Fox Sports 1 announced three hires last week, including ESPN’s Don Bell. In other news, NBC has announced a new singer for the “Sunday Night Football” theme, and the network’s lead “SNF” voice has been charged with two misdemeanor counts of DUI.
FS1 Continues to Fill Roster
- Fox Sports 1 this week announced the hiring of former ESPNEWS anchor Don Bell, former CTV anchor Julie Stewart-Binks, and Boston Celtics reporter Molly McGrath. Bell will anchor “Fox Sports Live” (the network’s “SportsCenter” equivalent), joining previous hires Dan O’Toole and Jay Onrait. Stewart-Binks and McGrath will work at the update desk. (Fox Sports)
NBC Announces New “SNF” Singer
- Former “American Idol” contestant Carrie Underwood has been named the new singer for NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” open. Underwood replaces Faith Hill in the role. (NBC Sports Press Box)
Two Misdemeanor DUI Counts For Michaels
- Lead NBC NFL play-by-play voice Al Michaels has been formally charged with two misdemeanor counts of DUI, the tabloid website TMZ reported Friday. Michaels, who was arrested in April, could face a maximum of of six months in jail — but “it’s unlikely he’ll spend a single day behind bars.” (TMZ.com)
