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NBC Sports invites Joe Speight to host Premier League friendlies

World Soccer Talk can exclusively reveal that Joe Speight has been named as the lead commentator for the 2023 Premier League Summer Series. The acclaimed commentator, who fills in for NBC Sports several times this season, is also the host of Goal Rush, the popular Premier League whip show. NBC Sports’ Peter Drury is unavailable. According to an NBC Sports spokesman, he had a previous … Continue reading NBC Sports invites Joe Speight to host Premier League friendlies

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How Michael Jordan and Seth Meyers helped NBC get the EPL

When World Soccer Talk recently interviewed NBC Sports director Jon Miller, who played a pivotal role in helping the broadcaster sign the Premier League rights deal, we learned about the roles played by basketball legend Michael Jordan and talk show host Seth Meyers. Here’s how Jon Millerpresident of acquisitions and partnerships at NBC Sports, and previously president of programming at NBC Sports, explained: “When we … Continue reading How Michael Jordan and Seth Meyers helped NBC get the EPL

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The inside story of how NBC saved its Premier League TV deal

With the 2022/23 season coming to an end, the first year of the six-year NBC Premier League TV deal has come to an end. That agreement will run until the end of the 2027/28 season. But it could have been so different. For the first time, we now know how dangerously close NBC was to ending its Premier League partnership. Plus how an NBCUniversal executive … Continue reading The inside story of how NBC saved its Premier League TV deal

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EPL Commentators on NBC: May 28 – Championship Sunday

Congratulations are in order for Manchester City, who claimed their fifth Premier League title in six years last weekend. It did so impressively with three games left to play. As a result, it was party time for the Sky Blues and their match at Brentford this weekend is little more than a preparation for two more Cup finals as it bids for the second treble … Continue reading EPL Commentators on NBC: May 28 – Championship Sunday

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EPL commentators on NBC: May 20 to May 22

Manchester City can secure the Premier League title this weekend. All it has to do is beat Chelsea at home. Three points against a struggling Blues side would see Manchester’s Sky Blue half win three Premier League titles in a row. It would be the first team to do that since red […] Manchester City can secure the Premier League title this weekend. All it … Continue reading EPL commentators on NBC: May 20 to May 22

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EPL commentators on NBC: May 13 to May 15

It is really crisis time now. There is pressure on each of the different sections of the Premier League table. Some clubs are in a state of desperation hoping others will drop points. Others just need to continue what they are doing to achieve their goals. The opening game of the weekend has one of each. Leeds United, […] It is really crisis time now. … Continue reading EPL commentators on NBC: May 13 to May 15

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April 29 to May 2

Some clubs are in their last five games of the 2022/23 Premier League season. Others, namely Brighton, have as many as eight games to play. While that may indicate it’s all about playing for, the final table is starting to take shape. League leaders Arsenal suffered another crushing blow to title hopes as Manchester City dumped the Gunners from the Etihad. Despite being two points … Continue reading April 29 to May 2

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EPL commentators on NBC: April 25 to 27

It really could be a title decider. Arsenal and Manchester City, the runaway teams at the top of the Premier League, have their highly anticipated battle on Wednesday. If Arsenal win, the Premier League race is alive and well and anyone can play for it. However, if Manchester City win, they would be just two points behind Arsenal. However, the defending champion would have two … Continue reading EPL commentators on NBC: April 25 to 27

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EPL commentators on NBC: April 21 to 23

There are only eight games in the Premier League this weekend, despite the huge excitement of the title race and top four. Manchester United, Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion are all involved in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley. That’s why they’re all off the league committee. Chelsea fans got the short end of the stick as the Blues are eliminated this week. … Continue reading EPL commentators on NBC: April 21 to 23

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