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NBC’s Mike Tirico Forced to Rush Out of Kentucky Derby Coverage Due to Severe Nut Allergy. What Happened and Why He’s ‘Embarrassed’
The 58-year-old sportscaster appeared at Churchill Downs to help cover the horse race but had to abruptly leave early ...
Mike Tirico exits NBC Kentucky Derby coverage after suffering nut allergy reaction
Veteran sportscaster Mike Tirico was a late scratch at the 2025 Kentucky Derby because of a nut allergy reaction.
NBC’s coverage of Kentucky Derby has grown and evolved as it gears up for its 25th Run for the Roses
NBC has done five hours of coverage on the main network on Derby Day since 2018. Sam Flood, the executive producer and ...
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Kentucky Derby announcers 2025: Meet NBC's star-studded broadcast crew led by Mike Tirico
On Saturday, the Kentucky Derby will kick off Triple Crown season as the race prepares for its 151st running. Once again, NBC ...
NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico exits Kentucky Derby coverage after nut allergy reaction
Broadcaster Mike Tirico stepped away from NBC's Kentucky Derby coverage Saturday, and his replacement pointed to illness as ...
Kentucky Derby winning jockey Junior Alvarado talks about his journey to victory
Kentucky Derby winner Junior Alvarado spoke to NBC News’ Joe Fryer and Savannah Sellers about his journey to becoming the derby winner, a dream Alvarado had since he was a child. Defying expectations, ...
How Long Island ice cream shop Hildebrandt's is connected to the Kentucky Derby winner
It may be the “fastest two minutes in sports,” but the Kentucky Derby could have some long-lasting impacts for a nearly ...