Bob Costas

Bob Costas, born on March 22, 1952, is an American sportscaster known for his long tenure with NBC Sports from 1980 to 2019. He has received 28 Emmy awards and was the prime-time host of 12 Olympic Games from 1988 to 2016. Currently, he is employed by Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, providing play-by-play and studio work for the MLB on TBS and commentary on CNN. Additionally, he works for MLB Network, hosting an interview show called Studio 42 with Bob Costas. Costas grew up in Commack, New York, and attended Commack High School South. He briefly attended the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University before pursuing his career in broadcasting.