Jeff Goodman is leaving ESPN; Kristina Pink is joining Thursday Night Football; Mike Tirico will host the Indy 500.
Goodman Leaving ESPN
ESPN college basketball reporter Jeff Goodman is departing the network to join the Sinclair-owned Stadium. Goodman confirmed his departure via Twitter Tuesday; The Big Lead reported his destination on Monday. Goodman had been with ESPN since 2013 after previous stints with CBS and Fox Sports.
Stadium previously acquired the services of former ESPN college football writer Brett McMurphy, who was included in the company’s massive talent layoffs in 2017. [Jeff Goodman/Twitter 6.13; The Big Lead 6.12]
Pink Joining FOX TNF Team
Fox Sports announced last Friday that Kristina Pink will serve as a sideline reporter on its Thursday Night Football telecasts, joining the network’s lead NFL broadcast team of Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews. As part of her new role, Pink will no longer work Sunday games.
Pink has been with Fox Sports since 2012 and last season worked with the broadcast team of Kenny Albert and Ronde Barber. [Fox Sports 6.8]
Tirico to Host Indy 500
NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico will host NBC’s coverage of the Indianapolis 500 next May, the Indianapolis Star reported Thursday. NBC has not confirmed the move. Sports Business Journal previously reported that Tirico was present at IndyCar’s annual partner summit prior to this year’s 500, sparking speculation that he would take on the new role. [Indy Star 6.14 via Sports Business Daily 6.15]
