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Tim 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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/ 5 days ago

EPL 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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/ 12 days ago

EPL 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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/ 16 days ago

Premier 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 […]

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/ 19 days ago

EPL commentators on NBC: April 6 and 7

A full weekend of Premier League action also brings the latest Fan Fest from NBC. Fans in Nashville will have the chance to see the NBC studio crew in person. With games like Manchester United-Liverpool and Brighton-Arsenal on the schedule, fans have some great opportunities. They will be able to watch these games with other […]

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/ 22 days ago

Man City-Arsenal sets Premier League viewership record in US

Sunday's much-anticipated clash between Manchester City and Arsenal has broken the record for Premier League viewership of one game in American history. The scoreless draw was available on NBC, Peacock and digital platforms for English-language audiences. Additionally, it is the first game to hit a major viewership benchmark in the Premier League. NBC reported that […]

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/ 23 days ago

EPL commentators on NBC: April 2 to 4

The Premier League table has officially shaken, and a full slate of midweek games will only add to the drama. There is a new leader in the league as Liverpool came from behind to defeat Brighton at the weekend. A scoreless draw between Arsenal and Manchester City opened the door for Jurgen Klopp's side to […]

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/ 26 days ago

EPL commentators on NBC: March 30 and 31

This weekend brings one of the biggest games of the season. If it seems like that is becoming a common phrase in the Premier League, that is because there have been so many important games in the league recently. On Sunday, Manchester City hosts league-leading Arsenal in a game that could easily alter the outlook […]

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/ 27 days ago

Final chance for Peacock offer before 7 days of big EPL games

NBCUniversal recently offered new customers a fairly significant discount on Peacock. The streaming service is typically $5.99 each month. Those wanting to save a little bit of money can instead normally opt to pay $59.99 annually. This option saves users nearly $12 per year. Nevertheless, Peacock can now be purchased for just $29.99 for the […]

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/ 34 days ago

Olympics on Peacock adds whip-around and multiview features

NBC Sports has announced diverse plans for coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics that include a heavy dose of Peacock. NBC's paid streaming service will combine with the NBC linear channel to cover the sports throughout the Olympics in Paris. Fans will have access to over 5,000 hours of live coverage of the 329 events […]

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/ 43 days ago

Liverpool-City: NBC breaks record for Premier League viewers

The all-important Liverpool-City game in the Premier League broke records for NBC and its viewership of the English top flight. In what has been a historic season for the Premier League coverage on NBC, the top-three clash between these new-era rivals delivered outstanding metrics. According to NBC, the fixture on USA Network was the most-watched […]

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/ 47 days ago

EPL commentators on NBC: March 9 to 11

The Premier League title race has potentially its most important game of the season this weekend. League-leading Liverpool welcomes the reigning Premier League champions, Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's side sits just one point behind Liverpool as these two sides enter a pivotal stretch of the season. This game at Anfield precedes a massive month of […]

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/ 54 days ago

EPL commentators on NBC: March 2 to 4

A full 10-game slate of games graces TV screens this weekend as all 20 Premier League teams are in action. It is the final third of the season, and the title race is razor-thin. Several key matchups this weekend could go a long way in determining the eventual champions of the Premier League, as well […]

EPL commentators on NBC: February 24 to 26

There are only eight games available in the Premier League this weekend as Liverpool and Chelsea battle in the League Cup Final. That also rules out Tottenham, whose game against Chelsea will happen at a later date. Liverpool and Luton Town pre-emptively played this week to start the matchday. The Reds won, 4-1, despite trailing […]

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/ 68 days ago

Peacock, Paramount+ consider merger to fight ESPN/FOX/TNT

Comcast and Paramount have held discussions about potentially joining forces together. According to The Wall Street Journal, the potential joint venture would revolve around the streaming services of the two companies. The merger could eventually see Peacock and Paramount+ move under the same roof. Peacock is currently Comcast's over-the-top video streaming service. The app, according […]