Costas discusses Schilling, Vick Sep 4, 2009
MLB Network commentator Bob Costas ... MLB Network commentator Bob Costas came on the show for a rapid-fire discussion of the sports issues du jour. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Collinsworth, Dungy, Harrison preview NFL season Sep 4, 2009
Bob Costas hosts "Football Night in America" live from Lambeau at 7 p.m. ET.. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Police: Detroit man stole woman's car on 1st date Aug 29, 2009
Bob Costas heading to the game sites on NBC Sunday Night Football. Bob Costas is out as studio host of Football Night in America. (Fresno Bee)
Sanchez earns Jets' starting job Aug 27, 2009
NBA tweaks pregame show: Bob Costas will host NBC's "Sunday Night Football" pregame show from the site of the game starting this season. The network announced Wednesday that it was tweaking the format of the show. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NBC's Ebersol loves his NFL TV talent Aug 27, 2009
By Michael Hiestand, USA TODAY Sports chairman , announcing Wednesday that Bob Costas will host Sunday night coverage from game sites rather than at the New York studio, suggested viewers should prepare to be awestruck. He said Costas, along with game announcers Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth, form an "incredible trio of talent." No, make that "a treasure trove of talent." Hold on, they're really a "trio of talent unsurpassed probably in the history of television." And and , back in the NBC... (USA Today -- Sports)
Costas will host NBC pregame show from site Aug 27, 2009
Bob Costas to host NBC pregame show from site of game - NFL - SI.com ... NEW YORK (AP) -- Bob Costas will host NBC's Sunday Night Football pregame show from the site of the game starting this season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
MEDIA CIRCUS: Collinsworth knows he has big shoes to fill Aug 25, 2009
" recently that he's not coming back, but if Brett Favre has taught us anything, the NFL is a never-say-never league. What if Madden changes his mind and returns to the booth? "I would give him a hug, and say thank you very much," Collinsworth said. "Then I'd call Bob Costas [the host of Football Night in America] and tell him the band is back together again. " Sports Media Tweets of the Week "Speaking of suspect QBs, my David Garrard feature will be up later at FOXSports. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NormanChadCouch Slouch No-holds-barred observations on the world of sports television. Aug 24, 2009
Bob Costas carries around a 1958 Mickey Mantle baseball card. Couch Slouch carries around a 1973 TV Guide crossword puzzle. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Tyson Review Aug 21, 2009
The tales of his trainer, Cus D'Amato, are the stuff of some Bob Costas boxing retrospective, and while the stories aren't new, the perceptive certainly is. by Christopher Monfette. (IGN FilmForce)
Scorpions vs. Flyers - live blog Aug 12, 2009
At least, I don't think you can, but that does seem like one of those obscure factoids that only Bob Costas and Jayson Stark know the answer to. The latest double play, turned by Yuma, was quite fancy. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
RichardDeitschMedia Circus Vin Scully prolongs a legacy, and the steroid scandal goes deeper. Aug 4, 2009
As I've disclosed a number of times, Leitch and I are acquaintances; we've shared refreshments together, as Leitch has with Bob Costas, ESPN staffers and plenty of other people in the media. My "good friend" and I have not spoken in person in more than a year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
A night with the guys Aug 3, 2009
Before Major League Baseball's All-Star game this summer, Obama told interviewer Bob Costas his "most precious time" comes along after 9:30 p.m., when his family is asleep and he can watch ESPN's "SportsCenter.". Refuge and a break. (Honolulu Advertiser)
McCarver balks at Rose in HOF Aug 1, 2009
COMING UP MONDAY: Bob Costas. Joe Montana. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
A look at the 2009 MLB Hall of Fame class Jul 26, 2009
worked with play-by-play partners Jim Simpson, Curt Gowdy, Joe Garagiola, and Bob Costas through 1989, then concluded his career with the Yankees and MSG Network from 1990-94. also worked on local television broadcasts for The Sports Network and CTV for the Blue Jays from 1977-89. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rick Reilly » Jul 23, 2009
Rick Reilly is the winner of the 2009 Damon Runyon Award for Outstanding Contributions to Journalism, an honor previously won by Jimmy Breslin, Tim Russert, Bob Costas, Mike Royko, George Will, Ted Turner and Tom Brokaw, among others. He has been voted National Sportswriter of the Year 11 times. (ESPN -- Golf)
THE TO-DO LIST: 10 things you should check out this week Jul 21, 2009
Fresh off his interview of Barack Obama before last week's MLB All-Star Game, Bob Costas -- who always shines on the talk-show circuit -- trades punch lines with Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday's Late Night (12:35 a.m. ET, NBC). 8. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Obama kicks off historic night in St. Louis Jul 19, 2009
" Brosnan told him that Pujols was warming him up and that Obama had just done an interview with Bob Costas for MLB Network, adding, "He wasn't briefed. He's a clever guy and knows baseball. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
DP SHOW: Bob Costas believes Manny benefits from 'steroid fatigue' Jul 17, 2009
Bob Costas says Manny benefits from 'steroid fatigue' - Dan Patrick ... Bob Costas says Manny benefits from 'steroid fatigue ... Bob Costas thinks the public is somewhat tired of hearing about steroids. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Rey Maualuga praises Ochocinco Jul 16, 2009
COMING UP THURSDAY: Bob Costas. Patriots' Matt Light. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
President Barack Obama Interviewed by MLB Network's Bob Costas at MLB All-Star Game Jul 15, 2009
SECAUCUS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MLB Networks Bob Costas interviewed U.S. President Barack Obama before the 80th Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 14 at St. Louis Busch Stadium. The interview will air on MLB Network during MLB Tonight immediately following the All-Star Game and re-air within MLB Tonight from 12:00am ET until 12:00pm ET on Wednesday, July 15. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
President Obama goes low with All-Star first pitch Jul 15, 2009
President Barack Obama Interviewed by MLB Network s Bob Costas at MLB All-Star Game. MLB Networks Bob Costas interviewed U.S. President Barack Obama before the 80th Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 14 at St. Louis Busch Stadium. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
ESPN's ombudsman knows networking Jul 15, 2009
By Michael Hiestand, USA TODAY After you've produced TV coverage of the Super Bowl and Olympics, overseen the debuts of TV shows like Friends and Law and Order, hired sportscasters such as Marv Albert and Bob Costas, decided to put Dennis Miller on Monday Night Football and make Conan O'Brien a late-night TV comic and air an NFL game (in 1980) with no announcers, what's next. Become a critic. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lincecum, Halladay to start All-Star game Jul 14, 2009
At a news conference Monday, broadcaster Bob Costas called Halladay a member of the Blue Jays "at least for the moment," which drew a round of uneasy chuckles. "It's tough. Obviously, I'm somewhere that I enjoy being and have spent my entire career. There's a lot, I think, that goes into it," Halladay said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Return flight to St. Louis in cards for Jays’ All-Star Halladay? Jul 14, 2009
He was introduced by Bob Costas at a news conference as representing, at least for now, the Toronto Blue Jays, which got a laugh from Halladay, who admitted, I m not looking forward to this [news conference. It s tough, said Halladay, who has 141 career wins and 69 losses. (Boston Globe)
Haren won't start Jul 14, 2009
At a news conference Monday, broadcaster Bob Costas called Halladay a member of the Blue Jays at least for the moment, which drew a round of uneasy chuckles. It's tough. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Unfinished Business?00004000 Jul 8, 2009
If Michael Phelps has "unfinished business" in the pool, then Michael Jordan must have unfinished business on the basketball court, Jack Nicholson on the big screen, and Bob Costas in broadcasting. What more can Michael Phelps do. (FOX59, IN)
2000 Subway Series Jul 4, 2009
They were reaching their fourth world series in five years, and with the final out, NBC's Bob Costas, a New York native, proclaimed "start spreading the news, New York, New York!". Yankees-Mets World Series. (Suite101.com)
We've loved our Cardinals for years (2) Jun 29, 2009
Honorees also include sportscasters known for their work in St. Louis, such as Jack Buck, Harry Caray and Bob Costas. The Hill neighborhood, St. Louis' own version of Little Italy, is where two of baseball's most well-known personalities grew up together. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
U.S. Open recap Jun 25, 2009
June 21: Still leading at the end of the third round, Ricky Barnes analyzes many of his shots with Bob Costas ... June 20: Bob Costas and Tim Rosaforte discuss the unexpected players at the top of the U.S. Open leaderboard. (MSNBC -- Sports)
U.S. Open: Glover writes perfect ending Jun 23, 2009
Asked by NBC's Bob Costas about the boisterous galleries at Bethpage, Glover smiled, turned to the grandstand and said, "We gotta get the Yankees turned around, New York.". Costas then asked about some of Glover's friends, who apparently bought last-minute tickets online and drove from North Carolina to New York Sunday night. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
DONALD FEHR RETIRES Union head brought riches and criticism Jun 23, 2009
Bob Costas, a longtime baseball announcer, said that Fehr was a "brilliant negotiator" who "won more battles than he lost and did incredibly powerful things for players and the game." ... - Broadcaster Bob Costas. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Grueling finish awaits champ, fans Jun 21, 2009
I mean, who would have thought weatherman Al Roker would get more air time on NBC than Bob Costas. Three amateurs made the cut and one (Nick Taylor) shot 65 to tie the lowest round ever by an amateur. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cowherd, Beadle to host 'SportsNation' Jun 19, 2009
Bob Costas will host The Umpires, which is a taped sit-down with Steve Palermo, now an MLB umpire supervisor, Bruce Froemming, who helps train young umps for MLB and retired ump Don Denkinger, who drew plenty of attention for a famously blown call in the 1985 World Series. Where umps are rarely on TV shows, they sometimes star in games. (USA Today -- Sports)
Exclusive Performance by Grammy-Award Winner John Legend Highlights Samsung's Eighth Annual Four Seasons of Hope Charity Gala Jun 17, 2009
Live with Regis and Kelly host, Regis Philbin returned for his fifth Samsung gala and was joined by NBC Commentator Bob Costas, who returned for his third gala. Philbin and Costas co-hosted the celebrity-filled event, which included its annual chalk talk and celebrity football toss. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Broadcaster Joe Buck Jun 16, 2009
I was pretty sure I was getting the big old brush-off, but then out of nowhere Bob Costas, host of HBO's Costas Now, moved to the MLB Network and they called me. You've hired comedy writers for your staff, but you've also spoken of the need to avoid trying to be too funny. (Time.com)
Barkley again courted trouble Jun 5, 2009
The show has a depth of talent, including host Bob Costas, Dan Patrick, Keith Olbermann, former player Tiki Barber, and reporter Peter King, so it's not a stretch to wonder if Harrison or Dungy might be the ones who sacrifice camera time. NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol suggested there should be no need for concern, noting that the program has been tweaked to leave more room for analysis. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
In NFL, 'SNF' trumps 'MNF' May 21, 2009
NBC gives us "Football Night in America" with Bob Costas. ESPN gives us "Monday Night Countdown" with Chris "Boomer" Berman. (AZCentral -- Sports)
E-MAILING IT IN: Discussing dream MNF booth, NBA draft May 20, 2009
Also, all great play-by-play guys should have some sort of discernible accent, which is why Bob Costas will never reach the top of the proverbial broadcasting mountain. Blake Griffin could bring immediate help to an NBA team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Talking Points May 19, 2009
Also at the event, Bob Costas, New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin, former New York Yankee Bernie Williams and actor Tony Sirico. Obviously these men are patriots, as are all the warriors. (Fox News)
Cowboys' scout paralyzed, two others hurt after practice facility collapses May 5, 2009
In an interview with NBC's Bob Costas after learning of the collapse Saturday, Jones complained that his staff "did not get good warning.". The Cowboys had held practice in the structure in heavy rain before, but reporters who regularly attend practices there say that they had never seen the overhead lights sway violently, which occurred prior to Saturday's collapse. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Roberts discusses book on A-Rod May 4, 2009
Selena Roberts, who also co-authored the Sports Illustrated piece that led to Rodriguez's admission of steroid use in February, told MLB Network in an interview with Bob Costas that her reporting has led her to conclude that his usage of PEDs was not limited to his time with Texas. "My reporting shows that he did," Roberts said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
NFL:12 hurt as Cowboys'facility collapses May 3, 2009
May 2: Dallas owner Jerry Jones talks to Bob Costas about the Cowboys' practice facility collapsing after a tornado. NBC Sports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NBC Sports leads all networks with 11 Emmys Apr 30, 2009
Outstanding Sports Personality - Studio Host (Bob Costas). Outstanding Camera Work The Clock of Their Lives. (MSNBC -- Sports)
What they're saying about John Madden Apr 17, 2009
""The chemistry between Michaels and John Madden was apparent throughout the night, and the latter made several interesting observations"- Jay Posner, San Diego Union Tribune, 2/1/2009Is there any way to allow NBC to do the Super Bowl every year? The network has the best studio host (Bob Costas), best studio analyst (Cris Collinsworth), the best play-by-play announcer (Al Michaels) and the best game analyst (John Madden). Throw in Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann, plus guest analysts Tony... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Costas on the loss of Kalas, Fidrych Apr 15, 2009
Bob Costas says modern athletes aren't as genuine - Dan Patrick ... Bob Costas says modern athletes aren't as genuine ... Bob Costas has issues with modern sports television. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Fans can watch Stadium opener in style Apr 15, 2009
Bob Costas will be there for inimitable play-by-play, joined by color commentators Jim Kaat and Harold Reynolds. Those out-of-market fans with subscriptions will experience any of those three TV broadcast feeds of their choosing live over their computers in HD. The live home and away radio feeds will be available as well. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Out of the Woods Apr 12, 2009
During the regular season, MLB Network will carry 26 non-exclusive live games on Thursdays, with Bob Costas joining the play-by-play team. The network last week announced it is adding 26 Saturday night games to its lineup, starting with the April 11 Los Angeles Dodgers-Arizona Diamondbacks contest. (Multichannel News)
MLB Network Hits a Home Run Apr 7, 2009
In 2004, when to create a network, they intended to create a niche product like the NFL's, not a channel that would end up hiring big-name broadcasters like Harold Reynolds and Bob Costas and have a. Owners created the network mostly as part of a broader plan to copycat the NFL's popular Sunday Ticket service with its own Extra Innings package. (Slate)
Brown Sports & Media Symposium Features Bill Russell, Chris Berman '77, Ross Greenburg '77 and Bill Reynolds'68 Apr 4, 2009
Greenburg is most well known for his work as President of HBO Sports, producing the series "Sports of the 20th Century" a series of sports documentaries, as well as the leading sports magazine show "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel," a football studio show led by Bob Costas, Dan Marino, Cris Carter, and Chris Collinsworth titled "Inside the NFL" and HBO World Championship Boxing. In 1990, he won the Sam Taub Award for excellence in boxing broadcasting journalism. (Brownbears.com)
Costas On MLB Network's Call For New Yankee Stadium Opener Mar 26, 2009
Bob Costas will be in The House that George Steinbrenner Built when MLB Network covers the first game at the new Yankee Stadium on April 16. Costas -- in his first baseball booth play-by-play duties since Oct. 17, 2000 when the Bronx Bombers closed out Lou Piniella's Seattle Mariners in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series -- will be joined in the booth by Jim Kaat and Harold Reynolds. (Multichannel News)
Retired mail carrier's brackets shine Mar 26, 2009
Bob Costas, in his MLBN play-by-play debut, will call the game with analysts Harold Reynolds and Jim Kaat. Posted. (USA Today -- Sports)
NBC Sports, Oxygen Cover World Figure Skating Championships Mar 24, 2009
NBCs coverage will be hosted by Bob Costas and Dick Button, with guest analyst Michelle Kwan. Tom Hammond will provide play-by-play. (TVweek.com)
Michaels making Olympic comeback Mar 6, 2009
(Bob Costas, who previously teamed with Michaels when they portrayed an announcer pair in the film Baseketball, remains NBC's primetime Olympic host. . (USA Today -- Sports)
discusses the economics of pay-per-view boxing on New York-based sports radio station WFAN. Mar 4, 2009
Sunday, March 1st - Legendary broadcaster Bob Costas joins Ed to talk about all the events that have taken place in baseball the past few weeks. Average Rating : 4. (Multichannel News)
Joe LemireINSIDE BASEBALL Feb 21, 2009
Selena Roberts, co-author of the Sports Illustrated report along with David Epstein, gave her first interview to the MLB Network less than four hours after her report published with Bob Costas asking hard questions. On Monday, reacting to A-Rod's interview with ESPN's Peter Gammons, 19-year veteran pitcher turned studio analyst Al Leiter fervently decried the notion that steroid use was rampant, as Rodriguez indicated. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Memorable Mike Milbury quotes Feb 20, 2009
"I didn't go to Bob Costas broadcasting school. I grew up in the hockey world. I carry my passion on my sleeve and I'm not afraid to make a comment about somebody. When I think, for example, a guy is dogging it, I'll let you know. I hope to go straight at it. I broadcast the way I played, obnoxiously.". On Jaromir Jagr last season. (Boston Globe)
Breakfast With ... Bob Costas Feb 9, 2009
Bob Costas Monday, February 09, 2009 By Patricia Sheridan, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Mitchell Haaseth Bob Costas will be in Pittsburgh Thursday for the United Jewish Federation's Sports Nite Out 2009. As a 27-year veteran of NBC Sports, the award-winning sportscaster Bob Costas has seen it all. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Signing-day circus needs one big tent Feb 8, 2009
Now batting for Bob Costas on HBO: Joe Buck. Costas this week left HBO for the MLB Network. (USA Today -- Sports)
Presidents, others honor Aaron Feb 8, 2009
He was honored in a program emceed by Hall of Famer Dave Winfield, paid tribute to by Bob Costas, and read a personal note from former President Jimmy Carter. More on ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Business News Feb 8, 2009
Veteran sports announcer Bob Costas will trade in his Home Box Office hat for a baseball cap as. Posted: Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:26:08 GMT. (Multichannel News)
Torre discusses book on MLB Network Feb 8, 2009
In a point made emphatically during a one-hour interview with Bob Costas which aired Thursday on the MLB Network, Torre remains comfortable with the finished product. "You can't spend 12 years doing what I was doing for a franchise like the Yankees, having the success that I've had there, and not want to be able to talk about it," Torre said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
MLB Net Interviews SI Reporter About A-Rod Steroid Story Feb 8, 2009
Bob Costas, who officially joined the service this week, will interview Sports Illustrated senior writer Selena Roberts live about the report that New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez tested for positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Costas will conduct the first interview at 2:15 p.m. (ET) with Roberts since she broke the story with David Epstein on this morning that Rodriguez tested positive in 2003, his last year with the Texas Rangers and the year before he was traded to the... (Multichannel News)
43 Observations on the Super Bowl Feb 8, 2009
II. NBC Sports' Bob Costas led what he termed a "very deep active roster" of personalities from the NBC Universal family. Al Roker was in a place called the Super Suite, Tom Colicchio at the Top Chef tailgate party, and the Weather Channel's Jim Cantore up at the top of the stadium, promising "super weather.". (Slate)
Aaron celebrates his 75th birthday Feb 8, 2009
-- Bob Costas, on Hank Aaron ... "There are sports stars, many of them," legendary broadcaster Bob Costas said during his eloquent speech on Thursday night. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Review: NBC scores with Super Bowl telecast Feb 7, 2009
Cris Collinsworth and Bob Costas appeared on the pirate ship at Raymond James Stadium, and Costas promised: Super Bowl Sunday is a game, yes. But its also a national party, and over the next five hours well capture as much of the football and frivolity as we can. (MSNBC -- Television)
