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Mike Tirico: Horse racing’s condensed Triple Crown schedule ‘hurting the sport’
"...why are you taking 21-plus million people who watched the Kentucky Derby, any momentum you might have built, and give the sport zero chance to build on that momentum?"
Mike Tirico gave sports media neutrals rare, and valuable, representation
Mike Tirico calls out ESPN anchors’ ‘wasted’ time discussing fandom
"I don't like watching SportsCenter or other shows on ESPN where the anchors are talking about who they're fans of."
Ahmed Fareed talks stepping in for ‘machine’ Mike Tirico at Kentucky Derby: ‘I never really think…that it’s going to happen’
Mike Tirico details nut allergy sidelining him from NBC’s Kentucky Derby
"Ask, inquire, be curious and be courteous to those who have nut allergies or other food allergies."
Kentucky Derby viewership hits 36-year high
NBC's broadcast of the race averaged 17.7 million viewers.
Mike Tirico abruptly steps away from NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage after ‘significant’ allergic reaction
"Mike, as you may have heard, is a little under the weather right now."
Mike Tirico predicts female NBA head coach in near future: ‘It will be because of Popovich’
"We’re gonna see, at some point, a woman coach an NBA team. And it will be because of the leap of faith Gregg Popovich made"
Mike Tirico to interview Bob Baffert during NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage
However, the network plans to show restraint in how much it covers the controversial trainer.
Mike Tirico earns praise as ‘Today’ show guest host
The face of NBC Sports, Mike Tirico, has served as a guest host for 'Today' this week and viewers of the show are big fans of his cameo.
Mike Tirico to get practice reps for NBA on NBC by calling local broadcasts
Tirico is getting ready for his new role as one of the voices of the NBA on NBC by calling two NBA games this week.
NBC names Mike Tirico lead play-by-play announcer for NBA
Mike Tirico will add lead NBA voice to his NBC Sports portfolio along with hosting the Olympics and calling Sunday Night Football.
Boomer Esiason, Dave Portnoy rip Commanders’ radio call for ignoring iconic ‘doink’
"Didn't even mention the doink."
Zane Gonzalez’s history with OCD comes into focus after viral pre-kick routine
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Mike Tirico blasts lax enforcement of delay of game: ‘I can’t stand that rule’
"When it says 00, it should be a delay of game."
Cris Collinsworth sheds light on why Buccaneers-Cowboys isn’t flexed out of primetime
"I do think there are teams that they want to get in front of a national audience before they get to the playoffs."
Mike Tirico advocates for NFL schedule flexibility, calling for Premier League-inspired approach
"This could just be a way to make it a tweak better."
Cris Collinsworth, Mike Tirico send well wishes to Randy Moss on SNF
"Just thinking about you and praying for you."
Sean McDonough couldn’t believe text from Verne Lundquist following Clemson-SMU thriller
"The gist of it was, 'I hope you're basking in the glow of all the praise being lavished on you, and you should be because it's richly deserved.'"
Cris Collinsworth on Chiefs’ Jawaan Taylor’s pre-snap movements: ‘Good for him if he can get away with it’
"It gives him an extra step."
NBC highlighted hazardous snowy conditions in Bills-49ers SNF game
"I have never been in a game that looked this slippery."
Jason Garrett revealed how long he kept turkey leg John Madden gave him in 1994
"I probably had it for 15 years. Then we finally moved."