POSTED: Wednesday August 26th 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SPORTS EVENTS ON NBC August 28 – October 4, 2009

(All Times Eastern Unless Noted)

  UNIVERSAL SPORTS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

IAAF GOLDEN LEAGUE – WELTKLASSE ZURICH (same day)

Site: Zurich, Switzerland



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 1 ASSEN-ASSEN (same day)

Site: Assen, Spain

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Assen, Netherlands



SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

AVP CHAMPIONSHIP (live)

Commentators:  Chris Marlowe, Paul Sunderland, Heather Cox

Site:  Chicago, IL

4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP (live)

Commentators:  Dan Hicks, Gary Koch, Roger Maltbie, Dottie Pepper

Site:  Southern Hills, Tulsa, OK

*Available in High Definition



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

12 p.m. –2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 2 ASSEN-EMMEN (same day)

Site: Assen, Netherlands

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Assen, Netherlands



SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

GOLDEN LEAGUE TRACK AND FIELD (tape)

Commentators: Ato Bolden, Lewis Johnson, Dwight Stones

Site:  Zurich

*Available in High Definition

2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

AVP CHAMPIONSHIP (live)

Commentators:  Chris Marlowe, Paul Sunderland, Heather Cox

Site:  Chicago, IL

*Available in High Definition

4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP (live)

Commentators:  Dan Hicks, Gary Koch, Roger Maltbie, Dottie Pepper

Site:  Southern Hills, Tulsa, OK

*Available in High Definition

8 p.m. – Conclusion

NFL PRE-SEASON: (Chicago Bears @ Denver Broncos) (live)

Commentators:  Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Andrea Kremer

Site:  Mile High Stadium, Denver, CO



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

MONDAY, AUGUST 31

1:30 a.m. – 3 a.m.

AVP PRO BEACH VOLLEYBALL FINALS (NBC SHOW) – DAY 2 (same day)

Site: Chicago, Illinois

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 3 ZUTPHEN-VENLO (same day)

Site: Zutphen, Spain

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Zutphen, Spain



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 4 VENLO-LIEGE (same day)

Site: Venlo, Netherlands

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Venlo, Netherlands



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 5 TARRAGONA-VINAROS (same day)

Site: Tarragona, Spain

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Tarragona, Spain



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 6 XATIVA-XATIVA (same day)

Site: Xativa, Spain

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

IAAF GOLDEN LEAGUE – MEMORIAL VAN DAMME (same day)

Site: Brussels, Belgium

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Xativa, Spain



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 7 VALENCIA-VALENCIA (same day)

Site: Valencia, Spain

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Valencia, Spain



SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

USOC HALL OF FAME SHOW (tape)

Commentators:  Dan Hicks, Summer Sanders

*Available in High Definition

3:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL (Nevada @ Notre Dame) (live)

Commentators:  Tom Hammond, Pat Haden, Alex Flanagan

Site:  South Bend, IN

*Available in High Definition



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 8 ALZIRA-ALTO DE ATLANA

Site: Alzira, Spain

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Alzira, Spain



SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

GOLDEN LEAGUE TRACK AND FIELD

Commentators: Ato Bolden, Lewis Johnson, Dwight Stones

Site:  Brussels

*Available in High Definition

3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

DEUTSCHE BANK CHAMPIONSHIP- Round 3 (live)

Commentators:  Dan Hicks, Johnny Miller, Gary Koch, Bob Murphy, Roger Maltbie, Mark Rolfing, Dottie Pepper, Jimmy Roberts

Site:  Boston, MA

*Available in High Definition



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 9 ALCOY-XORRET DE CATI (same day)

Site: Alcoy, Spain

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Alcoy, Spain



MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

DEUTSCHE BANK CHAMPIONSHIP- Round 4 (live)

Commentators:  Dan Hicks, Johnny Miller, Gary Koch, Bob Murphy, Roger Maltbie, Mark Rolfing, Dottie Pepper, Jimmy Roberts

Site:  Boston, MA

*Available in High Definition



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 10 ALICANTE-MURCIA (same day)

Site: Alicante, Spain

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Alicante, Spain



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 11 MURCIA-CARAVACA DE LA CRUZ (same day)

Site: Murcia, Spain

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Murcia, Spain



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 12 ALMERIA-ALTO DE VELEFIQUE (same day)

Site: Almeria, Spain

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Almeria, Spain



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 13 BERJA-SIERRA NEVAA (same day)

Site: Berja, Spain

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

IAAF/VTB BANK WORLD ATHLETICS FINAL – DAY 1 (same day)

Site: Thessaloniki, Greece

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Berja, Spain



SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

BMW CHAMPIONSHIP (live)

Commentators:  Dan Hicks, Johnny Miller, Gary Koch, Bob Murphy, Roger Maltbie, Mark Rolfing, Dottie Pepper, Jimmy Roberts

Site:  Chicago, IL

*Available in High Definition



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 14 GRANADA-LA PANDERA (same day)

Site: Granada, Spain

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

IAAF/VTB BANK WORLD ATHLETICS FINAL – DAY 2 (same day)

Site: Thessaloniki, Greece

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Granada, Spain



SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

BMW CHAMPIONSHIP (live)

Commentators:  Dan Hicks, Johnny Miller, Gary Koch, Bob Murphy, Roger Maltbie, Mark Rolfing, Dottie Pepper, Jimmy Roberts

Site:  Chicago, IL

*Available in High Definition

7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA (live)

Commentators:  Bob Costas, Dan Patrick, Keith Olbermann, Tiki Barber, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison

Site:  New York, NY

*Available in High Definition

8:15 p.m. – Conclusion

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers) (live)

Commentators:  Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Andrea Kremer

Site:  Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI

*Available in High Definition



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 15 JAEN-CORDOBA (same day)

Site: Jaen, Spain

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Jaen, Spain



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 17 CIUDAD REAL-TALAVERA DE LA REINA (same day)

Site: Ciudad, Spain

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Ciudad, Spain



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 18 TALAVERA DE LA REINA-AVILA (same day)

Site: Talavera, Spain

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Talavera, Spain



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 19 AVILA-LA GRANJA REAL FABRICA DE CRISTALES (same day)

Site: Avila, Spain

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Avila, Spain



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 20 TOLEDO-TOLEDO (same day)

Site: Toledo, Spain

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Toledo, Spain



SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

DEW TOUR TOYOTA CHALLENGE (live)

Commentators:  Kenan Harkin, Chris Miller, Paul Zitzer, Tiffany Simons, Jamie Bestwick

Site:  Salt Lake City, UT

*Available in High Definition

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

SAMSUNG WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (live)

Commentators:  Dan Hicks, Dottie Pepper, Gary Koch, Jane Crafter, Kay Cockerill

Site:  Torrey Pines’ South Course, San Diego, CA

*Available in High Definition

3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL (Michigan State @ Notre Dame) (live)

Commentators:  Tom Hammond, Pat Haden, Alex Flanagan

Site:  South Bend, IN

*Available in High Definition



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – STAGE 21 RIVAS-VACIAMADID-MADRID (same day)

Site: Rivas, Spain

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

BERLIN MARATHON (same day)

Site: Berlin, Germany

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

2009 LA VUELTA A ESPANA – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Rivas, Spain



SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

1 p.m.- 2 p.m.

PAYNE STEWART SPECIAL presented by Southern (tape)

Commentators: Dan Hicks

*Available in High Definition

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

DEW TOUR TOYOTA CHALLENGE (live)

Commentators:  Kenan Harkin, Chris Miller, Paul Zitzer, Tiffany Simons, Jamie Bestwick

Site:  Salt Lake City, UT

*Available in High Definition

4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

SAMSUNG WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (live)

Commentators: Dan Hicks, Dottie Pepper, Gary Koch, Jane Crafter, Kay Cockerill

Site:  Torrey Pines’ South Course, San Diego, CA

*Available in High Definition

7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA (live)

Commentators:  Bob Costas, Dan Patrick, Keith Olbermann, Tiki Barber, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison

Site:  New York, NY

*Available in High Definition

8:15 p.m. – Conclusion

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (New York Giants @ Dallas Cowboys) (live)

Commentators:  Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Andrea Kremer

Site:  Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, TX

*Available in High Definition



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

UCI ROAD CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Mendrisio, Switzerland



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

UCI ROAD CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Mendrisio, Switzerland

UNIVERSAL SPORTS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

UCI ROAD CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Mendrisio, Switzerland



SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

THE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP presented by Coca-Cola (FEDEX CUP PLAYOFF FINAL) (live)

Commentators:  Dan Hicks, Johnny Miller, Gary Koch, Bob Murphy, Roger Maltbie, Mark Rolfing, Dottie Pepper, Jimmy Roberts

Site:  Atlanta, GA

*Available in High Definition



UNIVERSAL SPORTS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

UCI ROAD CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – PRIME TIME SHOW (same day)

Site: Mendrisio, Switzerland



SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

THE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP presented by Coca-Cola (FEDEX CUP PLAYOFF FINAL) (live)

Commentators:  Dan Hicks, Johnny Miller, Gary Koch, Bob Murphy, Roger Maltbie, Mark Rolfing, Dottie Pepper, Jimmy Roberts

Site:  Atlanta, GA

*Available in High Definition

7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA (live)

Commentators:  Bob Costas, Dan Patrick, Keith Olbermann, Tiki Barber, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison

Site:  New York, NY

*Available in High Definition

8:15 p.m. – Conclusion

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (Indianapolis Colts @ Arizona Cardinals) (live)

Commentators:  Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Andrea Kremer

Site:  University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ

*Available in High Definition



SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

SENIOR PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP (live)

Commentators:  TBA

Site:  TBA

*Available in High Definition

3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL (Washington @ Notre Dame) (live)

Commentators:  Tom Hammond, Pat Haden, Alex Flanagan

Site:  South Bend, IN

*Available in High Definition

4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

SENIORS PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP (live)

Commentators:  TBA

Site:  TBA

*Available in High Definition

7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA (live)

Commentators:  Bob Costas, Dan Patrick, Keith Olbermann, Tiki Barber, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison

Site:  New York, NY

*Available in High Definition

8:15 p.m. – Conclusion

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (San Diego @ Pittsburgh Steelers) (live)

Commentators:  Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Andrea Kremer

Site:  Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA

*Available in High Definition




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