Born in Queens and raised on Long Island, Bob Costas began his professional career while still a student at Syracuse University. After a stint at KMOX in St. Louis, he joined NBC in 1980, quickly becoming one of the most versatile voices in media history. He is the only broadcaster to win Emmys in sports, news, and entertainment, the latter for his acclaimed late-night interview program, Later with Bob Costas.

Throughout his career, Costas has defined the “voice of the Games,” serving as primetime host for a record 11 Olympics. His authoritative yet poetic style made him the face of the World Series, the NBA Finals, and the Kentucky Derby for decades. After a brief hiatus from the network, his 2026 return to NBC marks a “full-circle” moment, focusing on his first love: baseball.

Beyond the studio, Costas is a recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. He resides in New York City with his wife, Jill Sutton. His children, Keith and Taylor, have both followed in his footsteps, carving out successful careers in sports media.