One of the most accomplished broadcasters of his generation, Costas’s voice has been the soundtrack of some of the most significant events in sports television history, and his reputation as an industry-leading interviewer and authoritative voice on emerging issues in sports will be central to "Back on the Record with Bob Costas."        

 

In a career spanning more than four decades, Costas remains the only broadcaster to be recognized with an Emmy^® in news, sports and entertainment. He has been honored as Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association (NSSA) a record eight times and was the youngest to receive such an honor when he won the award in 1985. His distinguished career includes having served as primetime host for a record 11 Olympic Games on NBC; host and play-by-play voice of numerous World Series and NBA Finals, as well as the host of multiple Super Bowls, U.S. Open Golf Championships, Triple Crown races, and more.

 

Costas handles play-by-play duties and taped programming specials for MLB Network. He also serves as a contributor to CNN focusing on the intersection between news and sports.