NBC's Sunday Night Football Shaken by Unexpected Absence
Veteran broadcaster Mike Tirico steps away for health reasons, forcing a reshuffle that highlights the volatility of mainstream media's star system.
Mike Tirico, an NBC play-by-play broadcaster, announced in a statement that he will miss the Week 9 "Sunday Night Football" game due to a health issue, and will also miss the Buccaneers at Bears matchup.
The network has tapped Noah Eagle to call Sunday Night Football, with Cris Collinsworth joining him on the broadcast, a move that critics of the current media elite see as a quick fix that may not satisfy fans seeking stability.
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NBC's Mike Tirico sidelined by health issue ahead of Bears vs. Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football
Mike Tirico will miss the Buccaneers at Bears game due to a health issue, with Noah Eagle calling Sunday Night Football alongside Cris Collinsworth.
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NBC’s Mike Tirico reveals ‘health issue’ as he’ll miss Bears-Buccaneers ‘Sunday Night Football’ broadcast
NBC play-by-play broadcaster Mike Tirico will miss the Week 9 “Sunday Night Football” game with a health issue, he announced in a statement.
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- Mike Tirico is an NBC play-by-play broadcaster.
- Mike Tirico announced in a statement that he will miss the Week 9 "Sunday Night Football" game due to a health issue.
- Mike Tirico will miss the Buccaneers at Bears game.
- Noah Eagle will call Sunday Night Football.
- Cris Collinsworth will call Sunday Night Football alongside Noah Eagle.
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