Greg Gumbel was an institution on Selection Sunday, and CBS made sure to pay homage to him during this year’s broadcast just months after his death. The Selection Sunday broadcast opened up with a tribute video for Gumbel featuring a text overlay that read: “For more than 25 years Greg Gumbel was the host of … Read more
The sports world lost a legend on Friday when legendary broadcaster Greg Gumbel died at 78 after a battle with cancer. Media members and fans alike paid tribute to the voice that called scores of NFL games — including two Super Bowls in the booth and three as a host — and was an integral … Read more
Greg Gumbel, a longtime sportscaster who called the NFL for CBS for decades and served as the studio’s host during the NCAA Tournament, has reportedly died, Emmy-winning producer Dan Forer wrote on Facebook on Friday. Gumbel was 78 years old. No cause of death was revealed. Greg Gumbel is pictured before the Final Four during … Read more
Katie Couric accused Bryant Gumbel of having an “incredibly sexist attitude” about her maternity leave when they worked together on the “Today” show. Couric appeared Sunday on Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast where the host brought up Gumbel, whom he called a “friend” and a “guy’s guy.” “He’s a guy’s guy, you got that right,” Couric, … Read more
Greg Gumbel’s CBS partners wished him well Sunday night while the Selection Sunday staple missed the bracket reveal — and will be out the entire tournament — due to “family health matters.” “I am Adam Zucker, and we would all like to send our best to our friend and colleague Greg Gumbel, who will sit … Read more
A familiar face will be missing from CBS and Turner Sports’ coverage of the NCAA Tournament this year. Studio host Greg Gumbel will be out for the tournament due to “family health issues,” The Athletic reported on Monday night. Ernie Johnson is expected “to pick up more studio time” in Gumbel’s absence, per the report. … Read more
The breadth of HBO Sports continues to dwindle. The network announced Wednesday that “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel,” which has been on the air since 1995 and run more than 300 episodes, is coming to its conclusion. “Since day one at ‘Real Sports’ we’ve consistently tried to look beyond the scoreboard, and focus instead on … Read more
For the first time in over three decades, Greg Gumbel won’t be covering the NFL next season. Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand reported Wednesday that the 76-year-old Gumbel signed a new deal with the network to remain the host of the NCAA Tournament, but bow out of the network’s professional football coverage. Gumbel served as … Read more