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NBC’s Mike Tirico Forced to Rush Out of Kentucky Derby Coverage Due to Severe Nut Allergy. What Happened and Why He’s ‘Embarrassed’
The 58-year-old sportscaster appeared at Churchill Downs to help cover the horse race but had to abruptly leave early ...
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Kentucky Derby announcers 2025: Meet NBC's star-studded broadcast crew led by Mike Tirico
On Saturday, the Kentucky Derby will kick off Triple Crown season as the race prepares for its 151st running. Once again, NBC ...
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NBC’s coverage of Kentucky Derby has grown and evolved as it gears up for its 25th Run for the Roses
The expansion has also included the Kentucky Oaks. It started airing on Bravo in 2009 before moving to the NBC Sports ...
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Mike Tirico exits NBC Kentucky Derby coverage after suffering nut allergy reaction
Veteran sportscaster Mike Tirico is a late scratch at the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Tirico, who has led NBC Sports' Triple ...
Why NBC removed Mike Tirico during 2025 Kentucky Derby broadcast
Fans just tuning into the 2025 Kentucky Derby may be wondering where lead host Mike Tirico is on the NBC broadcast. Fans who ...
Inside NBC’s Plan to Make the Kentucky Derby Its Spring Tentpole
The NFL season is over, and Thanksgiving is months away, but NBCUniversal has turned the spring horse race into a multi-hour ...
Kentucky Derby averages 17.7 million viewers, giving NBC its most-watched Run for the Roses
Sovereignty’s win in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby averaged 17.7 million fans on NBC and Peacock, the largest audience for the ...
Kentucky Derby: Mike Tirico Explains Abrupt Exit From NBC Broadcast
Tirico has been a lead broadcaster for NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage for several years, among other sporting events. Ahmed ...
NBC looks to leverage Kentucky Derby
When it comes to significant events, NBC has its fair share. The network is home to the Olympics in even-numbered years, is ...
NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico leaves Kentucky Derby coverage with nut allergy
NBC Sports host Mike Tirico said on social media he was a “late scratch” from Saturday’s 151st Kentucky Derby because of a ...
Why are Kentucky Derby winners skipping Preakness, chance for Triple Crown?
It is the second time in four years the owner and trainer of the Derby champion opted to skip the Preakness in favour of the Belmont Stakes in June. Rich Strike also bypassed the Preakness in 2022 ...