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Friday, June 16th, 2017
NBC SPORTS GROUP’S PRESS PASS – WHAT TO WATCH – JUNE 16 -18, 2017
(All times ET)
The “Press Pass” on NBC Sports Group Press Box is a quick overview of upcoming program information and highlights from the NBC Sports Group Communications team. For live streaming information on NBCSports.com, and Golf Channel Live Extra, click here.
Friday June 16th
1:30 p.m. on NBCSN – Mecum Auto Auctions
2:30 p.m. on NBC – Lucas Oil Motocross
3 p.m. on Universal HD – Tour de Suisse: Stage 7
4 p.m. on Golf Channel – LPGA TOUR: Meijer LPGA Classic
9 p.m. on Golf Channel – Golf Central Live From The U.S. Open
Saturday June 17th
7 a.m. on Golf Central – Morning Drive
9 a.m. on Golf Channel – Golf Central Live From The U.S. Open
9:50 a.m. on NBC Sports Gold – Tour de Suisse: Stage 8
1 p.m. on NBC – America’s Cup Match
1:30 p.m. on NBCSN – Mecum Auto Auctions
2:30 p.m. on NBC – Courageous
3 p.m. on NBC – Lucas Oil Motocross
3 p.m. on Golf Channel – LPGA TOUR: Meijer LPGA Classic
3 p.m. on Universal HD – Tour de Suisse: Stage 8
4:30 p.m. on NBC – Red Bull Signature Series Hart Lines
4:30 p.m. on NBCSN – Lucas Oil Motocross
6 p.m. on NBCSN – USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships Preview Show
6:30 p.m. on NBCSN – FIVB World League Volleyball: USA vs. Russia
8 p.m. on Golf Channel – Golf Central Live From The U.S. Open
8:30 p.m. on NBCSN – Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win and You’re In
10 p.m. on NBCSN – Red Bull Global Rally Cross
Sunday June 18th
7 a.m. on Golf Central – Morning Drive
9 a.m. on Golf Channel – Golf Central Live From The U.S. Open
9:50 a.m. on NBC Sports Gold – Tour de Suisse: Stage 9
10 a.m. on NBCSN – IAAF Diamond League: Stockholm
11 a.m. on Golf Channel – LPGA TOUR: Meijer LPGA Classic
12 p.m. on NBCSN – Tour de Suisse: Stage 9
1 p.m. on NBC – America’s Cup Match
3 p.m. on NBC – IAAF Diamond League: Stockholm
4 p.m. on NBC – Red Bull Global Rally Cross
5:30 p.m. on Golf Channel – PGA OF AMERICA: 50th PGA Professional Championship
6 p.m. on NBCSN – FIVB World League Volleyball: USA vs. Poland
8 p.m. on NBCSN – Mecum Auto Auctions
8 p.m. on Universal HD – IAAF Diamond League: Stockholm
8:30 p.m. on Golf Central – Golf Central Live From The U.S. Open
AMERICA’S CUP
NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2017 America’s Cup Match begins Saturday at 1 p.m. ET with Race 1 and Race 2 on NBC, and continues on Sunday on NBC at 1 p.m. ET with Race 3 and Race 4 on NBC.
Alastair Eykyn (play-by-play) and former America’s Cup Helmsman and Volvo Ocean Race skipper Ken Read (analyst) will provide race commentary throughout the 2017 America’s Cup. Announcer Todd Harris will anchor NBC Sports Group’s coverage on-site from Bermuda’s Great Sound.
NBC Sports Films will premiere Courageous, a documentary chronicling media pioneer and sailing maverick Ted Turner’s quest to win the 1977 America’s Cup this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
HORSE RACING
NBCSN presents the live telecast of the “Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win and You’re In Saturday, June 17 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Led by Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm’s 4-year-old Gun Runner, a solid field of eight horses will by shooting for a Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) berth in the 1 1/8 mile, $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap presented by GE Appliances (G1) this Saturday, June 17 at 8:30 p.m. ET on the live NBCSN telecast at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., of the “Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win and You’re In – Presented by Lane’s End Farm and America’s Best Racing.
In addition to the Stephen Foster, Saturday’s program show will also include the 1 1/8 mile $200,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap (G2) for fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up, which will earn the winner an automatic starting position into the $2 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1).
Krista Voda hosts, and will be joined by analyst Jerry Bailey, analyst Randy Moss, and reporter Britney Eurton. Daily Racing Form’s Matt Bernier will serve as the Handicapper.
CYCLING
NBC Sports Gold continues live coverage of the Tour de Suisse with Stage 7 at 9:50 a.m. ET, with encore coverage at 3 p.m. ET on Universal HD. Saturday’s coverage of Stage 8 begins at 9:50 a.m. ET, with encore coverage at 3 p.m. ET on Universal HD. Coverage culminates with the final Stage on Sunday, June 18, live at 9:50 a.m. ET on NBC Sports Gold, with encore coverage of the final Stage at Noon ET on NBCSN.
Announcer Paul Sherwen calls the Tour de Suisse, joined by analyst Bob Roll.
TRACK & FIELD
NBCSN presents live coverage from Stockholm this Sunday at 10 a.m. ET, with coverage moving to NBC Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. Universal HD will present primetime encore of the Stockholm event Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.
Paul Swangard handles the calls, joined by analysts Kellie Wells and Bill Doleman for coverage from Stockholm.
GOLF
Golf Channel presents its programming for the 117thU.S. Open, taking place at Erin Hills golf course, led by Golf Central Live From the U.S. Open continuing today at 9 p.m. ET. on Golf Channel. Programming continues Saturday at 9 a.m. ET and later at 8 p.m. ET on Golf Channel. Programming concludes Sunday at 8:30 p.m. ET on Golf Channel.
Rich Lerner, Mike Tirico, Ryan Burr and Kelly Tilghman will rotate hosting duties, while Notah Begay, Brandel Chamblee, David Duval, Justin Leonard, Frank Nobilo, Mark Rolfing and Michael Breed will serve as analysts. Golf Channel Insiders Tim Rosaforte, Rex Hoggard and Ken Schofield along with John Feinstein will offer insight and storylines on players in the field, while Todd Lewis and Steve Burkowski will provide reports from inside the ropes and conduct player interviews.
Morning Drive will kick off Saturday June 17th at 7 a.m. ET on Golf Channel with the latest news and storylines surrounding the competition. Programming concludes Sunday at 7 a.m. ET on Golf Channel.
The show will feature live reports from Erin Hills with Gary Williams, Charlie Rymer, John Cook and Matt Ginella.
Live coverage of the Meijer LPGA Classic in Grand Rapids, MI begins today at 4 p.m. ET on Golf Channel. Saturday’s coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET on Golf Channel. Coverage concludes Sunday at 11 a.m. ET.
Calling the action the Blythefield Country Club is Grant Boone (play-by-play), analyst Karen Stupples, Tom Abbott (tower), with Jerry Foltz on the course.
Live Coverage of the 50th PGA Professional Championship begins Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET on the Golf Channel.
Calling the action from Sunriver Resort, Oregon is Dave Marr (play-by-play), analysts Michael Breed, Gary Christian (tower), and Tripp Isenhour on the course with Scott Walker conducting interviews.
