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Wall Street Journal
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
Cut From His High-School Sports Teams, Bob Costas Tried Broadcasting Instead
Bob Costas, 73, spent nearly 40 years at NBC Sports, covering most major sports, hosting a dozen Olympics and winning 29 Emmys. He is a commentator on the Major League Baseball Network. He spoke with Marc Myers. Sports broadcasting was always a childhood dream, but it made even more sense after a couple of minor high-school setbacks.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hart + Harvest Press Releases Sports Crisis Communications: Cases and Controversy
With case histories covering more than a decade, new anthology features lessons from a range of high-profile sports crises facing athletes, teams, leagues and brands; Lively in narrative and tone, Sports Crisis Communications also includes interviews with legendary broadcaster Bob Costas, Hall of Fame tennis commentator Mary Carillo, and many other leading sports figures NEW YORK, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hart + Harvest Press is pleased to announce the release of its latest book – Sports Crisis Communications: Cases and Controversy – co-authored by prominent sports and crisis communications experts Jim Rocco and Thom Weidlich. The paperback and e-book versions of Sports Crisis Communications are available on Amazon, Barnes and and wherever fine books are sold. Sports Crisis Communications: Cases and Controversy is an anthology and analysis of high-profile sports crises involving professional, collegiate and high-school athletes, teams, leagues and brands, taken from more than a decade of content and interviews developed by Rocco and Weidlich – both managing directors at PRCG | Haggerty LLC and its sports brand, PRCG | Sports. Among the many case histories are those involving Tom Brady, FIFA, the NFL, and many others, as well as penetrating interviews with prominent sports figures such as Bob Costas, Mary Carillo and Michele Tafoya. By delving into the crises featured in Sports Crisis Communications: Cases and Controversy, the reader will become well-versed in crisis communications planning and response in the sports context. Absorbing the lessons in the book will put the reader ahead of the game in any negative situation that might destroy reputations, revenue, and brand. The book offers insightful answers to critical questions, including: How brands can navigate a reputational crisis involving a sponsored athlete; How athletes can safeguard their image from scandal; and How teams can effectively communicate with fans during an emerging crisis. All of this information is contained in a lively and engaging narrative that will surely become a staple of Sports Communications education, training and response for years to come. About the Authors Jim Rocco has a broad background in sports marketing, branding, public relations and crisis communications. For more than 20 years he has worked within the sports and entertainment space and has previously held positions at HBO Sports and Barclays Center. In addition to managing new business initiatives, Jim serves as the host of the Crisis Communications in Sports podcast and frequently provides commentary on breaking sports crises. After a long career in journalism, Thom Weidlich now specializes in crisis management, media relations and legal communications. The former Bloomberg reporter was a journalist for more than 20 years, including at the National Law Journal and PRWeek. His articles have appeared in The New York Times, the ABA Journal and many other publications. About PRCG | Sports As the sports public relations brand of PRCG | Haggerty, PRCG | Sports is part of an internationally known agency with a record of excellence in the management of challenging, and often sensitive, communications matters. PRCG | Sports has worked around the world on sports-related matters, and brings to the field a breadth of resources and depth of expertise unique to sports marketing firms of any size. About Hart + Harvest Press Hart + Harvest Press is an independent publishing company specializing in compelling nonfiction written by experts in business, communications, public policy and related fields. Founded by PRCG in 2019, Hart + Harvest is driven by a genuine passion for storytelling—narratives that inspire, thoughts that provoke and critical thinking that test conventional wisdom. Above all, Hart + Harvest firmly believes in the power of language to entertain, enlighten and persuade. Media Contact: Joe Grigas, PRCG | Sports(212) 683-8100jgrigas@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hart & Harvest Press
NBC Sports
11-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Mike Trout resumes swinging, plans return to running soon in his recovery from knee bone bruise
Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas joins the Dan Patrick Show to discuss the possibility of Shohei Ohtani pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025, whether there should be relegation in MLB and more. ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout intends to resume running next week as the Los Angeles Angels slugger ramps up his recovery from a bone bruise in his left knee. The 33-year-old Trout confirmed Saturday that he won't be back in the Halos' lineup when he is immediately eligible to come off the injured list Sunday, but the three-time AL MVP remains confident he won't miss an extended period of time with his latest injury. Trout swung a bat in the cage for the third straight day, and he hopes to test his knee with some running when the Angels travel for a series in San Diego to begin next week, calling it 'a good possibility.' 'It's been great,' Trout said. 'I was worried in the beginning, but the sharpness (of pain) I was feeling after that day in Seattle is gone.' Trout hasn't played since April 30, when he left the game against the Mariners with knee soreness eventually diagnosed as a bone bruise. He had two operations last year on the knee after tearing his meniscus. After playing in all of the Angels' first 29 games this season, Trout missed his ninth consecutive game Saturday night when Los Angeles hosted the Baltimore Orioles. Trout has missed 387 of the Angels' 646 games - almost 60% - since May 17, 2021, when he tore his calf muscle and was sidelined for the rest of that season. He missed five weeks of the 2022 season with a back injury, and he missed half of the 2023 season after his hand was broken by a pitch. He missed all but 29 games last season, not even making it out of April healthy. Trout's current injury does not appear to be anywhere close to season-ending - and for a superstar whose ascent has been derailed by five years of injuries, that's a huge relief. 'I don't have a day (for a return), but I feel great,' Trout said. 'I feel good. Talking to the doctors, it's kind of like a scab kind of thing. We're just adding exercises each and every day, and (continuing) if it's feeling good ... but (there's) no soreness, so we'll keep progressing like that.'
NBC Sports
09-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Dodgers have luxury to wait on Shohei pitching
Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas joins the Dan Patrick Show to discuss the possibility of Shohei Ohtani pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025, whether there should be relegation in MLB and more.
NBC Sports
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
Bob Costas wins Baseball Digest lifetime achievement award
NEW YORK — Bob Costas has won the fifth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest. The longtime broadcaster was honored Thursday with an annual distinction that 'recognizes a living individual whose career has been spent in or around Major League Baseball and who has made significant contributions to the game.' Willie Mays won the inaugural award in 2021, followed by Vin Scully (2022), Joe Torre (2023) and Dusty Baker (2024). 'Baseball hasn't just been a big part of my career. It's been a big and ongoing part of my life,' Costas said in a news release. 'Someone once said of me, 'He is a citizen of the game.' I hope that was true. I hope I have meant something to the game. I know it has meant a great deal to me.' Costas has hosted or called seven World Series, 10 League Championship Series and eight All-Star Games. He's been with MLB Network since its inception in 2009. He stopped doing play-by-play following the 2024 postseason but will continue to contribute to the network's coverage. He received the National Baseball Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award in 2018 for major contributions to baseball broadcasting. 'As one of the most decorated sports broadcasters of all-time, Bob Costas' love of baseball and passion for the game has always been evident,' MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said. 'Bob has been a part of some of the most important moments in MLB history. His vast baseball knowledge and experience has allowed him to provide thoughtful commentary and valuable historical context throughout his career working with MLB's broadcast partners and MLB Network.' Costas was chosen in voting by a 19-member panel from a list of 10 finalists that also included Terry Francona, Sandy Koufax, Tony La Russa, Jim Leyland, Lou Piniella and Bud Selig, among others.
