Is Kershaw going to NBC?

Sport & Story Daily January 30, 2026: Former MLB pitcher Clayton Kershaw is talking with NBC.

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Kelsey Middleton
January 30, 2026

Is Kershaw going to NBC?

January 30, 2026

NBC Closes In on Clayton Kershaw for MLB Studio
NBC and Clayton Kershaw are nearing a deal for the former pitcher to have a role in the network’s MLB studio coverage. Multiple sources have reported that Kershaw would be the No. 1 pick in a draft of TV talents this offseason. He spent 18 years with the Dodgers and recently retired after this past season. NBC will televise Sunday Night Baseball and Peacock will have Sunday morning baseball.
Front Office Sports

CVC’s New Sports Business Buys Into $300M Equestrian Company
CVC has a newly developed sports division. Private-equity giant CVC Capital Partners made its first acquisition with the purchase of a controlling stake in Equine Network. The deal valued the competitive horse sports organization at $300 million. Equine Network owns and operates about 40 competitions, including the World Series of Team Roping and National Team Roping.
Front Office Sports

Paramount+ got about 1 million new subscribers the day of its first UFC event, an exec told staffers
Paramount’s streaming service generated about a million new subscribers on the day of its first-ever UFC event. In August, Paramount did a deal with UFC parent TKO that will see it pay $7.7 billion to secure UFC rights in the US for seven years. Saturday was the second-largest day for sign-ups ever.
Business Insider

NBA’s Tap to Watch effort continues to yield results
The NBA’s Tap to Watch initiative launched before this season. It continues to yield results for the league. The effort has driven fans to more than 10 million live game streams, with nationally televised games making up 75% of that engagement. There’s been a 30% year-over-year uptick in game page visits per user per week in the app. Additionally, there’s been a 68% increase in player profile page visits per week after game pages were overhauled late last season.
Sports Business Journal

JJ Redick Sounds Off on Cavaliers Elevated Court after Luka Dončić Injury
Luka Dončić suffered a lower leg injury just five minutes into the first quarter of Wednesday’s game. He returned later in the game. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers faced each other in Cleveland. Lakers head coach JJ Redick called Cleveland’s elevated court a safety hazard. Their court is elevated because Rocket Arena also hosts the Cleveland Monsters of the AHL hockey league.
Sports Illustrated

League One Volleyball Appoints Sandra Idehen As First Commissioner of LOVB Pro
League One Volleyball named Sandra Idehen as its first Commissioner of LOVB Pro. Idehen was the former senior leader at Nike and Jordan Brand. Now, she will oversee all aspects of LOVB, including league operations, long-term strategy, brand development, and the continued expansion of the league’s integrated youth-to-pro ecosystem, a model designed to support athletes at every stage of their journey.
LOVB

Hall of Fame voter explains why he didn't vote for Bill Belichick, and it has nothing to do with Spygate
There are 50 Pro Football Hall of Fame voters. At least 111 of them voted against enshrining Bill Belichick. Belichick is the NFL’s all-time leader in Super Bowl titles among head coaches. Kansas City Star columnist Vahe Gregorian was one of the voters who did not support Belichick. He did not blame it on Spygate and Deflategate.
Yahoo Sports

Phoenix Suns. Payroll Clerk
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Payroll Clerk to join our team. In this high-impact role, you will support processing bi-weekly, semi-monthly and off-cycle payments to salaried and hourly Team members within company pay policies and requirements of all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. Perform functions necessary to maintain accurate employee records. Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external clients. While playing a key role in broader department initiatives. Apply Now.

Los Angeles Sparks. Data Scientist
The Los Angeles Sparks are seeking a Data Scientist to help elevate the team’s competitive decision-making through statistical modeling, automated reporting, and data-driven insights. This role works closely with coaches, scouts, performance staff, and front-office leadership to deliver actionable analysis that supports coaching, player evaluation, roster construction, and player development. The ideal candidate is a strong quantitative thinker with basketball domain knowledge, experience working with complex datasets, and the ability to turn data into clear, impactful insights used in realistic basketball solutions. This position reports to the Assistant General Manager, Research & Development. Apply Now.

Real Salt Lake. Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer
Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainers are expected to assist the sports medicine staff in providing the highest quality care to Real Salt Lake athletes. You are also asked to seek out and take advantage of opportunities to become an integral part of patient care and rehabilitation. In addition to the details, you are also expected to aid in common daily Athletic Training duties, pre-training set-up and breakdown, and assist Real Salt Lake staff however necessary. Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the employee may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the team needs including, but not limited to working game nights, weekends (including Sunday’s), and holidays. Apply Now.

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Kansas added to CBS Sports Classic: Jayhawks join Kentucky, UNC, Ohio State at Madison Square Garden in 2026
The CBS Sports Classic added Kansas to its four-team event. The tournament will take place in December at Madison Square Garden. Kentucky, North Carolina and Ohio State are also in the tournament. The four schools have signed a four-year agreement through 2029.
CBS Sports

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