Longtime sportscaster Bob Costas is making a career shift. The 28-time Emmy Award winner is joining CNN as an on-air contributor. According to CNN, Costas “will provide commentary and his perspective on a wide range of sports-related issues as the industry adapts to new challenges posed by the coronavirus and the frequent intersection of sports with larger societal issues.”
Costas has a working relationship with CNN President Jeff Zucker. Zucker served as NBC Universal President while Costas was at the network.
“Bob Costas is a legendary, respected voice across the spectrum of sports and beyond,” Zucker said.
“As the world continues to change amid the coronavirus pandemic, we are confident that Bob’s insightful analysis will help our viewers better understand what the future holds as the sports and teams we love evolve to meet this moment,” he continued.
Throughout his legendary career, Costas has covered the NBA, MLB, NFL, Olympics and much more. He even hosted a late night talk show called Later with Bob Costas that won an Emmy in 1993.
