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Mike Tirico defends Michael Jordan interview, shares more details from trip

Mike Tirico believes NBC’s Michael Jordan segment, “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” is good for the network, despite it being one long interview. On Wednesday, Tirico appeared on The Pat McAfee Show and defended his interview with Jordan.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / January 16

NBC Pulls Plug on Michael Jordan Plans After Contradictions Over $40M Payday

The hype didn’t fade slowly; it stalled in real time. Midway through the 2025–26 NBA season, one of NBC’s most talked-about ideas has quietly gone cold, leaving fans wondering how a Michael Jordan partnership turned into a one-interview footnote.

NBA News / HITC / January 16

NBC analyst confirms multi-million dollar Michael Jordan deal is not ‘what everyone wanted’

Mike Tirico has clarified that Michael Jordan’s much-hyped deal with NBC is far more limited than fans expected. When NBC Sports announced they had recruited Michael Jordan for their NBA coverage in 2025, fans were very excited about hearing from His Airness.

NBA News / The Spun / January 15

Mike Tirico Confirms NBC's Plan For Michael Jordan Moving Forward

NBC announcer Mike Tirico did something not many announcers have done in recent years: he sat down with Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan for an extensive interview.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Larry Brown Sports / December 29

Mike Tirico called out Cris Collinsworth for somehow bringing up Patrick Mahomes on ‘SNF’

Cris Collinsworth was not going to let a prime time game slip away without finding a way to mention Patrick Mahomes. The NBC announcer snuck in a Mahomes reference while on the mic for the “Sunday Night Football” game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 8

Mike Tirico sums up Chiefs' 2025 NFL season with the perfect piece of commentary in Week 14 disaster vs. Texans

Not much went right for the Kansas City Chiefs during the Week 14 loss against the Houston Texans on "Sunday Night Football." On the opening offensive play of the game, they lost their backup left tackle to a knee injury.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 3

Billionaire Michael Jordan Makes Feelings Clear On Nike’s Jumpman Logo After Earning Millions

The gap between eras was brought to attention today as the latest installment in MJ: Insights to Excellence was aired as a part of NBC‘s coverage of the 2025-26 NBA season.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 30

Fans had great criticism of Michael Jordan’s NBC interview

NBC has been getting a lot of mileage out of a one-on-one interview that Mike Tirico recently conducted with Michael Jordan, and many fans have criticized the conversation for a funny reason.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 29

Hornets minority owner Michael Jordan rips load management in the NBA

Charlotte Hornets minority owner and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan isn’t a fan of load management in today’s NBA. Jordan shared his views on players resting this week, and while no one was necessarily surprised by MJ's stance on load management, it was still fascinating to hear the GOAT discuss his reasoning.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29

Michael Jordan shares some strong thoughts about load management

“Load management” are two words that have never been in Michael Jordan’s vocabulary. The retired basketball icon Jordan shared some strong opinions about load management during his latest feature for NBC.

NFL News / The Spun / October 28

Cris Collinsworth Is 'Worried' About NBC Announcer Mike Tirico

During "Sunday Night Football" between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers, NBC broadcaster Cris Collinsworth admit that he's worried about Mike Tirico.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / October 22

Michael Jordan reveals the last time he picked up a basketball

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan last stepped on the court for a game back in 2003 before he retired for the third and final time. Since then, Jordan has made public appearances but has kept busy with family, golf and being a co-owner of a NASCAR team.

Buffalo Bills News / Larry Brown Sports / October 6

Bills fan had incredible moment on ‘SNF’ after catching a Josh Allen pass

One Buffalo Bills fan got more than a piece of Josh Allen memorabilia during Sunday’s game between the Bills and the New England Patriots. The Bills trailed the Patriots 6-3 midway through the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 25

Derek Fisher, Austin Rivers among NBC’s new NBA analysts

NBC Sports has added several former NBA players to its roster of game analysts for the upcoming 2025-26 season, announcing in a press release that it has hired Derek Fisher, Austin Rivers, Brad Daugherty, Robbie Hummel and Brian Scalabrine.

Bucks executive speaks out on eating Damian Lillard's contract

No end in sight in Jonathan Kuminga-Warriors 'staring contest'

Pelicans exec makes team's stance on Zion Williamson crystal clear

The post-draft, post-free agency NBA team power rankings

The 'NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award winners' quiz

Mike Tirico Gets Brutally Honest About Triple Crown Schedule

With the 2025 Preakness Stakes set to take place this Saturday, NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico has offered his thoughts on the Triple Crown schedule. On May 3, Sovereignty won the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3

NBC provides update on Mike Tirico after he leaves Kentucky Derby broadcast

NBC has provided an update on Mike Tirico after he abruptly left the network’s Kentucky Derby coverage due to illness. Replacement host Ahmed Fareed announced during Saturday’s telecast that Tirico’s illness was the result of an allergic reaction.

Horse Racing News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3

Mike Tirico forced to exit Kentucky Derby coverage early

Mike Tirico had to turn to the bullpen during Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. The longtime NBC announcer Tirico was forced to exit early from the network’s coverage of the annual Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 3

NBC Sports Makes Unique Mike Tirico Announcement

Mike Tirico took over for the legendary Al Michaels as the play-by-play man for NBC's NFL coverage following the 2021 season. The well-traveled Tirico has covered everything from basketball to football to the Olympics during his illustrious career, but took a break from the NBA after he left ESPN.

NFL News / The Spun / December 19, 2024

Mike Tirico Calls For Significant Change To The NFL's Schedule

Mike Tirico thinks the NFL can go way further with flex scheduling. The NFL has expanded its protocols to allow more changes to primetime matchups throughout the season.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / August 10, 2024

NBC Olympics host apologizes for misidentifying flag as Palestine's

The Paris Olympics on NBC have been must-watch television, but they weren't without some on-air mistakes.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 25, 2024

Mike Tirico Expected To Become Lead NBA Play-By-Play Man For NBC

Widely respected play-by-play man Mike Tirico is expected to be the main voice on the No. 1 broadcast team once the NBA returns to NBC in the fall of 2025, per Richard Deitsch of The Athletic.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 26, 2024

Mike Tirico predicts how Bill Belichick would be as broadcaster

Whispers about Belichick possibly serving as an NFL studio or in-game analyst hovered over his status throughout the 2023 campaign.

Insider shares if Bill Belichick will coach in 2024 after Falcons snub

Former Super Bowl-winning DB criticizes Bill Belichick 'slander' as NFL jobs begin to fill

What's next for Bill Belichick? Legendary coach is running out of options

The 25 best NFL play-by-play broadcasters

The 'Most career wins in the playoffs' quiz

NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / January 18, 2024

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell doesn't hold back in defense of league officiating

With the divisional round of the playoffs approaching this weekend, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell engaged in a conversation with NBC’s Mike Tirico regarding the league’s current state of officiating.

The 25 best NFL play-by-play broadcasters

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / January 10, 2023

Mike Tirico explains Lions' viral 'SNF' player introductions

Mike Tirico explains Lions' viral 'Sunday Night Football' player introductions

NBC's Mike Tirico has offered information on the Detroit Lions' player introductions that went viral during the Week 18 "Sunday Night Football" game at the Green Bay Packers.

Lions RB Jamaal Williams goes viral for his NBC introduction

Lions rally late, end Packers' playoff hopes

Lions defender had pettiest tweet after knocking Packers out of playoffs

Barry Sanders: Career retrospective

The 'Most touchdowns in a season for every NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 19, 2022