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NBC SPORTS WASHINGTON ANNOUNCES COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF CAPITALS’ 2020-21 NHL REGULAR SEASON

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Live-Game Schedule Features 49 Matchups; Coverage Begins Jan. 14 with Opener at Buffalo at 7 p.m.

New 1-Hour Gameday Shows, ‘Capitals Pregame Live’ and ‘Capitals Postgame Live,’ to Surround Games with News, Analysis and Commentary This Season

 

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

 

BETHESDA, Md. – Jan. 7, 2021 – NBC Sports Washington today announced its coverage of the Washington Capitals’ 2020-21 NHL regular season, highlighted by an extensive schedule of live-game coverage; new one-hour gameday programs; and comprehensive written, video and audio content on NBCSportsWashington.com and the MyTeams app.

NBC Sports Washington will present live coverage of 49 of the Capitals’ 56 regular-season games, starting with the team’s season-opener at Buffalo on Jan. 14 (7 p.m.) Live-game coverage will again be led by Emmy Award-winning play-by-play announcer Joe Beninati and game analyst Craig Laughlin, who are entering their 24th consecutive season together in their respective roles.

The Capitals’ entire regular-season schedule will be available on NBC Sports Group platforms. As previously announced, the Capitals are scheduled to be featured on seven nationally exclusive telecasts this season, with five games on NBC and two on NBCSN. The Capitals will make seven additional non-exclusive appearances on NBCSN, which will be available outside of the Washington, D.C., region.

This season, NBC Sports Washington will surround Capitals games with expanded and enhanced gameday programs Capitals Pregame Live and Capitals Postgame Live. The one-hour shows will provide news, analysis and commentary before and after games, delivered through the perspectives and insights of a cast of former players, NHL experts, team insiders and special guests.

Capitals Pregame Live and Capitals Postgame Live will be hosted by Alexa Shaw and feature a stable of experienced voices, highlighted by Alan May, the veteran analyst and former Capitals player, and contributor Nick Ashooh. Other experts set to make regular appearances include longtime Capitals reporter Al Koken, former Capitals goaltender Brent Johnson, and Bruce Boudreau, who served as head coach of the Capitals from 2008 to 2011 during a 13-season NHL coaching career.

NBC Sports Washington’s live Capitals coverage, including gameday shows, will continue to be available to authenticated subscribers to stream live on the MyTeams app and NBCSportsWashington.com.

Comprehensive written, video and audio content covering the Capitals and the NHL will continue to be provided across NBC Sports Washington’s digital properties. Exclusive news, analysis, commentary and information will be available daily by Capitals reporter JJ Regan and a team of multiplatform content creators. The full stable of NBC Sports Washington’s hosts, analysts and writers will regularly provide news, analysis, perspective and interviews on the Capitals Talk podcast.

 

2020-21 Washington Capitals TV Schedule

 

Date                      Opponent                   Time (ET)            TV                 

Thu., Jan. 14         at Buffalo                    7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Fri., Jan. 15           at Buffalo                    7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Sun., Jan. 17         at Pittsburgh                12 p.m.                NBC

Tue., Jan. 19         at Pittsburgh                7 p.m.                  NBCSW, NBCSN*

Fri., Jan. 22           Buffalo                        7 p.m.                  NBCSW Plus

Sun., Jan. 24         Buffalo                        7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Tue., Jan. 26         N.Y. Islanders              7 p.m.                  NBCSW Plus, NBCSN*

Thu., Jan. 28         N.Y. Islanders              7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Sat., Jan. 30          Boston                        7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Mon., Feb. 1          Boston                        7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Thu., Feb. 4           at N.Y. Rangers           7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Sun., Feb. 7           Philadelphia                 12 p.m.                NBC

Tue., Feb. 9           Philadelphia                 7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Thu., Feb. 11         at Buffalo                    7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Sat., Feb. 13          at Buffalo                    1 p.m.                  NBCSW

Sun., Feb. 14         at Pittsburgh                3 p.m.                  NBC

Tue., Feb. 16         at Pittsburgh                7 p.m.                  NBCSW, NBCSN*

Sat., Feb. 20          N.Y. Rangers               7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Sun., Feb. 21         N.Y. Rangers               5 p.m.                  NBCSW

Tue., Feb. 23         Pittsburgh                   7 p.m.                  NBCSW, NBCSN*

Thu., Feb. 25         Pittsburgh                   7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Sat., Feb. 27          at New Jersey              1 p.m.                  NBCSW

Mon., Mar. 1          at New Jersey              7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Wed., Mar. 3          at Boston                    7 p.m.                  NBCSN

Fri., Mar. 5             at Boston                    7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Sun., Mar. 7           New Jersey                 5 p.m.                  NBCSW, NBCSN*

Tue., Mar. 9           New Jersey                 7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Thu., Mar. 11         at Philadelphia             7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Sat., Mar. 13          at Philadelphia             7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Mon., Mar. 15        N.Y. Islanders              7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Tue., Mar. 16         N.Y. Islanders              7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Fri., Mar. 19           N.Y. Rangers               7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Thu., Mar. 25         New Jersey                 7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Fri., Mar. 26           New Jersey                 7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Sun., Mar. 28         N.Y. Rangers               12 p.m.                NBC

Tue., Mar. 30         at N.Y. Rangers           7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Thu., Apr. 1           at N.Y. Islanders          7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Fri., Apr. 2             at New Jersey              7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Sun., Apr. 4           at New Jersey              3 p.m.                  NBCSW

Tue., Apr. 6           at N.Y. Islanders          7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Thu., Apr. 8           Boston                        7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Sun., Apr. 11         Boston                        7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Tue., Apr. 13         Buffalo                        7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Thu., Apr. 15         Buffalo                        7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Sat., Apr. 17          at Philadelphia             12:30 p.m.           NBCSW

Sun., Apr. 18         at Boston                    12 p.m.                NBC

Tue., Apr. 20         at Boston                    7 p.m.                  NBCSW, NBCSN*

Thu., Apr. 22         at N.Y. Islanders          7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Sat., Apr. 24          at N.Y. Islanders          7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Tue., Apr. 27         at Philadelphia             7 p.m.                  NBCSW, NBCSN*

Thu., Apr. 29         Pittsburgh                   7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Sat., May 1            Pittsburgh                   7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Mon., May 3          at N.Y. Rangers           7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Wed., May 5          at N.Y. Rangers           7 p.m.                  NBCSN

Fri., May 7             Philadelphia                 7 p.m.                  NBCSW

Sat., May 8            Philadelphia                 7 p.m.                  NBCSW

 

*Blacked out in Washington/Baltimore region.                              

 

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JACKIE BRADFORD NAMED GENERAL MANAGER OF NBC SPORTS WASHINGTON

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In this expanded role, Bradford will oversee all operations for NBC Sports Washington 

Washington, D.C. – (December 8, 2020) – NBC Sports Washington today announced that Jackie Bradford, who is currently the President and General Manager for NBC4 Washington / WRC and Telemundo Washington / WZDC, has been named General Manager of the network. In this expanded role, Bradford will oversee day-to-day operations of the network and will work closely with Monumental Sports and Entertainment. She retains oversight of the news, digital, sales, finance, marketing, community and tech/ops departments for the stations. Bradford will continue to report to Valari Staab, President, NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations, and will also report to Bill Bridgen, President, Group Leader for NBC Sports Regional Networks, for NBC Sports Washington matters.

“Jackie is an exceptional leader. She is passionate about her staff and has worked hard to build a work culture that focuses on feedback, engagement and mentoring. Together with our station teams, Jackie has spearheaded the creation of the largest bilingual local newsroom in the market that is super serving area audiences in any language,” said Staab. “With Jackie at the helm of our RSN operation, she will work with all three teams to leverage the best of local news and local sports to create one of the strongest local news organizations in the D.C. market. Her business acumen and leadership qualities make her the perfect person to lead all three businesses.”

“We are pleased to have Jackie assume this key leadership role with NBC Sports Washington to drive our continued advancement in serving fans best-in-class multiplatform content and delivering value and innovation to our team and business partners,” said Bridgen. “She is an experienced and strategic media executive who has strong, established relationships throughout the Washington, D.C., community.”

Bradford is a seasoned broadcast veteran. She has worked at NBCUniversal for two decades and has held finance and GM roles at NBC 7 / KNSD in San Diego and at WRC-TV, before being named President/GM of both WRC-TV and WZDC in 2018 and GM of the Telemundo stations in Raleigh and Richmond thereafter. In addition, she has worked at NBC News’ TODAY and Nightly News in finance roles. Prior to this, Bradford was part of General Electric’s prestigious Financial Management Program where she held various financial positions with GE Real Estate, GE Money and Corporate Treasury.

In 2018, Broadcasting & Cable named Bradford “GM of the Year” for spearheading the launch of Telemundo Washington and creating the market’s largest bilingual newsroom that serves local audiences in any language and across multiple platforms.

Bradford is the Board Chair of Washington Tennis and Education Foundation and a Board Member for the Greater Washington Urban League. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Virginia. She resides in Washington, D.C.

About NBC Sports Washington

NBC Sports Washington is the official sports network of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards and the NFL’s Washington Football Team. NBC Sports Washington – the leading multiplatform sports media organization serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia – delivers more than 400 live events per year, along with Emmy Award-winning news, analysis and entertainment programming. NBC Sports Washington’s digital portfolio, led by NBCSportsWashington.com and the MyTeams app, is region’s top source for written, video, audio and interactive sports content.

NBC SPORTS WASHINGTON ANNOUNCES EXTENSIVE MULTIPLATFORM COVERAGE OF WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM’S 2020 NFL REGULAR SEASON

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‘Washington Football Pregame Live’ and ‘Washington Football Postgame Live’ Return with Season Debuts Surrounding Opener vs. Eagles Sept. 13 

New Year-Round Weekday Show, ‘Washington Football Today with Julie Donaldson,’ Launches Today at 5:30 p.m.

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

BETHESDA, Md. – Sept. 8, 2020 – NBC Sports Washington (NCBSW) today announced its extensive multiplatform coverage of the Washington Football Team’s 2020 NFL regular season, highlighted by the return of Washington Football Kickoff Live and Washington Football Postgame Live and the new year-round weekday program Washington Football Today with Julie Donaldson, which premieres today, Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 5:30 p.m. NBCSW will continue to deliver comprehensive digital content across NBCSportsWashington.com and the MyTeams app.

Live Gameday Coverage

NBCSW’s marquee gameday shows, Washington Football Kickoff Live and Washington Football Postgame Live, return this season to surround every regular-season game with at least two hours of extensive news, features, analysis, commentary and interviews. Both shows will be available to authenticated subscribers on NBCSportsWashington.com and the MyTeams app.

The gameday programs will feature new host Jordan Giorgio, who joined NBCSW in 2019. She will be joined weekly by longtime analysts Brian Mitchell and Trevor Matich, along with insider J.P. Finlay. This year, several special guest analysts will make appearances on the shows, including University of Maryland Terrapins head football coach Mike Locksley, two-time Super Bowl champion and former Terps receiver Torrey Smith, and former Washington players Lorenzo Alexander and Jason Campbell.

The programs will make their season debuts Sept. 13, when Washington opens its season against the Philadelphia Eagles (1 p.m.) The one-hour Washington Football Kickoff Live will be presented on gamedays this season beginning at 10 a.m., with updated encore presentations at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. Washington Football Postgame Live will air right after the game for at least an hour.

Washington Football Today

NBCSW is partnering with the Washington Football Team on the new weekday program Washington Football Today with Julie Donaldson. Original episodes will debut Monday through Friday at 5:30 p.m., with a nightly encore at 10 p.m., year-round, beginning with today’s premiere.

The half-hour show will be hosted by Donaldson, the former longtime NBCSW anchor, reporter and host who was named the team’s SVP of media in July. She’ll be joined regularly by guests and each day will cover a variety of team-focused topics, including the latest news and updates, what’s trending on social media and developments on the team’s name change. Each weekday will also feature recurring segments that will highlight fans, alumni and lifestyle subjects.

Digital Coverage

NBC Sports Washington will continue to deliver the most comprehensive written, video and audio content covering Washington football across its robust digital portfolio, highlighted by the newly relaunched NBCSportsWashington.com and the MyTeams app. Exclusive news, analysis, commentary and information will be available daily, provided by NBC Sports Washington’s experts and insiders, highlighted by Finlay and Pete Hailey. Along with Mitch Tischler, Finlay and Hailey will continue to lead the Washington Football Talk podcast throughout the season.

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NBC SPORTS WASHINGTON LAUNCHES CAPITALS EDITION OF ‘RACE IN AMERICA’ MULTIPLATFORM CONTENT INITIATIVE

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‘CAPS UNITED FOR CHANGE’ ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON EQUALITY, JUSTICE AND INCLUSION FEATURES CAPS’ HOLTBY, HATHAWAY, DILLON AND ALUMNUS WARD

5-PART DIGITAL VIDEO SERIES TO BE PUBLISHED DAILY ON NBCSPORTSWASHINGTON.COM, BEGINNING TODAY

HALF-HOUR TV SPECIAL TO DEBUT TUESDAY, AUG. 18, AT 6:30 P.M. LEADING INTO ‘CAPS PREGAME LIVE’ BEFORE GAME 4 OF CAPITALS-ISLANDERS

BETHESDA, MD – Aug. 17, 2020 – NBC Sports Washington (NBCSW) is launching a special Washington Capitals edition of its ongoing Race in America multiplatform content initiative this week, entitled Caps United for Change, beginning today. The roundtable discussion, led by NBCSW’s Chris Miller, features current Capitals Braden Holtby, Garnet Hathaway and Brenden Dillon, and alumnus Joel Ward.

Race in America: Caps United for Change will be presented as a five-part daily short-form digital video series on NBCSportsWashington.com – with new episodes published today, Monday, Aug. 17, through Friday, Aug. 21 – and as a 30-minute television special, which will debut on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 6:30 p.m. leading into Caps Pregame Live before Game 4 of the Capitals-Islanders first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. The full-length show is also available now on the NBCSW YouTube channel.

“Race, equality and justice are critical issues in our society, and having a forum for athletes and other prominent members of the sports community to share their thoughts and experiences is an opportunity to create more awareness and understanding,” said NBCSW Sr. VP and General Manager Damon Phillips. “Monumental Sports and Entertainment, its teams and athletes are leading advocates for change and inclusion. We are pleased to partner with them throughout this initiative.”

Race in America: Caps United for Change covers a range of topics and issues. As part of the first digital video, available now, the participants talk about their reaction to the death of George Floyd and their thoughts on its impact. Also highlighted: Braden Holtby speaking about how he learned to understand racial issues; Brenden Dillon providing his observations of racism in both Canada and the U.S.; Joel Ward on his experience with racism in hockey; and Garnet Hathaway on Caps Unite for Change.

NBCSW launched Race in America in July to provide Washington, D.C., area athletes, coaches and sports figures a platform to share their perspectives and promote their advocacy and efforts related to diversity, justice and equality in sports and our society. Previous participants include Natasha Cloud (Mystics), Mike Locksley (University of Maryland), Robert Griffin III (Ravens), Bill Hamid (DC United), Mike London (William & Mary) and Ian Mahinmi (Wizards).

NBC Sports Washington, part of NBC Sports Group, is the official sports network of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards and NFL’s Washington Football Team. NBC Sports Washington – the leading multiplatform sports media organization serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia – delivers more than 400 live events per year, along with Emmy Award-winning analysis and entertainment programming. NBC Sports Washington’s digital portfolio is the region’s top source for written, video and interactive sports content. Follow the network on Twitter via @NBCSWashington, and on MyTeams and NBCSportsWashington.com.

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Capitals Announce TV, Radio Information for NHL Return-to-Play Exhibition and Round-Robin Tournament Schedule

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 23, 2020

Capitals Announce TV, Radio Information for NHL Return-to-Play Exhibition and Round-Robin Tournament Schedule

NBC Sports Washington to Present Live Coverage of Lone Exhibition, First 2 Round-Robin Games; Final Game TBD

106.7 The Fan Continues as Capitals Radio Network Flagship Station; WFED 1500 AM and Caps Radio 24/7 to Serve as AM, Online Homes

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have announced television and radio broadcast information for the NHL’s return-to-play schedule preceding the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which includes one exhibition game and three round-robin tournament games at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

NBC Sports Washington (NBCSW) will present live coverage of the Capitals’ lone exhibition game vs. Carolina on July 29 at 4 p.m., and the first two of three scheduled round-robin tournament games: at Tampa Bay on Aug. 3 at 4 p.m. and at Philadelphia on Aug. 6 (time TBD). The Capitals’ final round-robin appearance, vs. Boston on Aug. 9, will be assigned a start time and TV information on a later date.

NBCSW will present extended pregame and postgame shows surrounding all three round-robin games, regardless of TV assignment. All live coverage of the Capitals will continue to be available to stream on the MyTeams app and NBCSportsWashington.com.

As previously announced, NBCSN will televise the exhibition game and first round-robin matchup outside the Washington/Baltimore region. Playoff schedules will be determined at the conclusion of the NHL Stanley Cup Qualifiers.

Additionally, Monumental Sports Network (MSN) will provide live coverage of the Capitals intra-squad scrimmage, presented by Leidos, scheduled for Friday, July 24, at 4pm. The coverage will also be streamed live via the Capitals and NBCSW’s Twitter and Facebook platforms. An encore presentation of the coverage will also be televised on NBCSW on Monday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m.  

The Capitals Radio Network will provide live audio of every game this season. 106.7 The Fan will again serve as the flagship station, with WFED 1500 AM and Caps Radio 24/7, the team’s 24-hour streaming audio channel, continuing as AM and online homes of the Capitals Radio Network, respectively. The Capitals Radio Network includes 14 different stations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, from Pennsylvania to North Carolina.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS TV SCHEDULE

Exhibition –

DATE              OPPONENT               TIME                       TV

July 29             vs. Carolina                 4 p.m. ET                 NBCSW, NBCSN*

Regular Season –

Aug. 3              at Tampa Bay              4 p.m. ET                 NBCSW, NBCSN*

Aug. 6              at Philadelphia            TBD                          NBCSW

Aug. 9              vs. Boston                    TBD                          TBD

*Subject to blackout in the Washington/Baltimore region

NEW EPISODE OF NBC SPORTS REGIONAL NETWORKS’ ‘SPORTS UNCOVERED’ PODCAST SERIES, ‘SEAN TAYLOR: THE NFL SUPERSTAR WE DIDN’T GET TO KNOW,’ AVAILABLE NOW

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Third Installment of Six-Part Initiative Details the Life and Career of Late Redskins Star Tragically Killed in 2007 at the Age of 24

NBC Sports Washington Production Features Interviews with Joe Gibbs, Clinton Portis, and Jonathan Vilma; Introduction from Mike Tirico

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

Upcoming ‘Sports Uncovered’ Releases to Focus on Barret Robbins, the Philadelphia Flyers and Bill Belichick

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 18, 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 Sean Taylor: The NFL Superstar We Didn’t Get to Know. The episode is available for download here.

Produced by NBC Sports Washington, the third installment of “Sports Uncovered” focuses on the late Washington Redskins and Miami Hurricanes star defensive back whose tragic murder in 2007 at the age of 24 cut short a remarkable life, and what many consider a potentially hall-of-fame playing career. The in-depth storytelling explores who Taylor was as a person and player; reveals the characteristics that made him a feared and respected opponent, fan favorite and beloved teammate; details his journey from high school to four seasons of NFL stardom; and covers the shock and sorrow surrounding his untimely death.

Taylor’s unique story is told by numerous notable guests who knew him personally and witnessed first-hand his development and growth on and off the field, including former teammates, coaches and media members. The list of contributors includes: Taylor’s former Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs, a Pro Football Hall of Famer; his former Redskins teammates Santana Moss, Chris Cooley and Clinton Portis; his former Hurricanes teammate Jonathan Vilma; Redskins legend Brian Mitchell; his former Redskins defensive coordinator Gregg Williams; and Taylor’s former agent Drew Rosenhaus. NBC Sports Washington’s Julie Donaldson serves as host.

Following are highlighted quotes from Sean Taylor: The NFL Superstar We Didn’t Get to Know:

    • Portis on campaigning for the Redskins to select Taylor in the NFL Draft: “Every day I would call up to the facility, get them to transfer me into the room, and just say ‘Sean Taylor’ and hang up before they could reply – before they argue or anything else.”
    • Williams on his relationship with Taylor: “There are legendary stories of walls vibrating, chairs being thrown and he and I almost coming to blows and fights … we had those sessions about respect, and respect is not given, it’s earned, and I had to earn respect just like he had to earn my respect, and then once we began respecting each other, we trusted each other.”
    • Taylor in a 2005 interview: “You’ve seen a couple players in the last couple of weeks be subjects to shootings, and it’s just a life-changing thing … It just changes lives.”
    • NBC Sports Washington analyst and former Redskin Trevor Matich: “He died saving the lives of the two loves of his life.”

 

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, the story behind former Oakland Raider Barret Robbins’ Super Bowl disappearance, and the Philadelphia Flyers’ marathon five-overtime thriller. The debut episode of the series, 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.

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

 

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NBC SPORTS WASHINGTON, MONUMENTAL SPORTS NETWORK TO PRESENT WNBA’S FIRST ‘NBA 2K20’ GAME SIMULATIONS WITH WEEKLY MYSTICS SERIES

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-HOUR PROGRAMS, THE FIRST FOR A WNBA TEAM, HIGHLIGHTED BY SPECIAL COMMENTARY FROM MYSTICS PLAYERS AND COACHES 

FIRST EDITION, A MATCHUP AGAINST THE SUN, FEATURING GUESTS ELENA DELLE DONNE AND AERIAL POWERS DEBUTS TONIGHT AT 6 P.M.

WASHINGTON D.C. – May 6, 2020 – NBC Sports Washington (NBCSW) and Monumental Sports Network will present the WNBA’s first televised video-game simulations with a weekly series featuring the reigning champion Washington Mystics using Take-Two Interactive’s NBA 2K20, beginning tonight, Wednesday, May 6, at 6 p.m.

The one-hour simulations will be highlighted by full-length commentary from current Mystics players, coaches and other guests, hosted by Mystics play-by-play announcer Meghan McPeak. Tomorrow’s premiere episode will feature special guests Elena Delle Donne, the 2019 WNBA MVP, and forward Aerial Powers, who will deliver insight and analysis as the Mystics take on the Connecticut Sun, the team’s 2019 WNBA Finals opponent, in simulated action.

The simulations, which will be conducted via artificial intelligence (AI) gameplay, will debut each Wednesday through June 10 at 6 p.m. The programs will be televised on NBCSW, and available via its 24/7 authenticated streaming platforms, and streamed direct-to-consumer on Monumental Sports Network via its website, monumentalsportsnetwork.com, via any of its available apps on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Xbox.

Additional guest commentators will be announced on an ongoing basis. The currently scheduled matchups are as follows:

 

Matchup                                        Day/Date

Mystics vs. Connecticut Sun          Wednesday, May 6

Mystics vs. Las Vegas Aces           Wednesday, May 13

Mystics vs. LA Sparks                   Wednesday, May 20

Mystics vs. Seattle Storm               Wednesday, May 27

Mystics vs. Chicago Sky                Wednesday, June 3

Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx          Wednesday, June 10

 

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About NBC Sports Washington:

NBC Sports Washington, part of NBC Sports Group, is the official sports network of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, NFL’s Washington Redskins and ACC. NBC Sports Washington – the leading multiplatform sports media organization serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia – delivers more than 400 live events per year, along with Emmy Award-winning news, analysis and entertainment programming. NBC Sports Washington’s digital portfolio is the region’s top source for written, video and interactive sports content. Follow the network on Twitter via @NBCSWashington, and on MyTeams and NBCSportsWashington.com.

About Monumental Sports Network:

Monumental Sports Network presented by Ticketmaster is the mid-Atlantic region’s top destination for exclusive fan experiences and original sports content across desktop, tablet, mobile and OTT streaming devices. Monumental Sports Network is owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and by NBC Sports Group. Monumental Sports Network serves as a digital platform for fans and customers in the D.C. region and around the world. MSE – Monumental Sports Network’s parent company – is one of the largest integrated sports and entertainment companies in the country with one of the most diverse partnership groups in all of sports.

NBC SPORTS WASHINGTON, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MSE, TO PRESENT CAPITALS AND WIZARDS ‘GREATEST HITS’ SPECIALS

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FIVE-PART CAPS AND WIZARDS WEEKLY SERIES TO FEATURE 1-HOUR VERSIONS OF TEAMS’ MOST MEMORABLE GAMES WITH SPECIAL COMMENTARY FROM KEY PARTICIPANTS

FIRST CAPS EDITION DEBUTS TONIGHT, MONDAY, APRIL 27, FEATURING GAME 7 OF THE 2009 FIRST-ROUND PLAYOFF SERIES AGAINST THE RANGERS WITH CONTRIBUTOR MATT BRADLEY

1978 NBA CHAMPIONSHIP-WINNING GAME WITH COMMENTARY FROM PHIL CHENIER AND KEVIN GREVEY OPENS WIZARDS SERIES ON THURSDAY, APRIL 30

WASHINGTON, D.C., and BETHESDA, MD – April 27, 2020 – NBC Sports Washington, in partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment, will present five-part special series for both the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards, entitled Greatest Hits, featuring many of the teams’ most historic and memorable performances, beginning this week. The one-hour weekly editions per team will be highlighted by full-length commentary from participants who played key roles in the respective game, including high-profile former players, and will be hosted by members of NBC Sports Washington’s Capitals and Wizards announcing teams.

Beginning tonight, Capitals Greatest Hits will debut Mondays at 7 p.m. through May 25. The premiere episode will feature the team’s Game 7 overtime victory against the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2009 NHL playoffs on April 28, 2009. Matt Bradley, a current Capitals scout who played six seasons as a forward with the team from 2005-06 to 2010-11, will join hosts Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin to provide his unique perspective as an impact player in that postseason. Bradley scored two goals in Game 6 to force the series-clinching Game 7, which earned the team its first playoff series win since 1998. In addition, following tonight’s debut, NBC Sports Washington will present #HockeyAtHome: The Great One and the Great Eight, the first-ever joint interview with Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin.

The Wizards editions of Greatest Hits will debut Thursdays, beginning April 30, at 7 p.m., through May 28. This week’s premiere episode features the then-Bullets Game 7 win in the 1978 NBA Finals against the Seattle SuperSonics, which captured the franchise’s first NBA Championship on June 7, 1978. Host Chris Miller will be joined by a pair of the team’s key contributors from the team’s successful 1970s era: Phil Chenier and Kevin Grevey. The duo will share their unique and special memories of that momentous night, their teammates and opponents while watching events unfold again nearly 42 years later.

Information on additional editions of the Capitals and Wizards Greatest Hits will be announced on an ongoing basis and are expected to include Capitals contributors such as former goaltender Olie Kolzig, former forward Troy Brouwer and former head coach Bruce Boudreau; and Wizards guests such as current guard John Wall, former center Marcin Gortat and current head coach Scott Brooks. Each program will encore on NBC Sports Washington multiple times, and complementary Greatest Hits content will be available across its digital platforms, including NBCSportsWashington.com and the MyTeams app.

NBC Sports Washington, part of NBC Sports Group, is the official sports network of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, NFL’s Washington Redskins and ACC. NBC Sports Washington – the leading multiplatform sports media organization serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia – delivers more than 400 live events per year, along with Emmy Award-winning news, analysis and entertainment programming. NBC Sports Washington’s digital portfolio is the region’s top source for written, video and interactive sports content. Follow the network on Twitter via @NBCSWashington, and on MyTeams and NBCSportsWashington.com.

 

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NBC SPORTS REGIONAL NETWORKS TO DELIVER INSIDE NBA ACCESS WITH “NBC SPORTS WIRE TO WIRE,” DEBUTING THIS SUNDAY WITH WIZARDS VS. BULLS

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Hour-Long Special Show Highlighted by In-Game Audio from Wizards and Bulls Players and Coaches from January Matchup

‘NBC Sports Wire to Wire’ Debuts on Sunday, February 23rd on NBC Sports Washington and NBC Sports Chicago

STAMFORD, Conn. – February 21, 2020 – NBC Sports Regional Networks will premiere a behind-the-scenes original program on the NBA, NBC Sports Wire to Wire: Wizards vs. Bulls, on Sunday, Feb. 23 on NBC Sports Washington (10 p.m. ET) and NBC Sports Chicago (9 p.m. CT). The one-hour show is an all-access pass to an NBA game day, featuring extensive in-game audio and interviews with players and coaches from the Washington Wizards and Chicago Bulls, surrounding their Jan. 15 matchup at the United Center in Chicago.

Covering both on-the-court and off-the-court experiences of an NBA game day, NBC Sports Wire to Wire: Wizards vs. Bulls provides an inside perspective through on-court audio and sit-down interviews with Wizards players Ish Smith, Moe Wagner, and coach Scott Brooks; and Bulls players Coby White and Tomáš Satoranský, and coach Jim Boylen.

In the episode, Bulls rookie White and veteran Satoransky, a former Wizard, each reveal personal perspectives on life in the league. White speaks from the vantage point of a wide-eyed rookie whose every day in the NBA is a learning lesson, while Satoransky gets personal about his family and what his place in the NBA has meant to the place of his roots, Prague, Czech Republic.

From the Wizards, Wagner shows his personality from the bench, whereas veteran guard Smith takes us on the court for revealing in-game insights.  In one instance, he respectfully refutes an official’s call against him. Also, actor/director Tyler Perry makes a surprise visit to their team breakfast.

From the benches, coaches Boylen and Brooks open up their mics so fans can hear and feel the passion and human side of being an NBA head coach.

The program will encore multiple times on NBC Sports Washington and NBC Sports Chicago, and will also be presented by NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports Boston, NBC Sports California, NBC Sports Northwest and NBC Sports Philadelphia next week.

Wire-to-Wire: Wizards vs. Bulls debut dates/times:

  • NBC Sports Washington    Feb. 23 at 10 p.m. ET
  • NBC Sports Chicago          Feb. 23 at 9 p.m. CT
  • NBC Sports Northwest      Feb. 24 at 11:30 p.m. PT
  • NBC Sports Philadelphia   Feb. 27 at 11 p.m. ET
  • NBC Sports Bay Area      Mar. 1 at 10 p.m. PT
  • NBC Sports Boston          Mar. 1 at 6 p.m. ET
  • NBC Sports California     Mar. 2 at 10 p.m. PT

 

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NBC SPORTS WASHINGTON TO PRESENT WEEKLY WIZARDS PREDICTIVE-GAMING EXPERIENCES THROUGHOUT 2019-20 NBA SEASON

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FREE-TO-PLAY ‘PREDICT THE GAME’ CONTESTS TOTALING $2,000 IN PRIZES PER GAME – WITH $500 AT STAKE EACH QUARTER – HIGHLIGHT NBC SPORTS WASHINGTON PLUS COVERAGE

 SPECIAL HOSTS TO JOIN PRESENTATION AT KEY MOMENTS TO ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS AND DELIVER CONTEST UPDATES AND RESULTS 

20-GAME SCHEDULE BEGINS THIS WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6, AT 7 P.M. WHEN THE WIZARDS TIP OFF AGAINST THE PACERS IN INDIANA 

BETHESDA, Md. – Nov. 5, 2019 – NBC Sports Washington will present weekly Washington Wizards predictive-gaming experiences, highlighted by free-to-play Predict the Game contests totaling $2,000 in prizes each game, throughout the 2019-20 NBA regular season on NBC Sports Washington Plus. The 20-game schedule begins Thursday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m., when the Wizards travel to Indiana to face the Pacers.

The NBC Sports Washington Plus presentation will, for the first time, feature special hosts, who will appear at various times to address Predict the Game participants and provide contest updates, information and results. The enhanced experience will contain the majority of the same video and audio (including announcers) as the primary live-game coverage, which will be available simultaneously on NBC Sports Washington.

Predict the Game is a free contest that allows fans to predict various game and player performance outcomes during live Wizards games. Points will be awarded for making selections, with additional points awarded for correct predictions. The top eligible scorer at the end of each quarter will earn or share the $500 prize, with a new contest beginning each quarter, totaling four contests and $2,000 in prizes per game.

The Predict the Game questions, and up to five answer options, will be delivered on a graphic overlay surrounding the live-game coverage, as well as on users’ mobile or desktop devices. Real-time team and player statistics and sports-betting odds data – such as the spread, over-under and moving moneyline – will also be featured alongside the Predict the Game elements as part of the NBC Sports Washington Plus presentation.

Fans can enter Predict the Game, which is open to join throughout the entire game, by creating an account or logging in at www.nbcsportswashington.com/predict, where they can submit predictions via their mobile or desktop device. The platform includes several features that allow users to track their performance, highlighted by real-time points totals, confirmation of results for each question, and on-demand access to a live leaderboard.

“Our predictive-gaming experiments have proven effective in engaging fans and enhancing the already quality experience of live sports coverage, so we are excited to announce a 20-game schedule covering the Wizards with more gaming features integrated,” said NBC Sports Washington SVP and GM Damon Phillips. “It’s our priority to advance this product in meaningful ways, and to provide more opportunities for fans to participate.”

NBC Sports Washington developed and produced similar predictive-gaming presentations on an experimental basis covering eight Washington Wizards games during the 2018-19 NBA regular season, and four Washington Redskins games during the 2019 NFL preseason. This is the first time NBC Sports Washington is providing predictive-gaming presentations throughout a full season.

“We are proud of our partner NBC Sports Washington for raising their game when it comes to providing fans with even more ways to enjoy our teams’ live game broadcasts,” said Monumental Sports & Entertainment SVP of Strategic Initiatives Zachary Leonsis. “NBC Sports Washington’s expanded Predict the Game schedule reflects our joint leadership and investment in the emerging category of gamification, while also providing fans with a unique experience that leverages advanced statistics to enhance their knowledge and insights.”

The 20-game schedule of Wizards predictive-gaming presentations on NBC Sports Washington Plus: 

DAY      DATE        OPPONENT      TIME (ET)

Wed.     Nov. 6        at Indiana           7 p.m.

Wed.     Nov. 13      at Boston            7:30 p.m.

Fri.        Nov. 22      Charlotte            7 p.m.

Thu.      Dec. 5        Philadelphia       7 p.m.

Tue.      Dec. 10      at Charlotte        7 p.m.

Wed.     Dec. 18      Chicago              7 p.m.

Thu.      Dec. 26      at Detroit            7 p.m.

Wed.     Jan. 1        Orlando              6 p.m.

Mon.      Jan. 6        Boston                7 p.m.

Mon.      Jan. 20      Detroit                2 p.m.

Sun.      Jan. 26      at Atlanta            6 p.m.

Mon.      Feb. 3        Golden State      7 p.m.

Tue.      Feb. 11      Chicago              7 p.m.

Fri.        Feb. 21      Cleveland           7 p.m.

Wed.     Feb. 26      Brooklyn             7 p.m.

Tue.      Mar. 3        at Sacramento    10 p.m.

Tue.      Mar. 10      New York           7 p.m.

Wed.     Mar. 18      at Brooklyn         7:30 p.m.

Wed.     Mar. 25      Phoenix              7 p.m.

Wed.     Apr. 1        New Orleans      7 p.m.

 

NBC Sports Washington, part of NBC Sports Group, is the official sports network of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, NFL’s Washington Redskins and ACC. NBC Sports Washington – the leading multiplatform sports media organization serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia – delivers more than 400 live events per year, along with Emmy Award-winning news, analysis and entertainment programming. NBC Sports Washington’s digital portfolio is the region’s top source for written, video and interactive sports content. Follow the network on Twitter via @NBCSWashington, and on NBCSportsWashington.com and the MyTeams app. 

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