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Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Musburger reflects on his 50 years in broadcasting
Legendary broadcaster Brent Musburger joins Maria Taylor to reflect on his long career in broadcasting ahead of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game.
NBC Sports
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
Musburger reflects on his 50 years in broadcasting
Legendary broadcaster Brent Musburger joins Maria Taylor to reflect on his long career in broadcasting ahead of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game.
NBC Sports
01-08-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
McLaurin reportedly requests trade from Commanders
Mike Florio chats with Maria Taylor at the Hall of Fame game about reports that Terry McLaurin has requested a trade from the Commanders as well as Micah Parsons' negotiations with the Cowboys.
Associated Press
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
NBC names Ahmed Fareed as host for Big Ten football and Peacock's NBA coverage
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Ahmed Fareed will host NBC's Big Ten football studio show as well as Peacock's NBA coverage on Monday nights. NBC Sports made the announcement on Tuesday. Fareed was an occasional studio host during the first two years of NBC's Big Ten package, but will move into the lead role with Maria Taylor becoming the host of the network's NBA coverage on Tuesday night and Sunday night when the NFL season concludes. Fareed hosted NBC Sports Bay Area's coverage of the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings from 2013-18. During the Kentucky Derby in May, Fareed stepped in as host after Mike Tirico had to leave following an allergic reaction. 'Ahmed has repeatedly demonstrated his passion for storytelling, love of college football, and ability to meet the big moments,' NBC Sports executive producer Sam Flood said in a statement. 'He's a wonderful teammate who makes every event he touches feel bigger and forms an instant connection with his analysts. Ahmed's leadership and presence will continue to be a tremendous asset to our coverage of these premier properties.' Fareed is NBC Sports' third NBA announcement in the past week. Taylor was named the main studio host and Grant Hill was hired as a game analyst last week. ___ AP sports:
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Maria Taylor Named Lead NBA & WNBA Studio Host For NBC
NBCUniversal is gearing up for its NBA coverage when it begins its long-term rights deal with the league this fall, tapping sports broadcaster Maria Taylor as lead studio host for both the NBA and WNBA. Taylor will host NBC Sports' NBA studio shows on Sunday and Tuesday nights alongside analysts Carmelo Anthony and Vince Carter on NBC and Peacock. Along with the studio gig, Taylor will also host select WNBA games on NBC and Peacock in 2026, according to Advertisement More from Deadline The NBA on NBC and Peacock will spotlight national coverage of regional doubleheaders on Tuesday nights beginning in October. After Sunday Night Football coverage concludes in Jan. 2026, NBC Sports will launch Sunday Night Basketball across NBC and Peacock on Feb. 1. Peacock will also livestream exclusive national Monday night games starting this fall. Taylor has been the lead host of Football Night in America since 2022. Taylor has also hosted for the Tokyo, Beijing, and Paris Olympics; Big Ten College Countdown and NBC Sports' primetime college football studio program among others. Due to her new NBA role, Taylor will no longer host Big Ten College Countdown. A new host will be announced soon. Advertisement Taylor won a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Live Special – Championship Event as part of NBCUniversal's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. 'I'm deeply honored to be part of NBC Sports' incredible legacy covering the NBA and to return to the game that first captured my heart, women's basketball,' said Taylor. 'To know that I'll spend the next five years with my NBC family telling the stories of the Super Bowl, the Olympics, the NBA Playoffs, and the WNBA Finals is more than a dream come true — it's a full-circle moment.' Best of Deadline Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
