He’s provided coverage of every major sport, but is most often associated with the Olympics and baseball. Costas has anchored NBC’s prime time coverage of the last four Summer Olympics along with the Winter Games in Salt Lake City, UT, in 2002 and Torino, Italy, in 2006.

Costas’ reputation in the baseball community is long-standing and his passion for the game is evident. His commentary about the game’s history, appeal, and ongoing conflicts has earned him the respect of fans and peers alike. His book, Fair Ball, A Fan’s Case For Baseball has influenced the continuin discussion concerning the game’s direction.