Why is Al Michaels out?
Al Michaels Pulled From ‘Sunday Night Football’ Due to NBC’s ‘COVID-19 Safety Protocols’ Al Michaels is being pulled from “Sunday Night Football” this weekend “in accordance with NBCUniversal COVID-19 safety protocols,” NBC Sports said on Friday.
Did Al Michaels retire?
Legendary broadcaster Al Michaels will leave NBC Sports for Amazon to be the lead commentator for the entity’s new Thursday Night Football package, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post.
Who did Maria Taylor replace on Sunday Night Football?
Mike Tirico
Maria Taylor replacing Mike Tirico as host of NBC’s ‘Football Night in America’ NBC announced on Thursday that they’ve tapped Maria Taylor to replace Mike Tirico as host of “Football Night in America,” the pre-show that airs before “Sunday Night Football.”
Is Collinsworth leaving NBC?
His longtime partner Cris Collinsworth is remaining there this season, and will be joined by Mike Tirico. Maria Taylor will then replace Tirico as the host of their pregame show. Michaels, 77, also called “Monday Night Football” games for ABC starting in 1986.
Who is Buck and Aikman replacing?
However, the 52-year-old Buck left the network earlier this offseason to join broadcast partner Troy Aikman at ESPN. The duo is set to revamp ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcast starting this fall, replacing the trio of Steve Levy, Brian Griese and Louis Riddick.
Who is replacing Cris Collinsworth?
Mike Tirico to join Cris Collinsworth on NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football’
Who is the black girl on Sunday Night Football?
She has worked for ESPN and the SEC Network….Maria Taylor (sportscaster)
| Maria Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Sideline reporter |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Employer | NBC Sports |
| Spouse(s) | Rodney Blackstock ( m. 2019; div. 2021) Jon ( m. 2021) |
Who did Drew Brees replace on TV?
NBC managed to agree to a deal with Brees that would begin after his retirement from playing in the NFL. The hope was that he would develop into a suitable replacement for Cris Collinsworth. However, the marriage didn’t go as planned.
Is Chris Collinsworth coming back?
NEW YORK — NBC Sports revealed its new “Sunday Night Football” announcing team with analyst Cris Collinsworth returning and being joined by Mike Tirico in the booth and Melissa Stark on the sidelines. The network said the crew will work for the first time at the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio, on Aug.
Where is Joe Buck going?
The superstar announcing team of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman is leaving Fox to host “Monday Night Football” for ESPN, the sports network announced. Buck and Aikman called games, including six Super Bowls, for 20 seasons on Fox.
Who does Kevin Burkhardt announce with?
Greg Olsen
In his 10th season with the company, Kevin Burkhardt will take the reins as FOX’s lead play-by-play announcer, where he’ll link up with former NFL tight end Greg Olsen.
Who is the girl on NBC football?
Maria Taylor
Suzette Maria Taylor (born May 12, 1987) is an American sportscaster for NBC Sports. She has worked for ESPN and the SEC Network….Maria Taylor (sportscaster)
| Maria Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Sideline reporter |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Employer | NBC Sports |
| Spouse(s) | Rodney Blackstock ( m. 2019; div. 2021) Jon ( m. 2021) |
Did Drew Brees replace Doug Flutie?
Brees will work alongside play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico in the TV booth for Notre Dame games. Tony Dungy, who replaced Doug Flutie last season as the lead analyst next to Tirico, will leave his role on ND telecasts and return his focus to NFL studio work, an NBC spokesperson told the Tribune.
Who are the commentators for NBA on TNT?
Game commentary. The current NBA on TNT commentating roster includes Marv Albert and Kevin Harlan for play-by-play, with Brian Anderson and Ian Eagle contributing fill-in play-by-play duty on some regular season and playoff games. Reggie Miller and Chris Webber are the main color commentators.
What is TNT doing with the NBA these days?
TNT airs many of the NBA’s marquee games (the NBA All-Star Game, a full Conference Final, Opening Night games, and the vast majority of playoff games). In recent years, fans have reckoned it as what NBC was doing throughout that network’s coverage of the league.
Who will be Turner’s color commentators on TNT?
Reggie Miller was the color commentator on the conference finals last season, but Turner will likely include a second analyst on marquee games, with candidates likely to be Grant Hill, Jim Jackson, and Stan Van Gundy, the latter of whom rejoined TNT after being fired by the New Orleans Pelicans in June.
Who are the hosts of the NBA podcasts?
Adam Lefkoe, Candace Parker and Dwyane Wade) hosting its pregame and postgame shows instead of the usual Inside the NBA crew.