Ahmed Fareed and Carmelo Anthony reporting at the Kentucky Derby. NBC On Monday, May 5, Tirico, 58, appeared on the Today show, confirming that he’s now feeling “fine” after suffering a ...

Mike Tirico’s Kentucky Derby weekend didn’t go as planned. The longtime NBC Sports commentator was scheduled to head up NBC’s coverage of the annual horse race, setting up the scene at ...

NBC . Ahmed Fareed and Carmelo Anthony reporting at the Kentucky Derby. On Monday, May 5, Tirico, 58, appeared on the Today show, confirming that he’s now feeling “fine” after suffering a ...

Soon after, Tirico was replaced on air by Ahmed Fareed. Here's what you need to know about Tirico's status and whether he will return. LIVE: Follow updates from the 2025 Kentucky Derby ...

Ahmed Fareed undoubtedly raised his stock with NBC Sports brass on Saturday. Fareed is a regular part of the Derby coverage but had to take over as the main host of the coverage in the 3:00 p.m ...

Ahmed Fareed took over coverage for the veteran broadcaster, ... NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico leaves Kentucky Derby coverage with nut allergy.

Ahmed Fareed took over coverage for the veteran broadcaster, ... In this Sept. 5, 2019, file photo, NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico works the sidelines during an NFL football game. Author: Associated ...