Sports Emmys 2026 Winners List: NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football’, Mike Tirico, Ernie Johnson & Katie George Among Honored
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- Sports Emmys held the 47th ceremony at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in Manhattan, hosted by Roy Wood Jr.
- Steve Bornstein received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades‑long impact on sports media, including his early leadership at ESPN.
- Sunday Night Football won Outstanding Live Sports Series, beating out other contenders for the top honor.
- Mike Tirico was named Outstanding Sports Personality – Play‑By‑Play, recognized for his commentary across multiple networks.
- Ernie Johnson earned Outstanding Studio Host, highlighting his work on TNT and CBS.
Why it matters: Winning a Sports Emmy boosts the network’s brand credibility, helping NBC and ESPN command higher ad rates and attract viewers in a crowded streaming market, while the honors reinforce live sports’ role as a unifying, revenue‑driving content.
