Quick Info
| Profession | Sportscaster |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/05/1959 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Birthplace | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about James William Nantz III
14/10/2026
Nantz publicly commented for the first time on the departure of Tony Romo from CBS Sports, which followed Romo's July arrest for drunk driving in Wisconsin. He said he had no role in the network's decision and expressed confidence that Romo will work in broadcasting again. Nantz's NFL booth partner for the 2026 season is now J.J. Watt.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American sportscaster who has worked on NFL, NCAA Division I men's basketball, NBA and PGA Tour telecasts for CBS Sports since 1985, and has anchored CBS's Masters Tournament coverage since 1989. |
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| Early Life | Born in Charlotte, North Carolina; grew up in New Orleans and in New Jersey, where he attended Marlboro High School. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University of Houston | Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television Broadcasting, 1981 |
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Personal Life
| Notes | Known for opening broadcasts with the phrase "Hello, friends," which began as a way to identify himself to his father, who had Alzheimer's disease. |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Courtney Richards (married 2012) |
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| Previous Spouse | Ann-Lorraine Carlsen (married 1983; divorced 2009) |
Family
| Children | 3 |
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Career
| CBS Sports | Joined CBS in 1985 as a studio host for college basketball and football coverage |
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| Golf | Joined the CBS golf team in 1986; anchor of CBS golf coverage since April 1994; has anchored the Masters since 1989 |
| NFL | Lead play-by-play announcer for CBS's NFL coverage since 2004, including the Super Bowl |
| College Basketball | Lead play-by-play announcer for the NCAA Men's Final Four from 1990; final season covering NCAA Division I men's basketball was 2023 |
| Super Bowl Milestone | In 2024 called his seventh Super Bowl (Super Bowl LVIII) |
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| NFL Booth Partner (2026 season) | J.J. Watt, who replaced Tony Romo after Romo's departure from CBS |
Style Quotient
| Broadcast Style | Known for informing listeners of historical facts and statistics about athletes and competitions as they unfold. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In 2007, he became the first commentator to call the Super Bowl, the NCAA Men's Final Four and the Masters within a span of 63 days. | |
| 2. He received the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award in 2011, becoming the youngest person to receive it. | |
| 3. He attended the University of Houston, where he played on the men's golf team alongside future professional golfers Fred Couples and Blaine McCallister. | |
| 4. He is a bestselling author; his first book was a memoir about his father. |
