It’s a good thing NBC had Ahmed Fareed warming up in the bullpen on Saturday so he could step in and relieve Mike Tirico.

Sports fans likely recognize Tirico from more than just horse racing. He’s the voice of Sunday Night Football on NBC, the ...

One of NBC Sports' signature broadcasts was missing one of the network's signature voices at the Kentucky Derby.

Broadcaster Mike Tirico stepped away from NBC's Kentucky Derby coverage Saturday, and his replacement pointed to illness as ...

Ahmed Fareed took over coverage for the veteran broadcaster, who was scheduled to host coverage of the first jewel of horse ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! NBC's Kentucky Derby coverage was missing a key figure when lead broadcaster Mike ...

Mike Tirico is ubiquitous as a host on NBC's biggest sporting events. But on Saturday, his Kentucky Derby host status came ...

Mike Tirico listens during the 2024 US Olympic track trials in Oregon. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images For nine years now, NBC jack-of-all-trades Mike Tirico has been the face of his network's Triple Crown ...

During Saturday’s broadcast of the 2025 Kentucky Derby, NBC’s Mike Tirico had to leave due to an illness. Ahmed Fareed shared ...

Mike Tirico was forced to step away from NBC's Kentucky Derby broadcast coverage after coming down with a mystery illness.

Tirico has been a lead broadcaster for NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage for several years, among other sporting events. Ahmed ...