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How 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 […]

NBC 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 […]

Olympic 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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/ 64 days ago

NBC 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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/ 70 days ago

Premier 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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/ 77 days ago

EPL 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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/ 84 days ago

EPL 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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/ 86 days ago

Premier 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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/ 87 days ago

Peacock 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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/ 91 days ago

EPL 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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/ 93 days ago

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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/ 98 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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/ 105 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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/ 109 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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/ 112 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 […]