Norm Macdonald aims for comeback with sports show.I guess it isn’t entirely without precedent, Dennis Miller did Monday Night Football, Keith Olberman and Craig Kilborn were both ESPN SportsCenter anchors. Comedians doing sports broadcasting and/or news isn’t exactly a novel concept, but would anyone have pegged Norm Macdonald as the next to follow in those footsteps?

According to a press release, obtained by NFLDraftMonsters;

“Sports Show with Norm Macdonald” will feature Macdonald’s unique and comedic take on the most topical and controversial stories from the sports world. Taped in front of a live studio audience, the fast-paced and informative show will cover all sports – from the popular to the obscure – delivered with Macdonald’s unforgettable style, reminiscent of his hugely popular run as “SNL’s” Weekend Update anchor.

The show, which has an 8 episode order in, will begin production this month, and is set to premiere in April on Comedy Central.

EDIT: A reader, with  rather sharp memory sent me a link to Norm’s 1998 Espy performance.  I had completely forgotten he was the host.