Nominees for excellence in sports television coverage have been annouced and Charles Barkley, Tom Brady, Candace Parker have made the list.
Nominations were announced in 47 categories, including Outstanding Live Special and Live Series, four Documentary categories, Journalism, Public Service Content, and Esports Coverage, Outstanding Studio Host, Event Analyst, and Emerging On-Air Talent.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced the nominees today. Brady is nominated for “Outstanding Sports Personality: Event Analyst,” while Barkley and Parker are recognized as “Studio Analysts.”
The awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 26, at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th Street, New York City.
“As sports programming continues to rank among the most popular and valuable content in media — dominating television viewership and driving streaming growth — these nominees represent the best of the industry. Whether through groundbreaking technical innovation or compelling, character-driven storytelling, we are proud to recognize their outstanding achievements at this year’s Sports Emmy Awards,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS.
The complete list of nominees is also available on the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences website: theemmys.tv/sports/.
