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| April 14 2025 | Guest hosted NBC News' Today program, filling in for Craig Melvin. |
| 2025 | Resumes NBA en Telemundo and WNBA en Telemundo after a previous period of coverage from 2003-2005. |
| 2025 | NBC Sports returns to NBA game broadcasting |
| 2025 | NBC Sports is set to begin broadcasting WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. |
| March 5 2025 | Called a Boston Celtics–Trail Blazers game on NBC Sports Boston as preparation for becoming NBC's lead NBA play-by-play announcer. |
| March 3 2025 | Called a Philadelphia 76ers–Portland Trail Blazers game on NBC Sports Philadelphia as preparation for becoming NBC's lead NBA play-by-play announcer. |
| 2025 | CNBC launched CNBC+, an over-the-top media service priced at $14.99 per month or $99.99 annually. |
| 2025 | Named NBC's lead play-by-play announcer for NBA coverage. |
| 2024 |
Thoroughbred Racing on NBC
NBC extended its partnership with Churchill Downs, securing broadcasting rights through 2032.
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| 2024 |
Major League Soccer on television
Major League Soccer broadcasting on Fox/Fox Deportes/Season Pass with viewers decreasing to 0.5 million, with rating data not available
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| 2024 |
Belmont Stakes broadcasters
Fox Sports broadcasts the Belmont Stakes with Frank Mirahmadi as race caller, and Curt Menefee and Charissa Thompson hosting
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| 2024 | NBC Sports will expand its college sports coverage by adding Big Ten Volleyball and the Big East Conference basketball. |
| 2024 | Following the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, CNBC aired the first Iowa Speedway race of the doubleheader weekend. |
| 2024 | Due to inclement weather causing the USA Today 301 to go under a red flag, CNBC aired the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterrey. |
| 2024 | Due to inclement weather, CNBC aired coverage of the Travelers Championship, using CBS announcers and graphics. |
| 2024 |
NASCAR on television in the 2020s
NASCAR will introduce a new television broadcast package for the 2024 season, featuring changes in media rights and coverage distribution across multiple networks.
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| November 2024 | CNBC's first South American local franchise, Times Brasil, launches in Brazil. |
| October 31 2024 | Costas officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball play-by-play calling after 44 years, with his final broadcast being Game 4 of the American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals. |
| September 2024 | NBC Sports Regional Networks adapted the new college football graphics for their own use. |
| August 11 2024 | Costas made a rare guest appearance on NBC's Olympic coverage, joining Mike Tirico and Al Michaels to discuss notable moments from past US-hosted Olympics and preview the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. |
| July 2024 | NBC announced that Tirico would be the main play-by-play announcer for NBA games on NBC starting in 2025, marking the NBA's return to the network after 23 years. |
| July 24 2024 |
WNBA on NBC
The NBA and NBC officially announced the media rights agreement, which includes broadcasts on NBC, USA Network, and streaming on Peacock.
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| July 23 2024 |
WNBA on NBC
Comcast confirmed that NBC Sports secured an 11-year media rights deal with the WNBA, set to begin in the 2026 season and marking the league's return to NBC after a 24-year absence.
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| July 23 2024 | Comcast confirmed that the NBA would return to NBC Sports in the 2025–26 season under an 11-year agreement, with comprehensive coverage of NBA and WNBA games across NBC, USA Network, and Peacock. |
| July 18 2024 | Last Call program was cancelled. |
| June 27 2024 | NBC Sports and the Big East Conference announced a six-year deal to carry men's and women's basketball games, starting in the 2025–26 academic year. |
| June 13 2024 | IndyCar and Fox agreed to a deal to broadcast the IndyCar Series, ending its 15-year partnership with NBC Sports. |
| June 11 2024 | TNT Sports announced a 10-year deal with the French Open, ending NBC Sports' long-standing broadcasting arrangement. |
| May 13 2024 |
NASCAR on television in the 2020s
NASCAR announced a mid-season bracket challenge for Cup Series teams during TNT's five races, featuring a $1,000,000 prize for the winner. The top 32 drivers from the previous three races will be seeded in the tournament bracket.
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| May 7 2024 |
NASCAR on television in the 2020s
Dale Earnhardt Jr. officially announced his move from NASCAR on NBC to Amazon and TNT's new NASCAR coverage, expected to continue as a color commentator.
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| April 2024 | CNBC celebrates its 35th anniversary on the New York Stock Exchange. |
| February 29 2024 |
NASCAR on television in the 2020s
The Athletic reported that Dale Earnhardt Jr. would be leaving NBC to join Amazon and TNT's new NASCAR coverage starting in 2025.
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| January 2024 | NBC Sports streaming channel was rebranded to NBC Sports NOW. |
| 2023 |
Thoroughbred Racing on NBC
NBC begins broadcasting the 1/ST RACING Tour, continuing their commitment to comprehensive thoroughbred racing coverage.
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| 2023 |
Belmont Stakes broadcasters
Fox Sports broadcasts the Belmont Stakes with Tom Durkin as race caller, and Curt Menefee and Charissa Thompson hosting
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| 2023 | Acquires broadcast rights for U.S. men's and women's national soccer teams, further expanding soccer programming. |
| 2023 |
Major League Soccer on television
TSN and RDS secure broadcasting rights for Major League Soccer in Canada for the 2023-2026 contract period, covering approximately 68 regular season games and 8 playoff games in English and French languages respectively.
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| 2023 |
Major League Soccer on television
Apple Inc. becomes the primary global rights holder for MLS, streaming every regular season and playoff match on MLS Season Pass through the Apple TV app.
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| 2023 |
Major League Soccer on television
Fox and Fox Deportes secured a broadcasting contract for Major League Soccer, covering regular season and playoff games in English and Spanish languages from 2023 to 2026.
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| 2023 |
Major League Soccer on television
Major League Soccer broadcasting on Fox/Fox Deportes and Season Pass, with an average rating of 0.4 and 0.9 million viewers.
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| 2023 | NBC Sports added the SuperMotocross World Championship and AMA Motocross Championship to its broadcasting lineup, and began broadcasting the Big Ten Conference sports. |
| 2023 | NBC transitioned college football graphics to new designs derived from the Sunday Night Football graphics introduced in 2022. |
| 2023 | CNBC achieved higher total day and primetime viewership compared to its chief rival, Fox Business, though it finished behind Fox in trading day viewership. |
| 2023 | During a USFL game between the New Orleans Breakers and Memphis Showboats, lightning strikes caused a 3-hour weather delay. As a result, NBC and the USFL decided to resume the game on CNBC to accommodate local and primetime programming schedules. |
| 2023 |
NASCAR on television in the 2020s
NASCAR introduced a new television broadcast package for the 2023 season, featuring coverage across multiple networks including Fox Sports, CBS Sports, and NBC Sports.
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| December 11 2023 | CNBC undergoes a major rebranding, updating its logo for the first time since 1996 and revamping on-air graphics. |
| November 2023 |
NASCAR on television in the 2020s
NASCAR announced a comprehensive television and streaming deal for the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Truck Series covering 2025-2031, with a $1.1 billion annual fee. The deal includes distribution across Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Amazon Prime Video, TNT, TruTV, and Max, covering race broadcasts, practice, and qualifying sessions.
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| November 5 2023 |
NASCAR on television in the 2020s
NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race held at Phoenix, broadcast on NBC with Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. providing commentary
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| November 4 2023 |
NASCAR on television in the 2020s
NASCAR Championship Race held in Phoenix, concluding the season's broadcast on USA Network with Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, and Steve Letarte providing commentary
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| November 3 2023 |
NASCAR on television in the 2020s
Craftsman 150 NASCAR Truck Series race at Phoenix, marking the season finale event
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