Bleav in The Media Guide

As one of the first leagues to get back to business during the COVID-19 pandemic, NASCAR’s return this weekend is a product of proactive scheduling by NASCAR President Steve Phelps with broadcast partner FOX. Seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson says drivers may benefit from running four races in 11 days. His Hendrick Motorsports teammate William Byron will prepare using iRacing...

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In this crossover episode, meet Bleav In The Blind Broadcaster Luther King. He discusses how he announces games, when his career started, who inspires him, where he sees himself down the road and why he says he’s no different than any other sportscaster.

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When your basketball tournament and spring sports schedule are canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic, what do you do? Big Ten Network Director of Digital Content Chris Malcolm says Zoom and other tools help several editorial teams at the network work from home while telling new stories in different ways. Sharing lessons and memories from 10 years and three Stanley Cup titles as the man behind the...

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In a COVID-19 world, ESPN Vice President, Production Seth Markman and NFL Network Senior Vice President of Programming and Production Mark Quenzel preview their combined presentation as well as how the ABC version of the NFL Draft draws new viewers. Find out how producers and talent will social-distance, why some of the production techniques may continue post-pandemic and who will benefit from...

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With the Buccaneers signing Tom Brady and hosting the Super Bowl at the end of the upcoming NFL season, and the Rays potentially being home to a Cactus-Grapefruit League World Series, we speak with Rays host and play-by-play announcer Neil Solondz about Tampa Bay becoming an epicenter for sports during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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As the golf world announces a revised 2020 schedule this week, Devon Fox, Director, Digital Platform Innovation at the PGA TOUR, talks about efforts to engage fans with new content on PGATOURLive.com, create immersive experiences like Every Shot Live and become a more inclusive community.

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With iRacing races, NASCAR has set a new standard for eSports TV viewers while IndyCar keeps drivers and fans engaged with its own events during the COVID-19 global pandemic. NBCSports.com lead motorsports writer Nate Ryan explains how these simulations are closer to the real thing than other major sports and why the races are drawing record ratings.

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With the Olympics postponed to 2021 and MLB’s Opening Day not happening this week, we look at the future of Bob Costas, NBC’s longtime Olympics host and current MLB Network broadcaster. Could recent TV appearances provide clues on what and where is next for him? We’ll also compare his commentary on Kobe Bryant’s passing to his Mickey Mantle eulogy, which took place 25 years ago this summer.

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As a global pandemic shuts down live games, Bleav in The Media Guide welcomes Rutgers University professor Steve Miller, comparing the novel coronavirus to the HIV and AIDS conversation nearly 20 years ago with the NBA leading the way in both cases. With no fans at WWE events and the NFL draft, how are other leagues staying connected with fans while making plans to play in mid-May?

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Without NCAA March Madness, MLB Spring Training, MLS, NBA, NHL, PGA or XFL for at least a month, we’ll focus on what we do have this weekend with NASCAR in Atlanta and IndyCar in St. Petersburg.

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