He assumed the title as Chairman of NBC Universal Sports & Olympics in May 2004 when NBC and Universal merged .
In December 2003 , Ebersol agreed to a nine - year contract to continue running NBC Sports & Olympics through 2012 .
Ebersol assumed the title as Chairman of NBC Universal Sports & Olympics in May 2004 when NBC and Universal merged .
In December 2003 , Ebersol agreed to a nine - year contract to continue running NBC Sports & Olympics through 2012 .