Official website NBC Sports Radio | ||
Key people Jack SilverProgram DirectorRob SimmelkjaerSenior Vice President, NBC Sports Ventures and InternationalChris CorcoranExecutive Vice President, General Manager, Dial Global Launch date September 4, 2012April 8, 2013 (24 hours) |
NBC Sports Radio is a sports radio network that debuted on September 4, 2012. The network content is produced by NBC Sports Group and distributed by Westwood One, which is the corporate successor to the remains of the original NBC Radio Network that was dissolved in the 1980s. NBC Sports Radio is available through over 300 affiliates throughout the United States as of September 2013, as well as through live streaming on NBCSportsRadio.com, NBCSports.com, WestwoodOneSports.com, and the affiliates' websites. Its launch made NBC the last major broadcast network with a sports radio network to complement its sports division.
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Programming
NBC Sports Radio programming began airing from 7p to 5a ET weekdays, but also aired sports updates on the weekends. In January 2013, NBC Sports Radio launched 24-hour weekend programming on Saturdays and Sunday. NBC Sports Radio had a full weekly schedule of programming beginning on Monday, April 8, 2013.
Live sports
Beginning with the 2016 Stanley Cup Finals, NBC Sports Radio relaunched the NHL Radio national broadcasts, which had not been heard nationwide since 2008. The 2016-17 season brought regular season games, the All-Star Game, a playoff game of the week, both conference finals, and the Stanley Cup Finals to the network.
NBC Sports Radio also has the rights to horse racings triple crown.
Notable hosts
Weekdays
All times Eastern
Saturdays
All times Eastern
Sundays
All times Eastern
Notable contributors
Regular contributors and commentators of NBC Sports Radio include:
Radio Updates
NBC Sports Radio Updates are at the top and bottom of the hour.