ESPN analyst Carolyn Peck has departed the network. In other news, NBC has reached a contract extension with Mike Florio, and Thom Brennaman will miss several weeks after a procedure on his throat.
ESPN Analyst Peck Leaves Network
- ESPN women’s basketball analyst Carolyn Peck has left the network after joining the coaching staff at Vanderbilt. Her final assignment was Tuesday’s Lynx/Liberty WNBA game. Peck was in her second stint with ESPN, having rejoined in 2007 after a previous run from 2001-04. (“WNBA on ESPN”)
NBC Extends Florio
- NBC Sports has reached a “long-term” contract extension with NFL reporter Mike Florio and his website Pro Football Talk, it was announced Tuesday. Under the new deal, Florio will contribute daily video reports to the site. Florio has been with NBC since the company acquired his website in 2009. (NBC Sports Group Press Box)
Thom Brennaman to Miss Time After Procedure on Throat
- Fox Sports and Cincinnati Reds play-by-play voice Thom Brennaman will undergo preventative surgery on his throat this week “to help correct a chronic hoarseness” he has felt for the past two months. Brennaman will miss up to five weeks recovering, but expects to return to the Reds and FOX later this year. (Cincinnati.com via Sports Business Daily)
