ProFootballTalk, often known solely by its acronym PFT, is a website covering news from the National Football League. The site has a blog format with short posts that usually include links to the original source of the news along with some commentary and analysis.
Type of site | Sports |
|---|---|
| Owner | NBC |
| Industry | Sports journalism |
| URL | profootballtalk |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Launched | November 1, 2001 |
| Current status | Online |
History
editThe site was created on November 1, 2001, by Mike Florio, who is also the site's primary editor and contributor. As of 2022[update], primarily site contributors include Florio, Michael David Smith, Josh Alper, Myles Simmons, Charean Williams and Peter King.[citation needed]
On June 14, 2009, it was announced that ProFootballTalk would become an affiliate of NBC Sports, which would hold exclusive rights to PFT content although Florio would retain ownership.[1]
PFT Live
edit| Genre | Sports talk |
|---|---|
| Running time | 2 hours (7:00 – 9:00 a.m. ET) |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | NBC Sports Radio (2015–20) NBC Sports Audio (2020–present) |
| TV adaptations | NBCSN (2015–20) Peacock (2020–present) |
| Starring | Mike Florio Chris Simms |
| Original release | January 5, 2015 |
| Website | ProFootballTalk.com |
PFT Live is an online sports radio show began in 2015. As of 2022[update], it features Mike Florio and Chris Simms.[citation needed] On August 11, 2020, it was announced that the site will stream exclusively on Peacock on August 24, 2020.[2]
Notable errors
editProFootballTalk posted and thus spread the unconfirmed rumor on January 25, 2007 that broadcaster and former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw had died in a car accident. This proved to be incorrect.[1]
A similar instance occurred on September 14, 2009 when the crew of ProFootballTalk erroneously reported a quote from Keyshawn Johnson in referring to Joe Flacco as a "bum".[3] A correction to this was posted on the September 15.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Farmer, Sam (June 15, 2009). "Profootballtalk.com acquired by NBC". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
- ^ "Peacock to Become Exclusive Live Streaming Home of "PFT Live with Mike Florio"". The Futon Critic. August 11, 2020.
- ^ "Ravens offense explodes, on and off the field". Profootballtalk.com. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ "apparently-keyshawn-called-no-one-a-bum". Profootballtalk.com. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
