The subject of a recent NBC Sports documentary has joined the network for the upcoming Paralympics. In other news, ESPN Radio has re-signed NBA announcer Kevin Calabro, and attorney Robert Shapiro has joined ESPN to cover the Oscar Pistorius trial.
NBC Hires Long For Paralympics
- Former Paralympian Jessica Long has joined NBC Sports as an on-site reporter for the upcoming Paralympic Games. Long was recently the subject of an NBC documentary during the Olympics. (NBC Sports Group Press Box)
Calabro Re-Signs With ESPN
- ESPN has agreed to a multi-year extension with NBA broadcaster Kevin Calabro that will keep him as the lead play-by-play voice for NBA games on ESPN Radio. Calabro has been with ESPN Radio since 2000. (ESPN Media Zone)
Attorney Shapiro to Cover Pistorius For ESPN
- Attorney Robert Shapiro, part of the defense team during O.J. Simpson‘s 1994-95 murder trial, has joined ESPN as a contributor to ESPN3.com coverage of the Oscar Pistorius trial. According to The Wrap.com, Shapiro will provide “exclusive content.” (The Wrap)
