Happy Fathers Day to all the dads!
Auto Racing:
Sprint Cup Series: Heluva Good Sour Cream Dips 400 12pm on TNT
World Superbike: 2pm & 3pm on Speed Channel (same day tape)
IRL: Milwaukee 225 2:30pm on ABC
NHRA Drag Racing: Thunder Valley Nationals 3:30pm on ESPN2 (same day tape)
AMA Pro Racing: 4pm & 5pm on Speed Channel (same day tape)
College World Series:
Game 3: Cal vs Virginia 1pm on ESPN
Game 4: South Carolina vs Texas 6pm on ESPN2
Cycling: Tour de Suisse, Stage 9 6pm on VERSUS (same day tape)
MLB Baseball:
Milwaukee @ Boston 12:30pm on FS Wisconsin & TBS (subject to blackout across Iowa on TBS)
Kansas City @ St. Louis 1pm on FS Kansas City & FS Midwest
San Diego @ Minnesota 1pm on FS North
Chicago White Sox @ Arizona 3pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago
NY Yankees @ Chicago Cubs 7pm on ESPN
Soccer:
Gold Cup: Jamaica vs United States 1:30pm on FOX Soccer
WPS: Boston @ Atlanta 5pm on FOX Soccer
FIFA U-17 World Cup: United States vs Chezch Republic 5:45pm on ESPNU
US Open Golf, Final Round: 12:30pm on NBC
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
ESPN's broadcast plans for the FIFA Women's World Cup
Last year, the men and their month-long World Cup and in 2011, the women get to compete for Women's World Cup which runs from June 26-July 17.
According to a Press Release, all 32 matches will be shown in HD on both ESPN & ESPN2 and for the first time ever, studio programming will air from Germany, which is the host nation for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.
For soccer fans, ESPN has a assembled a "who's who" team of commentators and studio analysts, and to be honest, the only name I recognize is Brandi Chastain, however, you can get a full roster of commentators and studio analysts at the link above.
According to a Press Release, all 32 matches will be shown in HD on both ESPN & ESPN2 and for the first time ever, studio programming will air from Germany, which is the host nation for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.
For soccer fans, ESPN has a assembled a "who's who" team of commentators and studio analysts, and to be honest, the only name I recognize is Brandi Chastain, however, you can get a full roster of commentators and studio analysts at the link above.
Sunday MLB on TBS heads to Boston tomorrow
Sunday MLB on TBS heads to Boston tomorrow for an inter-league matchup between the Red Sox and Brewers. However, do not be surprised to tune into TBS tomorrow and find the game blacked out across all of Iowa.
Milwaukee claims all of Iowa as part of their home TV market, so any national appearance on say TBS or ESPN will be blacked out. If you have Dish Network or DirecTV, you will be able to watch the game on FS Wisconsin, cable customers will be totally blacked out.
For a complete schedule of upcoming MLB action on TBS, please visit this Web Site.
Milwaukee claims all of Iowa as part of their home TV market, so any national appearance on say TBS or ESPN will be blacked out. If you have Dish Network or DirecTV, you will be able to watch the game on FS Wisconsin, cable customers will be totally blacked out.
For a complete schedule of upcoming MLB action on TBS, please visit this Web Site.
Friday, June 17, 2011
TV Schedule, Saturday June 18
Arena League Football: Dallas @ Iowa 7pm on Mediacom Channel 22
Auto Racing:
Nationwide Series: Carfax 250 Qualifying 10am on ESPN2
Sprint Cup Series: Heluva Good Sour Cream Dips 400 Qualifying 12pm on Speed Channel
Nationwide Series: Carfax 250 2:30pm on ABC
NHRA Drag Racing: Thunder Valley Nationals Qualifying 6pm on ESPN2 (same day tape)
AMA Pro Motocross 450 and 250 9pm on VERSUS (same day tape)
College World Series:
Game 1: North Carolina vs Vanderbilt 1pm on ESPN
Game 2: Florida vs Texas 6pm on ESPN
Cycling:
Tour de Suisse, Stage 8 6pm on VERSUS (same day tape)
MLB Baseball:
Milwaukee @ Boston 12pm on FS Wisconsin
NY Yankees @ Chicago Cubs 3pm on Fox
Kansas City @ St. Louis 6pm on FS Kansas City & FS Midwest
San Diego @ Minnesota 7pm on FS North
Chicago White Sox @ Arizona 7pm on WGN
Detroit @ Colorado 7pm on MLB Network
NBA Draft Combine: 1pm on ESPNU
NHL Hockey: Boston Bruins Celebration 9am on NHL Network
Soccer:
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Mexico vs Korea DPR 2:45pm on ESPNU
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Congo vs Netherlands 5:45pm on ESPNU
MLS: Chicago @ New England 6:30pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago
USL: Orlando City vs Willimington 6:30pm on FOX Soccer
Tennis:
WTA: Aegon International Open, Women's Championship: 6am on Tennis Channel
ATP: International UNICEF Open 9am on Tennis Channel (coverage continues until 3pm)
US Open Golf, Third Round: 1pm on NBC
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB & MLS telecasts outside of Iowa.
Auto Racing:
Nationwide Series: Carfax 250 Qualifying 10am on ESPN2
Sprint Cup Series: Heluva Good Sour Cream Dips 400 Qualifying 12pm on Speed Channel
Nationwide Series: Carfax 250 2:30pm on ABC
NHRA Drag Racing: Thunder Valley Nationals Qualifying 6pm on ESPN2 (same day tape)
AMA Pro Motocross 450 and 250 9pm on VERSUS (same day tape)
College World Series:
Game 1: North Carolina vs Vanderbilt 1pm on ESPN
Game 2: Florida vs Texas 6pm on ESPN
Cycling:
Tour de Suisse, Stage 8 6pm on VERSUS (same day tape)
MLB Baseball:
Milwaukee @ Boston 12pm on FS Wisconsin
NY Yankees @ Chicago Cubs 3pm on Fox
Kansas City @ St. Louis 6pm on FS Kansas City & FS Midwest
San Diego @ Minnesota 7pm on FS North
Chicago White Sox @ Arizona 7pm on WGN
Detroit @ Colorado 7pm on MLB Network
NBA Draft Combine: 1pm on ESPNU
NHL Hockey: Boston Bruins Celebration 9am on NHL Network
Soccer:
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Mexico vs Korea DPR 2:45pm on ESPNU
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Congo vs Netherlands 5:45pm on ESPNU
MLS: Chicago @ New England 6:30pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago
USL: Orlando City vs Willimington 6:30pm on FOX Soccer
Tennis:
WTA: Aegon International Open, Women's Championship: 6am on Tennis Channel
ATP: International UNICEF Open 9am on Tennis Channel (coverage continues until 3pm)
US Open Golf, Third Round: 1pm on NBC
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB & MLS telecasts outside of Iowa.
NHL Network to air live the Boston Bruins championship parade
With Boston having wrapped up the Stanley Cup Championship earlier this week, Saturday is a day to party in New England.
According to a Press Release, the NHL Network will simulcast NESN's coverage of the championship celebration that begins tomorrow morning at 9am (CT). In addition, Boston Bruin themed programming will be shown on NHL Network all day today.
According to a Press Release, the NHL Network will simulcast NESN's coverage of the championship celebration that begins tomorrow morning at 9am (CT). In addition, Boston Bruin themed programming will be shown on NHL Network all day today.
ESPN to televise it's 9th consecutive NBA Draft
With the NBA season complete, the first major event of the off season occurs next week with the NBA Draft and for the 9th year in a row, ESPN will provide live coverage of the NBA Draft with multiple ESPN platforms teaming up for blanket coverage next Thursday night.
According to a Press Release from ESPN, in addition to live coverage on ESPN, draft coverage can be found on ESPN Radio, ESPNews, online, and on mobile ESPN apps.
For a summary of contributors and highlights of draft coverage, please visit the website linked above.
According to a Press Release from ESPN, in addition to live coverage on ESPN, draft coverage can be found on ESPN Radio, ESPNews, online, and on mobile ESPN apps.
For a summary of contributors and highlights of draft coverage, please visit the website linked above.
Yankees/Cubs highlight Fox Sports coverage of the MLB this weekend
Interleague play gets into full swing this weekend and Fox Sports will showcase the Yankees visiting Wrigley Field and the Chicago Cubs this weekend. Other regional games include Texas visiting Atlanta.
For a coverage map of the regional games as well as other news and notes from Fox Sports, please visit this Web Site.
For a coverage map of the regional games as well as other news and notes from Fox Sports, please visit this Web Site.
TV Schedule, Friday June 17
Arena League Football: Orlando @ Tampa Bay 7pm on NFL Network
Auto Racing:
Nationwide Series: Carfax 250 Practice 10:30am on Speed Channel
Sprint Cup Series: Heluva Good Sour Cream Dips 400 Practice 11:30am on Speed Channel
Nationwide Series: Carfax 250 Final Practice 1pm on Speed Channel
Sprint Cup Series: Heluva Good Sour Cream Dips 400 Final Practice 2:30pm on Speed Channel
ARCA Series: 4pm on Speed Channel
Boxing: Friday Night Fights 8pm on ESPN2
Cycling: Tour de Suisse, Stage 7 6pm on VERSUS (same day tape)
MLB Baseball:
NY Yankees @ Chicago Cubs 1pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago & MLB Network (subject to blackout across Iowa on MLB Network)
Milwaukee @ Boston 6pm on FS Wisconsin
Texas @ Atlanta 6:30pm on MLB Network
Kansas City @ St. Louis 7pm on FS Kansas City & FS Midwest,
San Diego @ Minnesota 7pm on FS North
Chicago White Sox @ Arizona 8:30pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago
MLS Soccer: San Jose @ Sporting Kansas City 7:30pm on FOX Soccer
NBA Draft Combine: 6pm on ESPNU
US Open Golf: 9am on ESPN, 2pm on NBC, & 4pm on ESPN
WTA Tennis: AEGON International 5:30am on Tennis Channel
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Auto Racing:
Nationwide Series: Carfax 250 Practice 10:30am on Speed Channel
Sprint Cup Series: Heluva Good Sour Cream Dips 400 Practice 11:30am on Speed Channel
Nationwide Series: Carfax 250 Final Practice 1pm on Speed Channel
Sprint Cup Series: Heluva Good Sour Cream Dips 400 Final Practice 2:30pm on Speed Channel
ARCA Series: 4pm on Speed Channel
Boxing: Friday Night Fights 8pm on ESPN2
Cycling: Tour de Suisse, Stage 7 6pm on VERSUS (same day tape)
MLB Baseball:
NY Yankees @ Chicago Cubs 1pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago & MLB Network (subject to blackout across Iowa on MLB Network)
Milwaukee @ Boston 6pm on FS Wisconsin
Texas @ Atlanta 6:30pm on MLB Network
Kansas City @ St. Louis 7pm on FS Kansas City & FS Midwest,
San Diego @ Minnesota 7pm on FS North
Chicago White Sox @ Arizona 8:30pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago
MLS Soccer: San Jose @ Sporting Kansas City 7:30pm on FOX Soccer
NBA Draft Combine: 6pm on ESPNU
US Open Golf: 9am on ESPN, 2pm on NBC, & 4pm on ESPN
WTA Tennis: AEGON International 5:30am on Tennis Channel
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
CBS Sports & the Big 10 Conference announce a multi-year agreement for basketball coverage
The Big 10 Conference & CBS Sports today have announced a multi-year agreement that will allow CBS Sport to continue to televise men's basketball games.
According to a Press Release from the Big 10 Conference, the new agreement will begin with the 2011-12 academic year and run through the 2016-17 academic year. The new agreement calls for a minimum of 24 men's basetball games to be televised, including three "wild card" weekends along with coverage of the Big 10 Men's Basketball Tournament. The new deal also calls for a few women's games to be televised on CBS.
According to a Press Release from the Big 10 Conference, the new agreement will begin with the 2011-12 academic year and run through the 2016-17 academic year. The new agreement calls for a minimum of 24 men's basetball games to be televised, including three "wild card" weekends along with coverage of the Big 10 Men's Basketball Tournament. The new deal also calls for a few women's games to be televised on CBS.
Last night's Stanley Cup Final Game 7 ties a rating's record
Game 7's in the playoff's are always a big deal and last night's decisive Game 7 of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Finals between Vancouver & Boston lived up to the ratings expectations.
According to a Press Release from NBC Sports, last night's Game 7 generated an overnight rating of 5.7 overnight rating and a 10 share, tying the 2003 final of Anaheim vs New Jersey for the best Game 7 overnight on record.
Last night's 5.7 overnight ties for the second-best Stanley Cup overnight rating in 37 years.
NBA Digital sees record traffic during the NBA Finals
Not only did ABC enjoy ratings success during the NBA Finals, but NBA Digital, the web & mobile platform for the NBA enjoyed a huge bump in traffic and downloads as well.
According to a Press Release, NBA.com delievered over 140 million streams with over 400 million page views, when compared to last year, that's an increase of 89% and 11%, respectively. Over on the mobile side, downloads for the NBA GameTime app was up 37% when compared to last year.
Just like ESPN, TNT, NBA Digital enjoyed a record breaking year across all of it's platforms with complete information in the link above.
According to a Press Release, NBA.com delievered over 140 million streams with over 400 million page views, when compared to last year, that's an increase of 89% and 11%, respectively. Over on the mobile side, downloads for the NBA GameTime app was up 37% when compared to last year.
Just like ESPN, TNT, NBA Digital enjoyed a record breaking year across all of it's platforms with complete information in the link above.
Tennis Channel's Wimbledon coverage starts June 20
Unlike the French Open, Tennis Channel won't have live coverage of matches from the 2011 Wimbledon, however, Tennis Chanel will be in England to provide non-match coverage.
According to a Press Release, Wimbledon will offer prime-time highlights that start Monday, June 20 at 6pm (CT). In addition to TV coverage, Tennis Channel's web site will offer columns, highlights, and blogs.
According to a Press Release, Wimbledon will offer prime-time highlights that start Monday, June 20 at 6pm (CT). In addition to TV coverage, Tennis Channel's web site will offer columns, highlights, and blogs.
Universal Sports is coming to DirecTV
Big news yesterday for fans of "Olympic sports" who have DirecTV as the two parties announced a carriage agreement that will bring the NBC-owned Universal Sports to DirecTV.
According to Universal Sports, the channel will launch to all DirecTV subscribers later this Summer and in October, Universal Sports will move to DirecTV's Sports Pack.
According to Universal Sports, the channel will launch to all DirecTV subscribers later this Summer and in October, Universal Sports will move to DirecTV's Sports Pack.
TV Schedule, Thursday June 16
Cycling: Tour de Suisse, Stage 6 6pm on VERSUS (same day tape)
MLB Baseball:
Baltimore @ Toronto 11:30am on MLB Network
Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota 12pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago & FS North
Milwaukee @ Chicago Cubs 1pm on FS Wisconsin & WGN
Boston @ Tampa Bay 6pm on MLB Network
St. Louis @ Washington 6pm on FS Midwest
MLL Lacrosse: Chespeake @ Long Island 6:30pm on ESPN2
NBA Draft Combine: 6pm on ESPNU
PGA Tour Golf: US Open 9sm on ESPN, 2pm on NBC, & 4pm on ESPN
WTA Tennis: AEGON International 5:30am & 7:30am on Tennis Channel
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
MLB Baseball:
Baltimore @ Toronto 11:30am on MLB Network
Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota 12pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago & FS North
Milwaukee @ Chicago Cubs 1pm on FS Wisconsin & WGN
Boston @ Tampa Bay 6pm on MLB Network
St. Louis @ Washington 6pm on FS Midwest
MLL Lacrosse: Chespeake @ Long Island 6:30pm on ESPN2
NBA Draft Combine: 6pm on ESPNU
PGA Tour Golf: US Open 9sm on ESPN, 2pm on NBC, & 4pm on ESPN
WTA Tennis: AEGON International 5:30am & 7:30am on Tennis Channel
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
CBS Sports Network to simulcast the Tim Brando radio show
The trend started a few years ago when ESPN started to simulcast the Mike & Mike radio program on ESPN and it continued with other ESPN radio shows as well as the Dan Patrick show being simulcasted on FSN.
Today, you can add another as CBS Sports announced that starting in August, the Tim Brando Radio Show, airing across the country on Sporting News Radio will be simulcasted on the CBS Sports Network.
Brando is a fixture on CBS Sports Coverage of NCAA Football and the radio show is in it's tenth year.
Today, you can add another as CBS Sports announced that starting in August, the Tim Brando Radio Show, airing across the country on Sporting News Radio will be simulcasted on the CBS Sports Network.
Brando is a fixture on CBS Sports Coverage of NCAA Football and the radio show is in it's tenth year.
NBC Sports Group to provide extensive coverage of the US Open
While ESPN may have the majority of live coverage from the first two rounds of the 2011 US Open, that's not stopping the NBC Sports Group from covering the action.
According to a Press Release, The Golf Channel will have nearly 50 hours worth of coverage from the US Open including highlight shows, analysis, and interviews. Meanwhile on NBC, 16 hours worth of coverage will be aired, including two hours worth of coverage on Thursday-Friday from 2-4pm (CT).
According to a Press Release, The Golf Channel will have nearly 50 hours worth of coverage from the US Open including highlight shows, analysis, and interviews. Meanwhile on NBC, 16 hours worth of coverage will be aired, including two hours worth of coverage on Thursday-Friday from 2-4pm (CT).
Longhorn Network to launch Friday, August 26
The Longhorn Network, the joint partnership between ESPN & The University of Texas announced today that the 24-7 a day channel devoted to Texas will sign on for the first time on Friday, August 26.
In addition, the first slate of programming for the new channel was announced. Longhorn Extra will air nightly at 9pm (CT), think of Sportscenter for this show.
You can get a complete list of the new shows and program information at this Web Site. Should be noted that with just over two months to go until launch, no cable or satellite provider has signed up to carry the Longhorn Network.
In addition, the first slate of programming for the new channel was announced. Longhorn Extra will air nightly at 9pm (CT), think of Sportscenter for this show.
You can get a complete list of the new shows and program information at this Web Site. Should be noted that with just over two months to go until launch, no cable or satellite provider has signed up to carry the Longhorn Network.
ESPN's coverage of the College World Series begins Saturday
"The Road to Omaha" has reached Omaha, the College World Series begins this weekend and the ESPN family of networks is planning extensive coverage.
According to a press release from ESPN, mulitple ESPN platforms will be used for the College World Series as well as gimmicks such as K Zone 2.0 and X MO Replays will be used.
For more information, including a complete schedule of games, please visit this Web Site.
According to a press release from ESPN, mulitple ESPN platforms will be used for the College World Series as well as gimmicks such as K Zone 2.0 and X MO Replays will be used.
For more information, including a complete schedule of games, please visit this Web Site.
TV Schedule, Wednesday June 15
Cycling: Tour de Suisse, stage 5 6pm on VERSUS (same day tape)
MLB Baseball:
St. Louis @ Washington 6pm on FS Midwest
Texas @ NY Yankees 6pm on ESPN
Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota 7pm on FS North & WHO-DT/Mediacom Channel 114
Milwaukee @ Chicago Cubs 7pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago & FS Wisconsin
Kansas City @ Oakland 9pm on FS Kansas City & Mediacom Channel 22 across Central Iowa
NHL Stanley Cup Finals, Game 7: Boston @ Vancouver 7pm on NBC
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
MLB Baseball:
St. Louis @ Washington 6pm on FS Midwest
Texas @ NY Yankees 6pm on ESPN
Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota 7pm on FS North & WHO-DT/Mediacom Channel 114
Milwaukee @ Chicago Cubs 7pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago & FS Wisconsin
Kansas City @ Oakland 9pm on FS Kansas City & Mediacom Channel 22 across Central Iowa
NHL Stanley Cup Finals, Game 7: Boston @ Vancouver 7pm on NBC
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Goodbye Fox Soccer Channel, hello FOX Soccer
Fox Sports today announced that the Fox Soccer Channel has been re-branded with a new name of FOX Soccer.
The move reflects the fact that soccer fans across the globe get Fox Soccer content from just the traditional wired TV (i.e., web streaming, mobile, etc.).
In addition to the name change, new graphics, music, etc. will be introduced when FOX Soccer kick's off it's coverage of the Barclays Premier League in August.
The move reflects the fact that soccer fans across the globe get Fox Soccer content from just the traditional wired TV (i.e., web streaming, mobile, etc.).
In addition to the name change, new graphics, music, etc. will be introduced when FOX Soccer kick's off it's coverage of the Barclays Premier League in August.
Putting a bow on ratings for the NBA Finals
With the NBA Finals now over, ESPN/ABC has released some impressive numbers regarding viewership.
According to a Press Release, over the course of the six game series, ABC averaged over 17.2 million viewers and a 10.1 rating, making it the second most watched Finals since 2004. Sunday's deceive Game 6 averaged a whopping 23.5 million viewers and with overall ratings up 33% from 2006, the last time Dallas and Miami squared off in the NBA Finals.
According to a Press Release, over the course of the six game series, ABC averaged over 17.2 million viewers and a 10.1 rating, making it the second most watched Finals since 2004. Sunday's deceive Game 6 averaged a whopping 23.5 million viewers and with overall ratings up 33% from 2006, the last time Dallas and Miami squared off in the NBA Finals.
TV Schedule, Tuesday June 14
Gold Cup Soccer: United States vs U.S. at Guadeloupe 7:30pm on Fox Soccer Channel
MLB Baseball:
St. Louis @ Washington 6pm on FS Midwest
Texas @ NY Yankees 6pm on MLB Network
Chicago White Sox @ Minnestoa 7pm on FS North & WHO-DT 13.3/Mediacom Channel 114
Milwaukee @ Chicago Cubs 7pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago & FS Wisconsin
Cincinnati @ LA Dodgers 9pm on MLB Network
Kansas City @ Oakland 9pm on FS Kansas City & Mediacom Channel 22 across Central Iowa
WNBA Basketball: Tulsa @ Indiana 6pm on ESPN2
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
MLB Baseball:
St. Louis @ Washington 6pm on FS Midwest
Texas @ NY Yankees 6pm on MLB Network
Chicago White Sox @ Minnestoa 7pm on FS North & WHO-DT 13.3/Mediacom Channel 114
Milwaukee @ Chicago Cubs 7pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago & FS Wisconsin
Cincinnati @ LA Dodgers 9pm on MLB Network
Kansas City @ Oakland 9pm on FS Kansas City & Mediacom Channel 22 across Central Iowa
WNBA Basketball: Tulsa @ Indiana 6pm on ESPN2
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Monday, June 13, 2011
A look at ESPN's coverage of Wimbledon
Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam of the tennis season begins Monday, June 20th and multiple ESPN platforms are coming together to provide extensive coverage.
According to a Press Release from ESPN, coverage begins Monday morning, June 20th on ESPN2 & ESPN3.com. Fans will be able to watch the action on multiple ESPN platforms that will include ESPN2, ESPN3.com, ESPN Mobile, the WatchESPN App, and ESPN Interactive TV.
Tennis has been important to ESPN since the original ESPN went on the air in 1979 and this will be the 8th year that ESPN has televised Wimbledon.
According to a Press Release from ESPN, coverage begins Monday morning, June 20th on ESPN2 & ESPN3.com. Fans will be able to watch the action on multiple ESPN platforms that will include ESPN2, ESPN3.com, ESPN Mobile, the WatchESPN App, and ESPN Interactive TV.
Tennis has been important to ESPN since the original ESPN went on the air in 1979 and this will be the 8th year that ESPN has televised Wimbledon.
Game 6 of the NBA Finals generates a 15.0 overnight rating
Last night's decisive Game 6 of the 2011 NBA Finals was the highest-rated Game 6 ever on ABC and easily won the night as the most watched show in prime-time.
According to a Press Release from ESPN, last night's Game 6 generated an overnight rating 15.0, up 35% from when Dallas & Miami last met in the Finals back in 2006 and up 22% from last year's Game Six of the NBA Finals between the LA Lakers & Boston.
Golf Channel to present nearly 50 hours of US Open Coverage
With or without Tiger Woods and even with no actual coverage of live competition, The Golf Channel is going to have blanket coverage of this week's US Open.
The Golf Channel is going to present fifty hours of coverage from the US Open. Everything from press conference's, to talk shows, and highlight shows.
Without Tiger Woods, it will certainly be interesting to see what the ratings will be.
The Golf Channel is going to present fifty hours of coverage from the US Open. Everything from press conference's, to talk shows, and highlight shows.
Without Tiger Woods, it will certainly be interesting to see what the ratings will be.
TV Schedule, Monday June 13
College Baseball, Super Regionals:
UC Irvine @ Virgina 3pm on ESPN2
Texas A&M @ Florida St. 6pm on ESPN2
Cycling: Tour de Suisse, Stage 3 5:30pm on VERSUS (same day tape)
MLB Baseball:
Cleveland @ NY Yankees 6pm on ESPN
Milwaukee @ Chicago Cubs 7pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago & FS Wisconsin
NHL Stanley Cup Finals, Game 6: Vancouver @ Boston 7pm on NBC
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
UC Irvine @ Virgina 3pm on ESPN2
Texas A&M @ Florida St. 6pm on ESPN2
Cycling: Tour de Suisse, Stage 3 5:30pm on VERSUS (same day tape)
MLB Baseball:
Cleveland @ NY Yankees 6pm on ESPN
Milwaukee @ Chicago Cubs 7pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago & FS Wisconsin
NHL Stanley Cup Finals, Game 6: Vancouver @ Boston 7pm on NBC
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Overnight ratings for the Belmont Stakes up 55%
With no Triple Crown on the line yesterday, the 2011 Belmont Stakes still managed to generate decent ratings. According to a Press Release, NBC Sports is reporting that overnight ratings for the Belmont Stakes was up 55% from last year's event.
The strong ratings for the Belmont Stake follow NBC Sports coverage of the highly rated Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes.
The strong ratings for the Belmont Stake follow NBC Sports coverage of the highly rated Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes.
TV Schedule, Sunday June 12
ATP Tennis: AEGON Championship 8:30am on Tennis Channel
Auto Racing:
Formula One: Grand Prix of Canada 12pm on Fox
MotoGP Racing 12pm & 1pm on Speed Channel (same day tape)
Sprint Cup Series: 5-Hour Energy 500 12pm on TNT
FIM World Super Bike 3pm on Speed Channel (same day tape)
AMA Motorcross 3pm on NBC
College Baseball, Super Regionals:
Florida vs Mississippi St. 12pm on ESPN
Virginia vs UC Irvine 12p on ESPNU
Florida St. vs Texas A&M 3pm on ESPNU
South Carolina vs UCONN 6pm on ESPNU
Arizona St. vs Texas 6pm on ESPN2
Cal vs Dallas Baptist 9pm on ESPNU
Cycling:
Criterium du Dauphine final stage 1pm on VERSUS (same-day tape)
Tour de Suisse stage 2 3pm on VERSUS (same-day tape)
Extreme Sports: Street League Skateboarding 3pm on ESPN2
Golf:
European PGA Tour 7am on Golf Channel
Champions Tour: Greater Hickory Classic (Final Round) 12pm on Golf Channel
FedEx St. Jude Classic (Final Round) 2pm on CBS
LPGA Tour: State Farm Classic (Final Round) 6pm on Golf Channel (same day tape)
MLB Baseball:
Chicago Cubs @ Philadelphia 3pm on WGN
Cleveland @ NY Yankees 12pm on TBS
Oakland @ Chicago White Sox 1pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago
St. Louis @ Milwaukee 1pm on FS Midwest & FS Wisconsin
Texas @ Minnesota 1pm on FS North
Kansas City @ Oakland 2pm on FS Kansas City & Mediacom channel 22 across Central Iowa
Cincinnati @ San Francisco 7pm on ESPN
NBA Finals, Game 6: Dallas @ Miami 7pm on ABC
Soccer:
USL Soccer: Harrisburg City @ Rochester 1pm on Fox Soccer Channel
WPS Soccer: Philadelphia @ Western New York 5pm on Fox Soccer Channel
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Auto Racing:
Formula One: Grand Prix of Canada 12pm on Fox
MotoGP Racing 12pm & 1pm on Speed Channel (same day tape)
Sprint Cup Series: 5-Hour Energy 500 12pm on TNT
FIM World Super Bike 3pm on Speed Channel (same day tape)
AMA Motorcross 3pm on NBC
College Baseball, Super Regionals:
Florida vs Mississippi St. 12pm on ESPN
Virginia vs UC Irvine 12p on ESPNU
Florida St. vs Texas A&M 3pm on ESPNU
South Carolina vs UCONN 6pm on ESPNU
Arizona St. vs Texas 6pm on ESPN2
Cal vs Dallas Baptist 9pm on ESPNU
Cycling:
Criterium du Dauphine final stage 1pm on VERSUS (same-day tape)
Tour de Suisse stage 2 3pm on VERSUS (same-day tape)
Extreme Sports: Street League Skateboarding 3pm on ESPN2
Golf:
European PGA Tour 7am on Golf Channel
Champions Tour: Greater Hickory Classic (Final Round) 12pm on Golf Channel
FedEx St. Jude Classic (Final Round) 2pm on CBS
LPGA Tour: State Farm Classic (Final Round) 6pm on Golf Channel (same day tape)
MLB Baseball:
Chicago Cubs @ Philadelphia 3pm on WGN
Cleveland @ NY Yankees 12pm on TBS
Oakland @ Chicago White Sox 1pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago
St. Louis @ Milwaukee 1pm on FS Midwest & FS Wisconsin
Texas @ Minnesota 1pm on FS North
Kansas City @ Oakland 2pm on FS Kansas City & Mediacom channel 22 across Central Iowa
Cincinnati @ San Francisco 7pm on ESPN
NBA Finals, Game 6: Dallas @ Miami 7pm on ABC
Soccer:
USL Soccer: Harrisburg City @ Rochester 1pm on Fox Soccer Channel
WPS Soccer: Philadelphia @ Western New York 5pm on Fox Soccer Channel
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
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