Behind the Mic: Snoop Dogg To Join NBC's Olympics Reporting Team; Curt Menefee To Co-Host Good Day New York

Behind the Mic: Snoop Dogg To Join NBC's Olympics Reporting Team; Curt Menefee To Co-Host Good Day New York By SVG Staff

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Behind the Mic provides a roundup of recent news regarding on-air talent, including new deals, departures, and assignments compiled from press releases and reports around the industry. In this weeks edition, Nick Kyrgios to guest commentate at 2024 Australian Open; ESPN to resign Kevin Negandhi; and more.

ESPN Welcomes Tennis Star Nick Kyrgios as Guest Commentator for the 2024 Australian Open Melbourne is set to resonate with the voice of home-grown talent as Nick Kyrgios, a prodigious force on the tennis courts transitions his game to the commentary box in his ESPN debut for the Australian Open 2024.

As the youngest player to have defeated multiple Grand Slam champions en route to the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam event, and a 2022 Wimbledon finalist, Kyrgios is no stranger to the highs of competitive tennis, making his insights invaluable.

On behalf of ESPN, we are thrilled to have Nick join the on-air team in Australia. He brings an electric mix of experience and enthusiasm and pedigree and passion for tennis, says Mark Gross, ESPN senior vice president of production and remote events. His candor and genuine rapport with fans, and his first-hand knowledge facing some of the players he'll be commenting on, promise to inject a dynamic and authentic edge to our 2024 Australian Open coverage.

I recently hinted that I would have some special things planned for the Australian Open and this is one of them, says Kyrgios. I love watching tennis and to be able to break down matches on live television, for ESPN, in Australia, I almost couldn't ask for anything better.

ESPN will bring tennis fans in North America every match from every round of the Australian Open 2024 live from Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. Exclusive tournament coverage begins on a historic Saturday start in the U.S., January 13 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and midnight ET on ESPN2. Live coverage across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN will include all matches from all 15 courts, with every match in its entirety streaming live on ESPN . Comprehensive coverage will culminate with the Women's and Men's Championships on January 27 and 28, respectively, at 3:30 a.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN .

Aaron Bronsteter Joins Sportsnet To Lead Knockout UFC Coverage Across All Platforms The UFC has officially returned home to Sportsnet with hundreds of hours of content and programming airing across all platforms, including Sportsnet . On Saturday, Jan. 20 the UFC makes it's long-anticipated return to Toronto with UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis at Scotiabank Arena, and fight fans can watch the prelims on Sportsnet 360 and Sportsnet , with the main card Pay-Per-View also available to order on Sportsnet .

Headlining UFC on Sportsnet coverage is the newest addition to Sportsnet's all-star roster of expert insiders and fan-favourite personalities, MMA Reporter Aaron Bronsteter. Bronsteter originally began his career 18 years ago as an intern with Sportsnet The FAN 590 , and now returns to Sportsnet as one of the most well-known and respected journalists in mixed martial arts. Recently nominated for Mixed Martial Arts Journalist of the Year for the second consecutive year at the World MMA Awards, and the only nominee covering the sport for an outlet based outside of the United States, Bronsteter holds a strong rapport with fighters across the globe, putting him at the forefront of MMA reporting.

I am thrilled to see my career come full circle by joining the incredible team at Sportsnet after starting in sports media here as an intern 18 years ago, says Bronsteter. It has long been my belief that mixed martial arts has the potential to become the most popular sport in Canada, and with the support of my talented Sportsnet teammates, I aim to see that through.

Fans can expect to see Bronsteter across all UFC on Sportsnet platforms, starting with extensive Fight Week coverage leading into UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Walker 2 on Saturday, Jan. 13 on Sportsnet 360 and Sportsnet , with prelims at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. Other UFC on Sportsnet programming includes:

Historic UFC Main Event bouts, including Holloway vs Volkanovski

The Ultimate Fighter

Dana White's Contender Series

UFC Countdown

UFC Reloaded

UFC Unleashed

UFC Ultimate Knockouts

UFC Fight Flashback

ESPN Re-Signs Kevin Negandhi to Multi-Year Contract ESPN has signed anchor and studio host Kevin Negandhi to a new, multi-year contract where he will continue his hosting duties on SportsCenter along with Special Olympics and ABC's coverage of college football and the NBA Draft.

I'm excited and honored to continue my career at ESPN, working with so many talented individuals, says Negandhi.

We're very happy to have Kevin remaining with ESPN for years to come, says Norby Williamson, Executive Editor & Head of Event and Studio Production. He has contributed to our success in so many areas - SportsCenter, college football, NBA Draft, and more - and he's a consummate professional in everything he touches.

Since joining in 2006, Negandhi has been a fixture for ESPN studio shows, with his new contract extending his ESPN tenure beyond 20 years. Continuing his hosting responsibilities for ESPN's Emmy-winning flagship program, Negandhi maintains his weekday role on the 6 p.m. ET edition of SportsCenter alongside co-host Elle Duncan. During his years at ESPN, Negandhi has also hosted programs and events including the Rose Bowl Parade, NFL Live, Baseball Tonight, Outside the Lines, College Football Live and the Little League World Series.

Negandhi has hosted ESPN's coverage of the Special

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