Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico will call their first Super Bowl together.

NBC Sports analyst Cris Collinsworth gave fans a disappointing update on his plans for Super Bowl 60 on Sunday.

Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico will call Super Bowl 60 between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks this Sunday. This will be Tirico’s first Super Bowl as a play-by-play commentator, and Collinsworth’s sixth.

For those unaware, Collinsworth has a habit of “sliding” his way in front of the cameras before he calls a game for NBC Sports. The so-called “Collinsworth Slide” has become a popular “Sunday Night Football” tradition.

Unfortunately for fans of the “Collinsworth Slide,” it doesn’t sound like the legendary NFL analyst is planning to do it for Super Bowl 60.

During Super Bowl week, Collinsworth was asked if he would perform the maneuver on Sunday when he calls the game with Tirico.

“Unlikely,” Collinsworth said. “Take the onder on that one.”

Many fans have expressed their displeasure with the Super Bowl 60 broadcast team. But this is part of the NFL’s Super Bowl broadcast rotation, with ABC/ESPN airing next year’s game. CBS Sports will air Super Bowl 62.

Cris Collinsworth Has Called Five Super Bowls

Cris Collinsworth (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Collinsworth called his first big game 21 years ago, working with Troy Aikman and Joe Buck in Super Bowl 39. In that game, the New England Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 to cement their dynasty.

He also called Super Bowl 46 (New York Giants vs. New England Patriots), Super Bowl 49 (Patriots vs. Seahawks), Super Bowl 52 (Eagles vs. Patriots) and Super Bowl 46 (Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals. The Patriots are 2-2 in Super Bowls called by Collinsworth, so something has to give.

Per Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, Collinsworth signed a four-year extension with NBC Sports in 2024. This puts the longtime commentator in a position to call at least one more Super Bowl for NBC after this season.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.