NBC Sports said Thursday that Maria Taylor will be the new host of Football Night in America , NBC’s weekly studio show that leads into the network’s Sunday Night Football . Taylor, who joined NBC from ESPN less than a year ago, had been a co-host of the Sunday primetime program alongside Mike Tirico, who is joining the SNF booth this upcoming season alongside Cris Collinsworth. He replaces Al Michaels, who exited after the end of this past season and is moving to Amazon to call its nascent slate of Thursday night NFL games alongside Kirk Herbstreit. In addition to the FNA role, Taylor executive producing an eight-part documentary series on the history of the Black quarterback in the NFL. It eventually will stream on Peacock. Since joining NBC, Taylor has had roles including hosting the Tokyo and Beijing Olympics and the Super Bowl LVI Pregame Show. “Maria is the perfect choice to carry the legacy forward of anchoring the most-watched studio show in … [Read more...] about Maria Taylor Named New Host Of NBC’s ‘Football Night In America’
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Sky Unveils Six-Strong Factual Slate Including ‘The Assassination Of Olof Palme’, ‘Italia 90’ Football Doc & Nutopia’s ‘The Royal Mob’
Sky has unveiled one of its biggest factual slates yet, greenlighting six shows including documentaries on the assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme and the Italian 1990 football World Cup, and a royal factual drama told through the eyes of Queen Victoria’s granddaughters. The shows will air across Sky Documentaries , Sky Crime, Sky Nature and Sky History over the next year and come as the Comcast-owned pay-TV giant prepares for a swanky London do tomorrow night, at which they will be presented. Leading the slate is The Assassination of Olof Palme, a thriller-esque four-part series set in the Scandi Noir world of Cold War Sweden when the Prime Minister was shot in 1986 on the snowy streets of Stockholm. What followed was a 36-year search for the killer, which consumed many including the late Girl With the Dragon Tattoo author Stieg Larsson. Next is three-parter Italia’ 90 as Sky doubles down on sports docs, with this one featuring greats including … [Read more...] about Sky Unveils Six-Strong Factual Slate Including ‘The Assassination Of Olof Palme’, ‘Italia 90’ Football Doc & Nutopia’s ‘The Royal Mob’
Hall of Famer Willis Reed’s Legendary Game 7 Warmup Jacket Hitting Auction Block
Getty New York Knicks legend Willis Reed 's warmup jacket from Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals -- one of the most famous moments in basketball history -- is about to hit the auction block, and is expected to sell for a huge chunk of change! TMZ Sports has learned the infamous jacket Reed wore during the "Willis Reed Game" ... as he limped onto the Madison Square Garden court for the deciding contest against the Los Angeles Lakers will soon go to the highest bidder. Remember, Reed tore his thigh muscle in Game 5 of the series against L.A., and missed Game 6 because of the serious injury. Getty With Willis out, Wilt Chamberlain went off, dominating the Knicks, and forcing a deciding game 7. The Knicks appeared to be in big trouble ... as almost no one expected Reed to play in game 7, despite the Knicks being just 4 quarters from a title. But, after receiving medical treatment on his torn thigh, Reed somehow hobbled onto the court at … [Read more...] about Hall of Famer Willis Reed’s Legendary Game 7 Warmup Jacket Hitting Auction Block
Beyonce Presents Muhammad Ali Award To Colin Kaepernick
Beyonce made a surprise appearance to present Colin Kaepernick with SI's Muhammad Ali Legacy Award on Tuesday night -- and took aim at his critics that somehow STILL don't get why he took a knee. "It’s been said that racism is so American that when we protest racism we’re protesting America. But let’s be very clear -- Colin has always been very respectful of the individuals who selflessly serve and protect our country and our communities and our families," Beyonce said at the Barclays Center. "His message is solely focused on social injustice for historically disenfranchised people. Let’s not get that mistaken.” It's a similar stance to the one Jay-Z took last month on his 4:44 Tour ... when Jay got behind the NFL player protests. Beyonce also thanked Kaepernick for his "selfless heart" and "conviction" ... sacrificing his own livelihood to make the world a better place for everyone -- something Ali fought for throughout his life. As for Kaep ... … [Read more...] about Beyonce Presents Muhammad Ali Award To Colin Kaepernick