He has had published more than 3,000 newspaper columns and 300 television commentaries.
"I'm excited about getting back in the game," added Brooks, who has done television commentary the last two years.
Since then he has taught, done television commentary and given, by his count, 140 speeches.
Chideya is known for her television commentary and books on race.
In the case of television commentary, the commentator is usually only heard and not often seen.
Tarasova is here doing television commentary, but she also has an interest in the men's long program Thursday night.
In the case of television commentary, the commentator is on screen rarely if at all.
The television commentary said, "He is ready to answer all questions providing we don't hand him over to the families of the victims."
In 2008, Motson announced his retirement from live television commentary.
More than 30 million viewers see his weekly television commentaries.