Tilghman to have major role at Olympics; O’Brien, Roggin also will host

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Kelly Tilghman’s ship has come in, so to speak.

NBC announced Wednesday that the Golf Channel veteran will serve as MSNBC’s studio host during its coverage of the Olympics. Tilghman will receive plenty of air time with 155 hours of Olympics sports slated for MSNBC.

This will be Tilghman’s first Olympics assignment. It is a huge step, allowing her to branch out beyond golf. It also shows the synergy among the networks since Comcast bought NBCUniversal.

Also, NBC announced CNBC will have 73 hours of Olympic boxing, both men’s and women’s. Fred Roggin will serve as the host.

Tennis fans will go to Bravo for 56 hours of their favorite sport. Pat O’Brien will be the host.