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NBC Plans 14.5 Hours of KY Derby Coverage

NBC Plans 14.5 Hours of KY Derby Coverage

NBC Sports Group will offer 14.5 hours of television coverage of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) from May 1-4, as well as live video streaming.

 Monday, April 29, 2013
'Road to the KY Derby' TV Schedule Announced

'Road to the KY Derby' TV Schedule Announced

The Jockey Club, in collaboration with the NBC Sports Group and six racetracks, will provide live coverage of six major prep races for the 2013 Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and a preview show.

 Tuesday, February 12, 2013
National TV Ratings For Preakness Decline

National TV Ratings For Preakness Decline

More than eight million viewers tuned into the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 19, as ratings declined for the second leg of the Triple Crown. I'll Have Another figures to attract more viewers for the June 9 Belmont Stakes.

 Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Preakness Overnight Ratings Dip Slightly

Preakness Overnight Ratings Dip Slightly

Preliminary numbers for NBC's telecast of I'll Have Another's Preakness (gr. I) victory indicate a slight dip from 2011 figures, although that could change when national numbers are released May 22.

 Monday, May 21, 2012
NBC Plans 6 1/2 Hours of Preakness Coverage

NBC Plans 6 1/2 Hours of Preakness Coverage

NBC will implement all-access social media strategy along with TV and live online streaming for the Preakness May 19 from Baltimore.

 Thursday, May 17, 2012
NBC Derby Overnight TV Ratings Dip Slightly

NBC Derby Overnight TV Ratings Dip Slightly

NBC Sports Group announced overnight TV ratings for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) were off slightly from 2011 numbers but remained relatively strong compared to other premium sports events.

 Monday, May 07, 2012
8 Hours of Derby Day Coverage on NBC Networks

8 Hours of Derby Day Coverage on NBC Networks

NBC Sports Group will present 27 1/2 hours of Triple Crown coverage as it adds Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey to its team.

 Monday, April 30, 2012
NBC Takes Over Breeders' Cup Coverage

NBC Takes Over Breeders' Cup Coverage

NBC Sports Group picked up the contract to televise the Breeders' Cup beginning in 2012 in a four-year deal that gives it a monopoly on coverage of all major racing events.

 Monday, January 23, 2012
NBC Sports Inks 2-Year Pact For Saratoga

NBC Sports Inks 2-Year Pact For Saratoga

The NBC Sports family of networks will televise stakes action from Saratoga in 2012 and 2013, extending its initial agreement that saw them beam 2011 races from the Spa to a nationwide audience.

 Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Belmont Coverage Schedule for NBC, VERSUS

Belmont Coverage Schedule for NBC, VERSUS

With more than six hours of programming devoted to the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) on Saturday, June 11, NBC Sports Group has released the schedule on NBC and VERSUS networks.

 Monday, June 06, 2011