University Press of KY Announces Literary Awards Finalists
by Matt Smith - December 12, 2014 Lexington, KY—The Southern Kentucky Book Fest partnership has selected three University Press of Kentucky books as finalists for the 2015 Kentucky Literary Award: Wes Berry's The Kentucky Barbecue Book, Michael R. Veach's Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An American Heritage, and James C. Nicholson's Never...
NBC Sports Announces Coverage of BREEDERS' CUP CHALLENGE
by Caryn Robbins - September 25, 2014 Led by Moreno in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup from Belmont Park in New York, N.Y., and by latest 3-year-old sensation Shared Belief in $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif....
NBC to Air BELMONT STAKES, 6/7
by Tyler Peterson - June 03, 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome runs for history, aiming to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978, as NBC Sports Group presents 16 hours of programming surrounding the 146th Belmont Stakes – more than double the number of hours initially scheduled....
NBC Sports Announce Coverage of 2015 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2015 For the fourth consecutive year, every NHL Stanley Cup Playoff game will be presented nationally across the platforms of NBC Sports Group and select NBCUniversal networks....
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 5/02- DOCTOR ZHIVAGO, GIGI, THE KING AND I, and More!
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 02, 2015 It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup!...
Veteran Broadcast Jounalist Josh Elliott Joins NBC Sports Group
by Caryn Robbins - April 02, 2014 Josh Elliott, news anchor of ABC's Good Morning America for the past three years, will join NBC Sports Group to work on the NFL, the Summer and Winter Olympics, and Triple Crown horse racing, among other high-profile sporting events, it was announced today....
NBC Sports Announces Coverage of BREEDERS' CUP CHALLENGE SERIES
by Caryn Robbins - August 21, 2014 Top horses in the Classic division will take center stage this weekend in two outstanding “Breeders' Cup Challenge Series” programs, featuring the $1.25 million Travers Stakes on Saturday...
BWW Previews: Great Spots for the Weekend Big Sports Events
by Marina Kennedy - April 29, 2015 Gather your group and visit some of our favorite spots this weekend for great food and drink and sports viewing of the big events....
JO DEE MESSINA Sings National Anthem at Kentucky Derby Today
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2014 JO DEE MESSINA will have the esteemed honor of joining Kentucky Derby history by becoming only the sixth performer to sing the national anthem at historic Churchill Downs today, May 3 for the 140th Kentucky Derby....
University Press of Kentucky Launches Free ebook Program, 8/8
by Christina Mancuso - August 07, 2013 Book lovers are proud of their sagging bookshelves. A lot of time, effort, and eyestrain goes into building a personal collection, but traveling with your favorites often means overstuffed carry-on bags and backpacks. Many readers would like to have electronic copies of their favorite books, but are...
'Game on Dude' Headlines BREEDERS CUP CHALLENGE Series on NBC
by Caryn Robbins - June 26, 2014 Perennial division leader Game On Dude headlines a bid for a Breeders' Cup Classic berth for the $500,000 Gold Cup in the “Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In” during NBCSN's live telecast this Saturday, June 28, at 7 p.m. ET from Santa Anita....
JO DEE MESSINA to Sing National Anthem at Kentucky Derby
by Sarah Bellet - April 28, 2014 JO DEE MESSINA will have the esteemed honor of joining Kentucky Derby history by becoming only the sixth performer to sing the national anthem at historic Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3 for the 140thKentucky Derby....
'C.C. Bee and Grampa Bumble Find The Hidden Town of Beaver Downs' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - July 10, 2014 Frankfort, Ky....
Quotables from NBC's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON
by Caryn Robbins - September 09, 2014 Below, check out quotables from NBC's THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, September 2 - September 5...
Tailgate in style for the Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers Game on Dec. 29
by Tyler Peterson - December 18, 2013 E3 VIP, an exclusive event experience company specializing in luxury tailgating, has announced a special promotion for their Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers game tailgating event in the Adler Planetarium Lot on Dec. 29, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. To honor the long-term, historic rivalry between the ...
NBC Posts Viewership Milestones for CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY
by Courtnie Mele - June 08, 2014 NBC Sports' “Championship Saturday,” featuring California Chrome's attempt at a Triple Crown in the 146th Belmont Stakes and Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings, registered viewership milestones, according to fast national data provided today by The Nie...
Jockey Victor Espinoza to Talk Hopes for Winning Triple Crown on DAVID LETTERMAN, 6/4
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2014 Victor Espinoza, jockey of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome, talks about his horse's chances of winning the Triple Crown at the Belmont Stakes when he visits LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN...
Golf Channel Posts Most-Watched April Ever
by Caryn Robbins - April 29, 2015 Golf Channel posted its most-watched April ever and served 16.3 million unique viewers, which was driven by increases across the network's programming schedule....
Eddie Olcyzk Joins NBC Sports Coverage of 2015 KENTUCKY DERBY
by Caryn Robbins - April 21, 2015 NBC Sports Group lead hockey analyst and veteran horse racing enthusiast Eddie Olczyk will join NBC and NBCSN coverage of the 2015 Kentucky Derby as a handicapper, his first-ever assignment as a commentator at the event...
15.3 Million Watch 140th Running of KENTUCKY DERBY on NBC
by Caryn Robbins - May 06, 2014 NBC Sports' coverage of Saturday's 140th Kentucky Derby averaged 15.3 million viewers, according to fast national data provided today by The Nielsen Company....
NBCUniversal Sets Kentucky Derby Coverage
by Tyler Peterson - May 01, 2014 NBC Sports Group presents 15.5 hours of Kentucky Derby coverage, a record for the event, continuing today, Thursday, May 1 at 4 p.m. ET on NBCSN, and culminating with the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby on NBC, Saturday, May 3. Coverage begins on Saturday at Noon on NBCSN and continues at 4 p.m...
NBC Sports Kicks Off Coverage of the 146th BELMONT STAKES
by TV News Desk - June 04, 2014 NBC Sports Group presents 16 hours of programming surrounding the 146th Belmont Stakes - more than double the number of hours initially scheduled - beginning today, June 4....
Bob Costas to Host Both Primetime & Late Night for NBC's SOCHI WINTER OLYMPICS Coverage
by Caryn Robbins - November 20, 2013 NBC Olympics announced today that Bob Costas will serve as host for NBC's primetime and late night coverage of the 2014 Sochi Winter Games....
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place & E3VIP Team Up to Offer Chicago Bears Gridiron Getaway
by Tyler Peterson - October 23, 2013 The newly expanded and renovated Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and Chicago's premiere corporate entertainment company, E3VIP, are thrilled to offer the ultimate “Gridiron Getaway” Chicago Bears package. Guests interested in enjoying the exciting match-ups of the 2013-14 NFL Chicago Bears' season can...
Jockey Victor Espinoza Talks Hopes for Winning Triple Crown on DAVID LETTERMAN Tonight
by TV News Desk - June 04, 2014 Victor Espinoza, jockey of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome, talks about his horse's chances of winning the Triple Crown at the Belmont Stakes when he visits LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN... |