Network to Present 82 Regular-Season Games and Two Preseason Games from Mumbai, India

Hall of Famer Mitch Richmond Joins Network as Analyst for “Kings Pregame Live” and “Kings Postgame Live”

Complete Game Day Coverage with “Kings Pregame Live” and “Kings Postgame Live” Shows

to Originate from Exclusive Set at Golden 1 Center for Home Games

Comprehensive Kings and NBA Coverage via “MyTeams by NBC Sports”

Mobile App and NBCSportsCalifornia.com

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – September 27, 2019 – NBC Sports California today announced its coverage of the Sacramento Kings for the 2019-20 NBA season, which includes 82 regular-season games, along with two preseason games from Mumbai, India; former King and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Mitch Richmond will join the network as an analyst for select pre- and postgame shows; game-day coverage with Kings Pregame Live and Kings Postgame Live shows; and Kings and NBA news and analysis, insider reports and video via the MyTeams by NBC Sports mobile app and NBCSportsCalifornia.com. 

MyTeams is available for download on iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.  DOWNLOAD now.

The 2019-20 Kings regular season on NBC Sports California gets underway on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. when the Kings visit the Phoenix Suns. Calling all the action for Kings games on NBC Sports California will be the announcing team of Grant Napear and Doug Christie, with Kayte Christensen-Hunter handling sideline reporter duties for home games and select away games.  Jerry Reynolds will once again join longtime broadcast partner Napear and provide color commentary for select games this season.

In addition to the 82 regular-season games, NBC Sports California will televise two preseason games from the NSCI Dome in Mumbai, India: Friday, Oct. 4 vs. Indiana Pacers at 6:30 a.m. and Saturday, Oct. 5 vs. Indiana Pacers at 6:30 a.m.

NBC Sports California’s 2019-20 Sacramento Kings telecast schedule:

82 regular-season games, 2 preseason games

Dates and times subject to change

* Grant Napear & Jerry Reynolds on broadcast

For approximately 24 hours following each game, NBC Sports California’s Kings telecasts will be available on XFINITY On Demand.  Note: NBC Sports California/Kings On Demand is available only in the Kings’ broadcast territory. 

Kings Pregame Live, Kings Postgame Live – Prior to the game, fans can catch the latest team developments, interviews with players and coaches and game previews on Kings Pregame Live. Immediately following the game, Kings Postgame Live will give viewers an in-depth game breakdown with stats and highlights, locker room interviews, and a preview of the next game.  Kings Pregame Live and Kings Postgame Live are hosted by Jim Kozimor.  Mitch Richmond will join Kozmior for select Kings Pregame Live and Kings Postgame Live shows, Kings analyst Jerry Reynolds will join Kings Pregame Live and Kings Postgame Live shows from Golden 1 Center, and Kayte Christensen-Hunter will join Kozimor in-studio for select shows when the team is on the road. 

Additional analysis will be provided by Kings Insider James Ham, Grant Napear, Doug Christie and Kayte Christensen-Hunter.  During home games, the network will broadcast Kings Pregame Live and Kings Postgame Live from its exclusive set at Golden 1 Center. 

Richmond, a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2014, was originally selected by the Golden State Warriors as the fifth overall pick of the 1988 NBA Draft and won the NBA Rookie of the Year award. In 14 NBA seasons with four teams – Warriors (1988-91), Kings (1991-98), Washington Wizards (1998-2001), and Los Angeles Lakers (2001-02) – he posted averages of 21.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 35.2 minutes played in 976 games and was a six-time NBA All-Star and five-time All-NBA selection.  A two-time Olympian, Richmond won a gold medal with the United States Olympic Basketball Team at the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta and a bronze medal in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul.  He finished his NBA career with 20,497 points, 3,801 rebounds and 3,398 assists.  In 2003, Richmond’s No. 2 jersey was retired by the Kings, a team Richmond led in scoring for seven straight seasons from 1991-92 to 1997-98, averaging 23.3 points per game, and for which he scored 12,070 points, third highest in franchise history.  Richmond was a coach on the men’s basketball team at St. John’s University from 2015-2019.

MyTeams by NBC Sports, NBCSportsCalifornia.com – NBC Sports California offers live streams of its Kings games to NBC Sports California subscribers, along with its game-day shows Kings Pregame Live and Kings Postgame Live, via the MyTeams by NBC Sports mobile app.

MyTeams and NBCSportsCalifornia.com delivers complete Kings and NBA coverage – showcasing Kings Insider James Ham and NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh – all season long, featuring in-depth news and analysis; daily insider reports; extensive live video of player, coach and front office personnel interviews and press conferences; a robust line-up of on-demand video; podcasts; and content from the network’s news programming.

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NBC Sports Bay Area to Provide 40+ Hours of Super Bowl Related Coverage

“49ers Central,” “49ers Press Conference,” “49ers Insider” and “The Daily Line”

Originating from Miami, Coverage Kicks Off Monday, Jan. 27

“49ers Pregame Live” and “49ers Postgame Live” to Provide Analysis,

News and Interviews, Before and After Game on Sunday, Feb. 2

Comprehensive 49ers and Super Bowl Coverage via “MyTeams by NBC Sports”

Mobile App and NBCSportsBayArea.com Throughout Super Bowl Week

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – January 23, 2020 – NBC Sports Bay Area today announced its multiplatform coverage of Super Bowl LIV – San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs – which kicks off Monday, Jan. 27 and continues through Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2. Over 40 hours of on-location coverage from Miami includes daily news, preview and analysis shows, press conferences and pre-and postgame shows. Plus, NBC Sports Bay Area will deliver game analysis and commentary from players, coaches and NFL insiders from Radio Row at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Throughout Super Bowl week, NBC Sports Bay Area will present live streams of its shows and daily 49ers coverage with the latest news, expert analysis and insider reports on the MyTeams by NBC Sports app and NBCSportsBayArea.com. 

MyTeams is available for download on iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.  DOWNLOAD now.

NBC Sports Bay Area talent reporting from Miami includes Laura Britt, Jeff Garcia, Donte Whitner, Ian Williams, Grant Liffmann, Kelli Johnson, Greg Papa, Matt Maiocco, Jennifer Lee Chan, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock. Several other special guests will bring viewers the sights and sounds of Super Bowl week, and the 49ers’ preparations for the Championship Game.

NBC Sports Bay Area’s Super Bowl LIV Programming Includes:

49ers Central, hosted by Laura Britt, along with contributions from analysts Jeff Garcia, Donte Whitner and Ian Williams, and reports from Greg Papa, Grant Liffmann, Kelli Johnson, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan, airs throughout Super Bowl week. The one-hour show will preview Super Bowl LIV with news and analysis, insider reports and interviews with players, coaches, NFL insiders and special guests. Additionally, the show will present special features highlighting the sights and sounds of Super Bowl week from around Miami. 49ers Central will originate from the Dream South Beach Hotel in Miami, where viewing is free and open to the public.

49ers Press Conference, hosted by Laura Britt, begins on Super Bowl LIV media day and continues throughout Super Bowl week.

49ers Insider, hosted by Matt Maiocco, is a half-hour TV show and podcast, that features players, coaches, insiders and NFL greats providing comprehensive preview and analysis of Super Bowl LIV. The show will originate from Radio Row at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

49ers Pregame Live – a two-hour show – provides the latest Super Bowl news, player updates, a detailed game preview and analysis, and on-field pregame reports. 49ers Pregame Live is hosted by Laura Britt, along with analysts Jeff Garcia, Donte Whitner and Ian Williams, and reports from Greg Papa, Kelli Johnson and Grant Liffmann. Plus, NBCSportsBayArea.com 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco and 49ers reporter Jennifer Lee Chan will provide additional pregame coverage with up-to-the-minute game day information.

49ers Postgame Live will present comprehensive coverage following Super Bowl LIV with in-depth game analysis, interviews and player reactions, and full coverage of Coach Kyle Shanahan's and key players’ press conferences. 49ers Postgame Live is hosted by Laura Britt and features detailed analysis from Jeff Garcia, Donte Whitner and Ian Williams. Matt Maiocco, Jennifer Lee Chan, Kelli Johnson and Grant Liffmann will also provide immediate postgame interviews and reactions from players and coaches.

The Daily Line, hosted by Sara Perlman, Michael Jenkins and Tim Murray, is NBC Sports Radio’s weekday afternoon show.The four-hour live video simulcast focuses on sports betting and other trending sports topics, and will originate from Radio Row at the Miami Beach Convention Center from Wednesday to Friday.

Visit NBCSportsBayArea.com and follow @NBCS49ers and @NBCSAuthentic on Twitter for air dates and times of 49ers programming.

NBC Sports Bay Area Digital:

MyTeams by NBC Sports Mobile app and NBCSportsBayArea.com delivers 24/7 robust Super Bowl LIV coverage; showcases NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco, Jennifer Lee Chan, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock; and provides analysis, commentary, breaking news and daily insider reports throughout Super Bowl week. MyTeams and NBCSportsBayArea.com are the most extensive local sources for live video, on-demand video, podcasts and content from the network’s news programming.

MyTeams will stream interviews with players, coaches, insiders and NFL greats from Radio Row at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Plus, NBC Sports Bay Area offers live streams of its 49ers coverage to NBC Sports Bay Area subscribers, including 49ers Central, 49ers Press Conference, 49ers Pregame Live and 49ers Postgame Live, via MyTeams.

NBC Sports Bay Area Social Media platforms will present original content throughout Super Bowl week across various social media: Facebook (facebook.com/NBCSAuthentic); Instagram (NBCSAuthentic); and Twitter (@NBCSAuthentic & @NBCS49ers). Additionally, NBC Sports Bay Area will present live game-day content from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

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COACHING CORPS, NBC SPORTS BAY AREA ANNOUNCE 6TH ANNUAL

“COACHING CORPS GAME CHANGER AWARDS,” TOP BAY AREA ATHLETES

TO HONOR INFLUENTIAL COACHES AND MENTORS

“Coaching Corps Game Changer Awards” Presented by Levi’s®

Airing Tuesday, January 28 at 7:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Bay Area

Golden State Warriors Forward Eric Paschall, San Francisco 49ers Defensive End

Arik Armstead, Oakland A’s Outfielder Stephen Piscotty, San Francisco Giants Coach

Ron Wotus and Oakland Raiders Tight End Darren Waller

will Honor Their Coaches and Mentors

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – January 8, 2020 – Coaching Corps and NBC Sports Bay Area today announced the 6th Annual Coaching Corps Game Changer Awards, presented by Levi’s®, airing Tuesday, January 28 at 7:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Bay Area. This event will support Coaching Corps’ mission to provide youth from low-income communities access to caring and well-trained coaches.  The Coaching Corps Game Changer Awards will feature top Bay Area professional athletes celebrating the profound influence of coaches on their lives and the community.

The presenters – prominent Bay Area athletes whose lives have been shaped by the mentorship and transformative influence of caring coaches – are:

• Eric Paschall, Golden State Warriors forward, will honor Villanova head coach Jay Wright
• Arik Armstead, San Francisco 49ers defensive end, will honor his high school coach Joe Cattolico
• Stephen Piscotty, Oakland A’s outfielder, will honor his father Michael Piscotty
• Ron Wotus, San Francisco Giants coach, will honor his high school coach John McKiernan
• Darren Waller, Oakland Raiders tight end, will honor Raiders tight ends coach Frank Smith

For the pinnacle moment of the evening, the Coaching Corps Game Changer Awards will honor San Diego-based Mackenzie O’Connell with the Coach of the Year Award, a distinction given to Coaching Corps volunteers who have shown exceptional dedication to the kids they coach.

The 6th Annual Coaching Corps Game Changer Awards, a two-hour program, is hosted by Ahmed Fareed and Dave Feldman.  The awards ceremony will be taped on Thursday, January 23 at the Fairmont San Francisco. After the broadcast debut (Tuesday, January 28 at 7:30 p.m.), the show will re-air on NBC Sports Bay Area later that evening at 10:30 p.m. and on Wednesday, January 29 with two airings at 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.  Visit NBCSportsBayArea.com for additional air dates and times.

“The annual Coaching Corps Game Changer Awards is an inspiring event where professional athletes share their personal stories of how their coaches influenced their lives,” said Wally Haas, founder and board chair, Coaching Corps. “At Coaching Corps, we believe all youth deserve access to the lasting life lessons instilled by well-trained and caring coaches. The generous support from our event sponsors ensures that we can reach as many children as possible.” 

"Many children living in low-income communities are denied the opportunity to play sports, unlike their affluent peers.  At Coaching Corps, we're getting kids in the game by training community members as sports mentors to teach youth critical life skills," said Janet Carter, president and CEO, Coaching Corps.

“We are proud to be involved with Coaching Corps’ mission of providing dedicated and professionally trained coaches to mentor kids in sports in underserved communities,” said Matt Murphy, senior vice president and general manager of NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California. “The Coaching Corps Game Changer Awards celebrates how coaches make sports fun and teach kids skills they can use in many aspects of their lives. We hope this inspiring evening will result in others supporting Coaching Corps, and we extend our great appreciation to our team partners for participating in the Game Changer Awards.”

About Coaching Corps: 

Since 2012, Coaching Corps has been fueling a movement of skilled coaches to give youth in low-income communities the sports mentors they want and deserve. By partnering with over 500 afterschool programs across the country, Coaching Corps has provided more than 200,000 underprivileged kids with the opportunity to play sports under the guidance of a caring, well-trained coach. Informed by the latest research on youth character development, Coaching Corps trains coaches to foster persistence, optimism, self-regulation and empathy in kids, providing coaches with the ongoing support they need to ensure children in under-resourced communities learn skills that last lifetimes. Learn more about Coaching Corps at www.coachingcorps.org. 

About NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California:

NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California, both part of NBC Sports Regional Networks, serve more than four million households in Northern California, Nevada, Southern Oregon and Hawaii.  NBC Sports Bay Area, the television home of MLB’s San Francisco Giants, NBA’s Golden State Warriors, and the official regional sports network of the San Francisco 49ers, also features a robust lineup of Emmy Award-winning news, analysis and original programming. NBC Sports California offers live coverage of MLB’s Oakland Athletics, NBA’s Sacramento Kings, NHL’s San Jose Sharks and MLS’s San Jose Earthquakes. Collectively, these networks deliver more than 600 live game broadcasts per year.  The MyTeams by NBC Sports app provides live steams of the games and pre-and postgame shows, digital coverage of the hometown teams with original stories and content from a team of “Insiders,” breaking news, up-to-the-minute game previews/recaps, highlights and multimedia video clips.  Follow both networks on social media –Twitter: @NBCSAuthentic; Instagram: NBCSAuthentic; and Facebook: facebook.com//NBCSAuthentic.

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