NBC Sports Radio Announces Weekend Talent Lineup

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Dial Global and the NBC Sports Group will roll out the live debut of NBC Sports Radio Weekends, a 48-hour weekend programming block that launches on Saturday, January 5. In addition to the already launched "Safety Blitz with Rodney Harrison," the new sports network has added a full weekend lineup of veteran personalities, including Brian Webber of NFL Network's "NFL AM" morning show, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated and NBC Sports, and NBC Sports contributor Clay Travis.

Also suiting up for the NBC Sports Radio Weekends team -- Newy Scruggs, Sports Director and air personality at NBC-5 Dallas and Jason Page formerly of 105.3 The Fan in Dallas and most recently with ESPN Radio New York. Additionally, thelineup includes Anita Marks, who is part of the New York Giants TV/Radio broadcast team and formerly of SportsRadio 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore. Plus, NBC Sports Radio update anchor Jon Stashower, formerly of ESPN Radio, adds a Sunday morning show and NBC Sports' Rob Simmelkjaer will also host a weekend show.

NBC Sports Radio weekend programming will also include contributions from NBC Sports television commentators Hines Ward, Stan Van Gundy, Rodney Harrison, Michelle Beadle, Amani Toomer, Doug Flutie and other marquee personalities.

NBC Sports Radio will launch the rest of its weekday 6am-7pm lineup on Monday, April 1, 2013, to tie in with the Dial Global Sports' exclusive NCAA Tournament coverage and preparation for The Final Four.

Executive VP/General Manager Chris Corcoran said, "We're excited to deliver great weekend hosts as well as contributions from some of the top names in sports to our affiliates and advertisers. Our weekend lineup offers excellent talent and content that will deliver a fresh and engaging sound."

NBC Sports & Olympics Senior VP/News and Talent Princell Hair added, "As NBC Sports Radio continues to grow its programming, which now includes 24-7 weekend coverage, we are pleased to offer listeners a diverse portfolio of compelling radio voices, with expertise ranging from the NFL to general news to sports business."