John Fanta joins Kentucky Derby coverage on NBC
The college basketball broadcaster will serve as an infield reporter at Churchill Downs.
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Kentucky Derby owner to purchase Preakness Stakes
"This acquisition adds one of the most iconic brands in American sports to our portfolio..."
Preakness counters premature report that race could be moved back a week
The Preakness is "exploring all possibilities for dates" as it renegotiates its media rights deal.
Preakness viewership falls as Derby winner eyes Belmont
This year's audience was the smallest the race has seen since 1995.
‘The system is broken’: NBC horse racing analyst Randy Moss bashes Triple Crown scheduling ahead of Preakness
"The sport just has to remove itself from that straitjacket of tradition."
Ahmed Fareed talks stepping in for ‘machine’ Mike Tirico at Kentucky Derby: ‘I never really think…that it’s going to happen’
Kentucky Derby viewership hits 36-year high
NBC's broadcast of the race averaged 17.7 million viewers.
NBC renews deal with Breeders’ Cup through 2030
The agreement could have interesting implications for NBC's SpinCo.
NBC is doing extra longshot preparation ahead of Kentucky Derby, ‘no matter who draws in’
"Now no matter what happens, no matter who draws in, no matter what the price is on every horse, we’re going to make sure we talk to the connections face to face or on the phone."
Matthew Berry joins NBC Kentucky Derby coverage for ‘Handicapping 101’ and more
"Being at the Kentucky Derby is a sports bucket list moment for me as a long-time fan and viewer of the race. Getting to do my show from historic Churchill Downs and then be a part of NBC’s coverage of The 149th Kentucky Derby is awesome. I promise to wait till I’m off air to start in on the mint juleps."
NBC’s Kentucky Derby overhead angle of 80-1 longshot Rich Strike’s run through the field was an incredible addition to the broadcast
This full-field angle definitely added a lot to the story.