)

REGULAR SEASON

 

  1. Sun, Dec 27         5:00 pm        @ Chicago
  2. Tue, Dec 29         4:00 pm        @ Detroit
  3. Fri, Jan 1              7:30 pm        vs. Portland
  4. Sun, Jan 3            5:30 pm        vs. Portland
  5. Mon, Jan 4           7:00 pm        vs. Sacramento
  6. Wed, Jan 6           7:00 pm        vs. LA Clippers
  7. Fri, Jan 8              7:00 pm        vs. LA Clippers
  8.  Sun, Jan 10         5:30 pm        vs. Toronto
  9.  Tue, Jan 12         7:30 pm        vs. Indiana
  10.  Thu, Jan 14         7:00 pm        @ Denver
  11.  Fri, Jan 15           6:00 pm        @ Phoenix
  12.  Wed, Jan 20        7:00 pm        vs. San Antonio
  13.  Thu, Jan 21         7:00 pm        vs. New York
  14.  Sat, Jan 23          2:00 pm        @ Utah
  15.  Mon, Jan 25        7:00 pm        vs. Minnesota
  16.  Wed, Jan 27        7:00 pm        vs. Minnesota
  17.  Thu, Jan 28         6:00 pm        @ Phoenix
  18.  Sat, Jan 30          5:30 pm        vs. Detroit
  19.  Thu, Feb 4          4:30 pm        @ Dallas
  20.  Mon, Feb 8          5:30 pm        @ San Antonio
  21.  Tue, Feb 9          5:30 pm        @ San Antonio
  22.  Thu, Feb 11         7:00 pm        vs. Orlando
  23.  Mon, Feb 15        7:00 pm        vs. Cleveland
  24.  Wed, Feb 17        7:00 pm        vs. Miami
  25.  Fri, Feb 19           4:00 pm        @ Orlando
  26.  Sat, Feb 20         4:00 pm        @ Charlotte
  27.  Tue, Feb 23         4:30 pm        @ New York
  28.  Wed, Feb 24        4:00 pm        @ Indiana
  29.  Fri, Feb 26           7:00 pm        vs. Charlotte
  30.  Sun, Feb 28        5:00 pm        @ LA Lakers
  31.  Wed, Mar 3         7:00 pm        @ Portland

 

Regular season (First Half): 16 Home, 15 Road

All Times Pacific Time

Schedule Subject to Change

All Game Telecasts will be preceded by “Warriors Pregame Live” and followed by “Warriors Postgame Live” & “Warriors Outsiders”

NOTE: Remaining regular season schedule details will be announced at a later date.

NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California, both part of NBC Sports Regional Networks, serve more than four million households in Northern California, Nevada, Southern Oregon and Hawaii.  NBC Sports Bay Area, the television home of MLB’s San Francisco Giants, NBA’s Golden State Warriors, and the official regional sports network of the San Francisco 49ers, also features a robust lineup of Emmy Award-winning news, analysis and original programming. NBC Sports California offers live coverage of MLB’s Oakland Athletics, NBA’s Sacramento Kings, NHL’s San Jose Sharks and MLS’s San Jose Earthquakes. Collectively, these networks deliver more than 600 live game broadcasts per year.  NBCSportsBayArea.com and NBCSportsCalifornia.com provide fans with comprehensive digital coverage of the hometown teams with original stories and content from a team of “Insiders,” breaking news, up-to-the-minute game previews/recaps, highlights and multimedia video clips.  Follow both networks on social media –Twitter: @NBCSAuthentic; Instagram: NBCSAuthentic; and Facebook: facebook.com/NBCSAuthentic.

– NBC SPORTS BAY AREA –

NBC SPORTS BAY AREA ANNOUNCES NEW ON-AIR TALENT LINEUPS FOR ITS WARRIORS AND GIANTS “PRE/POSTGAME LIVE” SHOWS

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BONTA HILL to Host “Warriors Pre/Postgame Live” beginning this December;

DORELL WRIGHT to Join Returning Warriors Analysts CHRIS MULLIN & JENNIFER AZZI

Bay Area Broadcasting Legend GREG PAPA to host “Giants Pre/Postgame Live” beginning in 2021; Papa to Continue 49ers and Warriors Coverage Roles

 

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (November 23, 2020) – NBC Sports Bay Area today announced a pair of on-air talent moves for its surrounding pre/postgame coverage of the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco Giants for the upcoming 2020-21 NBA and 2021 MLB seasons.  Beginning December 1, Bonta Hill has been named the new host of Warriors Pre/Postgame Live, while Bay Area broadcasting legend Greg Papa will shift to Giants Pre/Postgame Live beginning next spring.  The announcements were made by Matt Murphy, Senior Vice President/General Manager, NBC Sports Bay Area/California.

Born and raised in San Francisco, Hill currently hosts the popular The Morning Roast with Bonta, Kate & Joe show on Entercom’s 95.7 FM “The Game,” a position he will continue to hold in addition to his new role with NBC Sports Bay Area.  A lifelong Bay Area sports fan, Hill gained his vast multiplatform experience with prior positions held at Cumulus Radio, Yardbarker, Bleacher Report, along with sports correspondent positions with the San Francisco Examiner and San Francisco Chronicle covering professional, collegiate and preps sporting events.  Hill earned his degree in broadcast journalism from San Francisco State University.

In his famed, three-decade-plus career, Papa began his pro sports broadcasting journey handling radio and television duties with the Indiana Pacers from 1984-86 immediately following his graduation from Syracuse University.  Papa then served as the voice of the Warriors for 11 seasons (1986-97), before moving on to San Antonio to be the lead play-by-play announcer for the Spurs (1997-2000).  Following his stint with the Spurs, Papa spent 14 years as the Oakland A’s television play-by-play announcer for a number of Bay Area’s regional sports networks from 1990-2003.  He currently serves as host of NBC Sports Bay Area’s 49ers Central: Ask Papa and 49ers Game Plan, along with being the 49ers radio play-by-play announcer on KNBR AM 680 “The Sports Leader” and the 49ers Radio Network.  Papa will continue to host select Warriors Pre/Postgame Live airings during the 2020-21 NBA season.  Papa previously hosted Giants Pre/Postgame Live from 2010-16, a time frame highlighted by three Giants World Series championships (2010, 2012, 2014).  A three-time “California Sportscaster of the Year” and San Francisco/Northern California Emmy-award winner, Papa was also play-by-play voice for the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Raiders, along with handling numerous national network assignments with ABC, NBC, ESPN and Turner Sports.

“Greg is one of the most popular broadcasters in our region’s history and is a respected pro who has literally done it all,” said Murphy.  “We look forward to delivering Greg’s vast knowledge and always-entertaining approach to our Giants coverage beginning next season.  As for Bonta, his connection with Bay Area sports fans continues to grow and his passion for the NBA speaks volumes.  We’re excited to have Bonta join our team as he will be an excellent addition to our insightful roster of Warriors experts.”

In addition to Hill being named NBC Sports Bay Area’s new Warriors Pre/Postgame Live host, the network also announced Warriors legend/five-time NBA All-Star Chris Mullin will return as a studio analyst for the upcoming season, along with USA Olympic Gold Medalist/former University of San Francisco women’s head basketball coach Jennifer Azzi for select telecasts.

New to Warriors Pre/Postgame Live this season will be the addition of studio analyst Dorell Wright.  Wright, a standout three-point specialist, played ten seasons in the NBA, including two with the Warriors in 2010-11 & 2011-12.  He earned an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2006 on a roster that included legendary teammates Shaquille O’Neal, Dwyane Wade, Gary Payton, Antoine Walker and Alonzo Mourning.

NOTES:  For the latest upcoming 2020-21 Warriors/NBA & 2021 Giants/MLB season news, analysis, exclusive video and more, fans can visit the NEW NBCSportsBayArea.com or the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app.

NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California, both part of NBC Sports Regional Networks, serve more than four million households in Northern California, Nevada, Southern Oregon and Hawaii.  NBC Sports Bay Area, the television home of MLB’s San Francisco Giants, NBA’s Golden State Warriors, and the official regional sports network of the San Francisco 49ers, also features a robust lineup of Emmy Award-winning news, analysis and original programming. NBC Sports California offers live coverage of MLB’s Oakland Athletics, NBA’s Sacramento Kings, NHL’s San Jose Sharks and MLS’s San Jose Earthquakes. Collectively, these networks deliver more than 600 live game broadcasts per year.  NBCSportsBayArea.com and NBCSportsCalifornia.com provide fans with comprehensive digital coverage of the hometown teams with original stories and content from a team of “Insiders,” breaking news, up-to-the-minute game previews/recaps, highlights and multimedia video clips.  Follow both networks on social media –Twitter: @NBCSAuthentic; Instagram: NBCSAuthentic; and Facebook: facebook.com/NBCSAuthentic.

– NBC SPORTS BAY AREA –

Jeff Nuich – Sr. Director, Communications

NBC Sports Regional Networks

Jeff.Nuich@nbcuni.com

 

NBC SPORTS BAY AREA TO DELIVER ITS MOST EXTENSIVE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS “SUNDAY TO SUNDAY” COVERAGE LINEUP TO DATE

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2020 Season Premieres of “49ers Pregame Live” at 9:00 AM PT & “49ers Postgame Live” Immediately Following 49ers vs. Cardinals on Sunday, September 13

Network Rolls Out Brand New Weekday 49ers Multiplatform Lineup Featuring “49ers Press Conference Live,” “49ers Central,” “49ers Talk,” “49ers Game Plan” and More

Expert, Season-Long Coverage & Analysis to be Provided by Jeff Garcia, Donte Whitner, Ian Williams, Matt Maiocco,

Laura Britt, Greg Papa, Grant Liffman, Jennifer Lee Chan, Anthony Garcia and Keiana Martin

The New NBCSportsBayArea.com and “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app to Feature Comprehensive 49ers & NFL News, Analysis, Exclusive Video and the “49ers Talk” Podcast

 

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (September 9, 2020) – NBC Sports Bay Area – THE HOME for the most comprehensive “Sunday to Sunday” coverage of the defending NFC Champion SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS – has announced its upcoming 2020 NFL season coverage details, featuring the network’s most extensive coverage 49ers lineup to date.  Highlighted by the Sunday, September 13 season premieres of 49ers Pregame Live and 49ers Postgame Live surrounding the team’s home opener against the NFC West division rival Arizona Cardinals, NBC Sports Bay Area will also roll out its brand new Monday through Friday 49ers multiplatform coverage lineup beginning today (Wednesday, September 9) featuring expanded, season-long 49ers and NFL news & analysis shows, game recap/preview programs, in-depth press conferences and exclusive interviews.  Plus, 49ers fans can also look forward to expanded 24/7 digital coverage via the NEW NBCSportsBayArea.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app, along with new episodes of the popular “49ers Talk” podcast and much more. (NOTE: Fans located anywhere in the U.S. can download MyTeams for free on iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.)  Please note NBC Sports Bay Area’s multiplatform 49ers coverage lineup for the upcoming 2020 NFL season:

49ERS GAME DAY PROGRAMMING…

“49ers Pregame Live” presented by Toyota – On Sunday, September 13 at 9:00 a.m. PT, NBC Sports Bay Area will carry the season premiere of 49ers Pregame Live presented by Toyota, the Bay Area’s only live, locally-produced 49ers pregame show, featuring the very latest game day news, player updates, along with a detailed player match-up breakdowns and accompanying analysis.  The one-hour show, which will air at 9 a.m. prior to all non-primetime/national 49ers games and at 4 p.m. for primetime/national 49ers games, is hosted by Laura Britt (@laura_britt_) and Grant Liffmann (@GrantLiffman) with expert analysis provided by former 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia (@JeffGarciaJGFA), former 49ers safety Donte Whitner (@DonteWhitner) and former 49ers defensive tackle Ian Williams (@IWilliams95). In addition, 49ers “Insider” Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) and 49ers Reporter Jennifer Lee Chan (@jenniferleechan) will provide additional pregame coverage with up-to-the-minute game day information.  NOTE: 49ers Pregame Live will also stream live to authenticated NBC Sports Bay Area subscribers via NBCSportsBayArea.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app.

“49ers Halftime Live” – During halftime of every Niners game this season, NBC Sports Bay Area will deliver 49ers Halftime Live on the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app and on the network’s dedicated 49ers Twitter handle: @NBCS49ers. 49ers Halftime Live is hosted by Laura Britt and will feature first half analysis via Garcia/Whitner/Williams, who will focus on the key plays/game moments that had the greatest impact during the first 30 minutes of the game, along with commentary on precisely what the Niners need to focus on for the remainder of the game.

“49ers Postgame Live” presented by Toyota – Immediately following every 49ers game this season (4:00 p.m. time approx. following the season opener on Sunday, Sept. 13), NBC Sports Bay Area will deliver the season premiere of its acclaimed game wrap-up show 49ers Postgame Live presented by Toyota, “The Official Postgame Show of the 49ers.”  Hosted by Laura Britt and Grant Liffmann, and featuring analysts Jeff Garcia, Donte Whitner and Ian Williams, 49ers Postgame Live features in-depth game analysis, postgame player reaction, complete coverage of 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan’s postgame press conference, along with postgame commentary via “Insider” Matt Maiocco, a preview of the 49ers next opponent and much more.  NOTE: 49ers Postgame live will also stream live to authenticated NBC Sports Bay Area subscribers via NBCSportsBayArea.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app.

“49ers First Look” – In addition, two hours prior to every game this season, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan will also hold a special Facebook Live segment entitled 49ers First Look on NBC Sports Bay Area’s official Facebook page – Facebook.com/NBCSAuthentic – and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app offering a game day preview featuring their expert commentary and predictions. Plus – 49ers fans will have also an opportunity to have their questions answered by submitting their game day inquiries in the Facebook live stream’s “comments” section.

49ERS NEW WEEKDAY PROGRAMMING LINEUP (beginning Tuesday, September 8)

Mondays

“49ers Central: Armchair QB” – NBC Sports Bay Area hosts Anthony Garcia (@SportsAnthony) and Keiana Martin (@KeianaMartinTV) want to hear the FANS thoughts on the 49ers latest performance every Monday on 49ers Central: Armchair QB.  This spirited, 30-minute, fan-driven show streams LIVE every Monday at 12 noon on the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app and Facebook.com/NBCSAuthentic with NBC Sports Bay Area linear debuts taking place Mondays at 4:00 p.m. (re-airs at 9 p.m.).

“49ers Press Conference Live” (feat. Head Coach Kyle Shanahan) – NBCSportsBayArea.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app will present 49ers Press Conference Live, Head Coach Kyle Shanahan’s weekly press conference the day following games (streaming live on Mondays at 3:30 p.m. with linear debuts on NBC Sports Bay Area at 4:30 p.m. and re-airs at 9:30 p.m.). 49ers Press Conference Live is hosted by Laura Britt, with analysis from Ian Williams.

Tuesdays

“49ers Talk” presented by Big O Tires – Every Tuesday night at 9:00 p.m., hosts Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt bring the popular “49ers Talk” podcast to TV featuring in-depth Niners/NFL discussion with NBC Sports Bay Area analysts and special guests from coast-to-coast.  NOTE: On audio, fans can download the “49ers Talk” podcast, along with every NBC Sports Bay Area podcast, at nbcsports.com/bayarea/basic-page/podcasts and simply subscribe to them via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher.  The podcasts can be played on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.

Wednesdays

“49ers Central: Ask Papa” – Bay Area sports broadcasting legend/current radio play-by-play voice of the 49ers Greg Papa, along with host Grant Liffmann, will give their no-holds-barred opinions on everything 49ers this season on 49ers Central: Ask Papa.  New episodes of this lively, topic-focused, half-hour program air every Wednesday night at 9:00 p.m.

“49ers Press Conference Live” (“Offense” focused) – Airing Wednesday nights at 9:30 p.m., Laura Britt hosts the recap of the team’s offense-focused press conference featuring 49ers offensive coaches and players, including the 49ers Super Bowl LIV quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.

Thursdays

“49ers Central” – Hosted by Laura Britt, along with rotating analysts Donte Whitner and Ian Williams, the half-hour 49ers Central airs Thursday nights at 9:00 p.m. Among the show highlights include interviews with 49ers players and coaches, an in-depth look at the key plays from the previous week’s game, along with extensive analysis of the 49ers upcoming opponents.

“49ers Press Conference Live” (“Defense” focused) – On Thursday nights at 9:30 p.m., it’s the defense’s turn at the podium featuring 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, along with select defensive players. This half-hour press conference recap show is also hosted by Laura Britt.

Fridays

“49ers Game Plan” – Greg Papa holds his exclusive, weekly one-on-one interview with 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan every Friday night at 9:00 p.m. featuring recap discussions of the 49ers’ previous week’s game, along with a preview of the team’s upcoming opponent. Laura Britt hosts.

“49ers In the Huddle” – Airing Friday nights at 9:30 p.m., 49ers In the Huddle, a team-produced, half-hour program showcases the week’s most popular features/stories on 49ers.com.

EXPANDED 49ERS DIGITAL/AUDIO COVERAGE… 

NBCSPORTSBAYAREA.COM/“MyTeams by NBC Sports” app – The NEW NBCSportsBayArea.com’s dedicated 49ers section – NBCSportsBayArea.com/49ers and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app will deliver comprehensive 24/7 49ers coverage all season long featuring original commentary, in-depth game previews/recaps, video interviews, feature reports, along with the latest 49ers news and daily insight from NBC Sports Bay Area’s roster of in-house 49ers/NFL experts highlighted by in-depth reporting via the network’s 49ers “Insider” Matt Maiocco. The new NBCSportsBayArea.com is the one-stop local source for exclusive 49ers on-demand video content, feature stories, players/coaches/front office exec interviews, live press conferences, breaking news, topical podcasts, game highlights, team stats & schedules and much more.  Plus, NBC Sports Bay Area will also present additional 49ers content throughout the season across its social media platforms: Facebook (facebook.com/NBCSAuthentic); Instagram (NBCSAuthentic); and Twitter (@NBCSAuthentic & @NBCS49ers).

NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California, both part of NBC Sports Regional Networks, serve more than four million households in Northern California, Nevada, Southern Oregon and Hawaii.  NBC Sports Bay Area, the television home of MLB’s San Francisco Giants, NBA’s Golden State Warriors, and the official regional sports network of the San Francisco 49ers, also features a robust lineup of Emmy Award-winning news, analysis and original programming. NBC Sports California offers live coverage of MLB’s Oakland Athletics, NBA’s Sacramento Kings, NHL’s San Jose Sharks and MLS’s San Jose Earthquakes. Collectively, these networks deliver more than 600 live game broadcasts per year.  NBCSportsBayArea.com and NBCSportsCalifornia.com provide fans with comprehensive digital coverage of the hometown teams with original stories and content from a team of “Insiders,” breaking news, up-to-the-minute game previews/recaps, highlights and multimedia video clips.  Follow both networks on social media –Twitter: @NBCSAuthentic; Instagram: NBCSAuthentic; and Facebook: facebook.com/NBCSAuthentic.

– NBC SPORTS BAY AREA –

NEW EPISODE OF NBC SPORTS REGIONAL NETWORKS’ ‘SPORTS UNCOVERED’ PODCAST SERIES, ‘THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE THAT CHANGED A SUPER BOWL,’ AVAILABLE NOW

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Never-Before-Released 2011 Interview with Former Oakland Raiders Center Barret Robbins from Prison Featured in Fifth Installment of Six-Part Initiative 

Robbins Reveals Why He Disappeared and Missed Playing in Raiders Loss in Super Bowl XXXVII Following 2002 Season

NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports California’s Podcast Production Features Interviews with Tim Brown, Rod Woodson and Amy Trask; Introduction from Mike Tirico 

“Sports Uncovered: The Lost Barret Robbins Interview,” a Half-Hour Version of Robbins’ 2011 Sit-Down Interview, to Air on NBC Sports Bay Area Tonight at 10 P.M. PT

 STAMFORD, Conn. – July 9, 2020 – NBC Sports Regional Networks’ six-episode podcast anthology series, “Sports Uncovered,” which re-examines some of the most memorable and compelling storylines and events in sports history, continues today with the debut of The Mysterious Disappearance that Changed a Super Bowl, the story of former Oakland Raiders All-Pro offensive lineman Barret Robbins’ Super Bowl XXXVII disappearance. The episode is available for download here. 

Produced by NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California, the fifth installment of “Sports Uncovered” features a never-before-heard 2011 Robbins interview previously believed to be lost but recently found in the network’s San Francisco offices, as well as 2011 interviews from Raiders teammates Tim Brown, Lincoln Kennedy, Bill Romanowski, Barry Sims and the late Mo Collins. Robbins – in a South Florida prison at the time of the interview – details the mental-health and addiction issues that caused him to leave the Raiders for Mexico just two days before Super Bowl XXXVII. That ultimately led to his benching for the game and eventually the end of a promising NFL career, followed by a post-football life filled by run-ins with the law.

Other stories uncovered in the podcast:

    • How a former Raiders teammate found Robbins in a San Diego bar and brought him back to the team hotel, one day after the center had gone missing.
    • Why some ex-Raiders believe one coaching decision put too much pressure on Robbins and also sabotaged the team’s chances to win the Super Bowl against its former coach, Jon Gruden.
    • Why the Raiders’ locker room might not have been the best place for Robbins, and why the team decided to bring him back for the 2003 season, despite his Super Bowl disappearance.
    • Deeper details about Robbins’ troubled post-NFL days, including his first-person account of being shot by Miami Beach police in 2005, and a recently uncovered 2019 arrest that could hint at his current whereabouts and well-being.

 

Those stories and more are told by numerous notable guests, including Robbins’ former Raiders teammates, team executives and media members in recent interviews. The list of contributors also includes ex-Raiders players Rod Woodson, Calvin Branch and Anthony Dorsett; former Raiders executives Amy Trask and Bruce Allen; Emmy-winning NFL reporter Andrea Kremer; former Raiders radio play-by-play announcer Greg Papa, who conducted that 2011 interview with Robbins; and others. 

Following are selected quotes from The Mysterious Disappearance that Changed a Super Bowl:

“Came to the hotel in a cab with a couple guys that just were hanging out with me. And I don’t – to this day, I don’t know who they were – but I got to my hotel, filled my backpack up with all the liquor from the minibar and took off toward Mexico.” – Barret Robbins on leaving the team hotel for Mexico two days before Super Bowl XXXVII

“After the walk-through, we informed the league. They’re able to put out an all-points bulletin for him. We don’t know if he’s been kidnapped. We don’t know where he is or what condition he’s in.” – Former Raiders GM Bruce Allen on informing the NFL of Barret Robbins’ disappearance

“There were a number of players who felt that Barret’s absence was so deflating for the team, that they felt they had lost the game before it had even begun.” – NFL Network’s Andrea Kremer on Barret Robbins’ absence and its effect on his teammates 

 “I was crying. I was in bad shape, man. I was so sad at that point. I knew it was going to end up leading me to not be able to play in the Super Bowl and live my dream.” – Barret Robbins on returning to the team hotel and realizing he might not play in the Super Bowl

“He was in a difficult condition, in that he was cheery. Because at the beginning, you’re thinking, ‘Wow. This is interesting.’ He had told me he was excited about that we had won the game and he asked to catch a plane for the Pro Bowl the next morning.” – Bruce Allen on Barret Robbins’ return to the team hotel and thinking the Raiders already had won the Super Bowl

“I saw a couple plays on TV. They were watching it there (in the hospital) when I got there. But I didn’t sit and watch it. Was there while I was on suicide watch.” – Barret Robbins on watching the Super Bowl from the hospital

“I can remember one day, almost a month in the offseason, where I couldn’t get out of bed. I mean, to think a man could have a $2 million house and $500,000 worth of cars, and whatever he wanted, but still be depressed and not be able to get out of bed. That tells you that depression is very powerful.” – Barret Robbins on his bout with depression

“I had actually, quite early that morning, had gone out on a run, and I saw Barret in the lobby. I ran into him, went up to my room, and not long thereafter, Al (Davis) called me and said, ‘Barret’s not playing.’ I said, ‘I just saw him in the lobby. He can play.’ And Al shared with me that others had made the decision to send Barret home. And I hung up the phone, and I looked at my husband, and I said, ‘We just lost the game.’” – Former Raiders CEO Amy Trask on her reaction on Barret Robbins not playing in the Super Bowl

“I think this guy was probably the worst thing that ever happened to the Raiders organization.” – Hall of Famer and former Raiders receiver Tim Brown on former Raiders coach Bill Callahan

“It was a shocker to everybody. I know for me, I just couldn’t believe it. I dropped my book in the meeting when he said it. I know my 17 years of play, even in the preseason, you don’t do that.” – Hall of Famer and former Raiders safety Rod Woodson on Bill Callahan changing the offensive game plan just two days before the Super Bowl 

“So, we go into the Super Bowl knowing that we don’t have a chance to win. The guy who this is going to affect the most is Barret Robbins. Because Barret Robbins is the one who has to make all the calls. He is begging Callahan, ‘Don’t do this. I don’t have time to prepare for this. Please don’t do this.’ I was with him, and he’s begging him, ‘You can’t do this to me.’… Well, it’s that night that Barret went out and went AWOL. That night. Now, does one have to do with another? I say yes. You may say no. I say yes.” – Tim Brown on Barret Robbins pleading with coach Bill Callahan not to change the Raiders’ offensive game plan

“That was the Raider way, you know. You work hard, you play hard. That was the mindset. That culture was very dangerous, looking back now because when you’re in your 20s and the world expects you to win every day, every week, every season, it’s a lot of stress and pressure on you. And if you had no one to talk to about it, then any type of underlying mental issue you have, they’re going to come out sooner or later.” – Former Raiders defensive lineman Rod Coleman on the pressures of playing in the NFL

 

“Sports Uncovered: The Lost Barret Robbins Interview,” a half-hour version of Robbins’ 2011 sit-down interview from the Dade Correctional Institution, will air on NBC Sports Bay Area tonight (July 9th) at 10 p.m. PT. The show will also be available on NBC Sports Bay Area and California’s YouTube channel.

An original storytelling audio franchise, “Sports Uncovered” utilizes exclusive, in-depth interviews with prominent participants, witnesses and experts to explore new, underreported or forgotten aspects of well-known topics, personalities and events centered in each of the NBC Sports Regional Networks markets, but that have had national impact and relevance.

The next “Sports Uncovered” episode, The Bill Belichick You Don’t Know, features an in-depth look at the New England Patriots head coach. The debut episode of the series, which launched May 28, detailed Michael Jordan’s NBA return, the second installment covered how the University of Oregon ignited a uniform craze that revolutionized college football, the third installment focused on the late Washington Redskins and Miami Hurricanes star defensive back Sean Taylor, and the fourth installment featured the Philadelphia Flyers’ marathon five-overtime thriller.

NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico introduces each episode of “Sports Uncovered.” The list of notable guests featured throughout the series includes: basketball greats Dominique Wilkins, Chris Mullin and Steve Kerr; Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie and finalist Joey Harrington; Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown and former Flyers Brian Boucher and Keith Jones.

Click here for the “Sports Uncovered” series. Episodes are available for download now on all major podcast platforms, including: NBCSports.com/podcasts, NBC Sports’ Scores app, Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and iHeart. Following is the full “Sports Uncovered” schedule:

RELEASE DATE NETWORK TITLE
May 28 Chicago “I’m Back”
June 11 Northwest “The Uniform Craze That Revolutionized College Football”
June 18 Washington “Sean Taylor, the NFL Superstar We Didn’t Get to Know”
June 25 Philadelphia “Marathon on Ice”
July 9 Bay Area, California “The Mysterious Disappearance that Changed a Super Bowl”
July 16 Boston “The Bill Belichick You Don’t Know”

 

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

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SPORTS TEAMS, NBC SPORTS BAY AREA, NBC SPORTS CALIFORNIA AND TIMBUK2 TEAM UP TO DONATE FACE MASKS AND BANDANAS AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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More Than 10,000 T-Shirts From Giants, A’s, Warriors, Kings, Sharks, Earthquakes, 49ers, and NBC Sports Bay Area & California Donated to Create 50,000 Face Masks and Bandanas

San Francisco-Based Timbuk2 to Manufacture Face Masks and Bandanas

Masks and Bandanas to be Donated to Bay Area Community Services and UCSF

 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – April 24, 2020 – NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California, together with its team partners – MLB’s San Francisco Giants and Oakland A’s, NBA’s Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, NHL’s San Jose Sharks, MLS’s San Jose Earthquakes and NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, along with the teams’ apparel and merchandise partner Fanatics – and San Francisco-based bag manufacturer Timbuk2 have teamed up to donate 50,000 face masks and bandanas to Northern California health care providers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The teams and NBC Sports have donated more than 10,000 new t-shirts, and Timbuk2 will create cloth face masks and bandanas from the t-shirt material.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the City and County of San Francisco recommend wearing a cloth face covering in public settings. Additionally, the CDC encourages the public to reserve N95 respirators and surgical masks for healthcare workers and other medical first responders. For more information, visit the CDC website here and the City and County of San Francisco website here.

Timbuk2 is shifting production from bags to masks, working to fulfill the current demand for 50,000 cloth face coverings which will be donated to Bay Area Community Services, UCSF and other groups in need.

Images of the face masks and bandanas being manufactured can be found here.

“We are grateful to partner with the local sports teams and Timbuk2 to provide these critically needed protective masks and bandanas,” said Matt Murphy, Senior Vice President and General Manager of NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California. “We hope this initiative will encourage fans to follow the CDC’s guidance on wearing a cloth face covering in public spaces, while reserving the supply of medical-grade masks for those on the coronavirus front lines.”

“Now more than ever, we must all work together to respond with compassion, solidarity and ingenuity to support the healthcare professionals and other frontline heroes who are working to save lives at the risk of their own,” said Emily Raimondi, Senior Director of Marketing and Creative Services of NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California. “We are committed to unite and protect our community by being a part of this team effort to provide face masks and bandanas, and are thankful for our team partners and Timbuk2’s support of this critically important initiative.”

“One of our core values is to give a damn about the world around us,” said Timbuk2 Head of Marketing, Michelle Nadeau. “When it came time to determine how Timbuk2 could support our local community in fighting this pandemic, shifting our San Francisco manufacturing from messengers to masks and bandanas was a no-brainer. It’s been an honor to work with such world-class organizations, and we are proud to support our frontline workers.”

 

About NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California:

NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California, both part of NBC Sports Regional Networks, serve more than four million households in Northern California, Nevada, Southern Oregon and Hawaii. NBC Sports Bay Area, the television home of MLB’s San Francisco Giants, NBA’s Golden State Warriors, and the official regional sports network of the San Francisco 49ers, also features a robust lineup of Emmy Award-winning news, analysis and original programming. NBC Sports California offers live coverage of MLB’s Oakland Athletics, NBA’s Sacramento Kings, NHL’s San Jose Sharks and MLS’s San Jose Earthquakes. Collectively, these networks deliver more than 600 live game broadcasts per year. The MyTeams by NBC Sports app provides live streams of the games and pre-and postgame shows, digital coverage of the hometown teams with original stories and content from a team of “Insiders,” breaking news, up-to-the-minute game previews/recaps, highlights and multimedia video clips.  Follow both networks on NBCSportsBayArea.com and on social media –Twitter: @NBCSAuthentic; Instagram: NBCSAuthentic; and Facebook: facebook.com//NBCSAuthentic.

 

About Timbuk2:

Since its founding in 1989, Timbuk2 has designed and manufactured bags to outsmart the city and last a lifetime. Timbuk2 is a pioneer of sewn-in-San Francisco customization and an industry leader in sustainable urban manufacturing. Timbuk2 remains committed to its craft, maintaining quality manufacturing in its hometown since day one. Founded by bike messenger Rob Honeycutt in a garage in San Francisco’s Mission District, today Timbuk2 inspires urban mobility, enables individuality, promotes responsibility, and creates community. Thirty years later, Timbuk2 is still taking meaningful risks, building quality bags, and giving a damn about the world with a keen eye on the past and the future. Timbuk2 products are sold at its retail stores in San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Venice Beach, Portland, New York, Toronto, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, specialty retailers, and online at www.Timbuk2.com. Follow the brand on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @Timbuk2.

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NBC SPORTS BAY AREA, NBC SPORTS CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCE “CLASSIC GAMES” SCHEDULE

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Schedule Features Historic Games from the San Francisco Giants, Oakland A’s, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, San Jose Sharks and San Jose Earthquakes

 Classic Games to Air on NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California Weeknights at 8:00 PM

Viewers Can Vote on Twitter to Watch the Game of Their Choice on “Authentic Fan Friday”

Classic Games Marathon to Air Weekends on NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California from 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – March 25, 2020 – NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California have announced their replacement primetime programming from Wednesday, March 25 – through Friday, April 17. The schedule will feature “Classic Games” – an encore presentation of historic games from the San Francisco Giants, Oakland A’s, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, San Jose Sharks and San Jose Earthquakes.

NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California will present a “Classic” game every weeknight at 8:00 PM. In Sacramento, “Classic” Kings games will air at 6:00 PM on NBC Sports California. NOTE: Warriors and Kings broadcast territory restrictions apply.

Each week, viewers will have the opportunity to watch a “Classic” game of their choice by voting on Twitter: @NBCSGiants, @NBCAthletics, @NBCSWarriors and @NBCSSharks. NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California will provide a list of “Classic” games to choose from, and voting will begin each Thursday at 10:00 AM and end at noon on Friday. The game that generates the most votes will air later that evening on “Authentic Fan Friday.”

During weekends, a “Classic” game marathon – eight hours of continuous game coverage – will air on NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California from 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Games will only be made available to viewers within NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California’s designated viewing territory.

Please note NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California’s “Classic” game schedule:

NBC Sports Bay Area:

Wednesday, March 25 at 8:00 PM

Warriors vs. Kings (From 1/23/15 – 126-101 Warriors win; Klay Thompson sets NBA-record with 37-point third quarter.)

 

Thursday, March 26 at 8:00 PM

Giants vs. Padres (From 7/10/09 – 8-0 Giants win; Jonathan Sánchez pitches no-hitter.)

 

Friday, March 27 at 8:00 PM

Fans to vote @NBCSWarriors for “Authentic Fan Friday” game:

Warriors vs. Kings (From 1/23/15 – 126-101 Warriors win; Klay Thompson sets NBA-record with 37-point third quarter.)

OR

Warriors vs. Pacers (From 12/5/16 – 142-106 Warriors win; Klay Thompson scores career-high 60 points in three quarters.)

 

Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 PM

Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake (From 7/14/12 – 5-0 Earthquakes win; Chris Wondolowski scores three goals.)

 

Saturday, March 28 at 4:00 PM

Giants at Rockies (From 4/9/12 – 7-0 Giants win; Barry Zito throws a four-hit shutout.)

 

Saturday, March 28 at 6:00 PM

Giants vs. Dodgers (From 5/1/19 – 2-1 Giants win; Buster Posey hits a game-ending single with two outs in the ninth inning.)

 

Saturday, March 28 at 8:00 PM

Warriors “Classic” game TBA

 

Sunday, March 29 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

2012 Giants-Tigers World Series: Games 1-4

 

Sunday, March 29 at 8:00 PM

Warriors “Classic” game TBA

 

Monday, March 30 at 8:00 PM

Giants at Padres (From 7/13/13 – 9-0 Giants win; Tim Lincecum pitches first career no-hitter.)

 

Tuesday, March 31 at 8:00 PM

Warriors “Classic” game TBA

 

Wednesday, April 1 at 8:00 PM

Giants vs. Dodgers (From 5/21/15 – 4-0 Giants win; Madison Bumgarner hits a home run off reigning N.L. MVP and Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw.)

 

Thursday, April 2 at 8:00 PM

Warriors “Classic” game TBA

 

Friday, April 3 at 8:00 PM

Fans to vote @NBCSWarriors for “Authentic Fan Friday” game:

Warriors “Classic” games TBA

 

Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 PM

Earthquakes vs. Timbers (From 9/19/12 – 2-2 draw; Chris Wondolowski scores a pair of second-half goals, including one in the 92nd minute.)

 

Saturday, April 4 at 4:00 PM

Warriors at Celtics (From 12/11/15 – 124-119 Warriors win; Warriors outlast the Celtics in double overtime and remain perfect with a 24-0 record.)

 

Saturday, April 4 at 6:00 PM

Warriors “Classic” game TBA

 

Saturday, April 4 at 8:00 PM

Giants vs. Dodgers (From 4/7/18 – 7-5 Giants win; Andrew McCutchen hits a three-run homer in the 14th inning.)

 

Sunday, April 5 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM

2014 Giants-Royals World Series: Games 1, 4, 5 & 7

 

Monday, April 6 at 8:00 PM

Giants vs. Padres (From 6/25/14 – 4-0 Giants win; Tim Lincecum pitches second career no-hitter.)

 

Tuesday, April 7 at 8:00 PM

Warriors “Classic” game TBA

 

Wednesday, April 8 at 8:00 PM

Warriors “Classic” game TBA

 

Thursday, April 9 at 8:00 PM

Giants vs. A’s (8/13/19 – 3-2 Giants win; Madison Bumgarner defeats the A’s in Bay Bridge Series matchup.)

 

Friday, April 10 at 8:00 PM

Fans to vote @NBCSGiants for “Authentic Fan Friday” game: 

Giants at Reds (From 10/11/12 – 6-4 Giants win; Giants head to NLCS after Buster Posey’s grand slam secures comeback.)

OR

Giants vs. Cardinals (From 10/22/12 – 9-0 Giants win; Giants win NLCS and advance to World Series.)

 

Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 PM

Earthquakes at Kansas City (From 8/19/15 – 5-0 Earthquakes win; Cordell Cato and Chris Wondolowski each score two goals, along with a goal from Anibal Godoy.)

 

Saturday, April 11 at 4:00 PM

Giants at Diamondbacks (From 6/21/19 – 11-5 Giants win; Alex Dickerson hits a grand slam and six RBIs in his Giants debut.)

 

Saturday, April 11 at 6:00 PM

Giants at Diamondbacks (From 5/19/19 – 3-2 Giants win; Pablo Sandoval hits a pinch-hit home run in the 10th inning.)

 

Saturday, April 11 at 8:00 PM

Warriors “Classic” game TBA

 

Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 PM

Earthquakes vs. Toronto FC (From 7/16/16 – 2-1 Earthquakes win; Quakes defeat Toronto FC despite playing with nine men for most of the second half.)

 

Sunday, April 12 at 4:00 PM

Giants vs. Dodgers (From 4/7/18 – 7-5 Giants win; Andrew McCutchen hits a three-run homer in the 14th inning.)

 

Sunday, April 12 at 6:00 PM

Giants at Dodgers (3/30/18 – 1-0 Giants win; Joe Panik homers in the 9th inning.)

 

Sunday, April 12 at 8:00 PM

Giants vs. Dodgers (From 5/21/15 – 4-0 Giants win; Madison Bumgarner hits a home run off reigning N.L. MVP and Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw.)

 

Monday, April 13 at 8:00 PM

Warriors “Classic” game TBA

 

Tuesday, April 14 at 8:00 PM

Warriors “Classic” game TBA

 

Wednesday, April 15 at 8:00 PM

Warriors “Classic” game TBA

 

Thursday, April 16 at 8:00 PM

Warriors “Classic” game TBA

 

Friday, April 17 at 8:00 PM

Fans to vote @NBCSGiants for “Authentic Fan Friday” game:

Giants vs. Tigers (From 10/24/12 – 8-3 Giants win; Pablo Sandoval goes four-for-four and drives in four runs on three home runs. Giants take Game 1 of the 2012 World Series.)

OR

Giants vs. Tigers (From 10/25/12 – 2-0 Giants win; Madison Bumgarner pitches seven shutout innings, gives up only two hits and strikes out eight. Giants take Game 2 of the 2012 World Series.)

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NBC Sports California:

Wednesday, March 25 at 8:00 PM

Sharks at Avalanche (From 1/23/17 – 5-2 Sharks win; Patrick Marleau scores four goals in the third period.)

 

Thursday, March 26 at 6:00 PM

Kings at Pelicans (From 12/8/17 – 116-109 Kings win; Zach Randolph’s 35 points lead Kings past New Orleans in overtime.)

 

Thursday, March 26 at 8:00 PM

Earthquakes at Real Salt Lake (From 6/23/12 – 2-1 Earthquakes win; Quakes beat RSL with first place on the line in the Western Conference.)

 

Friday, March 27 at 8:00 PM

Fans to vote @NBCSSharks for “Authentic Fan Friday” game:

Sharks vs. Predators (From 11/13/18 – 5-4 Sharks win; Joe Thornton scores 400th career goal.)

OR

Sharks at Jets (From 3/6/17 – 3-2 Sharks win; Joe Thornton picks up his 1,000th assist.)

 

Saturday, March 28 at 3:00 PM

Sharks vs. Rangers (From 3/28/17 – 5-4 Sharks win; Brent Burns scores a power-play goal in overtime and the Sharks clinch a playoff berth.)

 

Saturday, March 28 at 5:00 PM

A’s vs. Rays (From 5/9/10 – 4-0 A’s win; Dallas Braden pitches perfect game on Mother’s Day.)

 

Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 PM

A’s vs. Red Sox (From 4/21/18 – 3-0 A’s win; Sean Manaea pitches no-hitter.)

 

Saturday, March 28 at 9:30 PM

A’s vs. Reds (From 5/7/19 – 2-0 A’s win; Mike Fiers throws second career no-hitter.)

 

Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 PM

A’s at White Sox (From 8/19/16 – 9-0 A’s win; Kendall Graveman pitches a two-hit shutout.)

 

Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 PM

Kings at Rockets (From 12/9/19 – 119-118 Kings win; Nemanja Bjelica hits game-winning 3-pointer as time expires.)

 

Sunday, March 29 at 5:00 PM

Sharks vs. Rangers (From 10/8/13 – 9-2 Sharks win; Tomás Hertl scores four goals)

 

Sunday, March 29 at 7:00 PM

Sharks at Flames (From 3/16/18 – 7-4 Sharks win; Evander Kane scores four goals.)

 

Sunday, March 29 at 9:00 PM

Sharks at Jets (From 1/23/17 – 4-3 Sharks win; Patrick Marleau scores tiebreaking goal in the third period for the Sharks sixth straight win.)

 

Monday, March 30 at 8:00 PM

Sharks at Predators (From 10/23/18 – 5-4 Sharks win; Sharks score three straight goals during the last eight minutes of the game.)

 

Tuesday, March 31 at 6:00 PM

Kings vs. Pelicans (From 12/23/18 – 122-117 Kings win; Kings overcome an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat New Orleans.)

 

Tuesday, March 31 at 8:00 PM

Earthquakes vs. Sounders FC (From 8/11/12 – 2-1 Earthquakes win; Steven Lenhart scores game-winner in 93rd minute.)

 

Wednesday, April 1 at 8:00 PM

A’s vs. Red Sox (From 4/21/18 – 3-0 A’s win; Sean Manaea pitches no-hitter.)

 

Thursday, April 2 at 6:00 PM

Kings vs. Spurs (From 2/4/19 – 127-112 Kings win; Rookie Marvin Bagley III registers 24 points and 12 rebounds, leading the Kings to their seventh straight home win.)

 

Thursday, April 2 at 8:00 PM

Sharks at Kings (From 4/22/16 – 6-3 Sharks win; Sharks rally to beat Kings and move on to the second round of the playoffs.)

 

Friday, April 3 at 8:00 PM

Fans to vote @NBCSAthletics for “Authentic Fan Friday” game:

A’s vs. Angels (From 3/29/18 – 6-5 A’s win; Marcus Semien hits game-ending single in the 11th inning.)

OR

A’s vs. Brewers (From 7/30/19 – 3-2 A’s win; Matt Olson hits game-ending homer in the 10th inning).

 

Saturday April 4 at 3:00 PM

Kings at Timberwolves (From 1/27/20 – 133-129 Kings win; Buddy Hield scores a career-high 42 points in overtime win.)

 

Saturday April 4 at 3:00 PM

A’s vs. Astros (From 9/8/17 – 9-8 A’s win; Jed Lowrie singles in the winning run after Boog Powell’s game-tying home run.)

 

Saturday April 4 at 5:00 PM

A’s vs. Astros (From 8/17/18 – 4-3 A’s win; Matt Olson hits a leadoff home run in the 10th inning.)

 

Saturday April 4 at 7:00 PM

A’s at Astros (From 9/10/19 – 21-7 A’s win; A’s tie a franchise record with 25 hits and also hit six home runs.)

 

Saturday April 4 at 9:00 PM

Sharks at Jets (From 3/12/19 – 5-4 Sharks win; Joe Pavelski scores with 4.3 seconds left in regulation.)

 

Sunday, April 5 at 3:00 PM

Kings vs. Jazz (From 11/1/19 – 102-101 Kings win; Harrison Barnes scores on an offensive rebound with 2.9 seconds remaining in the game.)

 

Sunday, April 5 at 3:00 PM

Earthquakes vs. Timbers (From 4/6/19 – 3-0 Earthquakes win; Quakes shutout the Timbers and earn their first points under first-year coach Matias Almeyda.)

 

Sunday, April 5 at 5:00 PM

A’s at Padres (From 6/19/18 – 4-2 A’s win; Stephen Piscotty homers in the 9th inning to tie the game and Jed Lowrie hits a two-run homer in the 10th inning.)

 

Sunday, April 5 at 7:00 PM

Sharks at Kings (From 4/22/16 – 6-3 Sharks win; Sharks rally to beat Kings and move on to the second round of the playoffs.)

 

Sunday, April 5 at 9:00 PM

Sharks vs. Golden Knights (From 4/23/19 – 5-4 Sharks win; Barclay Goodrow’s overtime goal sends San Jose into the second round of the playoffs. The Game 7 matchup features the Sharks erasing a three-goal deficit by scoring four times on one power-play.)

 

Monday, April 6 at 8:00 PM

A’s vs. Rangers (From 4/6/15 – 8-0 A’s win; A’s win on Opening Day as Sonny Gray takes a no-hit bid into the 8th inning.)

 

Tuesday, April 7 at 6:00 PM

Kings at Warriors (From 11/27/17 – 110-106 Kings win; Bogdan Bogdanovic makes go-ahead shot with 12.6 seconds left in the game.)

 

Tuesday, April 7 at 8:00 PM

Earthquakes vs. Galaxy (From 6/29/13 – 3-2 Earthquakes win; Shea Salinas and Alan Gordon score in second-half injury time against the Galaxy.)

 

Wednesday, April 8 at 8:00 PM

A’s vs. Reds (From 5/7/19 – 2-0 A’s win; Mike Fiers throws second career no-hitter.)

 

Thursday, April 9 at 6:00 PM

Kings at Thunder (From 12/11/19 – 94-93 Kings win; Bogdan Bogdanovic makes a 3-pointer with 13.4 seconds remaining and the Kings rally back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter.)

 

Thursday, April 9 at 8:00 PM

A’s at Indians (From 7/7/18 – 6-3 A’s win; Stephen Piscotty hits a go-ahead, two-run homer in the 11th inning.)

 

Friday, April 10 at 8:00 PM

Fans to vote @NBCSSharks for “Authentic Fan Friday” game:

Sharks vs. Ducks (From 4/16/18 – 8-1 Sharks win; Sharks score four goals in the second period and take a 3-0 series lead in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.)

OR

Sharks vs. Ducks (From 4/18/18 – 2-1 Sharks win; Tomás Hertl scores the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Sharks sweep the Ducks 4-0 in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.)

 

Saturday, April 11 at 3:00 PM

A’s vs. Blue Jays (From 7/4/14 – 1-0 A’s win; Derek Norris scores winning run in the 12th inning.)

 

Saturday, April 11 at 3:00 PM

Kings vs. Lakers (From 12/27/18 – 117-116 Kings win; Bogdan Bogdanovic’s 3-pointer at the buzzer leads the Kings to victory over the Lakers.)

 

Saturday, April 11 at 5:00 PM

A’s vs. White Sox (From 7/4/17 – 7-6 A’s win; Franklin Barreto hits game-ending home run.)

 

Saturday, April 11 at 7:00 PM

A’s vs. White Sox (From 4/18/18 – 12-11 A’s win; Matt Olson drives in Marcus Semien for the winning run in the 14th inning.)

 

Saturday, April 11 at 9:00 PM

Sharks vs. Rangers (From 10/8/13 – 9-2 Sharks win; Tomás Hertl scores four goals.)

 

Sunday, April 12 at 3:00 PM

A’s at Padres (From 6/19/18 – 4-2 A’s win; Stephen Piscotty homers in the 9th inning to tie the game and Jed Lowrie hits a two-run homer in the 10th inning.)

 

Sunday, April 12 at 5:00 PM

A’s at Mariners (From 9/24/18 – 7-3 A’s win; A’s clinch playoff berth and beat Seattle behind Khris Davis’ major-league leading 46th home run.)

 

Sunday, April 12 at 7:00 PM

Sharks at Golden Knights (From 4/21/19 – 2-1 Sharks win; Tomás Hertl scores a short-handed goal in the second overtime and forces a deciding Game 7.)

 

Sunday, April 12 at 9:00 PM

Sharks vs. Golden Knights (From 4/23/19 – 5-4 Sharks win; Barclay Goodrow’s overtime goal sends San Jose into the second round of the playoffs. The Game 7 matchup features the Sharks erasing a three-goal deficit by scoring four times on one power-play.)

 

Monday, April 13 at 8:00 PM

Sharks at Oilers (From 4/12/17 – 3-2 Sharks win; Melker Karlsson scores in overtime and the Sharks take Game 1 of the first-round Western Conference series.)

 

Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00 PM

Kings at Heat (From 1/25/18 – 89-88 Kings win; De’Aaron Fox’s rebound dunk with 3 seconds left in the game leads the Kings to victory over Miami.)

 

Tuesday, April 14 at 8:00 PM

Earthquakes vs. Whitecaps FC (From 3/11/17 – 3-2 Earthquakes win; Quakes come back from two goals down to defeat the Whitecaps.)

 

Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00 PM

Kings vs. 76ers (From 11/9/17 – 109-108 Kings win; De’Aaron Fox’s jumper with 13.3 seconds remaining in the game defeats Philadelphia.)

 

Wednesday, April 15 at 8:00 PM

A’s at Red Sox (From 5/15/18 – 5-3 A’s win; Stephen Piscotty homers in his first at-bat after being reinstated from the bereavement list. As Piscotty crosses home plate, he makes an emotional salute to his late mother, Gretchen.)

 

Thursday, April 16 at 8:00 PM

Sharks vs. Hurricanes (From 12/7/17 – 5-4 Sharks win; Brent Burns scores game winner 22 seconds into overtime.)

 

Friday, April 17 at 8:00 PM

Fans to vote @NBCSAthletics for “Authentic Fan Friday” game: 

A’s at Blue Jays (From 8/9/13 – 14-6 A’s win; Josh Reddick homers in three consecutive at-bats.)

OR

A’s at Rays (From 5/15/16 — 7-6 A’s win; Danny Valencia hits three homers, including a two-run shot in the ninth inning.)

 

A complete list of “Classic” games available at NBCSportsBayArea.com/BayAreaClassics

Warriors and Kings broadcast territory restrictions apply

Schedule Subject to Change

NOTE:  For the latest news, analysis, team/league updates and team-specific podcasts, visit NBCSportsBayArea.com and download the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app.

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NBC SPORTS BAY AREA AND THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS INTRODUCE “SPLITKAST” FOR 2020 MLB SEASON; MIKE KRUKOW SIGNS TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION

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Color Commentator Mike Krukow to Join Play-by-Play Announcer Duane Kuiper

for 22 N.L. West Road Games via Live Remote from the NBC Sports Studios 

“SplitKast” Debuts on Season Opener, Thursday, March 26th

Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers on NBC Sports Bay Area 

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – February 7, 2020 – NBC Sports Bay Area and the San Francisco Giants today announced “SplitKast,” an innovative, first-of-its-kind MLB broadcast. Color commentator Mike Krukow will join his longtime partner and play-by-play announcer Duane Kuiper for 22 N.L. West road games (Arizona D-backs, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres) during the 2020 MLB season via live remote from the NBC Sports Bay Area studios in San Francisco. He will provide commentary as Kuiper calls the game from the stadium’s broadcast booth.

“SplitKast” will debut on the Giants season opener on Thursday, March 26th against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Krukow will continue to call 81 Giants games with Kuiper from Oracle Park.

It was also announced by Giants President and Chief Executive Officer Larry Baer and NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California Senior Vice President and General Manager Matt Murphy that Krukow has signed a two-year contract extension. He will continue to call games with Kuiper on NBC Sports Bay Area through the 2021 MLB season, which will mark their 30th season together as broadcast partners.

“We are thrilled to have our iconic broadcast team of Kruk and Kuip together as we enter this new decade of Giants baseball,” said Baer. “We also commend our broadcast partner, NBC Sports Bay Area, for their creativity and use of technology that will keep this tandem together, when one is on the road and the other back at home, which is the ultimate benefit for our fans.”

“Kruk and Kuip are Bay Area treasures, and it is important that these two beloved broadcasters continue to call games together for Giants fans to enjoy,” said Murphy. “The innovative integration of Kruk and Kuip’s commentary from separate locations into a seamless broadcast is an example of how NBC Sports Bay Area uses technology to deliver memorable experiences to fans.”

NBC Sports Bay Area will provide a dedicated studio for “SplitKast” broadcasts at its San Francisco headquarters. During each telecast, Krukow will be providing commentary while watching a monitor in San Francisco showing a real-time feed of the game, to go along with Kuiper’s play-by-play call from the out-of-town stadium’s broadcast booth. An additional monitor will be fed from the production truck to give Krukow the opportunity to view various camera angles of the ballpark and play. He will be able to communicate with the producer and director using audio channels from the fiber optic transmission connecting the San Francisco studio to the production truck at the stadium. The “SplitKast” production team will then create a natural game experience for Krukow and Kuiper, which will translate to a seamless broadcast.

“It’s something that hasn’t been done before, but we’re really looking forward to being able to do 22 more games together,” Krukow said. “I’m only losing six games from what I did last year, and that to me is enormous. I don’t want to have to quit. To me, this was a gift. I’m ecstatic about it.”

“I think it’ll take two or three innings to get used to the dynamics of him not being there, but we’ve done so many games for so long that I think it’s going to be an easy transition, I really do,” Kuiper said.

2020 marks Krukow’s 30th season in the television booth and his 26th full season on the radio side. A 14-time Emmy award winner, Krukow was one of eight finalists for the 2017 Ford C. Frick Award for baseball broadcasting excellence. He was named California’s 2015 and 2017 Sportscaster of the Year, as selected by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. A former big-league pitcher, Krukow played 14 seasons at the Major League level.

 

About San Francisco Giants

One of the oldest teams in Major League Baseball, the 138-year old franchise moved to San Francisco from New York in 1958.  After playing a total of 42 years in Seals Stadium and Candlestick Park, the team moved to the privately constructed, downtown ballpark on the corner of 3rd and King.  2020 marks the Giants 20th year at Oracle Park and 21st season playing on the shores of McCovey Cove.  The organization is widely recognized for its innovative business practices and baseball excellence.  In 2010, the franchise was named the Sports Organization of the Year by Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal and in 2012 was named Organization of the Year by Baseball America.  Oracle Park is also the only ballpark in the country to have earned Silver, Gold and Platinum LEED certification for an existing building.

Since opening its gates, Oracle Park has become internationally-renowned as a premier venue in the world of both sports and entertainment.  On the diamond, more than 61 million spectators have witnessed a number of magical moments, including three World Series Championships (2010, 2012 & 2014), the raising of four National League Pennants and seven playoff appearances.  On June 13, 2012, the organization’s first-ever Perfect Game was thrown by Giants ace Matt Cain.  On July 10, 2007, San Francisco was the center of the baseball universe when it hosted the 78th Major League Baseball All-Star Game.  The ballpark has played host to some of music’s biggest acts, including Lady Gaga, Beyoncé & Jay Z, Ed Sheeran, the Rolling Stones, the Eagles, Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band, Green Day and Billy Joel.  It also was the site of the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens.

Off the field, the Giants have one of the premier community outreach programs in professional sports.  Through its community outreach programs, the Giants and the Giants Community Fund work with corporate and non-profit partners to raise awareness, educate and generate interest in a variety of issues important to both their fans and community including education/literacy, violence prevention, health and youth recreation and fitness.

 

About NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California:

NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California, both part of NBC Sports Regional Networks, serve more than four million households in Northern California, Nevada, Southern Oregon and Hawaii. NBC Sports Bay Area, the television home of MLB’s San Francisco Giants, NBA’s Golden State Warriors, and the official regional sports network of the San Francisco 49ers, also features a robust lineup of Emmy Award-winning news, analysis and original programming. NBC Sports California offers live coverage of MLB’s Oakland Athletics, NBA’s Sacramento Kings, NHL’s San Jose Sharks and MLS’s San Jose Earthquakes. Collectively, these networks deliver more than 600 live game broadcasts per year. The MyTeams by NBC Sports app provides live steams of the games and pre-and postgame shows, digital coverage of the hometown teams with original stories and content from a team of “Insiders,” breaking news, up-to-the-minute game previews/recaps, highlights and multimedia video clips.  Follow both networks on social media –Twitter: @NBCSAuthentic; Instagram: NBCSAuthentic; and Facebook: facebook.com//NBCSAuthentic.

NBC SPORTS BAY AREA & NBC SPORTS CALIFORNIA APPOINTS JUAN MAIO AS VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – February 4, 2019 – NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California (@NBCSAuthentic), the home of “Authentic Bay Area Sports,” today announced the appointment of Juan Maio as Vice President of Sales, effective immediately.  In his new role, he will oversee the advertising revenue for the network’s multi-platform assets surrounding its core programming: MLB’s San Francisco Giants and Oakland A’s, NBA’s Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, NHL’s San Jose Sharks, MLS’s San Jose Earthquakes and NFL’s San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders.

Maio joins NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California from DAZN Group (previously Perform Group), where he served as Senior Regional Vice President (2016-2019).  Prior to DAZN, he led various sales and marketing teams at Facebook, Microsoft, Google.

The announcement was made by Matt Murphy, Senior Vice President and General Manager of NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California, to whom Maio will report.

“Juan is an outstanding addition to NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California, as he brings valuable leadership and high-level experience and understanding of the digital media marketplace,” said Murphy.  “Throughout his career, Juan has been successful in driving revenue, and I’m pleased that he will be leading our multi-platform sales efforts.”

Maio, a native of Caracas, Venezuela, has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Simón Bolívar (Caracas, Venezuela) and a dual Master of Business Administration from Universidad Carol III de Madrid (Madrid, Spain) and Arizona State University.  He resides in Oakland with his wife Katy and daughter Bianca.

NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California, both part of NBC Sports Regional Networks, serve more than four million households in Northern California, Nevada, Southern Oregon and Hawaii.  NBC Sports Bay Area, the television home of MLB’s San Francisco Giants, NBA’s Golden State Warriors, and the official regional sports network of the San Francisco 49ers, also features a robust lineup of Emmy Award-winning news, analysis and original programming. NBC Sports California offers live coverage of MLB’s Oakland Athletics, NBA’s Sacramento Kings, NHL’s San Jose Sharks and MLS’s San Jose Earthquakes. Collectively, these networks deliver more than 600 live game broadcasts per year.  NBCSportsBayArea.com and NBCSportsCalifornia.com provide fans with comprehensive digital coverage of the hometown teams with original stories and content from a team of “Insiders,” breaking news, up-to-the-minute game previews/recaps, highlights and multimedia video clips.  Follow both networks on social media –Twitter: @NBCSAuthentic; Instagram: NBCSAuthentic; and Facebook: facebook.com/NBCSAuthentic.

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CONTACT:

Jay dela Cruz

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NBA INSIDER TOM HABERSTROH: WAS DRAYMOND GREEN RIGHT?

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Yesterday, NBC Sports launched The Tom Haberstroh Show podcast, highlighted by an exclusive interview with former Cavs GM David Griffin. In the podcast’s debut episode, Haberstroh and Griffin discussed drama in the Warriors organization and how long the fearsome foursome can stick together. In addition, they examined the talent of the Portland Trail Blazers, as well as which teams are making noise in the East.

Fans can listen to or subscribe to The Haberstroh Show here: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher

Last month, it was announced that Haberstroh signed an exclusive deal with NBC Sports Regional Networks as the National NBA Insider. In addition to a weekly column and biweekly podcast, he’ll make regular appearances on all NBC Sports Regional Networks for a weekly TV hit and The Big Number, a weekly analytics-based video series.

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