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Marv Albert, 84, turned down NBC’s offer to call a regular-season NBA game this season due to ongoing voice issues, despite NBC’s nostalgia-driven plan. A longtime Knicks announcer, Albert has followed the Knicks’ Finals run and said celebrations if they win would be off the charts.
NBC Sports announces two consecutive nights of Conference Semifinals coverage on May 4–5 across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN, featuring Knicks vs. 76ers and Timberwolves vs. Spurs on May 4, followed by Cavaliers vs. Pistons and Lakers vs. Thunder on May 5, with NBA Showtime pregame analysis and a lineup of marquee stars guiding the games.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel rejoined the team for the third day of the NFL draft after missing the day, ending the immediate absence but leaving the ongoing controversy and speculation about possible future absences, including rounds four through seven, unresolved as offseason coverage continues.
NBC Sports unveils a 22-game 2026 WNBA regular-season slate across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN, marking the league’s return to NBC after 2002 and its debut on Peacock/NBCSN. The schedule spotlights top stars like Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson, features a May 17 Tip-Off, Sunday Night Basketball in July and August, and the introduction of two new teams (Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo). Seven games will air on NBC/Peacock and 15 on Peacock/NBCSN, with Playoff games on NBC/Peacock.
NBC Sports brings NBA Playoffs back to NBC and Peacock for the first time since 2002, kicking off with Victor Wembanyama’s first career playoff game (Spurs vs. Trail Blazers) and a slate of marquee matchups. The opening weekend features doubleheaders on Apr. 19 and a tripleheader slate on Apr. 20–21 across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN, with up to 41 First Round and Conference Semifinals games plus exclusive Western Conference Finals coverage, NBA Showtime pregame segments, and a rotating lineup of announcers.
NBC kicks off the 2026 Sunday Night Baseball slate with Cleveland visiting Seattle at T-Mobile Park on March 29 (7 p.m. ET, first pitch ~7:20). Slade Cecconi starts for Cleveland and Emerson Hancock for Seattle. The game airs on NBCLive with Peacock streaming; Jason Benetti calls the action with analysts Rick Manning and Ryan Rowland-Smith, and Ahmed Fareed hosts the pregame. The matchup features two 2025 division winners and a brother-on-opposing-sides storyline as Bo Naylor (Cleveland) faces his brother Josh Naylor (Seattle) at first base. Cal Raleigh of Seattle set a single-season homer mark in 2025. NBC Sports outlines MLB on NBC/Peacock coverage and broader streaming plans for 2026.
NBCUniversal’s Milan Cortina 2026 men’s Olympic hockey final averaged 18.6 million viewers on NBC/Peacock with a peak of 26.0 million during the overtime game-winner, drawing a total of 20.7 million across NBC, Peacock and USA Network. It marked the most-watched pre-9 a.m. ET sporting event in U.S. history, NBC Sports’ second-most watched hockey game ever, and the network’s top non-NFL streaming event with 3.7 million Peacock streams, plus 2.1 million viewers for encores.
NBC Sports will broadcast over 160 hours of IMSA racing in 2026 across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN, featuring key events like the Rolex 24 at Daytona, Petit Le Mans, and the Battle on the Bricks, with extensive live coverage and exclusive streaming on Peacock.
Vito the Pug won Best in Show at the 2024 National Dog Show, held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, beating 1,940 dogs from 205 breeds. Vito first triumphed in the Toy Group before securing the top honor. Verde the Welsh Terrier was named Reserve Best in Show. The event, televised by NBC after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, attracts over 20 million viewers annually.
The third round of The Players Championship is set for Saturday, March 16, with tee times and pairings released for the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. Golf Channel’s “Live From The Players” coverage begins at 10 a.m. EDT, followed by NBC’s full-round coverage at 2 p.m. EDT.