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NBC SPORTS PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF FLYERS’ 2020-21 NHL SEASON

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Live-Game Schedule Features 49 Regular-Season Matchups; Orange & Black Exhibition to be Presented Live Sunday at 7 p.m.

 

Former Flyer Scott Hartnell Joins ‘Flyers Pregame Live’ and ‘Flyers Postgame Live’ as Analyst; Taryn Hatcher to Serve as Host

 

Extensive Flyers Written, Audio and Video Content to Continue All Season on NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com and the MyTeams app

 

PHILADELPHIA – Jan. 8, 2021 – NBC Sports Philadelphia today announced its coverage of the Philadelphia Flyers’ 2020-21 NHL regular season, highlighted by live coverage of 49 of the team’s 56 games, the return of its comprehensive pregame and postgame shows, and extensive written, video and audio content across NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com and the MyTeams app.

NBC Sports Philadelphia also announced the addition of 17-year NHL veteran and former Flyers forward Scott Hartnell to its coverage. Hartnell, who appeared in more than 500 games for the Flyers during seven seasons from 2007 to 2014, will serve as primary analyst for gameday shows Flyers Pregame Live and Flyers Postgame Live, which will now be hosted by Taryn Hatcher.

NBC Sports Philadelphia’s schedule of live Flyers games will begin on Jan. 15 against Pittsburgh (7 p.m.), following the teams’ Jan. 13 season-opening matchup on NBCSN (5:30 p.m.) Flyers Pregame Live and Flyers Postgame Live will be presented the opening night. Additionally, NBC Sports Philadelphia will deliver live coverage of the Flyers’ intra-squad game at Wells Fargo Center, entitled the Orange and Black Exhibition, this Sunday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m.

Live-game coverage will again be led by play-by-play announcer Jim Jackson, his position since 1995, with former Flyer Keith Jones returning as analyst.

The Flyers’ entire schedule will be available on NBC Sports Group platforms. The Flyers are set to be featured on seven times on exclusive national coverage, with two games on NBC and five on NBCSN. The Flyers will make six additional non-exclusive appearances on NBCSN for viewers outside of the Philadelphia region, with regional coverage provided on NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Flyers games will continue to be surrounded by comprehensive gameday programs Flyers Pregame Live and Flyers Postgame Live, now led by Hatcher – who joined NBC Sports Philadelphia in 2018 and served as rinkside reporter the last two seasons. Longtime contributor and NHL expert Al Morganti will return this season to make regular appearances on the news, analysis and commentary programs.

NBC Sports Philadelphia’s live Flyers coverage, including pregame and postgame shows, will continue to be available to stream live on the MyTeams app and NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com.

Comprehensive written, video and audio content covering the Flyers and the NHL will continue to be provided across NBC Sports Philadelphia’s digital properties. Exclusive news, analysis, commentary and information will be available daily, along with the Flyers Talk podcast, which is hosted by Hatcher, Jordan Hall and Brooke Destra multiple times weekly.

 

2020-21 Philadelphia Flyers TV Schedule

 

Date                      Opponent                   Time (ET)            TV                 

Wed., Jan. 13        Pittsburgh                   5:30 p.m.             NBCSN

Fri., Jan. 15           Pittsburgh                   7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Mon., Jan. 18         Buffalo                        7:30 p.m.             NBCSP, NBCSN*

Tue., Jan. 19         Buffalo                        7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Thu., Jan. 21         at Boston                    7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Sat., Jan. 23          at Boston                    7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Tue., Jan. 26         at New Jersey              7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Thu., Jan. 28         at New Jersey              7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Sat., Jan. 30          N.Y. Islanders              7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Sun., Jan. 31         N.Y. Islanders              7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Wed., Feb. 3          Boston                        8 p.m.                  NBCSN

Fri., Feb. 5             Boston                        7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Sun., Feb. 7           at Washington             12 p.m.                NBC

Tue., Feb. 9           at Washington             7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Thu., Feb. 11         New Jersey                 7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Sat., Feb. 13          New Jersey                 7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Tue., Feb. 16         at N.Y. Rangers           7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Thu., Feb. 18         N.Y. Rangers               7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Sun., Feb. 21         at Boston                    3 p.m.                  NBC

Wed., Feb. 24        N.Y. Rangers               7 p.m.                  NBCSN

Fri., Feb. 26           at Buffalo                    7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Sun., Feb. 28         at Buffalo                    3 p.m.                  NBCSP

Tue., Mar. 2           at Pittsburgh                7 p.m.                  NBCSP, NBCSN*

Thu., Mar. 4           at Pittsburgh                7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Sun., Mar. 7           at Boston                    7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Tue., Mar. 9           Buffalo                        7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Thu., Mar. 11         Washington                 7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Sat., Mar. 13          Washington                 7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Mon., Mar. 15        at N.Y. Rangers           7 p.m.                  NBCSP, NBCSN*

Wed., Mar. 17        at N.Y. Rangers           7:30 p.m.             NBCSN

Thu., Mar. 18         at N.Y. Islanders          7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Sat., Mar. 20          at N.Y. Islanders          7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Tue., Mar. 23         New Jersey                 7 p.m.                  NBCSP, NBCSN*

Thu., Mar. 25         N.Y. Rangers               7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Sat., Mar. 27          N.Y. Rangers               1 p.m.                  NBCSP

Mon., Mar. 29        at Buffalo                    7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Tue., Mar. 30         at Buffalo                    7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Sat., Apr. 3            at N.Y. Islanders          7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Mon., Apr. 5           Boston                        7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Tue., Apr. 6           Boston                        7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Thu., Apr. 8           at N.Y. Islanders          7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Sun., Apr. 11         Buffalo                        2 p.m.                  NBCSP

Tue., Apr. 13          at Pittsburgh                7 p.m.                  NBCSP, NBCSN*

Thu., Apr. 15          at Pittsburgh                7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Sat., Apr. 17          Washington                 12:30 p.m.           NBCSP

Sun., Apr. 18         N.Y. Islanders              6:30 p.m.             NBCSN

Tue., Apr. 20          at New Jersey              7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Fri., Apr. 23           at N.Y. Rangers           7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Sun., Apr. 25         N.Y. Islanders              6 p.m.                  NBCSP

Tue., Apr. 27          Washington                 7 p.m.                  NBCSP, NBCSN*

Thu., Apr. 29          at New Jersey              7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Sat., May 1            New Jersey                 7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Mon., May 3          Pittsburgh                   7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Tue., May 4           Pittsburgh                   7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Fri., May 7             at Washington             7 p.m.                  NBCSP

Sat., May 8            at Washington             7 p.m.                  NBCSP

 

*Blacked out in Philadelphia region; Subject to change                                                              

 

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NBC SPORTS PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF 76ERS’ 2020-21 NBA SEASON

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Live-Game Schedule Features 36 Combined Preseason, First Half of Regular-Season Matchups; Coverage Tips Off Dec. 15 with Exhibition Opener vs. Celtics at 7:30 p.m.

Gameday Shows ‘Sixers Pregame Live’ and ‘Sixers Postgame Live’ to Surround Live Games with News, Analysis, Commentary and Interviews

Extensive 76ers Written, Audio and Video Content to Continue All Season on NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com and the MyTeams app

PHILADELPHIA – Dec. 11, 2020 – NBC Sports Philadelphia today announced its comprehensive coverage of the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2020-21 NBA season, highlighted by live coverage of 36 combined preseason and scheduled regular-season matchups; extensive pregame and postgame coverage; and exclusive written, video and audio content on NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com and the MyTeams app.

NBC Sports Philadelphia will present live coverage of both 76ers’ preseason games, beginning Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m. against the Boston Celtics, and 34 of 37 regular-season games covering the first half of the regular season announced by the NBA, which the 76ers tip off on Dec. 23 against the Washington Wizards at 7 p.m. Live-game coverage will again be led by play-by-play announcer Marc Zumoff – who is entering his 27th season in this role – and analyst Alaa Abdelnaby, a former 76ers player and five-year NBA veteran entering his sixth season with NBC Sports Philadelphia.

NBC Sports Philadelphia will continue to surround live 76ers games with gameday programs Sixers Pregame Live and Sixers Postgame Live. The shows, hosted by Amy Fadool and featuring analysts Jim Lynam, the former 76ers coach and executive, and former 76ers player and Philadelphia native Marc Jackson, will provide news, analysis, commentary and interviews before and after games.

Also returning this season to the gameday lineup are The Warmup, a 15-minute primer leading into weekday editions of Sixers Pregame Live, and Sixers Outsiders, which delivers fan-focused perspective on the game for a half-hour following Sixers Postgame Live.

NBC Sports Philadelphia’s live coverage, including pregame and postgame shows, will continue to be available to authenticated subscribers on the MyTeams app and NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com.

Comprehensive written, video and audio content covering the 76ers and the NBA will continue to be provided across NBC Sports Philadelphia’s digital properties. Exclusive news, analysis, commentary and information will be available daily by 76ers reporter Noah Levick and a team of multiplatform content creators. The Sixers Talk podcast, hosted by Danny Pommells and Ben Berry, will publish multiple episodes weekly throughout the season featuring special guests and interviews.

 

2020-21 Philadelphia 76ers on NBC Sports Philadelphia

 

Preseason:

Date                        Opponent                Time (ET)    TV                 

Tue., Dec. 15         Boston                      7:30 p.m.      NBCSP

Fri., Dec. 18           at Indiana                6 p.m.            NBCSP

 

Regular Season:

Date                        Opponent                Time (ET)    TV                 

Wed., Dec. 23        Washington             7 p.m.            NBCSP

Sat., Dec. 26          at New York             7:30 p.m.      NBCSP

Sun., Dec. 27         at Cleveland            7:30 p.m.      NBCSP

Tue., Dec. 29         Toronto                     7 p.m.            NBCSP

Thu., Dec. 31         at Orlando                6:30 p.m.      NBCSP

Sat., Jan. 2             Charlotte                  7 p.m.            NBCSP

Mon., Jan. 4           Charlotte                  7 p.m.            NBCSP

Wed., Jan. 6           Washington             7 p.m.            NBCSP

Thu., Jan. 7            at Brooklyn              7:30 p.m.      TNT*

Sat., Jan. 9             Denver                     3 p.m.            NBCSP

Mon., Jan. 11         at Atlanta                 7:30 p.m.      NBCSP

Tue., Jan. 12          Miami                        7 p.m.            NBCSP

Thu., Jan. 14          Miami                        7:30 p.m.      NBCSP

Sat., Jan. 16           at Memphis              8 p.m.            NBCSP

Sun., Jan. 17         at Oklahoma City    7 p.m.            NBCSP

Wed., Jan. 20        Boston                      7 p.m.            NBCSP

Fri., Jan. 22            Boston                      7:30 p.m.      NBCSP

Sat., Jan. 23           at Detroit                  7 p.m.            NBCSP

Mon., Jan. 25         at Detroit                  7 p.m.            NBCSP

Wed., Jan. 27        LA Lakers                 7:30 p.m.      ESPN*

Fri., Jan. 29            at Minnesota           8 p.m.            NBCSP

Sun., Jan. 31         at Indiana                5 p.m.            NBCSP

Wed., Feb. 3          at Charlotte              7 p.m.            NBCSP

Thu., Feb. 4           Portland                   7 p.m.            NBCSP

Sat., Feb. 6            Brooklyn                   7 p.m.            NBCSP

Tue., Feb. 9           at Sacramento        10 p.m.          NBCSP

Thu., Feb. 11         at Portland               10 p.m.          NBCSP

Sat., Feb. 13          at Phoenix               5 p.m.            NBCSP

Mon., Feb. 15        at Utah                     9 p.m.            NBCSP

Wed., Feb. 17        Houston                   7:30 p.m.      NBCSP

Fri., Feb. 19           Chicago                   7 p.m.            NBCSP

Sun., Feb. 21         at Toronto                6 p.m.            NBCSP

Tue., Feb. 23         at Toronto                7:30 p.m.      NBCSP

Thu., Feb. 25         Dallas                       7 p.m.            TNT*

Sat., Feb. 27          Cleveland                3 p.m.            NBCSP

Mon., Mar. 1           Indiana                     7 p.m.            NBCSP

Wed., Mar. 3          Utah                          7 p.m.            NBCSP

 

*Nationally exclusive telecast

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NBC SPORTS PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES EXTENSIVE MULTIPLATFORM EAGLES COVERAGE FOR 2020 NFL REGULAR SEASON

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Special ‘Eagles Ultimate Throwback Weekend’ Encore Series, Highlighted by Super Bowl LII, to Kick Off Season Beginning This Saturday

‘Eagles Pregame Live’ and ‘Eagles Postgame Live’ Return with Season Debut Surrounding Opener at Washington Sept. 13

Comprehensive Eagles Written, Audio and Video Content to Continue on the New NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com and the MyTeams app

PHILADELPHIA – Sept. 3, 2020 – NBC Sports Philadelphia today announced its extensive multiplatform coverage of the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2020 NFL regular season, highlighted by the return of Eagles Pregame Live and Eagles Postgame Live and comprehensive written, video and audio content across the new NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com and the MyTeams app. The season-long coverage begins this weekend with a special Eagles encore series.

Eagles Ultimate Throwback Weekend

NBC Sports Philadelphia will celebrate the kickoff of the Eagles season with encore coverage showcasing three of the team’s most important and memorable recent postseason victories on Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6. The Eagles Ultimate Throwback Weekend schedule is as follows:

  • Saturday, Sept. 5,
    • 4 p.m. – 2018 NFL Divisional Round vs. Atlanta (Jan. 13, 2018)
  • Sunday, Sept. 6,
    • 6 p.m. – 2019 NFC Wild Card Round vs. Chicago (Jan. 6, 2019)
    • 8 p.m. – Super Bowl LII vs. New England (Feb. 4, 2018)
    • 10:30 p.m. – Eagles Postgame Live: Super Bowl Edition

Eagles Gameday Coverage

NBC Sports Philadelphia’s marquee Eagles gameday shows, Eagles Pregame Live and Eagles Postgame Live, return this season to surround every regular-season game with at least 2.5 hours of extensive news, analysis, commentary and interviews. Both shows will be available to authenticated subscribers on NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com and the MyTeams app.

The live gameday programs will continue to be led by an experienced panel of experts. Longtime host Michael Barkann will be joined by former Eagles Barrett Brooks and Seth Joyner, a member of the Eagles Hall of Fame, and Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Didinger, with Reuben Frank contributing to the coverage.

The programs will make their season debut Sept. 13, when the Eagles open the season at Washington (1 p.m.) Eagles Pregame Live will be presented for an hour, with a special Week 1 start time of 11 a.m., and Eagles Postgame Live will begin immediately following the game for extended coverage, which will include Eagles head coach Doug Pederson’s press conference.

NBC Sports Philadelphia will provide additional Eagles gameday coverage with In Game Live, following the first and third quarters, and Halftime Live. The programs are available to stream on NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com and NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Facebook page.

Immediately following Eagles Postgame Live, NBC Sports Philadelphia’s coverage will continue with Birds Outsiders. Entering its second season, and beginning Sept. 13, the half-hour entertainment program covers all things Eagles from a fan perspective. This season, Birds Outsiders will be led by Roy Burton and SportsRadio 94WIP’s Joe Giglio, who is entering his first season as co-host.

Eagles Digital Coverage

NBC Sports Philadelphia will continue to deliver the most comprehensive written, video and audio content covering the Eagles across its robust digital portfolio, highlighted by the newly relaunched NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com and the MyTeams app. Exclusive news, analysis, commentary and information will be available daily, provided by NBC Sports Philadelphia’s experts and insiders.

Eagles-focused digital video features include Ray Didinger’s Notebook and the new Barrettone, led by Brooks, which will be published twice a week and focus on the news of the day and offer key insights and explainers. Coach Pederson’s weekly news conferences will also be streamed live on NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com. Eagles written content series include These Three Things, outlining three top things to watch for each gameday, including one for sports bettors, and Ask Ray, a platform for Didinger to answer questions from Eagles fans.

In addition, NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Eagle Eye podcast with Reuben Frank and Dave Zangaro will continue to provide in-depth audio coverage of the Eagles.

-NBC Sports Philadelphia-

NBC SPORTS PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES PHILADELPHIA FLYERS FIRST ROUND STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

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All Games Available Live on the MyTeams App, and on NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com

PHILADELPHIA- (August 11, 2020) – NBC Sports Philadelphia today announced the Philadelphia Flyers first round playoff schedule. Games will air on NBC Sports Philadelphia, the MyTeams app and nbcsportsphiladelphia.com.

Jim Jackson, Bill Clement and Taryn Hatcher will call Games One, Two and Four on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Game Three is a national exclusive on NBC. Flyers Pregame Live and Flyers Postgame Live  with Katie Emmer and Chris Therien will surround each game, including games broadcast on NBC10.

The full schedule can be found here: Philadelphia Flyers – Montreal Canadiens Schedule

Flyers fans can listen to the latest Flyers Talk podcast with Jordan Hall and Brooke Destra breaking down the Flyers-Canadiens series. Exclusive articles, videos and feature stories can be found on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the MyTeams app.

*The Phillies game vs. Baltimore on Wednesday, August 12 will air on COZI TV (Comcast channel 248, Verizon Channel 460, OTA 10.2)

*The Sixers game vs. Toronto on Wednesday, August 12 will air on NBC Sports Philadelphia+

*The Sixers Game on Friday, August 14 had been clarified as a 9pm start airing on NBC Sports Philadelphia+

NBC Sports Philadelphia continues to provide updated multiplatform programming, including a mixture of classic game replays and more recent games, with social media and digital commentary provided by the network’s award-winning team of journalists. Other highlights include daily SportsNet Central updates, plus new podcasts on the Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and 76ers.

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NBC SPORTS PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES RUBEN AMARO JR. TO JOIN PHILLIES BROADCAST

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Former Phillies GM Joins Tom McCarthy and Gregg Murphy for Tonight’s Phillies-Yankees Exhibition Game

PHILADELPHIA-(July 20, 2020) – NBC Sports Philadelphia announced today that former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. is joining Tom McCarthy and Gregg Murphy for tonight’s Phillies-Yankees exhibition game broadcast.

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Ruben to our outstanding Phillies broadcast team,” said NBC Sports Philadelphia VP, Live Events Shawn Oleksiak. “His insight and knowledge of the game, the league and the Phillies organization will add dimension to an already stellar broadcast team.”

“I am incredibly excited to join this great broadcast group and equally excited to tell the stories of my hometown team,” said Amaro. “I grew up a fan of the Phillies and the opportunity to return to Philly and broadcast games for a team that my father and I both played for is a dream come true.”

Amaro will be a part of NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Phillies broadcast team this season, joining McCarthy, Murphy, John Kruk and Ben Davis. In addition to his broadcasting duties, Amaro will appear on Phillies Pregame Live and Phillies Postgame Live, and be a regular contributor to the Phillies Talk podcast.

Amaro is a Philadelphia native and graduate of William Penn Charter School. He played five seasons for the Phillies, following in his dad’s footsteps. After his playing days, he joined the team’s front office and served as assistant GM when the team won the World Series in 2008. He was named GM in November 2008, and led the team to the National League pennant the following season. He held the GM role until 2015. Recently, he has served as a special advisor and first base coach for the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets.

NBC Sports Philadelphia continues to provide updated multiplatform programming, including a mixture of classic game replays and more recent games, with social media and digital commentary provided by the network’s award-winning team of journalists. Other highlights include daily SportsNet Central updates, digital-exclusive Quick Slants, plus new podcasts on the Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and 76ers.

 

-NBC Sports Philadelphia-

NBC SPORTS PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES PHILADELPHIA FLYERS, PHILLIES AND 76ERS BROADCAST SCHEDULES

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70 Games Will Air Over the Course of 66 Days

All Games Available Live on the MyTeams App, and on NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com

PHILADELPHIA- (July 21, 2020) – NBC Sports Philadelphia today announced the Philadelphia Flyers, Phillies and 76ers broadcast schedules. All games will air on either NBC Sports Philadelphia or NBC Sports Philadelphia+, the MyTeams app and nbcsportsphiladelphia.com.

Starting with the Phillies Opening Day on Friday, July 24, NBC Sports Philadelphia will air 70 games in 66 days, including 56 Phillies games, eight Sixers games and two Flyers games.  Schedules for the 2020 NBA Playoffs and 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs will be released at a later date.

The full schedule can be found here: NBC Sports Philadelphia Broadcast Schedule

NBC Sports Philadelphia will also produce Pregame Live and Postgame Live for all Flyers, Phillies and 76ers games throughout the season.

In addition to the games, fans can find exclusive articles, podcasts, videos and feature stories on their favorite teams 24/7 on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the MyTeams app.

The following exhibition games will also air on NBC Sports Philadelphia, NBC Sports Philadelphia+, the MyTeams app and on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com.

76ers

Friday, July 24 – 3:30 pm vs. Memphis on NBCSP

Sunday, July 26 – 12:00 pm at Oklahoma City on NBCSP+

Tuesday, July 28 – 8:30 pm vs. Dallas on NBCSP+

Flyers

Tuesday, July 28 – 4:00 pm vs. Pittsburgh on NBCSP+

NBC Sports Philadelphia continues to provide updated multiplatform programming, including a mixture of classic game replays and more recent games, with social media and digital commentary provided by the network’s award-winning team of journalists. Other highlights include daily SportsNet Central updates, digital-exclusive Quick Slants, plus new podcasts on the Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and 76ers.

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NEW EPISODE OF NBC SPORTS REGIONAL NETWORKS’ ‘SPORTS UNCOVERED’ PODCAST SERIES, “MARATHON ON ICE,” AVAILABLE NOW

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Fourth Installment of Six-Part Series Delves into the Storied History of the Philadelphia Flyers – Pittsburgh Penguins 2000 Stanley Cup Semifinal Five-Overtime Game

NBC Sports Philadelphia Production Includes Interviews with Keith Jones, Brian Boucher, Keith Primeau, Rick Tocchet, Mark Recchi, Chris Therien, and Others; Introduction from Mike Tirico

Original Storytelling Franchise, Which Launched May 28, Explores New and Forgotten Aspects of Well-Known Sports Topics

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 25, 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 Marathon on Ice, the story of the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins five overtime game during the 2000 NHL Eastern Conference Semifinals. The episode is available here.

Marathon on Ice, narrated by Marc Zumoff, delves into the storied history of the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins, and the significant impact the five-overtime game had on the players, coaches, broadcasters and fans during the series and the ripple effect this game had on both franchises. The Penguins led the series, 2-1, when the teams took the ice for Game Four on May 4, 2000, in Pittsburgh. After 6 hours and 56 minutes, and five overtimes, the Flyers’ Keith Primeau scored to end the game, the longest NHL game in modern history. The Flyers went on to win the series, 4-2.

Following are highlighted quotes from Marathon Ice:

“Man, somebody end this thing, seriously. I’m going to die.” – Keith Jones, former Flyer and current NBC Sports Philadelphia hockey broadcaster and NHL on NBC Studio Analyst

“I got an IV after the fourth period. And I went out, and I started, and I completely seized up. I completely cramped up and I’m standing on the ice going, ‘I can’t move now.’” – Mark Recchi, former Flyer

“But I honestly don’t know if I could’ve played another period. The way I was feeling, the adrenaline got me through up to that point, but I think midway thought the fourth overtime, and going into the fifth, I really started to feel the cramps come on and once they come on, you know there’s no stopping it.” – Brian Boucher, former Flyer and “Inside the Glass” Analyst, NHL on NBC 

“It was gonna take a miraculous effort to score a goal in the game so you just kinda survived and in surviving you embraced the fact that it was becoming an historic game” – Keith Jones

“They shut everything down because they didn’t have any more popcorn or hot dogs in the stadium, so I remember our trainers bringing in a ton of pizza in between periods.” – Bob Boughner, former Penguin and current San Jose Sharks head coach

“We had gone through all the power bars that we had and granola bars and all the snacks that were in the locker room. We were basically running on fumes at this point, yet we were almost giddy.”  – Brian Boucher

“At the time, it was just a goal that allowed us to win a playoff game. But as I was pacing in the hallway afterwards, I just thought to myself. Years from now, this is going to have a lot more meaning than what it does still today because of the longevity of the game, and it has. It’s kind of taken on a life of its own.” – Keith Primeau, former Flyer

“Stanley Cup Playoff overtime hockey is the greatest thing going because every shot, is essentially a game winning shot. So, you’re watching 5 periods of on the edge of your seat action, you know where any shot, or deflection or redirection could be the thing that ends it. So yeah, you thought you were witnessing something that was special, for sure.”- Pat Boyle, NBC Sports Chicago anchor and former Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia broadcaster

“We were definitely two very different teams. We were very much blue collar, jovial, good time kind of group. They were very highly skilled, offensively talented, potent team. So, we stacked up well against them, but if you were to say who was the more talented team, at the end of the day I wouldn’t even consider it close.” – Keith Primeau

“There were a lot of fans, especially young kids that their mom or dad was not leaving, and that kid was getting some shut eye during play. So, you would often look up at the crowd during a faceoff and you can see a kid or wife or husband leaning on the person beside them. And it was almost like they were taking turns, when one of the individuals would watch for a little bit then they take a nap and come back.”- Keith Jones

“It’s tough physically to play in a game like that but really the mental fatigue that comes with a game like that it’s indescribable truthfully. So much pressure just knowing that you cannot make a mistake that’s probably the toughest part, but your adrenaline is going so much that it gets you through it.”- Brian Boucher

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.

Upcoming “Sports Uncovered” episodes include: an in-depth look at New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and the story behind former Oakland Raider Barret Robbins’ Super Bowl disappearance. The debut episode which launched May 28, detailed Michael Jordan’s NBA return, and the second installment covered how the University of Oregon ignited a uniform craze that revolutionized college football, and last week Sean Taylor: The NFL Superstar We Didn’t Get to Know debuted.

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 Joe Harrington; Pro Football Hall of Famers Joe Gibbs and Tim Brown.

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 “The Mysterious Disappearance that Changed a Super Bowl”
July 16 Boston “The Bill Belichick You Don’t Know”

 

– NBC SPORTS REGIONAL NETWORKS –

NBC SPORTS PHILADELPHIA AIRS 2008 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES WORLD SERIES

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Expanded Documentary on the 2008 Team, and Championship Parade Also Airing This Week

PHILADELPHIA- (June 15, 2020) – Starting tonight at 7:00 pm, NBC Sports Philadelphia will televise the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies World Series, plus the Championship parade and a documentary on the team. All games will be available on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the MyTeams app.

NBC Sports Philadelphia’s 2008 Phillies World Series programming is presented by Citizens Bank.

In 2008, the Philadelphia Phillies claimed their second World Series by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays with Cole Hamels, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins and Brad Lidge leading the way. The historic, series-clinching game five, will air in one night on Friday, June 19 at 7:00 pm.

On Sunday, NBC Sports Philadelphia will air the Championship Parade, followed World Champions: The Story of the ’08 Phillies, a 90-minute documentary on the 2008 Phillies. The documentary chronicles the build up to that magical season, including the Phillies’ 2007 NL East title coming in the final game of the season. The documentary also reflects on the best era in franchise history that produced five straight National League East titles from 2007-2011. Fans will hear from Cole Hamels, Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Charlie Manuel, Shane Victorino, Jayson Werth, and many more.

Fans will want to check out nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the MyTeams app for exclusive stories, articles and videos on the 2008 team.

World Series vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Monday, June 15 – 7:00 pm Game 1

Tuesday, June 16 – 7:00 pm Game 2

Wednesday, June 17 – 7:00 pm Game 3

Thursday, June 18 – 7:00 pm Game 4

Friday, June 19 – 7:00 pm Game 5 (Pts 1 & 2)

World Series Parade

Sunday, June 21 – 4:00 pm

World Champions: The Story of the ’08 Phillies

Sunday, June 21 – 7:00pm (Premiere)

Sunday, June 21 – 8:30pm

NBC Sports Philadelphia continues to provide updated multiplatform programming, including a mixture of classic game replays and more recent games, with social media and digital commentary provided by the network’s award-winning team of journalists. Other highlights include daily SportsNet Central updates, digital-exclusive Quick Slants, plus new podcasts on the Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and Sixers.

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NBC SPORTS PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PROGRAMMING LINEUP

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Highlights Include Roy Halladay’s Perfect Game and Three Kobe Bryant Games

PHILADELPHIA- (May 21, 2020) – NBC Sports Philadelphia announces a jam-packed weekend of classic games including Roy Halladay’s perfect game, plus a block of Kobe Bryant games including his last game in Philadelphia.

Phillies fans will have plenty to watch on Saturday and Sunday, highlighted by Halladay’s perfect game, his no-hitter from the 2010 NLDS, plus a walk off win against the Braves.

Starting Monday at 6:00 pm, fans of the late Kobe Bryant can watch his last game in Philadelphia, as well as his gold medal performances in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Gold Medal games against Spain.

Saturday, May 23

12:00 pm     MLB the Show 20: Phillies at Brewers (replay)

1:00 pm       Phillies vs. Braves from July 30, 2017 – walk off win

6:00 pm       MLB the Show 20: Phillies at Brewers

7:00 pm       Phillies vs. Braves from July 30, 2017 – walk off win

9:30 pm       Follow That Dream: 2017 Phillies Video Yearbook

Sunday, May 24

12:30 pm     Phillies Focus: Jimmy Rollins

12:45 pm     Phillies Focus: Ryan Howard

1:00 pm       Phillies vs. Marlins from May 29, 2010 – Roy Halladay’s perfect game

3:00 pm       High Hopes: The Story of the 1993 Phillies

4:30 pm       Never Forget: The Legacy of the Stars

5:00 pm       Living the Dream: 2018 Phillies Video Yearbook

6:00 pm       Our First Name is Philadelphia: 2019 Phillies Video Yearbook

7:00 pm       Phillies vs. Reds from October 6, 2010 – NLDS Game 1 – Roy Halladay no-hitter

Monday, May 25

2:00 pm       The Mike Missanelli Show replay – Charles Barkley interview from August 29, 2019

6:00 pm       Olympic Classics: Men’s Basketball 2008 Gold Medal Game USA vs. Spain – Kobe scores 20 points

8:00 pm       76ers vs. Lakers from December 1, 2015 – Kobe Bryant’s last game in Philly

10:30 pm     Olympic Classics: Men’s Basketball 2012 Gold Medal Game USA vs. Spain – Kobe scores 17 points

Weekdays, NBC Sports Philadelphia airs SportsNet Central, The Mike Missanelli Show and the digital-exclusive shows Quick Slants and Lunch Break.  The latest stories, articles, and videos on the Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and Sixers are available 24/7 across NBC Sports Philadelphia’s platforms, including the MyTeams app and nbcsportsphiladelphia.com.

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NBC SPORTS PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF THE NFL DRAFT

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Live, Local Draft Specials

Latest Mock Drafts, Profiles, Predictions and Analysis across Digital and Audio Platforms

Draft Night Instagram Live

PHILADELPHIA- (April 22, 2020) – NBC Sports Philadelphia announces comprehensive live, local coverage of the Philadelphia Eagles and the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23. Insightful analysis will be available across the network’s digital, social, and audio platforms all weekend long.

Tonight at 5:00 pm, fans can watch On The Clock: NFL Mock Draft on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the MyTeams app. NBC Sports Philadelphia is teaming up with NBC Sports Boston, NBC Sports Washington, NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports Chicago and NBC Sports Northwest for a complete first-round mock draft with a guest appearance from Rich Eisen. For more information click On The Clock: NFL Mock Draft

NBC Sports Philadelphia will air two live NFL Draft shows on Thursday at 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm. On the Clock: NFL Draft features Michael Barkann, Derrick Gunn, Barrett Brooks, Reuben Frank and Dave Zangaro dissecting all the news and information around the draft. Insightful analysis can also be found on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com, the Eagle Eye podcast, and on the MyTeams app.

Amy Fadool and Derrick Gunn invite fans to join them as they host an NFL Draft focused Instagram Live on Thursday at 7:30 pm.

Throughout the draft, fans can also get the latest take on the Philadelphia Eagles’ picks, as well as information on how the rest of the NFC fared, with real-time news and updates on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com, and by following @NBCSPhilly across all social media channels.

On Sunday, April 26 at 7:00 pm, Michael Barkann, alongside Derrick Gunn and Barrett Brooks, will recap the weekend, and dissect the Eagles’ picks.

Thursday, April 23

6:00 pm       On the Clock: NFL Draft (live)

7:30 pm       NBC Sports Philadelphia Instagram Live

10:00 pm     On the Clock: NFL Draft (live)

Sunday, April 26

7:00 pm       On the Clock: NFL Draft (premiere)

10:30 pm     On the Clock: NFL Draft

Fans can always check out SportsNet Central, The Mike Missanelli Show, Quick Slants and Lunch Break, plus nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the MyTeams app, for the latest on the Philadelphia Eagles all year long.

NBC Sports Philadelphia continues to provide updated multiplatform programming, including a mixture of classic game replays and more recent games, with social media and digital commentary provided by the network’s award-winning team of journalists. Other highlights include daily SportsNet Central updates, digital-exclusive Quick Slants, plus new podcasts on the Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and Sixers. Two new digital features available on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the MyTeams app include – The Best Game I Ever Saw Live, and How We are Keeping Busy digital series. The Mike Missanelli Show radio simulcast continues weekdays from 2 pm until 6 pm.

 

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