John Fanta to Work the Kentucky Derby for NBC

The versatile reporter will bring his unique style to the Churchill Downs infield.

JOHN FANTA JOINS NBC SPORTS’ KENTUCKY DERBY ANNOUNCE TEAM

NBC Sports Presents the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Sat., May 2 at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock STAMFORD, Conn. – April 23, ...
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Report: John Fanta to join NBC’s Kentucky Derby broadcast as infield reporter

NBC analyst John Fanta is set to make his Kentucky Derby debut next month, according to SI’s Jimmy Traina. The Field of 68 ...

Report: NBC Announcer John Fanta Lands Kentucky Derby Job

The Kentucky Derby is nine days away and while we still don't know the full field of horses that will be competing, the field ...
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John Fanta will be NBC Sports’ Kentucky Derby infield reporter

NBC Sports’ coverage of the Kentucky Derby is about to get a lot more fun. The network announced that John Fanta is joining ...
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John Fanta, Tom Crean humorously work through Diet Coke spilling on their desk during broadcast

A strong rapport between new broadcast partners John Fanta and Tom Crean was on display on Tuesday night as the two called the college basketball game between DePaul and Marquette. It did not take ...

John Fanta Joins NBC Sports' Kentucky Derby Broadcast Team

NBC Sports’play-by-play announcer and reporter John Fanta will join the network’s coverage of the 2026 Kentucky Derby on ...