One of NBC Sports' signature broadcasts was missing one of the network's signature voices at the Kentucky Derby.

NBC's Mike Tirico abruptly left 2025 Kentucky Derby coverage after suffering an allergic reaction. Here's who filled in—and ...

Tirico was set to host the event before unexpectedly being forced to step away late in the afternoon on May 3, with Ahmed ...

NBC Sports play-by-play commentator Mike Tirico had to leave the network’s coverage of the 2025 Kentucky Derby because of an ...

Ahmed Fareed took over coverage for the veteran broadcaster, who was scheduled to host coverage of the first jewel of horse ...

Mike Tirico had to turn to the bullpen during Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. The longtime NBC announcer Tirico was forced to exit ...

Mike Tirico was a late withdrawal as the host of NBC's coverage of the 2025 Kentucky Derby, with the veteran broadcaster ...