NBC delivered a solid Kentucky Derby broadcast, with host Ahmed Fareed unexpectedly having to sub in for a sick Mike Tirico.

Mike Tirico was noticeably absent for most of NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage on Saturday, raising eyebrows among its viewers.

Sports fans likely recognize Tirico from more than just horse racing. He’s the voice of Sunday Night Football on NBC, the ...

NBC Sports host Mike Tirico said on social media he hates being a “late scratch” from Saturday's 151st Kentucky Derby because ...

Veteran sportscaster Mike Tirico was a late scratch at the 2025 Kentucky Derby because of a nut allergy reaction.

Broadcaster Mike Tirico stepped away from NBC's Kentucky Derby coverage Saturday, and his replacement pointed to illness as ...

As NBC started up its pre-race coverage before the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, however, viewers noticed something was a ...

Mike Tirico stepped away from his role as NBC’s host for the Kentucky Derby for at least a portion of the coverage due to an ...

Tirico has been a lead broadcaster for NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage for several years, among other sporting events. Ahmed ...

NBC Sports will provide coverage of 15 races starting Friday and taking you all the way up to the Derby. Live coverage time: ...

Sovereignty's victory in the 151st Kentucky Derby offered its trainer and jockey a cleansing victory, and the sport, welcomed enjoyment.

Drew Dinsick recaps a thrilling Kentucky Derby where Sovereignty's closing kick was on full display and provides an early ...