Auto Racing:
Nationwide Series: Bucyrus 200 4:3pm on ESPN
Firestone Indy Lights: Race from Iowa 5:30pm on VERSUS
IRL: Iowa Corn 250 7pm on VERSUS
NHRA Drag Racing: Qualifying 9pm on ESPN2 (same day tape)
College World Series:
Game 13, if necessary: Teams TBA 1pm on ESPN
Game 14, if necessary: Teams TBA 6pm on ESPN or ESPN2
Golf:
European PGA Tour: 7:30am on Golf Channel
PGA Tour: Travelers Championship (Third Round) 2pm on CBS
LPGA Tour: LPGA Championship 3pm on Golf Channel
Champions Tour: Dicks Sporting Goods Open (Second Round) 6:30pm on Golf Channel
MLB Baseball:
Cleveland @ San Francisco 3pm on Fox (Eastern Iowa viewers will have Washington @ Chicago White Sox)
Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City 6pm on FS Kansas City & WGN
Minnesota @ Milwaukee 6pm on FS North & FS Wisconsin
Toronto @ St. Louis 6pm on FS Midwest
Oakland @ Philadelphia 6pm on MLB Network (DirecTV channel 214)
NHL Draft: 10am on NHL Network
Soccer:
U-21 Championship Match: Teams TBA 1:30pm on ESPNU
FIFA U-17: New Zealand vs United States 5:45pm on ESPNU
Gold Cup Championship Match: United States vs Mexico 7:30pm on FOX Soccer
Track & Field: US Outdoor Championships 2pm on Universal Sports & 4pm on NBC
Wimbledon Tennis: 12pm on NBC (same day tape)
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
2011 NBA Draft was the most watched in 4 years
With the NBA Draft last night, the 2010-11 season offically came to an end and ESPN's draft coverage was the most watched NBA Draft since 2007.
According to a Press Release from ESPN, last night's Draft scored an overnight rating of 2.6, up 9% from last year.
According to a Press Release from ESPN, last night's Draft scored an overnight rating of 2.6, up 9% from last year.
TV Schedule, Friday June 24
Arena League Football: Kansas City @ Utah 7pm on NFL Network
Auto Racing:
Formula One: European Grand Prix Practice 7am on Speed Channel
Sprint Cup: Toyota/Save Mart 350 Practice 2pm on Speed Channel
IRL: Iowa Corn 250 Qualifying 5pm on VERSUS (same day tape)
Sprint Cup: Toyota/Save Mart 350 Qualifying 10pm on Speed Channel (same day tape)
Boxing: Friday Night Fights 8pm on ESPN2
College World Series:
Game 11: Florida vs Vanderbilt 1pm on ESPN
Game 12: South Carolina vs Virginia 6pm on ESPN
Golf:
European PGA Tour 8am on Golf Channel
LPGA Tour: LPGA Championship (second round) 11:30am on Golf Channel
PGA Tour: Travelers Championship 2pm (second round) on Golf Channel
Champions Tour: Dick's Sporting Goods Open (First Round) 5:30pm on Golf Channel (same day tape)
MLB Baseball:
Oakland @ Philadelphia 6pm on MLB Network
Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City 7pm on FS Kansas City, Mediacom Channel 22 across Centrla Iowa & WGN
Minnesota @ Milwaukee 7pm on FS North & FS Wisconsin
Toronto @ St. Louis 7pm on FS Midwest
Washington @ Chicago White Sox 7pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago
NHL Draft: 6pm on VERSUS
Soccer:
USL: Charleston @ Wilmington 7pm on Fox Soccer Channel
Track & Field: US Outdoor Championships 10pm on ESPN2
Wimbledon Tennis: 6am on ESPN2
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Auto Racing:
Formula One: European Grand Prix Practice 7am on Speed Channel
Sprint Cup: Toyota/Save Mart 350 Practice 2pm on Speed Channel
IRL: Iowa Corn 250 Qualifying 5pm on VERSUS (same day tape)
Sprint Cup: Toyota/Save Mart 350 Qualifying 10pm on Speed Channel (same day tape)
Boxing: Friday Night Fights 8pm on ESPN2
College World Series:
Game 11: Florida vs Vanderbilt 1pm on ESPN
Game 12: South Carolina vs Virginia 6pm on ESPN
Golf:
European PGA Tour 8am on Golf Channel
LPGA Tour: LPGA Championship (second round) 11:30am on Golf Channel
PGA Tour: Travelers Championship 2pm (second round) on Golf Channel
Champions Tour: Dick's Sporting Goods Open (First Round) 5:30pm on Golf Channel (same day tape)
MLB Baseball:
Oakland @ Philadelphia 6pm on MLB Network
Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City 7pm on FS Kansas City, Mediacom Channel 22 across Centrla Iowa & WGN
Minnesota @ Milwaukee 7pm on FS North & FS Wisconsin
Toronto @ St. Louis 7pm on FS Midwest
Washington @ Chicago White Sox 7pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago
NHL Draft: 6pm on VERSUS
Soccer:
USL: Charleston @ Wilmington 7pm on Fox Soccer Channel
Track & Field: US Outdoor Championships 10pm on ESPN2
Wimbledon Tennis: 6am on ESPN2
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
NBC Sports & Universal Sports team up for U.S. Track & Field Championships
The 2011 U.S. Track & Field Championships take place this weekend in Eugene, OR and NBC Sports & Universal Sports are teaming up for blanket coverage.
According to a Press Release from NBC Sports, coverage begins Saturday at 2pm (CT) on Universal Sports and will continue at 4pm (CT) both Saturday and Sunday on NBC.
For more information, as well as a look at some of the favorites expected to compete for championships, please visit the web site linked above.
According to a Press Release from NBC Sports, coverage begins Saturday at 2pm (CT) on Universal Sports and will continue at 4pm (CT) both Saturday and Sunday on NBC.
For more information, as well as a look at some of the favorites expected to compete for championships, please visit the web site linked above.
TV Schedule, Thursday June 23
College World Series: Virginia vs Cal 6pm on ESPN2
Golf:
European PGA Tour 8am on Golf Channel
LPGA Tour: LPGA Championship (First Round) 11:30am on Golf Channel
PGA Tour: Travelers Championship (First Round) 2pm on Golf Channel
MLB Baseball:
Seattle @ Washington 12pm on MLB Network
Minnesota @ San Francisco 2:30pm on FS North
Arizona @ Kansas City 7pm on FS Kansas City & Mediacom Channel 22 across Central Iowa
St. Louis @ Philadelphia 7pm on FS Midwest
NBA Draft: 6:30pm on ESPN
Soccer:
FIFA U-17 World Cup: United States vs Uzbekistan 5:45pm on ESPN2
MLS: New York @ Seattle 9pm on ESPN2
Wimbledon Tennis: 6am on ESPN2
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Golf:
European PGA Tour 8am on Golf Channel
LPGA Tour: LPGA Championship (First Round) 11:30am on Golf Channel
PGA Tour: Travelers Championship (First Round) 2pm on Golf Channel
MLB Baseball:
Seattle @ Washington 12pm on MLB Network
Minnesota @ San Francisco 2:30pm on FS North
Arizona @ Kansas City 7pm on FS Kansas City & Mediacom Channel 22 across Central Iowa
St. Louis @ Philadelphia 7pm on FS Midwest
NBA Draft: 6:30pm on ESPN
Soccer:
FIFA U-17 World Cup: United States vs Uzbekistan 5:45pm on ESPN2
MLS: New York @ Seattle 9pm on ESPN2
Wimbledon Tennis: 6am on ESPN2
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
TV voice of the Cubs signs a contract extension
Chicago Cub fans who enjoy listening to Len Kasper call Cubs action on WGN, Comcast SportsNet Chicago, and WCIU can do a little bit of celebrating tonight.
According to The Chicago Daily Herald, Kasper and the Cubs today agreed to a 5 year contract extension that will keep Kasper behind the mic until 2016. Kasper has teamed with Bob Brenly since the 2005 season. You can get more information, as well as comments from Kasper at the link above.
According to The Chicago Daily Herald, Kasper and the Cubs today agreed to a 5 year contract extension that will keep Kasper behind the mic until 2016. Kasper has teamed with Bob Brenly since the 2005 season. You can get more information, as well as comments from Kasper at the link above.
NHL & VERSUS team up for coverage of the NHL Draft
Multiple NHL platforms, including TV, radio, and web are teaming up with VERSUS this weekend to provide coverage of the annual NHL Draft.
According to a Press Release, VERSUS will have live coverage of the first round this Friday night starting at 6pm (CT) and the NHL Network will have coverage of rounds 2-7 beginning Saturday morning at 10am (CT).
You can get complete information regarding coverage of the NHL Drat at the link above.
According to a Press Release, VERSUS will have live coverage of the first round this Friday night starting at 6pm (CT) and the NHL Network will have coverage of rounds 2-7 beginning Saturday morning at 10am (CT).
You can get complete information regarding coverage of the NHL Drat at the link above.
NBC Sports to present 9 days of Wimbledon coverage
NBC Sports kicks off this weekend nine straight days of coverage from the Wimbledon Championships in London.
According to a Press Release, coverage begins Saturday at 12pm (CT) and concludes with "Breakfast at Wimbledon" with live coverage of the Gentleman’s and Ladies' championship matches 4th of July weekend.
TV Schedule, Wednesday June 22
College World Series, Game 9: Vanderbilt vs North Carolina 6pm on ESPN2
Gold Cup Soccer Semi-final: Panama vs United States 5:30pm on FOX Soccer
MLB Baseball:
Arizona @ Kansas City 7pm on FS Kansas City & across Central Iowa on Mediacom Channel 22
Chicago Cubs @ Chicago White Sox 7pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago
Philadelphia @ St. Louis 7pm on ESPN & FS Midwest (subject to blackout across Iowa on ESPN)
Minnesota @ San Francisco 9pm on FS North
Wimbledon Tennis: 6am on ESPN2
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Gold Cup Soccer Semi-final: Panama vs United States 5:30pm on FOX Soccer
MLB Baseball:
Arizona @ Kansas City 7pm on FS Kansas City & across Central Iowa on Mediacom Channel 22
Chicago Cubs @ Chicago White Sox 7pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago
Philadelphia @ St. Louis 7pm on ESPN & FS Midwest (subject to blackout across Iowa on ESPN)
Minnesota @ San Francisco 9pm on FS North
Wimbledon Tennis: 6am on ESPN2
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
The CFL returns to the NFL Network in 2011
Last year was the first time that the NFL Network picked up broadcasts of CFL action and the Canadian league returns to the NFL Network for a second straight season.
According to The NFL, action begins Thursday, June 30 with Montreal hosting British Columbia and in most weeks, the NFL Network will air up to two games from the CFL, with many of those games being double header telecasts. You can get a partial schedule of CFL games that will be televised on The NFL Network at the link above.
According to The NFL, action begins Thursday, June 30 with Montreal hosting British Columbia and in most weeks, the NFL Network will air up to two games from the CFL, with many of those games being double header telecasts. You can get a partial schedule of CFL games that will be televised on The NFL Network at the link above.
NBA Digital has extensive coverage of the NBA Draft
Last week, I wrote about ESPN's coverage of the 2011 NBA Draft, well it turns out that ESPN will have some company when it comes to coverage of the NBA Draft.
The platforms of NBA Digital, which include NBATV, NBA.com, and NBA Mobile will have extensive draft coverage as well. According to a Press Release from Turner Sports, during draft week, NBATV will offer up a mind numbing 150 hours worth of draft-related programming which includes analysis, player profiles, press conferences, etc. In addition, NBA.com will offer up interviews, chats, and other internet related content as well as the NBA mobile app will keep fans up to date with breaking news.
The platforms of NBA Digital, which include NBATV, NBA.com, and NBA Mobile will have extensive draft coverage as well. According to a Press Release from Turner Sports, during draft week, NBATV will offer up a mind numbing 150 hours worth of draft-related programming which includes analysis, player profiles, press conferences, etc. In addition, NBA.com will offer up interviews, chats, and other internet related content as well as the NBA mobile app will keep fans up to date with breaking news.
Monday, June 20, 2011
TV Schedule, Tuesday June 21
College World Series:
Game 7: Cal vs Texas A&M 1pm on ESPN
Game 8: Virginia vs Cal 6pm on ESPN
MLB Baseball:
NY Yankees @ Cincinnati 6pm on MLB Network
Chicago Cubs @ Chicago White Sox 7pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago & WGN
Arizona @ Kansas City 7pm on FS Kansas City
Philadelphia @ St. Louis 7pm on FS Midwest
Tampa Bay @ Milwaukee 7pm on FS Wisconsin
Detroit @ LA Dodgers 9pm on MLB Network (DirecTV channel 214)
Minnesota @ San Francisco 9pm on FS North
Minor League Baseball: Midwest League All-Star Game 7pm on Mediacom Channel 22
WNBA Basketball:
Phoenix @ San Antonio 7pm on ESPN2
New York @ Los Angeles 9pm on ESPN2
Wimbledon Tennis: 6am on ESPN2
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Game 7: Cal vs Texas A&M 1pm on ESPN
Game 8: Virginia vs Cal 6pm on ESPN
MLB Baseball:
NY Yankees @ Cincinnati 6pm on MLB Network
Chicago Cubs @ Chicago White Sox 7pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago & WGN
Arizona @ Kansas City 7pm on FS Kansas City
Philadelphia @ St. Louis 7pm on FS Midwest
Tampa Bay @ Milwaukee 7pm on FS Wisconsin
Detroit @ LA Dodgers 9pm on MLB Network (DirecTV channel 214)
Minnesota @ San Francisco 9pm on FS North
Minor League Baseball: Midwest League All-Star Game 7pm on Mediacom Channel 22
WNBA Basketball:
Phoenix @ San Antonio 7pm on ESPN2
New York @ Los Angeles 9pm on ESPN2
Wimbledon Tennis: 6am on ESPN2
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
"Regular Season" NASCAR points races on Speed Channel?
With NASCAR allowing ABC/ESPN to shift most of the Sprint for the Cup races to ESPN, Fox Sports is pondering a move to whether or not shift some of it's NASCAR races from "over the air" local Fox affiliates to Speed Channel.
According to an article in the Sports Business Journal, Fox would like to make the move prior to the end of it's current TV contract with NASCAR, which expires in 2014. However, Fox is skeptical if the move can happen before then because that would have to make an amendment to the current contract necessary.
You can read the entire article in the link above, however, if this move would happen, it would reflect the growing trend of shifting sports coverage from over the air TV to cable TV, were the networks, in this case Speed Channel, could seek a higher per subscriber cost from cable and satellite providers.
According to an article in the Sports Business Journal, Fox would like to make the move prior to the end of it's current TV contract with NASCAR, which expires in 2014. However, Fox is skeptical if the move can happen before then because that would have to make an amendment to the current contract necessary.
You can read the entire article in the link above, however, if this move would happen, it would reflect the growing trend of shifting sports coverage from over the air TV to cable TV, were the networks, in this case Speed Channel, could seek a higher per subscriber cost from cable and satellite providers.
TV Schedule, Monday June 20
College World Series:
Game 5: North Carolina vs Texas 1pm on ESPN
Game 6: Vanderbilt vs Florida 6pm on ESPN2
MLB Baseball:
NY Yankees @ Cincinnati 6pm on ESPN
Chicago Cubs @ Chicago White Sox 7pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago/WHO-DT 13.3 (Mediacom Channel 114)
Tampa Bay @ Milwaukee 7pm on FS Wisconsin
NBA Draft Combine: 2pm on ESPNU
Wimbledon Tennis: 6am on ESPN2
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Game 5: North Carolina vs Texas 1pm on ESPN
Game 6: Vanderbilt vs Florida 6pm on ESPN2
MLB Baseball:
NY Yankees @ Cincinnati 6pm on ESPN
Chicago Cubs @ Chicago White Sox 7pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago/WHO-DT 13.3 (Mediacom Channel 114)
Tampa Bay @ Milwaukee 7pm on FS Wisconsin
NBA Draft Combine: 2pm on ESPNU
Wimbledon Tennis: 6am on ESPN2
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Dan Patrick reflects on his ESPN days and talks about his radio show
For those who are fans of Dan Patrick, the Los Angeles Times has a good article on Patrick, the split from ESPN, and of course the Danettes.
Enjoy the day!
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