ESPN baseball analyst Curt Schilling is facing a battle with cancer. In other news, CBS’ top NFL broadcast team may take some Sundays off thanks to the net’s new Thursday package, and ESPN has re-signed NFL analyst Cris Carter.
Schilling Diagnosed With Cancer
- ESPN Major League Baseball analyst Curt Schilling has been diagnosed with cancer. Schilling is supposed to join the “Sunday Night Baseball” team this year, but there was no indication as to when he will return to the network. (ESPN.com)
Nantz and Simms to Take Some Sundays Off Next Year
- The lead CBS NFL broadcast team of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms is expected to cut down on Sunday games next season due to their new “Thursday Night Football” duties. Nantz and Simms, who will call most of the 16-game package on CBS/NFL Network next season, will “probably get some Sundays off,” according to CBS Sports chairman Sean MacManus. (The New York Times)
Carter Staying With ESPN Despite Interest From CBS
- ESPN has signed NFL analyst Cris Carter to a contract extension, Sports Illustrated reported earlier this week. Carter, who has been with ESPN since 2008, was reportedly pursued by CBS Sports. (SI.com)
