NFL Games To Be Streamed Online August 27, 2007 8:31 pm
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The NFL and DirecTV today announced that subscribers to the Sunday Ticket extension package SuperFan, will be able to watch games streamed live to their PC, marking the first time the NFL has experimented with the digital delivery system in the US market.
Seacrest to Host Superbowl Pregame and Halftime Shows August 17, 2007 10:14 pm
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Ryan Seacrest tapped by Fox Sports to host pregame and halftime shows for the networks upcoming presentation of Superbowl XLII.
ESPN Orders Another Season of “The Contender” August 8, 2007 7:59 pm
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ESPN today announced that The Contender is returning back to ESPN for another season this coming September 4th (10:00 p.m. ET), ordering up a third season of the Mark Burnett-produced show.
ESPN2 To Televise Potential Beckham Debut Game August 1, 2007 1:11 pm
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Having not yet debuted in any extensive capacity, David Beckham may do just that for the Los Angeles Galaxy in a MLS game that will be televised this Sunday against Toronto FC on ESPN2.
Dan Patrick To Leave ESPN July 9, 2007 6:22 pm
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In a statement released on Monday, and also communicated during his ESPN Radio show The Dan Patrick Show, the sports radio host/sports broadcaster announced his intentions to leave the “worldwide leader of sports” next month.
NBC Renews Wimbledon Contract July 6, 2007 3:38 pm
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NBC Sports have renewed their rights to the Wimbledon tennis tournament, extending their contract four more years starting in 2008.
MLB To Move Start of World Series to Mid-Week May 14, 2007 7:25 pm
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In what’s seen as an attempt to boost declining ratings for the World Series, MLB announced today that they will be moving the start of the ‘Series’ from Saturday to Wednesday.
De La Hoya/Mayweather Fight Breaks Records May 11, 2007 7:10 pm
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The De La Hoya/Mayweather boxing match last Saturday registered a record 2.15 million PPV buys. Eclipsing the previous mark set by the 1997 matchup of Tyson/Hollyfield (1.99 million).
Kentucky Derby Strong for NBC May 7, 2007 5:06 pm
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NBC’s coverage of the 133rd Kentucky Derby on Saturday delivered one of its strongest ratings since 1992, earning an 8.3/13 overnight rating/share from the beginning of NBC’s coverage (5:00 p.m.) to the close according to figures released by Nielsen Media Research.
ABC Renews “Saturday Night College Football” May 2, 2007 7:12 pm
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Saturday Night Football is returning to ABC. The series of college football games will debut on September 1 with the matchup of Tennessee at California and run for 12 weeks.
Ski Channel Prepares for Liftoff May 1, 2007 12:01 am
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Steve Bellamy, founder and former president of the Tennis Channel, is focusing his efforts on another sports-themed television network. Atonal Sports and Entertainment, his company, is preparing to launch the Ski Channel as early as the first quarter of 2008.
World Poker Tour Moving to GSN April 9, 2007 6:49 pm
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The World Poker Tour has found a new home, moving from the Travel Channel (where it was for five years) to the Game Show Network.
NFL’s First Week Schedule Announced March 26, 2007 9:03 pm
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The NFL have announced the slate of games for the opening week of football, with the regular season officially kicking off Thursday, September 6.
That game will have the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts hosting the New Orleans Saints on NBC. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.
New Broadcast Team for Monday Night Football March 26, 2007 9:01 pm
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Current ESPN football analyst Ron Jaworski will be replacing Joe Theismann in the booth during the networks Monday Night Football broadcast, the network announced today.
The game will now be called by Jaworski, Mike Tirico and analyst Tony Kornheiser in the booth while current sideline reporters Suzy Kolber and Michele Tafoya will stay in place.
It’s Rock, Paper, Scissors for ESPN March 13, 2007 11:02 pm
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Expanding to its already massive sports catalog, ESPN has signed on to televise this year’s USA Rock Paper Scissors League championship.
Fox Soccer Channel Acquires Rights to Italian Soccer League Games March 7, 2007 6:54 pm
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Fox Soccer Channel has acquired the exclusive rights to Italian professional soccer matches, making it the only English-language network with the rights to air the games.
ESPN’s Peter Gammons Re-ups with Network March 7, 2007 6:23 pm
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ESPN announced Tuesday that Hall of Famer baseball writer and current contributor Peter Gammons, has signed a multi-year extension to stay on with the network.
ESPN Adds Content February 26, 2007 5:40 pm
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Hoping to captilize on the continued successes that Football has brought to the network, ESPN has announced that they will be debuting a new weekly half-hour summer series, College Football Live.
Dancing with the Stars Cast Announcement on Good Morning America [Update] February 21, 2007 6:00 am
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Just a friendly reminder that Jerry Springer will be announcing this season’s cast of Dancing with the Stars this morning during Good Morning America.
The program will air in about an hour’s time (7:00 to 9:00 a.m. ET) on ABC.
Colts Win Super Bowl February 4, 2007 10:21 pm
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The Indianopolis Colts defeated the Chicago Bears 29-17 to win Super Bowl XLI.
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