NBCUniversal put its best game face on, hosting a nearly two-hour event for press to promote its upcoming coverage of the Tokyo Olympics, which begins in 30 days.
03.06.2021 - 22:23 / variety.com
Anna Tingley All products and services featured by Variety are independently selected by Variety editors. However, Variety may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.In an anticipated return to normalcy, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will now occur in 2021 after being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NBCUniversal put its best game face on, hosting a nearly two-hour event for press to promote its upcoming coverage of the Tokyo Olympics, which begins in 30 days.
Antonio Ferme editorKevin Hart and Snoop Dogg are teaming up with Peacock to tackle a new endeavor: recapping the Olympics.Pairing Hart and Snoop as the comedy guides through the Tokyo Olympics 2021, the commentary series “Olympic Highlights With Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg” will be exclusively available on NBC’s streaming service.
Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorNBCUniversal gave its strongest indication yet that it would move forward with plans to broadcast 7,000 hours of Tokyo Olympics events even as worries continue over the potential health of attendees and athletes as Japan continues to grapple with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.Jeff Shell, NBCU’s CEO, along with other executives present Wednesday at an event designed to preview the company’s plans, suggested a global audience was eager to emerge from an
Peacock will launch a Tokyo Olympics destination on July 15 featuring live coverage of some the games’ biggest events, including gymnastics, track and field and the U.S. men’s basketball team’s pursuit of their fourth straight gold.
told Bill Maher he thinks the Tokyo Olympic games should be postponed again.The comments came during a lengthy, free-ranging talk between Maher and Costas. Costas said the Tokyo Games should be “postponed, not canceled.
told Bill Maher he thinks the Tokyo Olympic games should be postponed again.The comments came during a lengthy, free ranging talk between Maher and Costas. Costas said the Tokyo games should be “postponed, not canceled.
Amber Ruffin will be on the ground in Tokyo to cover the Olympics for Peacock.
Sha'Carri Richardson is now the fastest woman in America, and made headlines over the weekend after qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics. Clocking in at 10.86 seconds, Richardson won the women's 100m race at the U.S.
Olympics during the pandemic, there are early indications of viewer interest in the summer games.U.S. Olympic team trials in swimming and track and field that aired Sunday on NBC fell short of gold-medal ratings but won enough viewers to edge into the top 20, according to Nielsen figures released Tuesday.NBC’s coverage of the trials to date is down 26% compared to viewership for comparable Olympic trials in 2016 on the network.
Laurel Hubbard in its women’s weightlifting team for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Forty-three year old Hubbard will be the first openly transgender athlete to compete in the Olympic Games, following modification of qualifying rules.
that girl,” she said. “That every time I step on the track, I'm gonna try to do what it is that me, my coach, my support team believe I can do, and the talent that God blessed me to have, every time I step on a track.”The 2021 kick off on July 23.By By Photography by By By Authentic, Accessible, RelevantMore from GlamourSee More Stories© 2021 Condé Nast.
Greg O’Shea is one proud Irish man after his Irish 7s rugby team won their last game against France and have secured their spot in the Tokyo Olympics.
The Jonas Brothers want to make sure you remember this year’s Olympics.
Ryan Lochte has failed to qualify for the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and he’s emotionally opening up about his future.
Related: 100 days to the Tokyo Olympics: Twenty-five US athletes to watch Manuel – who made history in Rio when she became the first African American woman to win an individual swimming gold medal, then backed it up (and then some) with eight more titles at the 2017 and 2019 world championships – finished fourth in the first semi-final heat at 54. 17 seconds.
despite a four-year doping ban. Multiple sources have told the Guardian that pressure is growing on USA Track and Field (Ustaf) to reverse its decision.
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from another tennis tournament just 11 days before it begins. On June 17th the tennis champion’s agents released a statement announcing, “Naomi won‘t be playing Wimbledon this year.” The agents cited “personal time” but insisted she will be ready for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
Naomi Osaka will miss another Grand Slam in this calendar year, according to a statement released through a spokesperson on Thursday.The 23-year-old tennis star will not be competing at Wimbledon, and is instead choosing to focus on getting ready to compete in Tokyo for the 2021 Olympics.Here is the statement in full, per 's Jon Wetheim:“Naomi won’t be playing Wimbledon this year. She is taking some personal time with friends and family.
Rafael Nadal has announced he is dropping out of Wimbledon as well as the Tokyo Olympics, citing the need for more recovery time for his body. «It's never an easy decision to take but after listening to my body and discuss it with my team I understand that it is the right decision,» the No.