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ESPN and FOX Sports Offer Extensive Wilder vs Fury II Preview Programming

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Today, ESPN and FOX Sports announce an extensive preview programming lineup in advance of the highly anticipated rematch between undefeated heavyweight champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and unbeaten lineal champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury taking place on Saturday, February 22 in a historic, joint presentation by FOX Sports PPV & ESPN+ PPV live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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BEN STILLER, JOE BUCK, AND HALL OF FAME LINEBACKER HARRY CARSON HIGHLIGHT NBC SPORTS’ NEW PODCAST EPISODES THIS WEEK

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Peter King is Joined by Hall of Famer and Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance Harry Carson to Discuss NFL Opportunities for African American Coaches on this Week’s The Peter King Podcast

Newest Episode of ‘The Enes Kanter Show’ Features Actor and Comedian Ben Stiller

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 16, 2020 – NBC Sports debuts new podcast episodes this week as Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker and chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, Harry Carson, joins The Peter King Podcast to discuss coaching opportunities for African American coaches in the NFL. King is also joined this week by broadcaster Joe Buck to preview the NFC Championship Game and discuss the sign-stealing controversy in the MLB.

NBC Sports Regional Networks also continue to debut new podcast episodes each week. This week’s ‘The Enes Kanter Show’ features actor and comedian Ben Stiller discussing what it’s like to be a New York Knicks fan and how he became friend with Enes, while this week’s Our Line Starts episode features Colorado Avalanche star rookie Cale Makar.

Also this week, NBC Sports California analyst and former NBA player, Doug Christie, joins The Habershow and Brian Rosenworcel, the drummer of the band Guster and avid fantasy basketball player, joins a new episode of Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball to discuss why he thinks Knicks guard Elfrid Payton is the best player in the NBA. Celtics guard Javonte Green joins this week’s Celtics Talk episode to discuss his journey to the NBA and why he is not a fan of dunk contests. In addition, this week’s White Sox Talk features Sox pitching coach Don Cooper.

In all, NBC Sports presents 30 new podcast episodes this week. New episodes for all podcasts will be available for download on all major podcast platforms including: NBCSports.com/podcasts, NBC Sports’ Scores app, Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and iHeart.

NFL

    • The Peter King Podcast: The Peter King Podcast is the ultimate destination for all things pro football. Led by one of the most influential storytellers in all of sports media, three-time NSMA Sportswriter of the Year Peter King delivers an access-driven experience that brings fans into the locker room, the press box, and the front office with the biggest influencers in professional football.
      • On this week’s episodes: King is joined by Fox Sports broadcaster Joe Buck to preview the Packers-49ers NFC Championship Game and discuss MLB’s punishment surrounding the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal. Then, Peter is joined by Hall of Fame linebacker and chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, Harry Carson, to discuss what needs to be done to ensure African American coaches receive more opportunities in the NFL. King also recaps the divisional playoff weekend and discusses the wins by the Packers, Niners, Titans, and Chiefs.
      • When: Monday, Jan. 13 and Wednesday, Jan. 15
    • PFT PM: Mike Florio has conversations with top names and newsmakers in the NFL, while updating his fans on breaking news and story lines that take place during the day and preparing listeners for what is coming next.
      • On this week’s episode: Florio and Simms discuss the futures of Jadeveon Clowney and Everson Griffen, Pat Shurmur being hired as the Broncos’ offensive coordinator and the Rams finalizing a deal to sign Kevin O’Connell as their new offensive coordinator. After, Florio and Michael David Smith discuss what a Super Bowl win would mean for Patrick Mahomes’ new contract, whether the Vikings should invest in some help for Kirk Cousins or draft another quarterback, and hand out awards for the Divisional round.
      • When: Monday, Jan. 13 and Tuesday, Jan. 14
    • Chris Simms Unbuttoned: NBC Sports’ Chris Simms examines everything happening in the NFL and around the sports world. Joined by a rotation of NBC Sports hosts Ahmed Fareed, Paul Burmeister and Liam McHugh, Unbuttoned features in-depth Xs and Os analysis; one-on-one interviews with players, coaches, executives, and draft prospects; game recaps and previews; gambling segments; extensive player analysis leading into the NFL Draft; and much more.
      • On this week’s episodes: Simms and Fareed recap the Divisional games by second-guessing some coaching decisions. Chris discusses why he thinks the Chiefs were never out of the game, calls the Bill O’Brien hot seat talk “insane” and apologizes for calling the Packers the worst No. 2 seed he’s ever seen. Then, Ahmed makes a case for taking Andy Reid over any other coach and eulogizes the Texans, Vikings, Ravens and Seahawks in Requiem For a Team. Chris and his father, Phil, then talk about the latest NFL news and preview the Conference Championship matchups. They also break down the early draft talk on Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence and Justin Herbert.
      • When: Monday, Jan. 13 and Wednesday, Jan. 15 
    • Rotoworld Football: From fantasy implications to NFL draft analysis to major events, the Rotoworld Football staff has the NFL landscape covered. Listen as Josh Norris, John Daigle, Ian Hartitz, Hayden Winks, and Patrick “RotoPat” Daugherty give their analysis and opinions on everything happening in the NFL.
      • On this week’s episodes:  Ian and John call in from Las Vegas to review each game from the divisional playoffs, including the Chiefs’ comeback and the Titans’ winning formula.
      • When: Monday, Jan. 13
      • 49ers Insider Podcast: 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco brings you comprehensive NFL coverage of all things San Francisco 49ers. Don’t miss weekly in-depth interviews all year long with players, coaches, front office personnel, alumni and fellow media members.
        • On this week’s episode:  Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt discuss the 49ers’ win over the Minnesota Vikings and share their excitement prior to the NFC Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
        • When: Tuesday, Jan. 14
    • Redskins Talk: The Redskins Talk podcast is anchored by NBC Sports Washington’s Redskins Insider JP Finlay and members of the Redskins coverage team, including Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey, along with special guests. The cast brings a fresh and engaging style to interviews with Redskins players, coaches and alumni, as well as experts from around the NFL.
      • On this week’s episodes: Finlay, Tischler and Hailey welcome Bills writer Jay Skurski to discuss how Buffalo’s rebuild could be a blueprint for the Redskins to follow. Skurski also helps identify one potential GM for the Redskins to hire, and the crew recaps all the Divisional weekend games.
      • When: Monday, Jan. 13
    • Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast:  NBC Sports Boston Patriots Insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down every game, plus talk about the issues on and off the field with the team.
      • On this week’s episodes: On the latest episode of the Patriots Talk Podcast, Tom Curran & Phil Perry discuss how Josh McDaniels will address the Patriots offense now that he’s staying in New England. Should the Patriots have buyer’s remorse on Jimmy Garoppolo? Phil Perry explains why they shouldn’t. Also, what is Tom Brady doing in the weeks leading up to his pending free agency?
      • When: Tuesday, Jan. 14
    • Eagle Eye: Rueben Frank and Dave Zangaro break down the key matchups, and discuss the key topics and issues surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles.
      • On this week’s episode: On the latest Eagle Eye podcast, Frank and Zangaro discuss the Eagles’ search for position coaches and potential offseason roster changes.
      • When: Multiple Times per Week
    • Under Center Podcast: Hosted by NBC Sports Chicago’s team of Bears/NFL experts, the Under Center Podcast features lively discussion on the hottest pro football topics of the day, along with exclusive interviews with Bears players, coaches, and local/national NFL media members. New episodes of the Under Center Podcast can be found at NBCSportsChicago.com/podcasts or via the new MyTeams by NBC Sports app.
      • On this week’s episodes: Host Laurence Holmes is joined by Ben Heisler of Awful Announcing to break down the “Ryan Pace Bowl” matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson. Then, he is joined by Bryan Perez and James Neveau to discuss the shocking news that the Bears will be moving training camp to Halas Hall.
      • When: Monday, Jan. 13 and Thursday, Jan. 16

 

BASKETBALL 

    • The ‘Enes Kanter Show’: Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter is joined by NBC Sports Boston Celtics Insider Chris Forsberg to talk about life in the NBA on and off the court.
      • On this week’s episode: Actor and comedian Ben Stiller joins ‘The Enes Kanter Show’ to discuss his most infamous movie cameos, the nightmare of being a Knicks fan and how he became friends with Enes. Then, Enes talks to Chris about the Grant Williams All-Star campaign, lobbying for extra rebounds and the school he plans to open in Oklahoma.
      • When: Wednesday, Jan. 15
    • Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball: Matt Stroup andMike Gallagher have you covered from every angle. Join Steve “Dr. A” Alexander, Ryan Knaus and the rest of the Rotoworld crew as they cover everything from the latest injuries, waiver wire pickups, DFS strategies and much more!
      • On this week’s episode: Matt Stroup and Steve Alexander are joined by guest Brian Rosenworcel, the drummer of the band Guster and an avid fantasy basketball player, who discusses why he thinks Knicks guard Elfrid Payton is the best player in the NBA. The crew also breaks down the week’s top waiver pickups, including Daniel Gafford, Omari Spellman and Jaxson Hayes. After, they talk about some buy-low/sell-high options, from Omari Spellman to Nemanja Bjelica, to Derrick Rose and Zion Williamson.
      • When: Monday, Jan. 13 and Wednesday, Jan. 15
    • College Basketball Talk on NBC Sports: Robert Dauster looks at everything happening across college basketball, including a weekly recap of action across the country and each conference, recruiting, and looking ahead to the future of the sport.
      • On this week’s episode: Robert Dauster is joined by Bobby Reagan for a round of Monday Overreactions. They go over Baylor’s win at Kansas, Clemson’s win at North Carolina, Villanova being the third-best team in the Big East, and the insanity that is the Big Ten.
      • When: Monday, Jan. 13
    • The Habershow: Tom Haberstroh’s NBA Podcast:NBC Sports national NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh sits down with some of the biggest names in the NBA to share the stories and the numbers behind the biggest games and biggest moments in the league. New episodes drop every Friday during the NBA season.
      • On this week’s episode: Doug Christie joins Tom on this episode of The Habershow Podcast. Christie, who played 15 seasons in the NBA and is now the Sacramento Kings analyst for NBC Sports California and host of the Purple Talk podcast, gives a blow-by-blow description of his fight with Rick Fox.
      • When: Friday, Jan. 17 
    • Celtics Talk: The Celtics Talk podcast from NBC Sports Boston is hosted by Sherrod Blakely, Chris Forsberg, and Pre/Postgame host Kyle Draper. Guests include players, coaches, managers and media members from around the NBA.
      • On this week’s episode: On this episode of The Celtics Talk podcast, Chris Forsberg goes 1-on-1 with Boston guard Javonte Green to discuss his journey to the NBA and why he is not a fan of dunk contests. Chris also chats with Ryan Bernardoni about his article suggesting the Celtics must at least consider trading Gordon Hayward.
      • When: Tuesday, Jan. 14
    • Sixers Talk: Danny Pommells and Paul Hudrick break down the key matchups, and discuss the key topics and issues surrounding the Sixers.
      • On this week’s episode: On the latest Sixers Talk podcasts, Pommells and Hudrick discuss Joel Embiid’s injury and trade targets the Sixers could go after.
      • When: Multiple Times per Week

 

HOCKEY

    • Our Line Starts: The NHL on NBC crew reacts to the latest news, debates the hottest topics, and tells the best stories from their playing days. Plus – extended interviews with key figures from around the league.
      • On this week’s episode:  Kathryn Tappen, Keith Jones and Anson Carter break down the recent incident between Matthew Tkachuk and Zack Kassian. They also discuss the Devils firing GM Ray Shero, and interview Colorado Avalanche star rookie Cale Makar.
      • When: Wednesday, Jan. 15

 

SOCCER 

    • Premier League on NBC: NBC Sports’ Premier League podcast features interviews with the biggest names in the PL, a collection of spirited in-studio debates with Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe, Kyle Martino, and Rebecca Lowe and features exclusive on site-interviews and access with Arlo White, Lee Dixon, and Graeme Le Saux.
      • On this week’s episode: Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe and special guest, former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg, discuss another exciting week of Premier League action. They break down Arsenal’s draw with Crystal Palace, Liverpool’s win over Tottenham and Man City’s dominant win over Aston Villa. Clattenburg takes the crew through his five-point plan to improve VAR, and they all chat about the futures of Bournemouth and Watford.
      • When: Monday, Jan. 13
    • The 2 Robbies: Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle discuss and dissect the top Premier League storylines after every single match day. Together, the former Premier League players and current NBC Sports analysts host “The 2 Robbies Football Show” on NBC Sports Radio and “The 2 Robbies Podcast” providing fans with top-class punditry on the most exciting soccer league in the world.
      • On this week’s episode: Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe are joined by former Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg, to review Match Week 22 of the Premier League, focusing on Liverpool’s 1-0 win at Tottenham, Eddie Howe and Bournemouth’s troubling defeat to Watford, Sergio Aguero’s brilliance in Manchester City’s thrashing of Aston Villa and Southampton’s big victory over Leicester City. Plus, an in-depth discussion on VAR in the Premier League.
      • When: Sunday, Jan. 12

 

BASEBALL

    • White Sox Talk Podcast: Hosted by NBC Sports Chicago’s trio of White Sox experts Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Chris Kamka provide fans with in-depth White Sox discussion on the hottest topics and latest breaking news all year long. In addition, fans can look forward to exclusive one-on-one interviews with White Sox players, coaches, front office execs, along with MLB media insiders from coast-to-coast.
      • On this week’s episode: Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Sox pitching coach Don Cooper. Afterwards, Chuck is joined by MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince to discuss Anthony’s bold predictions for the Sox.
      • When: Tuesday, Jan. 14 and Thursday, Jan. 16 
    • Cubs Talk Podcast: Hosted by NBC Sports Chicago’s Cubs experts David Kaplan and Tony Andracki, the Cubs Talk podcast provides die-hard Cubs fans with detailed discussion on the hottest topics and latest breaking Cubs news throughout the year. In addition, fans can look forward to exclusive one-on-one interviews with Cubs players, coaches, front office execs, along with MLB media insiders from coast-to-coast.
      • On this week’s episodes: Host David Kaplan discusses the strong possibility that the Cubs will trade former MVP Kris Bryant with Bleacher Nation’s Brett Taylor. Later, Kaplan talks all the offseason moves (or lack thereof) the Cubs have made.
      • When: Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Friday, Jan. 17  
    • At the Yard: Ricky Bottalico and Corey Seidman discuss the offseason news surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies
      • On this week’s episode: On the latest At the Yard podcast, Bottalico and Seidman are joined by Michael Barkann to discuss the Phillies removing Odubrel Herrera from the 40-man roster and the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal.
      • When: Multiple Times per Week

 

GOLF

    • Golf Central Podcast: com writers discuss and debate the latest news from the PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA, Web.com Tour, Champions Tour, College Golf, and the amateur game.
      • On this week’s episode: Rich Lerner hosts “Day 1: The Making of Golf Channel” to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the launch of Golf Channel on January 17th, 1995.
      • When: Monday, Jan. 13 
    • The Brandel Chamblee Podcast with Jaime Diaz: A monthly podcast in which the outspoken Brandel Chamblee and award-winning journalist Jaime Diaz discuss, debate and break down some of the more interesting topics in golf.
      • On this week’s episodes: Brandel and Jaime discuss and debate the top 25 most impactful moments in golf the past 25 years to celebrate the 25-year anniversary of Golf Channel’s launch.
      • When: Monday, Jan. 13

–NBC SPORTS –

MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS CONTINUES WITH SECOND RACE IN ANAHEIM THIS SEASON ON NBCSN THIS SATURDAY AT 10 P.M. ET

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Live Streaming Coverage Begins Saturday at 4 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Gold “Supercross Pass”

2020 Monster Jam Season Opener from Tampa Airs Friday at 12 a.m. ET on NBCSN

American Rider Ricky Brabec Currently Leading Bike Class in Dakar Rally; Coverage of Stage 11 Tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 16, 2020 – NBC Sports presents the third race of the 2020 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season this Saturday from Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. at 10 p.m. ET on NBCSN, marking the series’ second visit to Anaheim this season. Justin Barcia won the season opener in Anaheim for his second consecutive season-opening race in the 450SX Class.

Ken Roczen won his first race in nearly three years in the 450SX Class last weekend at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Mo. Rounding out the top three finishers in St. Louis, Barcia came in second place and 2018 450SX Class season champion Jason Anderson finished third. In the 250SX Class, Austin Forkner took home the victory.

Veteran play-by-play commentator Leigh Diffey, five-time Supercross champion and seven-time Motocross champion Ricky Carmichael, host and former racer Daniel Blair, and reporter Will Christien will call the action.

NBC Sports Gold’s “Supercross Pass” offers a comprehensive one-stop-shop package of events that will include live streaming and on-demand replays for all Supercross qualifiers and races without commercial interruption, as well as present exclusive expert analysis and interviews. “Supercross Pass” is available now for $74.99. Click here to purchase. This weekend’s coverage on NBC Sports Gold begins Saturday at 4 p.m. ET with qualifying.

NBC Sports’ 2020 Monster Jam programming begins Friday, Jan. 17, at 12 a.m. ET on NBCSN with coverage from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

Following Stage 10 in the Dakar Rally, American Honda rider Ricky Brabec currently leads the bike class with only two stages to go. Coverage of the Dakar continues tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and concludes on Friday with the final stage, Stage 12, on NBCSN at 6 p.m. ET.

Following is this week’s NBC Sports’ motorsports schedule:

Date Event Coverage Time (ET)
Thurs., January 16 Dakar Rally – Stage 11 NBCSN 6:30 p.m.
Fri., January 17 Dakar Rally – Stage 12 NBCSN 6 p.m.
  Monster Jam – Tampa NBCSN 12 a.m.
Sat., January 18 Anaheim – Qualifying NBC Sports Gold 4 p.m.
  Anaheim – Event* NBCSN 10 p.m.
  Anaheim – Event NBC Sports Gold 10 p.m.

*All televised coverage streams on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app

NBCSPORTS.COM AND THE NBC SPORTS APP: NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app — NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs — will provide live streaming coverage of motorsports coverage airing on NBC and NBCSN via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value to for their subscription service, and making high quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms.

NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app are powered by Playmaker Media and available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Windows Store, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

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NBC SPORTS PRESENTS THE 2020 SANTOS TOUR DOWN UNDER BEGINNING SUNDAY, JAN. 19, HIGHLIGHTED BY DAILY LIVE COVERAGE ON NBC SPORTS GOLD

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25% Of All Proceeds from NBC Sports Gold ‘Cycling Pass’ Sales from Yesterday Through Sunday, Jan. 26, to Benefit Australia Wildfire Relief

Exclusive Commercial-Free Coverage Available with NBC Sports Gold’s “Cycling Pass”

STAMFORD, Conn. – January 16, 2020 – With wildfire relief efforts continuing in Australia and the cycling season beginning there this week, 25 percent of all proceeds from NBC Sports Gold “Cycling Pass” will be donated to The Australian Red Cross and WIRES, based on sales beginning yesterday and extending through the end of the 2020 Santos Tour Down Under on Sunday, Jan. 26.

The 2020 Santos Tour Down Under, which is held in Australia and raises the curtain on the 2020 World Tour cycling season, begins on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 3 a.m. ET with live and commercial-free coverage of the Schwalbe Classic, exclusively on NBC Sports Gold with a subscription to its “Cycling Pass.” NBC Sports Gold will present daily live coverage of the event, culminating Sunday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. ET.

NBCSN will present daily highlight shows of each stage at 2 a.m. ET, except for stage 5, which will air at 6 a.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 25. A full event highlight show will air on NBCSN on Friday, Jan. 31, at 2 a.m. ET.

Six past winners of the race will participate in this year’s edition: two-time defending champion Daryl Impey (Mitchelton-Scott); 2017 winner Richie Porte (Trek-Segafredo); 2015 winner Rohan Dennis (Team Ineos); 2011 winner Cameron Meyer (Mitchelton-Scott); 2010 and 2008 winner Andre Greipel (Lotto Soudal); and 2005 winner Luis Leon Sanchez Gil (Astana Pro Team).

Following is NBC Sports Gold’s live Santos Tour Down Under schedule (times ET, subject to change):

Date Time (ET) Event
Sun., Jan. 19 3 a.m. Santos Tour Down Under Schwalbe Classic
Mon., Jan. 20 9 p.m. Santos Tour Down Under Stage 1
Tues., Jan 21 9 p.m. Santos Tour Down Under Stage 2
Weds., Jan 22 9 p.m. Santos Tour Down Under Stage 3
Thurs., Jan. 23 9 p.m. Santos Tour Down Under Stage 4
Fri., Jan. 24 9 p.m. Santos Tour Down Under Stage 5
Sat., Jan. 25 7 p.m. Santos Tour Down Under Stage 6

 

NBC Sports Gold’s “Cycling Pass” for the 2019-20 season streams coverage live and on-demand, to desktops, mobile, tablets, and connected TV devices. The “Cycling Pass” can be purchased now for $34.99 by visiting NBCSportsGold.com.

Apple iOS & tvOS, Android, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast and NBCSportsGold.com, and also on Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex.

About NBC Sports Gold

NBC Sports Gold is NBC Sports’ direct-to-consumer live streaming product that provides sports fans with access to exclusive premium sports events and content, live and on-demand, at an affordable price. Launched in 2016 with a single cycling product, NBC Sports Gold currently offers 18 individual sports “passes” – twelve domestic (PGA TOUR LIVE, Premier League, Premier League Match Day, INDYCAR, Cycling, Track & Field, Premier Lacrosse League, Speed Skating, Rugby, Rugby World Cup, Supercross, and Snow, consisting of seven Olympic winter sports); two regional (Blazers and Philly); one combination (Supercross and Pro Motocross), two domestic and international (Figure Skating and Pro Motocross); and one international-only (Notre Dame Football). Find NBC Sports Gold in the NBC Sports app available in the U.S. on Apple iOS & tvOS, Android, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast and NBCSportsGold.com, and also on Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex. 

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NBC SPORTS GROUP KICKS OFF FIRST OF 33 LPGA TOUR EVENTS IN 2020 WITH DIAMOND RESORTS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

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Four of Five Majors, Summer Olympics in Tokyo and UL International Crown Contribute to Most Number of Events and Hours of Women’s Golf in a Single Year Ever

Hall-of-Famer Judy Rankin Returns for 10th Season as GOLF Channel’s LPGA Tour Lead Analyst, 36th Overall

 

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 15, 2020 – 2020 will feature the most number of hours and events ever dedicated to women’s golf across NBC Sports, headlined by a global schedule of 33 LPGA Tour events that includes live coverage of four of five major championships and the biennial UL International Crown team competition.

With the addition of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, the NCAA Women’s Golf Championships and the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, NBC Sports will produce more than 500 tournament hours of women’s golf coverage in 2020, the most hours and events ever dedicated to the women’s game in a single year.

“As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the LPGA Tour, I can’t help but wonder what our 13 Founders would think to hear that women’s golf will see more than 500 hours of television coverage, distributed to over 160 countries,” said LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan. “Without GOLF Channel and NBC, our long-time and trusted partners, we would not have the opportunity to share the inspiring stories of our athletes. 2020 is going to be a record-setting year from the LPGA Tour in terms of purse, TV and Members connected to our brand. I can’t wait for our fans around the world to see it all unfold.”

“With the LPGA Tour, four of five majors, Tokyo Olympics and the UL International Crown airing across NBC Sports, we are the television home for women’s golf,” said Molly Solomon, executive producer, GOLF Channel and NBC Olympics. “In 2020, we’ll deliver our most hours ever dedicated to the women’s game and elevate the LPGA Tour’s stars as they travel the globe on this international tour.”

DIAMOND RESORTS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS KICKS OFF 2020 SEASON

The 2020 LPGA Tour season kicks off Thursday in Orlando, Fla., with the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions presented by Insurance Office of America. The winner’s-only event features 26 LPGA Tour winners from the past two seasons, joined by 49 celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment. GOLF Channel will air live coverage Thursday and Friday (Noon-3 p.m. ET). Weekend coverage will air on GOLF Channel from 2-3 p.m. ET, continuing on NBC from 3-5 p.m. ET.

For the second consecutive year, NBC will bookend the LPGA Tour season, beginning this week with coverage from the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions and concluding in November with live coverage of the CME Group Tour Championship.

Paige Mackenzie will serve as lead analyst for live tournament coverage of the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions, joined by Grant Boone as play-by-play host. Tom Abbott will serve as a hole announcer with Jerry Foltz and Karen Stupples reporting from the course. Damon Hack will conduct interviews with celebrities and players during the tournament telecasts.

FOUR OF FIVE MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS, 2020 SUMMER OLYMPICS AND UL INTERNATIONAL CROWN HEADLINE SUMMER STRETCH

NBC Sports Group will air coverage from 33 LPGA Tour events in 2020, headlined by live coverage of four of the five major championships: the ANA Inspiration (March 30-April 5); the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship (June 25-28); The Evian Championship (July 22-26); and the AIG Women’s British Open (Aug. 20-23).

In August, women’s golf will take center stage across NBC Sports during a four-week stretch featuring the Summer Olympics, AIG Women’s British Open and UL International Crown. Kicking off August will be the return of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. The world’s top players will convene upon Kasumigaseki Country Club, with GOLF Channel and NBC airing comprehensive coverage of the women’s golf competition, Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 5-8. The LPGA Tour will then head to Scotland for two weeks, with the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open and the AIG Women’s British Open – the latter taking place at historic Royal Troon Golf Club – culminating with the biennial UL International Crown team competition taking place in England.

HALL-OF-FAMER JUDY RANKIN RETURNS FOR 10TH SEASON AS GOLF CHANNEL ANALYST; 36TH YEAR IN TELEVISION

Hall-of-Famer and 26-time LPGA Tour winner Judy Rankin returns for her 10th season as GOLF Channel’s lead LPGA Tour analyst, and 36th season overall in television. Rankin will join play-by-play host Grant Boone at the newly minted Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio (Jan. 23-26), taking place in Boca Raton, Fla., her first of 13 events in the broadcast booth.

Stupples and Mackenzie will rotate with Rankin as lead LPGA Tour analysts in 2020. Boone, Terry Gannon and Whit Watson will serve as play-by-play hosts, joined by Tom Abbott, Kay Cockerill, Foltz, and Jim Gallagher, Jr as hole announcers and course reporters throughout the season.

NCAA WOMEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS AND AUGUSTA NATIONAL WOMEN’S AMATEUR SHOWCASE FUTURE STARS OF WOMEN’S GOLF

Also in 2020, GOLF Channel and NBC will shine a spotlight on women’s golf future stars with live coverage of the NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championships (May 25-28) from Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.; and the second- annual Augusta National Women’s Amateur, taking place at historic Augusta National Golf Club (April 1-4).

 

NBC Sports Group 2020 LPGA Tour Schedule

Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions Jan. 16-19 GOLF/NBC
Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio Jan. 23-26 GOLF
ISPS Handa Vic Open Feb. 5-8 GOLF
ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open Feb. 12-15 GOLF
Honda LPGA Thailand Feb. 19-22 GOLF
HSBC Women’s World Championship Feb. 26-29 GOLF
Blue Bay LPGA March 4-8 GOLF
Founders Cup March 19-22 GOLF
Kia Classic March 26-29 GOLF
ANA Inspiration April 2-5 GOLF
LOTTE Championship April 15-18 GOLF
HUGEL-AIR Premia LA Open April 23-26 GOLF
LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship April 30-May 3 GOLF
Pelican Women’s Championship May 14-17 GOLF
Pure Silk Championship May 21-24 GOLF
ShopRite LPGA Classic May 29-31 GOLF
Meijer LPGA Classic June 11-14 GOLF
Walmart NW Arkansas Championship June 19-21 GOLF
KPMG Women’s PGA Championship June 25-28 GOLF/NBC
Marathon Classic July 9-11 GOLF
Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational July 15-17 GOLF
Evian Championship July 23-26 GOLF/CNBC
Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open Aug. 13-16 GOLF
AIG Women’s British Open Aug. 20-23 GOLF/NBC
UL International Crown Aug. 27-30 GOLF
CP Women’s Open Sept. 3-6 GOLF
Cambia Portland Classic Sept. 10-13 GOLF
Volunteers of America Classic Oct. 1-4 GOLF
Buick LPGA Shanghai Oct. 15-18 GOLF
BMW Ladies Championship Oct. 22-25 GOLF
Taiwan Swinging Skirts LPGA Oct. 29-Nov. 1 GOLF
TOTO Japan Classic Nov. 5-7 GOLF
CME Group Tour Championship Nov. 19-22 GOLF/NBC

MIKAELA SHIFFRIN & SIMONE MANUEL HEADLINE THIS WEEK’S OLYMPIC PROGRAMMING ACROSS NBC SPORTS

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Shiffrin Looks to Continue Historic Alpine Skiing World Cup Success with Giant Slalom and Parallel Slalom Events in Italy; Men Compete in Super Combined, Downhill & Slalom in Switzerland

Simone Manuel Expected to Headline TYR Pro Swim Series in Knoxville, Tenn. Live on NBCSN Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET

Youth Olympic Games Daily Coverage Continues on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA; Closing Ceremony Airs on Jan. 22

Additional Olympic Sports Programming this Week Includes Cross-Country Skiing World Cup, Bobsled & Skeleton World Cup, Freestyle Skiing & Snowboarding World Cup, FINA Champions Swim Series, Biathlon World Cup, Ski Jumping World Cup, Luge World Cup & Cyclo-Cross World Cup

All Olympic Sports Coverage Televised and Streamed Across NBC Sports Platforms is Presented by Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 15, 2020 – This week’s Olympic sports programming across NBC Sports is highlighted by the winningest slalom skier in World Cup history Mikaela Shiffrin, and four-time Olympic swimming medalist Simone Manuel.

Shiffrin is expected to headline the field competing in this weekend’s alpine skiing World Cup with women’s giant slalom and parallel slalom events in Sestriere, Italy. A 2018 giant slalom Olympic gold medalist, Shiffrin is expected to compete in Saturday’s giant slalom at 8 a.m. ET live on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA. The first run of the giant slalom will be streamed live on NBC Sports Gold beginning at 5 a.m. ET. NBC will present coverage later in the day at 5 p.m. ET, and NBCSN will air coverage at 9 p.m. ET.

Sunday’s parallel slalom event will be shown live at 5:30 a.m. ET on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA and NBC Sports Gold. The event will air later in the day at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

The men’s World Cup will be held this weekend in Wengen, Switzerland, where three-time Olympian Steven Nyman and PyeongChang Olympian Ryan Cochran-Siegle are expected to lead the American men. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA and NBC Sports Gold will present live coverage this Saturday, beginning at 6:25 a.m. ET. NBCSN will have coverage later in the day at 8 p.m. ET. NBC will also air downhill coverage from Wengen the following day, Sunday, January 19, at 5 p.m. ET.

On Sunday, 22-year-old Luke Winters is expected to lead the American men in slalom, beginning live at 4:15 a.m. ET on OlympicChannel.com and NBC Sports Gold. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA will present live coverage of the slalom’s second run at 7 a.m. ET. Later in the evening, NBCSN will air coverage of the event at 9 p.m. ET.

The first TYR Swim Series meet of 2020 will take place in Knoxville, Tenn., on Friday and Saturday, and is expected to feature Manuel in the 50m and 200m freestyles. Live coverage on both days will begin on NBCSN at 6:30 p.m. ET.

The 2020 Youth Olympic Games from Lausanne, Switzerland, continue this week with daily coverage exclusively on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA. The U.S. men’s ice hockey team, the defending gold medalists, headline the week’s action. The Closing Ceremony on Wednesday, January 22, will air on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA at 10 p.m. ET.

For more information on NBC Olympics’ coverage of the 2020 Youth Olympic Games, click here.

All coverage on NBC and NBCSN will stream on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. All coverage on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA will stream on OlympicChannel.com and the Olympic Channel app, in addition to NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. Coverage of Olympic Sports on NBC Sports Group platforms is a presentation of Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA.

Additional Olympic sports programming this week includes:

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING WORLD CUP – NOVE MESTO, CZECH REPUBLIC

LIVE COVERAGE BEGINS SATURDAY AT 3:45 A.M. ET ON NBC SPORTS GOLD

The cross-country skiing World Cup season continues this weekend in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic. Two-time Olympian Sadie Maubet Bjornsen, who recently placed seventh overall in the Tour de Ski, and 2018 Olympic team sprint gold medalist Jessie Diggins currently lead the U.S. women’s team.

Live coverage of the women’s 10km begins Saturday at 3:45 a.m. ET on NBC Sports Gold and continues at 5:15 a.m. ET with the men’s 15km. Sunday’s live coverage begins at 5 a.m. ET with the women’s 10km pursuit, and is followed by the men’s 15km pursuit at 7 a.m. ET on NBC Sports Gold. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA will have coverage on Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET.

BOBSLED & SKELETON WORLD CUP – INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA

LIVE STREAMING COVERAGE BEGINS FRIDAY AT 4 A.M. ET ON OLYMPICCHANNEL.COM

The bobsled & skeleton World Cup season continues with a stop in Innsbruck, Austria. The women’s team is expected to be led by Kaillie Humphries, a two-time Olympic gold medalist for Canada who switched to compete for the U.S. team during the 2019 offseason. Humphries is currently atop the women’s standings.

Live streaming coverage on OlympicChannel.com and the Olympic Channel app begins Friday at 4 a.m. ET. Coverage of the event will air later in the morning at 11 a.m. ET on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA presents live television coverage of the four-man bobsled at 9 a.m. ET on Sunday. For a full schedule, click here.

FREESTYLE SKIING & SNOWBOARDING WORLD CUP

LIVE COVERAGE BEGINS FRIDAY AT 6 A.M. ET ON OLYMPIC CHANNEL: HOME OF TEAM USA AND NBC SPORTS GOLD

The Snowboarding World Cup is back in action this weekend with coverage of multiple events from Laax, Switzerland (slopestyle and halfpipe), and Rogla, Slovenia (parallel giant slalom). 2018 Olympic gold medalist Red Gerard is expected to headline the Americans in the slopestyle event.

Live coverage of the slopestyle begins Friday at 6 a.m. ET on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA and NBC Sports Gold. NBCSN will show the event later in the day at 8 p.m. ET. Saturday’s live coverage of the halfpipe will be shown on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA and NBC Sports Gold at 11:30 a.m.

The Freestyle Skiing World Cup continues with a slopestyle competition on Saturday in Seiser Alm, Italy, where the United States is expected to be led by two-time Olympic medalist Nick Goepper. OlympicChannel.com and NBC Sports Gold present live coverage on Saturday at 5:20 a.m. ET and Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA will show the event later in the morning at 9:30 a.m. ET.

FINA CHAMPIONS SWIM SERIES – BEIJING, CHINA

LIVE COVERAGE ON OLYMPIC CHANNEL: HOME OF TEAM USA BEGINS SATURDAY AT 3 A.M. ET

The FINA Champions Swim Series continues this Saturday at 3 a.m. ET with live coverage from Beijing, China, on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA. Three-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy is expected to headline the American contingent. Live coverage will continue on Sunday at 1 a.m. ET on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA.

BIATHLON WORLD CUP – RUHPOLDING, GERMANY

COVERAGE ON NBCSN BEGINS TONIGHT AT 12 A.M. ET

The Biathlon World Cup continues this week in Ruhpolding, Germany. The U.S. women’s team is expected to be led by two-time Olympian Susan Dunklee, and Clare Egan, who was the top American finisher in the World Cup standings last season.

The week’s live coverage continues with the men’s 10km sprint tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. ET on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA. For a complete schedule, click here.

CYCLO-CROSS WORLD CUP – NOMMAY PAYS DE MONTBELIARD, FRANCE

LIVE COVERAGE BEGINS SUNDAY AT 7:30 A.M. ET ON NBC SPORTS GOLD

The cyclo-cross World Cup season continues with a stop in Nommay Pays de Montbeliard, France. Cyclo-cross, a non-Olympic discipline, combines cycling, steeplechase and NASCAR all into one, with athletes racing around a circuit course with steep hills, difficult descents, mud, grass, sand and dirt.

OlympicChannel.com and NBC Sports Gold present live coverage beginning with the women’s elite event on Sunday at 7:30 a.m. ET and live coverage of the men’s elite event on Sunday at 9 a.m. ET. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA will show the women’s elite event later in the day at 2:30 p.m. ET and the men’s elite at 3:30 p.m. ET.

SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP

LIVE COVERAGE CONTINUES ON OLYMPICCHANNEL.COM AND NBC SPORTS GOLD TOMORROW AT 11:55 A.M. ET

The ski jumping World Cup season continues this weekend with both men’s and women’s competitions. The men’s competition will take place in Titisee-Neustadt, Germany, while women’s events will be held in Zao, Japan.

This weekend’s live coverage begins Friday with men’s qualifying beginning at 11:55 a.m. ET on OlympicChannel.com and NBC Sports Gold. For a complete schedule, click here.

LUGE WORLD CUP – LILLEHAMMER, NORWAY

LIVE COVERAGE BEGINS SATURDAY AT 3:50 A.M. ET ON OLYMPICCHANNEL.COM

The luge World Cup season continues in Europe with an event in Lillehammer, Norway. Two-time Olympian Tucker West is the top American in the men’s singles standings so far this season, while Emily Sweeney is the top U.S. woman.

This week’s live coverage continues Saturday at 3:50 a.m. ET on OlympicChannel.com. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA will present coverage on Saturday and Sunday, and the women’s singles event will be shown Sunday on NBCSN at 6 p.m. ET. For a full schedule, click here.

–NBC SPORTS–

X Games Returns With Another Year-Round Slate of Content for 2020

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The X Games brand goes big in 2020, giving fans a top-notch destination for year-round action sports content – including five live X Games events around the globe, five new Real Series projects and a full slate of original content across X Games linear TV, digital and social platforms. With programming on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 all 52 weeks of the year, fans will be able to consume and interact with action sports content throughout all four seasons.

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NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC Returns January 18 with ESPN’s Largest On-Site Coverage Presence Ever

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NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC presented by Under Armour returns for its fifth season on Jan. 18, with ESPN’s largest on-site coverage presence ever this season.

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FIRST-PLACE LIVERPOOL HOST ARCHRIVALS MANCHESTER UNITED THIS SUNDAY AT 11:30 A.M. ET ON NBCSN AND TELEMUNDO, HEADLINING WEEKEND PREMIER LEAGUE ACTION

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Liverpool Look for 13th Consecutive Premier League Victory as they Host Fifth-Place Manchester United at Anfield

Mid-Week Matches Return Next Tuesday, Jan. 21, Highlighted by Chelsea v. Arsenal at 3:15 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo

NBC Sports Gold Presents Exclusive Live Coverage of Five Weekend Matches, Followed by Seven Exclusive Mid-Week Matches; Available Now for $64.99

Matthew McConaughey Joins Next Week’s Edition of The Men In Blazers Show; Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah Chats with Arlo White on Friday’s Inside The Mind

Last Saturday’s Tottenham-Liverpool Match is Most-Watched Premier League Match Since Last March

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 15, 2020 – NBC Sports’ coverage of the Premier League continues this weekend as Mohamed Salah and first-place Liverpool host fifth-place Manchester United on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 11:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Telemundo, highlighting this weekend’s matches.

Liverpool have won 12 consecutive Premier League matches and have accrued 61 points through the first 21 games of the season – the most points ever at this point in an English top-flight season. Dating back to last season, the Reds are unbeaten in their last 38 PL matches (33 wins, five draws). Liverpool sit 14 points ahead of second-place Manchester City as they aim for their first-ever PL title. Manchester United, who are five points behind Chelsea for fourth place, defeated Norwich City, 4-0, last weekend behind Marcus Rashford’s two goals. Manchester United are the only team to take points off Liverpool this season – a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford in October. Arlo White, Lee Dixon and Graeme Le Saux will call the match at Anfield.

This weekend’s Premier League coverage kicks off on Saturday, Jan. 18, with Premier League Mornings at 7 a.m. ET on NBCSN, followed by Watford v. Tottenham at 7:30 a.m. ET (NBCSN and Universo). Next, Arsenal host sixth-place Sheffield United at 10 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo. At 12:30 p.m. ET, Tammy Abraham and fourth-place Chelsea visit Newcastle on NBC and Universo. White and Le Saux will call the match.

Coverage continues on Sunday, Jan. 19, with a two-hour Premier League Mornings at 7 a.m. ET on NBCSN, followed by Burnley v. Leicester City at 9 a.m. ET. Third-place Leicester City, led by the Premier League’s leading scorer Jamie Vardy (17 goals this season), look to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Southampton as they sit two points behind Manchester City for second place.

NBC Sports Gold presents exclusive live coverage of five matches at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday –Brighton Hove & Albion v. Aston Villa; Manchester City v. Crystal Palace; Norwich City v. Bournemouth; Southampton v. Wolverhampton Wanderers; and West Ham v. Everton.

Premier League action continues next week with matches beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 21, highlighted by a London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal at 3:15 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo. Matches continue on Wednesday and Thursday, concluding at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday with Wolverhampton Wanderers hosting Liverpool on NBCSN and Universo.

A new episode of THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW, hosted by soccer personalities Michael Davies and Roger Bennett, will air live on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Next week’s featured guest is Matthew McConaughey, who welcomed viewers on NBC Sports for the Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest in Austin in October.

Rebecca Lowe hosts Goal Zone, Premier League Mornings, and Premier League Live, joined by former Jamaica National Team player Robbie Earle, and former Premier League footballer Robbie Mustoe. Next week’s mid-week slate will be hosted by Derek Rae, who will be joined by Earle and Mustoe.

NBC’S TOTTENHAM-LIVERPOOL MATCH IS MOST-WATCHED PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH SINCE MARCH 2019

With a Total Audience Delivery of 1.25 million viewers across all platforms, Saturday’s Tottenham-Liverpool match on NBC ranks as the network’s most-watched Premier League match since Arsenal-Manchester United last March (1.36 million on 3/10/19).

“INSIDE THE MIND” OF MOHAMED SALAH

On Friday’s episode of Inside the Mind, Arlo White chats with Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah ahead of his club’s match against Manchester United. The interview can be seen on the Premier League on NBC YouTube channel on Friday.

Tottenham’s Heung-Min Son will be featured on next week’s episode of Inside the Mind.

THE 2 ROBBIES PODCAST

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss and dissect the top Premier League storylines after every match day on The 2 Robbies podcast. On the latest episode, the Robbies are joined by former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg to review Match Week 22 and discuss VAR’s first season in the Premier League.

PREMIER LEAGUE PICK ‘EM

NBC Sports’ Premier League Pick ‘Em returns this season from the free-to-play NBC Sports Predictor games app. The app, developed with Boom Fantasy, is available in the App Store and Google Play Store, and gives eligible fans the chance to win hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes over the next year. Each match week, Premier League Pick ‘Em will feature at least $2,500 in weekly prizes, with a $50,000 grand prize for a “perfect week” – picking the correct scores of all five Premier League matches in that match week’s competition (information on scoring, prizing, and Official Rules here).

Matches in Play for Premier League Pick ‘Em:

Match Week 23

Date Time (ET) Match
Sat., Jan. 18 10 a.m. – NBCSN, Universo Arsenal v. Sheffield United
Sat., Jan. 18 10 a.m. – NBC Sports Gold Brighton Hove & Albion v. Aston Villa
Sat., Jan. 18 12:30 p.m. – NBC, Universo Newcastle v. Chelsea
Sun., Jan. 19 9 a.m. – NBCSN Burnley v. Leicester City
Sun., Jan. 19 11:30 a.m. – NBCSN, Telemundo Liverpool v. Manchester United

 

Match Week 24

Date Time (ET) Match
Tue., Jan. 21 3:15 p.m. – NBCSN, Universo Chelsea v. Arsenal
Wed., Jan. 22 2:30 p.m. – NBC Sports Gold Tottenham v. Norwich City
Wed., Jan. 22 2:30 p.m. – NBC Sports Gold Leicester City v. West Ham
Wed., Jan. 22 3:15 p.m. – NBCSN, Universo Manchester United v. Burnley
Thur., Jan. 23 3 p.m. – NBCSN, Universo Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Liverpool

 

Premier League games on NBC and NBCSN will be streamed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app — NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs. Coverage will be streamed via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for their subscription service, and making high quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. The NBC Sports app is powered by Playmaker Media and available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

NBC Sports Gold – NBC Sports Digital’s direct-to-consumer live streaming product – has launched its upgraded “Premier League Pass” for the 2019-20 season. For the first time, “Premier League Pass” will also include full-event replay for all 380 matches on demand*, new Sky Sports content, and more than 1,400 hours of the most robust offering of Premier League shoulder programming ever available in the U.S. Fans can purchase the enhanced “Premier League Pass,” priced at $64.99, today by visiting NBCSportsGold.com. Also available for purchase on NBCSportsGold.com is the new “MatchDay Pass” for $39.99, which features 140 live matches.

Following is the match schedule for Match Weeks 23 & 24 (all times ET, subject to change):

Date Time (ET) Match Network
Sat., Jan. 18 7 a.m. Premier League Mornings NBCSN
Sat., Jan. 18 7:30 a.m. Watford v. Tottenham NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Jan. 18 9:30 a.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Sat., Jan. 18 10 a.m. Arsenal v. Sheffield United NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Jan. 18 10 a.m. Brighton Hove & Albion v. Aston Villa NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Jan. 18 10 a.m. Manchester City v. Crystal Palace NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Jan. 18 10 a.m. Norwich City v. Bournemouth NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Jan. 18 10 a.m. Southampton v. Wolverhampton Wanderers NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Jan. 18 10 a.m. West Ham v. Everton NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Jan. 18 10 a.m. Goal Rush NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Jan. 18 12 p.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Sat., Jan. 18 12:30 p.m. Newcastle v. Chelsea NBC, Universo
Sat., Jan. 18 2:30 p.m. Goal Zone NBC
Sun., Jan. 19 7 a.m. Premier League Mornings NBCSN
Sun., Jan. 19 9 a.m. Burnley v. Leicester City NBCSN
Sun., Jan. 19 11 a.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Sun., Jan. 19 11:30 a.m. Liverpool v. Manchester United NBCSN, Telemundo
Sun., Jan. 19 1:30 p.m. Goal Zone NBCSN
       
Tue., Jan. 21 2 p.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Tue., Jan. 21 2:30 p.m. Aston Villa v. Watford NBC Sports Gold
Tue., Jan. 21 2:30 p.m. Bournemouth v. Brighton Hove & Albion NBC Sports Gold
Tue., Jan. 21 2:30 p.m. Crystal Palace v. Southampton NBC Sports Gold
Tue., Jan. 21 2:30 p.m. Everton v. Newcastle NBC Sports Gold
Tue., Jan. 21 2:30 p.m. Sheffield United v. Manchester City NBC Sports Gold
Tue., Jan. 21 2:30 p.m. Goal Rush NBC Sports Gold
Tue., Jan. 21 3:15 p.m. Chelsea v. Arsenal NBCSN, Universo
Tue., Jan. 21 5:15 p.m. Goal Zone NBCSN
Wed., Jan. 22 2 p.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Wed., Jan. 22 2:30 p.m. Tottenham v. Norwich City NBC Sports Gold
Wed., Jan. 22 2:30 p.m. Leicester City v. West Ham NBC Sports Gold
Wed., Jan. 22 3:15 p.m. Manchester United v. Burnley NBCSN, Universo
Wed., Jan. 22 5:15 p.m. Goal Zone NBCSN
Wed., Jan. 22 6 p.m. THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW NBCSN
Thur., Jan. 23 2 p.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Thur., Jan. 23 3 p.m. Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Liverpool NBCSN, Universo

 

–NBC SPORTS–

WESTERN CONFERENCE-LEADING ST. LOUIS BLUES HOST PHILADELPHIA FLYERS ON THIS WEEK’S “WEDNESDAY NIGHT HOCKEY” ON NBCSN

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Wednesday Night Hockey – Blues-Flyers at 8 p.m. ET; Pre-Game Coverage Begins with NHL Live at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN

2020 Premiere of NHL on NBC – Evgeni Malkin and Penguins Host David Pastrnak and Bruins on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET

Thursday on NBCSN – Wild-Lightning at 8 p.m. ET

Tomorrow on NBCSN – Penguins-Wild at 7 p.m. ET

Our Line Starts – NBC Sports New Weekly NHL Podcast – Available Now

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 13, 2020 – The top team in the Western Conference will play on NBC Sports’ Wednesday Night Hockey this week, when All-Star Ryan O’Reilly and the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues host Claude Giroux and the Philadelphia Flyers this Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

For the second time this season and the first appearance in 2020, NHL on NBC will present the NHL Game of the Week this Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET, when Evgeni Malkin and the Pittsburgh Penguins host All-Star David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins.

NBCSN’s NHL coverage this week begins tomorrow night at 7 p.m. ET, when Malkin and the Penguins host Zach Parise and the Minnesota Wild in Pittsburgh.

In addition, NBC Sports will present the Wild’s second appearance on NBCSN this week on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, when they host Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Kathryn Tappen will host Wednesday’s coverage on NHL Live alongside analysts Mike Milbury and Keith Jones and NHL insider Darren Dreger. Liam McHugh will anchor studio coverage on Thursday with Milbury and Ben Lovejoy. Tomorrow night’s studio coverage will be hosted by Tappen alongside analysts Jones and Anson Carter.

Following is this week’s NHL schedule across NBC Sports:

Date Coverage Network Time (ET)
Tues., January 14 NHL Live NBCSN 6 p.m.
  Minnesota at Pittsburgh NBCSN 7 p.m.
  NHL Overtime NBCSN 9:45 p.m.*
Wed., January 15 NHL Live NBCSN 7 p.m.
  Wednesday Night Hockey – Philadelphia at St. Louis NBCSN 8 p.m.
  NHL Overtime NBCSN 10:45 p.m.*
  Our Line Starts NBCSN 11:30 p.m.
Thurs., January 16 NHL Live NBCSN 7 p.m.
  Tampa Bay at Minnesota NBCSN 8 p.m.
  NHL Overtime NBCSN 10:45 p.m.*
Sun., January 19 NHL Game of the Week – Boston at Pittsburgh NBC 12:30 p.m.

*Immediately following game coverage


WEDNESDAY NIGHT HOCKEY – FLYERS-BLUES AT 8 P.M. ET ON NBCSN

The Blues (29-10-7, 65 pts) currently sit atop the Western Conference standings and are tied for the league lead in points with both the Bruins and Capitals. The Blues have won their last eight matchups at home and are tied for the most home victories this season (16). David Perron paces the team in goals (20) and points (46).

Currently in the playoff bubble in the Eastern Conference, the Flyers (23-16-6, 52 pts) will look to rebound this week after dropping five of their previous six games. Travis Konecny leads the team in goals (14) and points (38) and will make his first NHL All-Star Game appearance next weekend in St. Louis. Both teams are in action tonight, with the Blues hosting the Ducks, and the Flyers playing host to the Bruins.

Seven-time Emmy Award-winner Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick, who is in his 15th season as NBC Sports’ lead NHL play-by-play commentator, U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame member Eddie Olczyk and ‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst Brian Boucher will call Flyers-Blues from Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Mo.

NHL GAME OF THE WEEK – BRUINS-PENGUINS SUNDAY AT 12:30 P.M. ET ON NBC

The Bruins (27-8-11, 65 pts) will face the Penguins (28-12-5, 61 pts) on NBC Sports’ NHL Game of the Week this Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

Boston has earned points in 12 of its last 13 games (7-1-5). The team is led by David Pastrnak (35g/30a) and Brad Marchand (20g/42a), who both rank in the top five in points throughout the league. Pastrnak is also the current league leader in goals scored with 35.

In yesterday’s 4-3 shootout victory against the Coyotes, Evgeni Malkin passed Jaromir Jagr for third place on the Penguins’ all-time assist list. The win marked the third straight for the Penguins on the road, who have seven victories in their past nine games. Malkin has registered a point in 13 of his last 15 matchups, and paces the team in assists (31) and points (44).

Emrick, Olczyk and Boucher will have the call of the Bruins-Penguins matchup on NBC from PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa.

TOMORROW – WILD-PENGUINS AT 7 P.M. ET ON NBCSN

The Wild (20-19-6, 46 pts) are led by Eric Staal’s 33 points (16g/17a), who will make his sixth career NHL All-Star Game appearance in St. Louis. Minnesota will look to rebound from a 4-1 loss to Vancouver on Sunday. Play-by-play commentator John Forslund and analyst AJ Mleczko will call the action from Pittsburgh.

THURSDAY – LIGHTNING-WILD AT 8 P.M. ET ON NBCSN

The Lightning (27-14-4, 58 pts) had their ten-game winning streak snapped last night when they fell to the Devils, 3-1. During the winning streak, Steven Stamkos collected his 400th career assist, accomplishing the milestone after reaching the 400-goal mark earlier this season.

John Walton will handle play-by-play duties alongside Emmy Award-winning ‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst Pierre McGuire at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn.

OUR LINE STARTS – NBC SPORTS’ NEW WEEKLY NHL PODCAST – AVAILABLE NOW

NBC Sports’ new weekly NHL podcast – Our Line Starts – has launched and is available now on all podcast platforms. New episodes of Our Line Starts will be released each Wednesday and will highlight the top stories of each week, including behind-the-scenes content and interviews conducted by NBC Sports’ NHL commentators.

Last week’s episode was hosted by Paul Burmeister, Keith Jones and Patrick Sharp, who discussed current storylines throughout the league, including the Predators’ recent hire of head coach John Hynes and teams currently on the playoff bubble. The episode also features Pierre McGuire’s interview with New York Rangers president John Davidson.

The 30-minute episode will air on NBCSN this Wednesday at 11:30 p.m. ET. Click here to listen to the show.

Our Line Starts joins NBC Sports’ growing roster of podcasts spanning the NFL, Premier League, NASCAR, and much more. Click here for more information.

2019-20 REGULAR SEASON COVERAGE ON NBC & NBCSN

NBC Sports is scheduled to present 110 games during the 2019-20 NHL regular season. All games will be streamed live on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app to authenticated users via TV Everywhere. Click here for more info.

STREAMING COVERAGE ON NBCSPORTS.COM AND THE NBC SPORTS APP

NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app — NBC Sports Group’s live streaming platforms for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs — will provide live streaming coverage of the 2019-20 NHL season via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for their subscription service, and making high quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms.

NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app are powered by Playmaker Media and available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Windows Store, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox, and Chromecast.

–NBC SPORTS–