Univision taps Neal for sports publish

Univision has named former NBC Sports professional producer David Neal as senior veep of sports production and professional producer. Neal, who left NBC after thirty years this season to produce their very own shingle, will even oversee production for Univision sports characteristics across all platforms, just before the April debut from the 24-hour sports network (while using working title of Univision Deportes). "It's a perfect scenario personally,In . Neal mentioned. "I become a fundamental piece of the launch from the new network and many types of that entails, however go for to keep my production company." Neal, who'll account to Univision Sports prexy Sandy Brown, will be a longtime friend at NBC of Randy Falco, who was simply named Boss of Univision in June. The main event in the new network will probably be soccer, which Neal had recent understanding about when he professional produced Univision's Gold Cup coverage this summer season, with audiences peaking at 12 million. "In my opinion there's only upside," Neal mentioned in the network. "Things I have really been taken by is, this really is really probably the most loyal fanbase I've come across for just about any network. "Personally, what's really exciting is knowing that individuals hold the World Cup in 2014. I've done nine Olympics, but I have not done a worldwide Cup. I am unable to wait to sign up that." Boxing may even play a substantial role inside the network, and you'll see a combination of studio shows too. Through David Neal Prods., Neal is next professional creating 20 several hours in the "Epic Poker League." CBS will air seven in the several hours from October, with Pat O'Brien hosting. Velocity will launch its 13 several hours beginning Sept. 30. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com