Tag: Kentucky Derby

NBC covered the Kentucky Derby thoroughly; Donna Brothers’ interviews with jockeys stand out

By Rich Podolsky 05/02/2021 1

NBC was on the air so long on Saturday that it seemed like they […]

Florida Derby: With nothing to cover, the sports media ignores a great historical race

By Rich Podolsky 04/01/2020 0

Last Saturday, one of the great races in the history of our country was […]

Madison Square Garden can help fight coronavirus; Is the Kentucky Derby being postponed out of greed?

By Rich Podolsky 03/17/2020 0

Here’s what Dolan should do with “The World’s Greatest Arena”  If the owner of […]

For voices and fans: An unequaled month of record setting and emotionally driven sports

By David J. Halberstam 05/08/2019 0

It’s been an amazing stretch, one that might take forever to equal. In what now […]

The Derby and a 4 OT NBA Playoff Game: TV performances of NBC’s Tirico and ESPN’s Pasch in focus

By David J. Halberstam 05/06/2019 1

We define big moments or big moments define us. This past weekend the sports world […]

Bob Costas and Tom Hammond reflect on the many Kentucky Derbies they covered for NBC

By David J. Halberstam 05/06/2019 0

I checked in with two seasoned gentlemen who for 16 years co-hosted Derby telecasts, Bob […]

Derby and NHL Playoffs on NBC platforms; ABC and TNT continue NBA coverage this weekend

By David J. Halberstam 05/04/2019 1

Post time on NBC for the 145th Run for the Roses is 6:50 p.m. Gone from […]

Halby’s Morsels: The Derby, Breen, Albert, Lawler’s successor, Hubie and an unlistenable NBA radio voice

By David J. Halberstam 05/02/2019 2

Before getting to NBA yummies, a quick note on Saturday’s Kentucky Derby coverage on NBC: […]