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Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 125 days agoUSWNT Olympic soccer game delivers impressive viewership
The USWNT cruised through the first two games of its Olympic soccer schedule in Paris, and viewership has matched the performances. Convincing performances against Zambia and Germany sent Emma Hayes's side through to the quarterfinals. With one group-stage game remaining, it is a chance for the Americans to carry their momentum both on the field […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 141 days agoHow does Olympics soccer work?
Soccer in the Olympics is different from other competitions like the recent European Championship or Copa America. For one, it involves both men's and women's soccer. Moreover, those two competitions happen at the same time. Therefore, it is a rare opportunity to see some of the top talents in soccer from both the men's and […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 143 days agoNBC Sports releases plans for Olympics soccer TV coverage
NBC Sports is diving straight into its soccer coverage during the Paris Olympics. NBCUniversal, which includes Telemundo Deportes and Peacock, is preparing for its most comprehensive coverage of the Olympics ever. For English-language audiences, much of that centers around Peacock, the broadcaster's streaming service. With the development of streaming, fans can expect to see every […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 160 days agoOlympic soccer commentators on NBC revealed
NBC Sports has officially unveiled its Olympic soccer commentator lineup for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The opening ceremony for the upcoming games in France is set for July 26th. Men's soccer, however, will kick off two days prior and women's soccer is then scheduled to begin on July 25th. The American men will be represented […]
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/ 193 days agoNBC sets record as most-watched Premier League season in US
The 2023/24 Premier League season was kind to NBC, which broke several records during the most-watched season in the league's US history. That included the most-watched game in Premier League history for US audiences. Additionally, six of the seven most-viewed games in Premier League history happened during this season. That stretched throughout the campaign all […]
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/ 200 days agoPremier League commentators on NBC: May 19
Championship Sunday is upon us. Despite the consensus of the league, the title is coming down to the final day. Arsenal may need a miracle, but Mikel Arteta's side is still in the running for a title and a chance to dethrone Manchester City. The more intriguing focus is on the race for Europe. Aston […]
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/ 207 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: May 11 to 15, 2024
This is the penultimate weekend of the Premier League, and it could be instrumental for the Premier League title and relegation races. Arsenal, the current Premier League leader, leads Manchester City by one point. However, City has a game in hand on Mikel Arteta's Gunners. City cannot mathematically clinch the title this week. Still, Arsenal's […]
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/ 214 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: May 3 to 6
There are now just two weeks left in the 2023/24 Premier League season. In truth, it does not seem like that long ago people were making their Premier League predictions for the campaign. The dominating favorite to win yet another league title was Manchester City. Now, after a wild season, Pep Guardiola's side is in […]
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/ 216 days agoPremier League risks revolt if meaningful matches move to USA
NBC Sports is continuing to push for Premier League regular season matches to be played in the USA. The massive media company has had exclusive broadcasting rights to the English top flight in America since 2013. Their latest six-year deal with Premier League officials, which began back in 2022, is worth $2.7 billion. American interest […]
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/ 217 days agoPeacock raises price just before 2024/25 Premier League season
Ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League, NBC's paid subscription service Peacock is raising its price. This is the second summer in a row Peacock is going up in monthly subscription costs. For the 2023/24 season, the service cost $5.99. That allowed it to be cheaper than the likes of ESPN+, and it would be the […]
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/ 221 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: April 27 and 28
Is the Premier League title race over? Based on Manchester City's form and the slump of Liverpool, it may be. Entering this weekend, it is Arsenal who sits atop the table. However, Manchester City is just one point behind the Gunners. Plus, Pep Guardiola's side has a game in hand on the north London outfit. […]
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/ 223 days agoTim Howard backs VAR, says complaints occur with or without tech
Former United States men's national team goalkeeper Tim Howard has given his support for the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in soccer. The former star Everton shot-stopper even claimed that it is "low hanging fruit" to constantly complain about the technology. Howard made the comments in an article for Mail Sport. VAR has been […]
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/ 228 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: April 20 and 21
Manchester City capitalized on a pair of shocking results last weekend to take control in the Premier League title race. Arsenal and Liverpool both lost at home, and Pep Guardiola's side is back at the top of the table. As clubs make the turn into the last handful of games, all eyes are on the […]
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/ 235 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: April 13 through 15
The logjam at the top of the Premier League table continues to be the talk of the soccer world. Liverpool's draw against Manchester United last weekend surrendered the Reds' lead at the top, as Arsenal usurped the No. 1 spot in the table. Meanwhile, Manchester City's win over Crystal Palace ensured that Pep Guardiola's side […]
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/ 239 days agoPremier League Fan Fest in Nashville breaks attendance record
The Premier League Fan Fest from NBC in Nashville this past weekend was perhaps the most successful edition in history. This was the ninth Premier League Fan Fest NBC put together for fans in the United States. As the first in Nashville, other cities to host a Fan Fest include Orlando, Los Angeles, Austin and […]