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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 12
Notre Dame TV Play-By-Play Voice Dan Hicks Dies Unexpectedly at 64
Awful news was announced Thursday morning as longtime NBC Sports play-by-play voice Dan Hicks died at the age of 64. Hicks has been a mainstay at NBC for decades, leading its golf coverage for years, but also found a recurring role on fall Saturdays as a regular voice of Notre Dame football.
Noah Eagle Praised For His Performance Replacing Mike Tirico Sunday Night
Sunday night’s NBC broadcast was missing Mike Tirico as the longtime play-by-play announcer tends to a health issue, but Noah Eagle stepped in admirably alongside Cris Collinsworth on the call of Bucs-Bears.
‘Sunday Night Football’ Fans React After Mike Tirico Is Sidelined With Health Issue
Longtime NBC Sports anchor Mike Tirico missed Sunday night’s NFL Week 9 broadcast between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to an undisclosed health issue, the network announced.
Mike Tirico Health Issues History: NBC Announcer Out For 'Sunday Night Football' Tonight
Mike Tirico will be out for “Sunday Night Football” tonight. The 59-year-old NFL announcer revealed earlier on Sunday that he’ll miss tonight’s Bears vs.
NFL News / EssentiallySports / November 8
Health Issues Force Mike Tirico Out of NBC Broadcast for Buccaneers-Bears SNF Game
When Mike Tirico appeared on the Bears, etc. podcast just days before Sunday Night Football to preview the matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, nothing indicated a disaster was impending.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 8
Mike Tirico out for Week 9 of 'SNF' due to undisclosed health issue
Before the Chicago Bears hosted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on "SNF," Tirico said he would miss the broadcast because of an undisclosed health issue.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / November 8
Mike Tirico will not call ‘Sunday Night Football’ in Week 9
Those watching “Sunday Night Football” will notice the glaring absence of play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico during Week 9. NBC announced Sunday that Tirico will not be calling Sunday’s game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Mike Tirico Replaced On Tonight's 'Sunday Night Football' Broadcast
NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” will be without play-by-play man Mike Tirico on Sunday evening. The veteran NFL announcer was scheduled to call tonight’s game with Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 26
Mike Tirico’s slip-ups in Week 7’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks underscore the Kansas City Chiefs’ wide receiver problems
The Kansas City Chiefs’ wide receivers struggled to make an impact on “Sunday Night Football” against the Seattle Seahawks. Even NBC’s broadcast booth struggled to keep track of who was on the field.
NFL News / PackersTalk.com / October 20
The Green Bay Packers’ defense shut down the Dallas Cowboys
During the second half of Sunday night football, color commentator Chris Collinsworth asked play-by-play man Mike Tirico an illuminating question: “If
Soccer News / HITC / October 14
NFL executive shares ‘interesting’ response to Mike Tirico’s scheduling suggestion
Mike Tirico has mooted a potential change to the NFL scheduling which would take inspiration from the English Premier League. The well respected NBC Sports commentator has suggested the NFL could learn a lesson from the biggest soccer league in the world.
Olympics News / EssentiallySports / October 14
Veteran NBC Commentator Sends Serious Message to Americans Ahead of LA Olympics
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics are expected to bring some of the world’s biggest sporting stars to the United States, but concerns over the cost of hosting the Games and their impact on local residents are already drawing attention.
Mike Tirico Defends Michael Jordan From Backlash For His NBC TV Role
Although fans want to hear more about Michael Jordan’s thoughts on the current state of the NBA, it doesn’t sound like he’ll share his knowledge with the rest of the world.
NFL Announcer Makes His Opinion of Pat McAfee Extremely Clear
Pat McAfee is a polarizing sports media figure in 2026. The former NFL punter turned sports media figure is loved by some and hated by others. Part of this, of course, is that ESPN is stuffing McAfee down everyone’s throat these days.
NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / September 24
Rams vs. Broncos in Week 3: Preview, Storylines
The Los Angeles Rams got their first win of the season last week as they beat the New York Giants 28-6. It was a much-needed win following the 27-7 Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / October 22, 2025
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, 2025
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.
Horse Racing News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3, 2025
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, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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