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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 ...
NBC's Mike Tirico left Kentucky Derby broadcast due to nut allergy
NBC Sports host Mike Tirico said Monday he is feeling fine after having to leave the Kentucky Derby broadcast early over the ...
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 Mike Tirico Directly Addresses Emergency Exit From Kentucky Derby
Veteran NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico was forced to exit his ninth consecutive Kentucky Derby broadcast on Saturday. The ...
Kentucky Derby Peaks at Record-Breaking 21.8 Million Viewers for NBC
The 151st Kentucky Derby delivered its largest audience for NBC since 1989 with an average of 17.7 million viewers.
Kentucky Derby 2025 announcers: Who is on the call for NBC at Churchill Downs?
The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby will be held at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Here's who will be on the call for the ...
Kentucky Derby viewership climbs despite attendance dip
Saturday's Kentucky Derby surpassed last year's viewership total as the most-watched edition of the race since 1989, ...
2025 Kentucky Derby guide: Date, location, time, TV channels, betting favorites and more
NBC Sports will provide coverage of 15 races starting Friday and taking you all the way up to the Derby. Live coverage time: ...