Bob Costas is no longer with NBC. Also: Greg Olsen will be making another guest analyst appearance this weekend; Jeff Gordon has re-signed with Fox; LZ Granderson is joining the L.A. Times.
Costas No Longer With NBC
The New York Post initially reported back in August that Costas and NBC were engaged in buyout talks. In an interview at the time, Costas said that he was no longer a fit at NBC, where his on-air roles had dwindled over the years.
Costas had been with NBC since 1980, serving as the most prominent face of NBC Sports for the majority of his tenure. At various points, he was the lead studio host or play-by-play voice on NBC’s Olympics, NBA, NFL and Major League Baseball coverage. His final NBC event was last year’s Belmont Stakes. [NBC, The Athletic 1.3]
Panthers’ Olsen to Guest on FOX This Weekend
Carolina Panthers TE Greg Olsen will serve as a guest analyst on Fox Sports’ NFL studio coverage this Sunday, marking his third broadcasting stint in as many years. Olsen was a guest analyst on ESPN’s NFL Countdown leading into last year’s Super Bowl, and served as a game analyst for FOX in 2017. [Fox Sports PR 1.9]
Jeff Gordon Staying With Fox
Fox Sports NASCAR analyst Jeff Gordon has reached a contract extension to remain with the network, Motorsport.com reported Wednesday. Gordon is entering his fourth season with Fox. [Motorsport.com 1.9]
Granderson Joining L.A. Times
Former ESPN SportsNation co-host LZ Granderson has joined The Los Angeles Times as a sports and culture columnist, according to multiple reports this week. Granderson, who will keep his current roles on ESPN (and his other employer CNN), begins in his new role Monday. [Poynter 1.9]
