Sports Illustrated‘s Peter King is reportedly considering a full-time move to NBC. In other news, Fox Sports has hired ESPN’s Curtis Strange as a golf analyst, and NBC’s Mike Emrick will not work the Summer Olympics.
King Could Move to NBC Full-Time
- Sports Illustrated writer and NBC Sports contributor Peter King has considered moving to the latter full time, according to a profile published by Stanford’s Peninsula Press. King’s contract is expiring in March and he expressed concern with his current workload in the piece. (Peninsula Press via Twitter)
ESPN’s Strange Joining FOX Golf Coverage
- Fox Sports has hired ESPN golf analyst Curtis Strange as an on-course reporter for its USGA tournament coverage, Golfweek reported Monday. Strange, who has reached a three-year deal with the network, will work ESPN’s coverage of The Masters before the agreement goes into effect. (Golfweek)
Emrick Passing on Olympics
- NBC NHL play-by-play voice Mike Emrick will not participate in NBC Sports’ coverage of the Summer Olympics, SI.com reported Sunday. Emrick, who called water polo matches in 2012 and 2004, made the decision “a year ago.” (SI.com)
