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'''Nick Halling''' is a British sports broadcaster and journalist who studied English & Theology at Leeds University. He was a [[boxing]] commentator for [[Sky Sports]] and presented their [[American football]], as well as [[ice hockey]], [[ten-pin bowling]] and numerous other events.<ref>[http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/18359466/dillian-whyte-dereck-chisora-5th "2016 ESPN.com round of the year: Dillian Whyte-Dereck Chisora (5th)"] ''ESPN''. Retrieved 2018-05-15.</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jun/22/paul-smith-defeat-andre-ward-las-vegas "Paul Smith’s time is nearly up after defeat to Andre Ward in Oakland"] ''The Guardian''. Retrieved 2018-05-15.</ref> |
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'''Nick Halling''' is a sports broadcaster and journalist. He often presents [[American Football]] and [[Ice Hockey]] and is widely known for being a presenter alongside [[Cass Edwards]] on [[Matchroom Sport]] for the world's three most prestigious [[Ten-pin bowling]] events, the [[Weber Cup]], [[World Tenpin Masters]] and the [[AMF World Cup]]. His catchphrase 'In there like Swimwear!' is legendary in Tenpin circles. |
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Halling used to co-present the [[National Football League]] (NFL) on Sky Sports along with [[Kevin Cadle]]. He is also known for his coverage of the [[National Hockey League]] on [[Five (channel)|Channel Five]] in the UK. He also narrated [[Channel 4]]'s football programme ''[[Goalissimo]]'', BBC's [[The Football League Show]], KOTV Boxing magazine shows and Channel Five's [[World's Strongest Man]].<ref>[https://www.tvwise.co.uk/2016/10/uktvs-dave-channel-move-forward-sports-push-ultimate-strongman-world-championship/ "UKTV’s Dave Channel Moving Forward With Sports Push With ‘Ultimate Strongman: World Championship’"] ''TV Wise''. Retrieved 2018-05-15.</ref> |
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Halling also presents the [[NFL]] on [[Sky Sports]] and NHL on [[Channel Five]] in the UK. He also narrates on [[Channel 4]]'s football programme '[[Goalissimo]]'. |
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He was the first non-American to commentate on a live NFL game in the USA<ref name=metro> |
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Nick was recently interviewed by the British NFL Website GBNFLR, talking about his life and career. You can find it here: [http://gbnflr.gratis-server.de/jpnick.htm Interview] |
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and he has done work for Sky's sister network, Fox. Halling is a fan of the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. |
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He is a supporter of [[Southampton F.C.]] and regularly presents the club's season review DVDs. He is also an active supporter of his local club Boreham Wood FC. |
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*His favourite [[NFL]] team is the Pittsburgh Steelers, as referenced many times on Sky broadcasts.<ref name="CheddarHeads">[http://www.cheddarheads.co.uk/hof/nick.htm CheddarHeads article about him]</ref> |
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Nick writes a column for the Southampton FC matchday programme. |
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Nick has stated that he is an atheist. (http://www.nfluk.com/news-display.php?id=1945) |
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Latest revision as of 22:45, 13 August 2024
Nick Halling is a British sports broadcaster and journalist who studied English & Theology at Leeds University. He was a boxing commentator for Sky Sports and presented their American football, as well as ice hockey, ten-pin bowling and numerous other events.[1][2]
Halling used to co-present the National Football League (NFL) on Sky Sports along with Kevin Cadle. He is also known for his coverage of the National Hockey League on Channel Five in the UK. He also narrated Channel 4's football programme Goalissimo, BBC's The Football League Show, KOTV Boxing magazine shows and Channel Five's World's Strongest Man.[3]
He was the first non-American to commentate on a live NFL game in the USA[4] and he has done work for Sky's sister network, Fox. Halling is a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He is a supporter of Southampton F.C. and regularly presents the club's season review DVDs. He is also an active supporter of his local club Boreham Wood FC.
References
[edit]- ^ "2016 ESPN.com round of the year: Dillian Whyte-Dereck Chisora (5th)" ESPN. Retrieved 2018-05-15.
- ^ "Paul Smith’s time is nearly up after defeat to Andre Ward in Oakland" The Guardian. Retrieved 2018-05-15.
- ^ "UKTV’s Dave Channel Moving Forward With Sports Push With ‘Ultimate Strongman: World Championship’" TV Wise. Retrieved 2018-05-15.
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Super Bowl Special: Nick Halling On The Spot, metro.co.uk, 4 February 2010,
Claim to fame:First non-American to commentate on an NFL game in the United States.
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