2+ week, 3+ day ago (183+ words) The new linear network will air NBA, MLB, Premier League, college sports, Olympics sports and more from NBCUniversal's sports portfolio. NBC Sports Network is returning to TVs next week. NBCUniversal announced that it is launching a new version of the cable channel on Monday, Nov. 17. "NBCUniversal delivers the biggest moments in sports, and the new NBC Sports Network gives pay-tv customers a seamless way to enjoy the wide range of sports in our portfolio, adding an important pillar in our linear and streaming strategy," Matt Schnaars, President, Platform Distribution and Partnerships, NBCUniversal, said in a press release. Here's an extensive list of the programming on deck for NBCSN: NBCUniversal shut down NBC Sports Network at the end of 2021. The network originated in the 1990s as the Outdoor Life Network before being rebranded to Versus in 2006.Comcastrebranded it as the NBC Sports…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (326+ words) Here are five things to know about American figure skater Ilia Malinin. The world's greatest figure skaters are about to spin, jump and flip on the road to Milan. With the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics quickly approaching, the world figure skating season is about to kick into high gear. From Grand Prix events to national championships, the next few months will determine which athletes skate for Team USA in Italy. NBC Sports will present all of the figure skating in the buildup to the Olympics, as well as all of the events at the Milan Cortina Games themselves. Here is everything to know for the upcoming figure skating competitions ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics. NBC Sports will broadcast 10 major figure skating events in the lead-up to the Milan Cortina Olympics, along with the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in March....

11+ mon, 3+ week ago (286+ words) On Wednesday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 12, Telemundo Chicago, NBC 5 Chicago and NBCU Local Chicago digital properties will provide viewers with expanded local coverage of one of the most significant cultural and religious observances in the world: the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Featuring Noticiero Telemundo Chicago's live, celebratory, public gathering team coverage at The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines, Illinois, along with additional on-site coverage from Chicago and East Chicago, Indiana, and extensive digital/social coverage, viewers will experience the beauty and pageantry of this special annual observance like never before. Please note Telemundo Chicago and NBC 5 Chicago's Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe 2024 content details below (all times Central Time): Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe 2024 " Live, local celebratory coverage (Noticiero Telemundo Chicago' at 4pm, 4:30pm and 5pm) " Noticiero Telemundo Chicago continues its extensive on-site, celebratory coverage…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (327+ words) The NBA is finally back on NBC. For the first time since 2002, the league will once again broadcast games on the network. It all tips off on opening night Oct. 21, with a banner-raising ceremony in Oklahoma City followed by a classic California rivalry. Here are all the details for the NBA on NBC: The NBA on NBC returns Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. This is the beginning of an 11-year media rights deal between the NBA and NBCUniversal. The network will have two primetime windows during the week (Tuesdays and a Peacock exclusive doubleheader on Mondays), Sunday Night Basketball after football season ends and playoff games. NBA opening night will feature four Western Conference teams in a doubleheader. First, the Oklahoma City Thunder will celebrate their first championship in the city before facing former OKC star Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. After…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (238+ words) NBCUniversal Local Chicago " NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ) & Telemundo Chicago (WSNS) " garnered 36 Emmy Award nominations from the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the 2024-25 television season.The 2025 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards Ceremony will be held at the Swissotel Hotel in downtown Chicago on Saturday, November 1. "We are honored to receive these nominations from our peers in the industry, which includes an overall station recognition in the News Excellence category," said Kevin Cross, President/General Manager, NBCUniversal Local Chicago.I couldn't be prouder of our team's 24/7 efforts, and these nominations are a reflection of the great work performed by our entire staff." Please note NBCU Local Chicago's Emmy nominations for the 2024-25 television season below: Category #205: Outstanding Achievement for News Special Category #209: Outstanding Achievement for Daily News Report (Single Shift) Category #218: Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering - Societal Concerns…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (424+ words) Following a successful Chicago Marathon on Oct. 12, event'organizers announced an extension of a media partnership with NBCUniversal Local Chicago ... Bank of America Chicago Marathon Bank of America Chicago Distance Series extends partnership with NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago As the official television broadcast partners for the series, NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago will feature pre-marathon programming, training tips, runner profiles, and extensive live race day coverage Following a successful Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 12, event organizers today announced an extension of a media partnership with NBCUniversal Local Chicago (NBC 5 Chicago / WMAQ and Telemundo Chicago / WSNS). The multi-year agreement will continue the stations" role as the official English and Spanish television broadcast partners for the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series events through 2028. NBC 5 Chicago has been a media partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the past…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (292+ words) Josh Allen gets six touchdowns for the Bills, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffers a wrist injury, and the Dolphins come through in overtime. Another week, another battle of NFC division leaders on Sunday Night Football. After the Philadelphia Eagles handled the Detroit Lions in Week 11, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will visit the Los Angeles Rams in primetime. The Rams, winners of five straight, are one of the hottest teams in the NFL at 8-2. Matthew Stafford and Co. earned a statement win over the NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks in Week 11, picking off opposing QB Sam Darnold four times in a 21-19 victory. The Bucs, meanwhile, lead the NFC South at 6-4 but have lost three of their last four games. Their most recent outing was a 44-32 road defeat against the Buffalo Bills in which the defense surrendered six touchdowns to Bills QB…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (459+ words) Know someone running the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon? For the spectators hoping to catch a glimpse of a friend or family member along the26.2-mile route, finding where they're at can help you discover when they might be nearing your cheer zone. Stream the Chicago Marathon live Oct. 12 at 7 a.m. CT. And those watching from home, hoping to see their loved one cross the finish line, might want to keep track so they know when exactly to look. That's why spectators and supporters can track runners live via the marathon's mobile app. The new, and free, mobile app will include "unlimited live race day runner tracking," according to organizers. Spectators can even submit a digital cheer through the app for a chance to have their message displayed on the course as their participant goes by. This year's app also includes 11 "leaderboards,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (438+ words) NOTE: NBC Chicago will offer a live stream of the race from start to finish Sunday. Tune in live here. Know someone running the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and want to see how they're doing? For the spectators hoping to catch a glimpse of a friend or family member along the26.2-mile route, finding where they're at can seem daunting as thousands of runners race through miles of city streets. And those watching from home, hoping to see their loved one complete the race, might wonder when their loved one is nearing the finish line. The good news is that spectators and supporters can track runners live. Runner tracking is available via the marathon's mobile app. The app includes "unlimited live race day runner tracking," according to organizers. Spectators can even submit a digital cheer through the app for a…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (350+ words) The funeral services for Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg will be aired live Friday, the team announced. According to the Cubs, the private funeral service for Sandberg, who was elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame in 2005, will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, and will be closed to the public. Those services will be available for public viewing however, with the Cubs providing a feed for the funeral beginning at approximately 9:30 a.m., with the funeral itself beginning at 10 a.m. NBC Chicago will carry the feed of the funeral beginning at 10 a.m. on the station's 24/7 Streaming News channel, which you can find here and on many streaming devices and services. Cubs fans can also watch the funeral on NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago's websites and mobile apps beginning at 10 a.m. Fans will be given an opportunity to pay tribute to the legendary star with an event at Gallagher…...