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New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Scott Hanson's ‘NFL RedZone' contract talks were ‘a knockdown drag-out negotiation'
'Seven hours of commercial-free football' nearly had a different voice for next season. Scott Hanson, the host of 'NFL RedZone,' questioned if he would return to his role before signing an extension to return for a 17th year. 'There was a time when I thought 'I don't know if this is going to happen,'' Hanson said on the 'SI Media Podcast with Jimmy Traina' this week. 'It was not my intention to have it go that direction. But you have to be willing for that eventuality or that possibility.' Advertisement 3 Scott Hanson at Super Bowl LI AP While Hanson did not share the financial details of his new contract, he confirmed that his extension will have him be the face of NFL Network's 'RedZone,' in which he shows live look-ins and every touchdown for seven-plus straight hours on Sundays though at least his 20th season. The negotiations weren't easy, though, with Hanson likening himself to an NFL free agent who wants to stay with his current team even as other landing spots see his true value. Advertisement 'The NFL, as they wont to do, they are very tough negotiators,' Hanson said. 'There was quite a knockdown drag-out negotiation, but I'm thrilled to be back. Thrilled that we were able to come to an agreement.' There was speculation Hanson was considering leaving for NBC after his Olympics whiparound show, 'GoldZone.' 3 Scott Hanson signing off the air of RedZone in 2017. NFL Hanson put those rumors to bed. Advertisement 'My contract was up, that was reported in public. It was coming up, and we were negotiating. That was true,' he said, 'There was a feel I was going to leave for NBC. Well, it was conflated with what I did with GoldZone for the Paris Olympics last summer, and the fact that I was and we were in the middle of a negotiation with NBC to come back and do future GoldZones. I think some people got part of the truth and reported that NBC was going to pull Scott Hanson away.' 3 NFL Network's Scott Hanson NFL Instead, he'll be back to his Sunday touchdown marathons on 'RedZone,' with a new season beginning on Sept. 7.
NBC Sports
30-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Scott Hanson announces he will continue to host NFL RedZone
Scott Hanson, the longtime host of NFL's RedZone Channel, has confirmed that he will be back in 2025. Hanson, whose old contract with NFL Media expired after the 2024 season, announced today that he has agreed to return this year. In a social media post noting that the first Sunday of the NFL season is 100 days away, Hanson added, 'for those wondering: Yes, I *will* be there. We have A LOT of Touchdowns to watch together!' Hanson has long used the catchphrase, 'Seven hours of commercial-free football,' as RedZone is kicking off, but last season he issued an apology when NFL Media made that statement untrue by selling commercials during one RedZone broadcast. The NFL has not said whether any commercials will air on RedZone in 2025. Hanson will also continue to host Peacock's Gold Zone coverage during the Olympics. Much like RedZone, Gold Zone goes live to the biggest events at any given time during the Olympics. Gold Zone gained much acclaim during the 2024 Summer Olympics and will be back in February for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John McEnroe, Patrick McEnroe Team Up for French Open 'MacZone' for Warner
The Manning brothers aren't the only sibling duo hoping to make a splash with unfettered game commentary. Tennis greats John and Patrick McEnroe will hold forth during Warner Bros. Discovery's coverage of the French Open, most of which will be featured on the TNT cable network. The McEnroe brothers will host a special spotlight show as part of 'whip-around' coverage on truTV during each afternoon of the first few days of the tournament, which is making its way to Warner Bros. Discovery after many years at NBC Sports. More from Variety How to Watch NBA Play-In Tournament 2025 Online Without Cable Grant Hill Expands College Basketball Duties in New Deal With Warner Bros. Discovery How to Watch Norfolk State Spartans vs. Florida Gators Live Online With Sling TV TNT Sports' coverage of the event, also known as Roland-Garros, starts Sunday, with a traditional sportscast on TNT and 'whip-around' coverage of truTV. All matches and coverage will also be available on Warner's Max streaming service. In 'The MacZone,' the brothers will offer commentary, analysis and colorful insights tied to the major moments in the tournament, and will chat as coverage bounces around all live afternoon matches. 'Whip-around' sports coverage, identified most closely with the NFL's premium RedZone subscription service, is gaining new traction. NBCUniversal offered a 'GoldZone' whip-around show to help Peacock subscribers navigate around hours of Paris Summer Olympics offerings, and intends to bring the concept back in 2026 for coverage of the Winter Olympics in Milan. CBS News has offered a streaming 'whip-around' program that takes viewers to breaking news events as they are covered by staffers at its various local stations. The McEnroe brothers should be lively. John McEnroe, not known for being shy about his feelings on tennis, has won more than 150 combined singles and doubles titles, including 17 combined Grand slam titles. Patrick McEnroe won 17 singles and doubles titles in his tennis career, and serves as president of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Today' Co-Host Sheinelle Jones' Husband Uche Ojeh Dies at 45 of Brain Cancer
Uche Ojeh, the husband of NBC Today co-anchor Sheinelle Jones, has died at age 45 after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer. The news was announced on the NBC morning show Friday. More from The Hollywood Reporter NBC Bringing Back Gold Zone for 2026 Winter Olympics, Scott Hanson to Return as Host NBC Eyes Game Show 'Win Win' That Gives Viewers a Stake in the Action Ahead of His 'Nightly News' Debut, NBC News Is Ready to Reintroduce Tom Llamas (Exclusive) 'With profound sadness, we share this morning that Uche Ojeh, the husband of our friend and Today co-host Sheinelle Jones, has passed away after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma,' Savannah Guthrie said on the program. 'There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him. And so we want to take a moment to tell you more about the remarkable man who was Sheinelle's perfect partner in life.' Ojeh was 45 years old, and leaves behind Jones and their three children. He had been a consultant with UAO Consulting for more than a decade. In a conversation on the program after announcing the heartbreaking news, Today co-anchor Craig Melvin shared that he last played golf with Ojeh last fall. 'We had a number of conversations about just life in general,' Melvin recalled. 'And one thing he always talked about, he talked about those kids. He loved those kids more than anything else in this world, and was just so proud. He was that dad that was on the sideline every soccer game. He was at all the concerts and the recitals. He was that guy.' Jones has been on a leave of absence from the NBC morning show since December, and said in January that she was taking leave to deal with a family health matter. Jones has been with the Today show for more than a decade, joining the morning program's weekend edition in 2014. She was named co-host of the show's third hour in 2019, where she worked alongside Dylan Dreyer, Craig Melvin and other talent from the program and NBC News. Jones married Ojeh in 2007 after meeting at Northwestern University, where Jones was a freshman giving tours and Ojeh was a visiting high school senior. Ojeh proposed on the school's campus. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Today' Co-Host Sheinelle Jones' Husband Uche Ojeh Dies at 45 of Brain Cancer
Uche Ojeh, the husband of NBC Today co-anchor Sheinelle Jones, has died at age 45 after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer. The news was announced on the NBC morning show Friday. More from The Hollywood Reporter NBC Bringing Back Gold Zone for 2026 Winter Olympics, Scott Hanson to Return as Host NBC Eyes Game Show 'Win Win' That Gives Viewers a Stake in the Action Ahead of His 'Nightly News' Debut, NBC News Is Ready to Reintroduce Tom Llamas (Exclusive) 'With profound sadness, we share this morning that Uche Ojeh, the husband of our friend and Today co-host Sheinelle Jones, has passed away after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma,' Savannah Guthrie said on the program. 'There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him. And so we want to take a moment to tell you more about the remarkable man who was Sheinelle's perfect partner in life.' Ojeh was 45 years old, and leaves behind Jones and their three children. He had been a consultant with UAO Consulting for more than a decade. In a conversation on the program after announcing the heartbreaking news, Today co-anchor Craig Melvin shared that he last played golf with Ojeh last fall. 'We had a number of conversations about just life in general,' Melvin recalled. 'And one thing he always talked about, he talked about those kids. He loved those kids more than anything else in this world, and was just so proud. He was that dad that was on the sideline every soccer game. He was at all the concerts and the recitals. He was that guy.' Jones has been on a leave of absence from the NBC morning show since December, and said in January that she was taking leave to deal with a family health matter. Jones has been with the Today show for more than a decade, joining the morning program's weekend edition in 2014. She was named co-host of the show's third hour in 2019, where she worked alongside Dylan Dreyer, Craig Melvin and other talent from the program and NBC News. Jones married Ojeh in 2007 after meeting at Northwestern University, where Jones was a freshman giving tours and Ojeh was a visiting high school senior. Ojeh proposed on the school's campus. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
