Mike Tirico speaks out about Kentucky Derby exit after having allergic reaction “I wasn’t feeling well, couldn’t go on with the show,” Tirico said while saying he’s bounced back.

'I get done [with early Kentucky Derby coverage on USA] at 2:30,' Fareed said. 'I un-mic. I take my IFB [earpiece] out. I'm getting out of that studio…and I see Mike and he stops me.

Mike Tirico has earned a reputation as a jack-of-all-trades personality for NBC, handling everything from "Sunday Night Football" to the Olympics, the Kentucky Derby and golf coverage. As NBC ...

Tirico, who joined NBC in 2016, called NBA games for 15 seasons on ESPN. When he jumped over to NBC, Tirico took on roles covering the Kentucky Derby, Indianapolis 500, Stanley Cup playoffs, golf ...