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  • “SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL” ON NBC TALENT ANNOUNCEMENT

    CONFERENCE CALL TOMORROW (TUESDAY, MAY 7) AT 4 P.M. ET WITH SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL PRODUCER FRED GAUDELLI AND SPECIAL GUEST TO TALK ABOUT AN ADDITION TO THE SNF TEAM NEW YORK – May 6, 2013 – NBC Sports will conduct a conference call tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7 at 4 p.m. ET to make a major …

  • NBC SPORTS GROUP’S “NHL PLAYOFF PASS” – MAY 6

    NEW YORK – May 6, 2013 – “NHL Playoff Pass” on NBC Sports Group Press Box provides a quick daily overview of Stanley Cup Playoff coverage. It is published weekdays to preview the evening games. On Fridays, a weekend edition is posted. Games are being presented on NBC, NBC Sports Network, CNBC (in primetime), and …

  • “NHL 36: CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS” PREMIERES TOMORROW NIGHT ON NBC SPORTS NETWORK

    Special Two-Part Episode Spotlights Chicago Blackhawks Organization Airs Immediately Following Post–Game Coverage of Blackhawks-Wild Game 4  NEW YORK — May 6, 2013 — NBC Sports Group and the National Hockey League today announced the return of the acclaimed all-access series NHL 36, with a special two-part edition focused on Presidents’ Trophy winners, the Chicago Blackhawks. …

  • KENTUCKY DERBY OVERNIGHT RATING ON NBC TIES FOR BEST IN 21 YEARS

    Race Portion up 16% and Pre-Race up 15% from 2012 Louisville Leads All Local Markets with a 43.7/69; up 38% from 2012NEW YORK – May 5, 2013 – NBC Sports’ coverage of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, won by Orb, drew a 10.4 overnight rating and a 23 share for the race portion (6-7 p.m. ET), up 16% from …

  • NBC SPORTS GROUP’S PRESS PASS – WHAT TO WATCH – May 3, 2013

    (All Times ET) The “Press Pass” on the NBC Sports Group Press Box is a quick overview with upcoming program information and highlights from the Communications team. “The Pass” provides upcoming listings, and “The ‘Lights” details the programs. NBC Sports Live Extra, the NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for digital, mobile and tablets, will …

  • NBC SPORTS GROUP’S “NHL PLAYOFF PASS” – MAY 3

    NEW YORK – May 3, 2013 – “NHL Playoff Pass” on NBC Sports Group Press Box provides a quick daily overview of Stanley Cup Playoff coverage. It is published weekdays to preview the evening games. On Fridays, a weekend edition is posted. Games are being presented on NBC, NBC Sports Network, CNBC (in primetime), and …

  • NBC SPORTS NETWORK’S MLS COVERAGE CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND WITH THE NEW YORK RED BULLS AT COLUMBUS CREW

    NEW YORK – May 3, 2013 – NBC Sports Network’s Major League Soccer coverage this weekend features the Columbus Crew (3-2-3, 12 pts.) hosting the New York Red Bulls (4-4-2, 14 pts.) on Saturday, May 4, at 4 p.m. ET. COMMENTATORS: NBC Sports Group’s MLS announce team of Arlo White (play-by-play) and Kyle Martino (‘Between-the-Benches’) …

  • 5,000,000 TV HOUSEHOLDS TUNED IN FOR 89 LIVE PRO GAMES IN APRIL ON COMCAST SPORTSNET

    Over 3.1 Million Homes Watched Pregame Live, Postgame Live   Comcast SportsNet Bay Area’s April Primetime Ratings up 132%   #1 Highest-Rated “Cable” Network in Primetime in April for Households and Every Demo Category   #1 “Overall” Highest-Rated Television Station in Primetime for Adults 18-34, Men 18-34 & Men 18-49   SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May …

  • COMCAST SPORTSNET BAY AREA SETS NEW ALL-TIME GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS TV RATINGS RECORD

    Warriors’ Game 6 Victory Attracts Audience of Over 200,000 Television Households and Sets New Network Record   SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 3, 2013) – Comcast SportsNet Bay Area (@CSNAuthentic), the home of “Authentic Bay Area Sports,” registered its highest-rated Golden State Warriors telecast in the history of the network – a 6.31 for its coverage …

  • COMCAST SPORTSNET TO PROVIDE EXTENSIVE WARRIORS/SPURS SECOND ROUND PLAYOFF COVERAGE

    Network to Present Region’s Most Comprehensive Warriors/Spurs Coverage with SportsNet Central, Chronicle Live, Live Pregame and Postgame Coverage and at CSNBayArea.com   SportsNet Central and Chronicle Live to Broadcast from Oracle Arena During Home Games   SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 3, 2013) – Comcast SportsNet Bay Area (@CSNAuthentic), the home of “Authentic Bay Area Sports,” …

  • 2013 KENTUCKY DERBY CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT

    Operator:  Good day and welcome to the NBC Sports Group’s 2013 Kentucky Derby conference call. Today’s call is being recorded.   At this time I would like to turn the call over to Adam Freifeld. Please go ahead.   Adam Freifeld:  Great thank you Ann and thanks everyone for joining us on the call today. …

  • NBC SPORTS NETWORK PRESENTS INDYCAR COVERAGE FROM BRAZIL THIS WEEKEND

    Sao Paulo Indy 300 Airs Live at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday IndyCar 36 Features Charlie Kimball NEW YORK – May 2, 2013 – NBC Sports Network continues coverage of the 2013 IZOD IndyCar series this weekend, with the Sao Paulo Indy 300 live on Sunday, May 5, at 11 a.m. ET. Coverage begins on …

  • NBC SPORTS GROUP’S “NHL PLAYOFF PASS” – MAY 2

    NEW YORK – May 2, 2013 – “NHL Playoff Pass” on NBC Sports Group Press Box provides a quick daily overview of Stanley Cup Playoff coverage, plus information and highlights. It will be published weekdays to preview the evening games. On Fridays, a weekend edition will be posted.Games will be presented on NBC, NBC Sports …

  • NBC SPORTS GROUP PRIMED FOR 80 HOURS OF COMBINED NEWS AND TOURNAMENT COVERAGE OF THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP FROM TPC SAWGRASS

    Golf Channel and NBC Combine for 22 Hours of Live Tournament Coverage Live From THE PLAYERS and Morning Drive Surround Tournament Play with 57 Hours of News and Talk World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Airs Monday, May 6, at 10 p.m. ET ORLANDO, Fla. (May 2, 2013) – NBC Sports Group has a …

  • COMCAST SPORTSNET NOMINATED FOR 24 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA EMMY AWARDS

    Home of “Authentic Bay Area Sports” Earns 24 Nominations in 11 Categories Nominations Include “Station Excellence” and “News Excellence” for SportsNet Central SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 1, 2013) – The San Francisco/Northern California Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has recognized Comcast SportsNet Bay Area and Comcast SportsNet California with a …

  • CONFERENCE CALL TODAY AT 11:30 A.M. ET, TO PREVIEW NBC SPORTS GROUP’S LIVE COVERAGE OF THE 139th RUNNING OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY

    Dial 913-312-0419 to Participate with NBC’s Kentucky Derby Broadcast Team and Producers   Oxbow Jockey Gary Stevens Joins Call as a Special Guest NBC Sports Group’s 14.5 Hours of Coverage From Churchill Downs Continues All Week on NBC and NBC Sports Network  NEW YORK – May 2, 2013 – NBC Sports Group will conduct a …

  • WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP, INSPERITY CHAMPIONSHIP, KINGSMILL CHAMPIONSHIP AND VOLVO CHINA OPEN GOLF CHANNEL AIRTIMES AND NOTES

    McIlroy, Watson and Mickelson Headline Wells Fargo Championship   Palmer, Nicklaus, Player and Trevino Headline “Greats of Golf” Field at 10-Year Anniversary of the Insperity Championship Park and Lewis Continue Battle for World No. 1 at LPGA’s Kingsmill Championship European Tour in China for the Volvo China Open Wells Fargo Championship Dates: May 2-5 Venue: …

  • GOLF CHANNEL POSTS MOST-WATCHED APRIL EVER, 11% INCREASE IN VIEWERSHIP YEAR OVER YEAR

    Nearly 20 Million Unique Viewers Tuned in to Golf Channel in April GolfChannel.com and Golf Channel Mobile Score Best Month Ever Across Key Metrics ORLANDO, Fla. (May 1, 2013) – Coming off 2012 as the most-watched year in its 18-year history and first quarter 2013 as the network’s most-watched quarter ever, Golf Channel continues to …

  • NBCUNIVERSAL SURROUNDS THE KENTUCKY DERBY

    TODAY Show Segments Live from Churchill Downs Friday, Saturday and Sunday Weather Channel Live from Churchill Downs on Friday and Saturday CNBC Live from Churchill Downs on Friday Features and Segments from NBCUniversal Properties Including Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Access Hollywood, Bravo, E!, Oxygen, iVillage, Weather Channel and DailyCandy NEW YORK …

  • CONFERENCE CALL THURSDAY, 11:30 A.M. ET, TO PREVIEW NBC SPORTS GROUP’S LIVE COVERAGE OF THE 139TH RUNNING OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY

    Dial 913-312-0419 to Participate with NBC’s Kentucky Derby Broadcast Team and Producers Oxbow Jockey Gary Stevens Joins Call as a Special Guest NBC Sports Group’s 14.5 Hours of Coverage From Churchill Downs Begins Wednesday and Continues All Week on NBC and NBC Sports Network NEW YORK – May 1, 2013 – NBC Sports Group will …