ATP Tennis: Madrid Open 7am on Tennis Channel
College Softball:
Pitt @ Notre Dame 3pm & 5:30pm on ESPN
Ohio St. @ Michigan 4:30pm & 7pm on Big 10 Network
Horse Racing: Kentucky Derby Draw 4pm on VERSUS
MLB Baseball:
Minnesota @ Chicago White Sox 1pm on FS North & WGN
Chicago Cubs @ LA Dodgers 2pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago
Milwaukee @ Atlanta 3pm on FS Wisconsin
LA Angels @ Boston 6pm on ESPN
Milwaukee @ Atlanta 6pm on FS Wisconsin
Baltimore @ Kansas City 7pm on FS Kansas City & Mediacom Channel 22
Florida @ St. Louis 7pm on FS Midwest
NBA Playoffs:
Atlanta @ Chicago 7pm on TNT
Dallas @ lA Lakers 9:30pm on TNT
NHL Playoffs:
Philadelphia @ Boston 6pm on VERSUS
Washington @ Tampa Bay 6pm on NHL Network
San Jose @ Detroit 8:30pm on VERSUS (joined in progress)
UEFA Champions League Soccer: Schalke @ Manchester United vs 1:30pm on FX
World Hockey Championship: USA vs Sweden 11:30pm on VERSUS (same day tape)
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Some changes are coming to the Des Moines Mediacom lineup
Some subtle changes sports changes are coming to the Des Moines Mediacom lineup effective May 16.
ESPN Classic will move to the digital sports package as well as the digital plus package and replacing ESPN Classic in the Family Cable package is Fox Sports Midwest+, at least that's what it's called on Mediacom's updated channel listing.
Starting this season, Mediacom has added all 140 Royals games that are produced by FS Kansas City and these games have been shown on either MC22 or on FS Midwest when there hasn't been conflicts with St. Louis Cardnail telecasts.
I'm not exactly sure what FOX Sports Midwest+ is, as other than for Royals games and few Kansas State basketball games, FS Kansas City is a direct mirror of FS Midwest and on DirecTV, other than for live games, FS Kansas City is "dark". Probably what's going to end up happening is that other than for Royals games or when there is a conflict on FS Midwest between the Cardnails & Blues, Fox Sports Midwest+ on Mediacom Channel 34 will be dark most of the time.
Moving ESPN Classic to the ala carte digital packages is no big deal as ESPN has been allowing cable & satellite providers to move ESPN Classic to ala carte digital packages and replace it with ESPNU. To be honest, i'm surprised Mediacom hasn't done this sooner. Does this mean ESPNU will be coming to the Family Cable package in the near future? I have no idea.
In addition, from looking at the updated Mediacom channel listing for Des Moines which a link for is at the end of this blog, I wouldn't be surprised if Mediacom in Des Moines will soon pull the plug on analog and go digital only as it's already done so in Eastern Iowa. Discontinuing the analog packages will free up capacity which will allow Mediacom to add alot more HD programming.
http://www.mediacomtoday-lineup.com/lineup/76/altoona_ankeny_bondurant_carlisle_clive_des_m.aspx
ESPN Classic will move to the digital sports package as well as the digital plus package and replacing ESPN Classic in the Family Cable package is Fox Sports Midwest+, at least that's what it's called on Mediacom's updated channel listing.
Starting this season, Mediacom has added all 140 Royals games that are produced by FS Kansas City and these games have been shown on either MC22 or on FS Midwest when there hasn't been conflicts with St. Louis Cardnail telecasts.
I'm not exactly sure what FOX Sports Midwest+ is, as other than for Royals games and few Kansas State basketball games, FS Kansas City is a direct mirror of FS Midwest and on DirecTV, other than for live games, FS Kansas City is "dark". Probably what's going to end up happening is that other than for Royals games or when there is a conflict on FS Midwest between the Cardnails & Blues, Fox Sports Midwest+ on Mediacom Channel 34 will be dark most of the time.
Moving ESPN Classic to the ala carte digital packages is no big deal as ESPN has been allowing cable & satellite providers to move ESPN Classic to ala carte digital packages and replace it with ESPNU. To be honest, i'm surprised Mediacom hasn't done this sooner. Does this mean ESPNU will be coming to the Family Cable package in the near future? I have no idea.
In addition, from looking at the updated Mediacom channel listing for Des Moines which a link for is at the end of this blog, I wouldn't be surprised if Mediacom in Des Moines will soon pull the plug on analog and go digital only as it's already done so in Eastern Iowa. Discontinuing the analog packages will free up capacity which will allow Mediacom to add alot more HD programming.
http://www.mediacomtoday-lineup.com/lineup/76/altoona_ankeny_bondurant_carlisle_clive_des_m.aspx
ESPN family of networks win a combined seven Sports Emmy Awards
At last night Sports Emmy Awards, the ESPN family of networks walked away with a combined seven Sports Emmy Awards.
According to a press release from ESPN, Sports Emmy Awards were won in categories ranging from music used during the 2010 World Cup to best weekly studio show in College GameDay.
For a complete list of Sports Emmy Awards won by the ESPN family of networks, please visit this site: http://www.espnmediazone3.com/us/2011/05/02/espn-wins-seven-sports-emmy-awards-2/
According to a press release from ESPN, Sports Emmy Awards were won in categories ranging from music used during the 2010 World Cup to best weekly studio show in College GameDay.
For a complete list of Sports Emmy Awards won by the ESPN family of networks, please visit this site: http://www.espnmediazone3.com/us/2011/05/02/espn-wins-seven-sports-emmy-awards-2/
Winners of the Sports Emmy Awards are announced
Last night was a big night in the sports media as the 32nd annual Sports Emmy Awards with HBO Sports and NBC Sports coming out the big winners.
According to a press release, both HBO Sports and NBC Sports took home the most Emmy Awards with seven.
The top higlight of the evening was Al Michaels, the voice of NBC Sunday Night Football, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
For more iformation, including a full listing of winners, please visit this website: http://www.emmyonline.org/mediacenter/sports_32nd_winners.html
According to a press release, both HBO Sports and NBC Sports took home the most Emmy Awards with seven.
The top higlight of the evening was Al Michaels, the voice of NBC Sunday Night Football, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
For more iformation, including a full listing of winners, please visit this website: http://www.emmyonline.org/mediacenter/sports_32nd_winners.html
The 2011 NFL Draft gives the NFL Network record viewership
The current labor situation in the NFL wasn't enough to keep fans away from getting their football fix. In fact, the recently concluded NFL Draft lead to record viewership on the NFL Network.
According to a press release from the NFL, just over one million viewers was watching first round coverage of the NFL Draft on the NFL Network and day 3 coverage saw a 7% increase in viewers from the same time a year ago.
For more information and a recap of the NFL Network's coverage of the NFL Draft, please visit this site: http://sportsmedianews.com/05/2011-nfl-draft-record-viewership-for-nfl-network/
According to a press release from the NFL, just over one million viewers was watching first round coverage of the NFL Draft on the NFL Network and day 3 coverage saw a 7% increase in viewers from the same time a year ago.
For more information and a recap of the NFL Network's coverage of the NFL Draft, please visit this site: http://sportsmedianews.com/05/2011-nfl-draft-record-viewership-for-nfl-network/
Monday, May 2, 2011
TV Schedule, Tuesday May 3
ATP Tennis: Madrid Open 7am on Tennis Channel
MLB Baseball:
Milwaukee @ Atlanta 6pm on FS Wisconsin
NY Yankees @ Detroit 6pm on MLB Network
Baltimore @ Kansas City 7pm on FS Kansas City & Mediacom Channel 22
Florida @ St. Louis 7pm on FS Midwest
Minnesota @ Chicago White Sox 7pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago & FS North
Chicago Cubs @ LA Dodgers 9pm on WGN
Texas @ Seattle 9pm on MLB Network (DirecTV Channel 214)
Minor League Baseball: Durham @ Indianapolis 10am on MLB Network
NBA Playoffs:
Boston @ Miami 6pm on TNT
Memphis @ Oklahoma City 8:30pm on TNT
NHL Playoffs:
Washington @ Tampa Bay 5:30pm on VERSUS
Vancouver @ Nashville 8pm on VERSUS
UEFA Champions League Soccer: FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid 1:30pm on Fox Soccer Channel
World Hockey Championships: Canada vs Switzerland 11pm on VERSUS (same day tape)
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
MLB Baseball:
Milwaukee @ Atlanta 6pm on FS Wisconsin
NY Yankees @ Detroit 6pm on MLB Network
Baltimore @ Kansas City 7pm on FS Kansas City & Mediacom Channel 22
Florida @ St. Louis 7pm on FS Midwest
Minnesota @ Chicago White Sox 7pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago & FS North
Chicago Cubs @ LA Dodgers 9pm on WGN
Texas @ Seattle 9pm on MLB Network (DirecTV Channel 214)
Minor League Baseball: Durham @ Indianapolis 10am on MLB Network
NBA Playoffs:
Boston @ Miami 6pm on TNT
Memphis @ Oklahoma City 8:30pm on TNT
NHL Playoffs:
Washington @ Tampa Bay 5:30pm on VERSUS
Vancouver @ Nashville 8pm on VERSUS
UEFA Champions League Soccer: FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid 1:30pm on Fox Soccer Channel
World Hockey Championships: Canada vs Switzerland 11pm on VERSUS (same day tape)
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts outside of Iowa.
An update on radio coverage for the Kansas City Royals
KWKY (AM 1150) in Des Moines has joined the Royals Radio Network broadcasting only games played Friday-Sunday. KWKY is not included in the affiliate listing on the Royals website.
The addition of KWKY as a part-time affiliate of the Royals Radio Network makes for radio coverage of four MLB teams in the Des Moines metro. Chicago Cubs can be heard on KRNT (AM 1350), St. Louis Cardnails on KXNO (AM 1460), and Twins baseball can be heard on KBGG (AM 1700).
The addition of KWKY as a part-time affiliate of the Royals Radio Network makes for radio coverage of four MLB teams in the Des Moines metro. Chicago Cubs can be heard on KRNT (AM 1350), St. Louis Cardnails on KXNO (AM 1460), and Twins baseball can be heard on KBGG (AM 1700).
ESPN's SportsCenter to celebrate 100 years worth of the Indy 500
When the Indy 500 takes place later this month, the traditional Memorial Day weekend race will be celebrating it's 100th anniversary and ESPN's SportsCenter will be having a month long celebration in honor of the milestone.
According to a press release by ESPN, SportsCenter will have daily segments looking back on the greatest moments and greatest drivers of the last 100 years that will be seen at least three times per day across all day parts.
For more information, please visit this website: http://www.espnmediazone3.com/us/2011/04/29/sportscenter-celebrating-100th-anniversary-indianapolis-500-throughout-may/
According to a press release by ESPN, SportsCenter will have daily segments looking back on the greatest moments and greatest drivers of the last 100 years that will be seen at least three times per day across all day parts.
For more information, please visit this website: http://www.espnmediazone3.com/us/2011/04/29/sportscenter-celebrating-100th-anniversary-indianapolis-500-throughout-may/
Turner Sports sees record breaking NBA Playoff ratings
As the NBA Playoffs head for the second round, Turner Sports coverage of the NBA Playoffs saw record TV ratings during the first round.
According to a press release from Turner Sports, over 4 million fans tuned in for first round coverage on TNT, that's an increase of 32% from the same time a year ago.
In addition, all three of the key male demographics saw an average increase of 36% in viewership from last year's first round coverage.
The strong playoff ratings come on the heels of TNT's record breaking regular season coverage of the NBA.
For more information on TNT's NBA playoff TV ratings, please visit this site: http://news.turner.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=5675
According to a press release from Turner Sports, over 4 million fans tuned in for first round coverage on TNT, that's an increase of 32% from the same time a year ago.
In addition, all three of the key male demographics saw an average increase of 36% in viewership from last year's first round coverage.
The strong playoff ratings come on the heels of TNT's record breaking regular season coverage of the NBA.
For more information on TNT's NBA playoff TV ratings, please visit this site: http://news.turner.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=5675
TV Schedule, Monday May 2
ATP Tennis: Madrid Open 7am on Tennis Channel
Hockey: IIHF World Championship, USA vs Norway 9am on VERSUS
Italian Serie A Soccer: Juventus @ Lazio 1:30pm on Fox Soccer Channel
MLB Baseball:
Milwaukee @ Atlanta 6pm on FS Wisconsin
NY Yankees @ Detroit 6pm on ESPN
Florida @ St. Louis 7pm on FS Midwest
Chicago Cubs @ LA Dodgers 9pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago
NBA Playoffs:
Atlanta @ Chicago 7pm on TNT
Dallas @ Los Angeles Lakers 9:30pm on TNT
NHL Playoffs: Boston @ Philadelphia 6:30pm on VERSUS
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts.
Hockey: IIHF World Championship, USA vs Norway 9am on VERSUS
Italian Serie A Soccer: Juventus @ Lazio 1:30pm on Fox Soccer Channel
MLB Baseball:
Milwaukee @ Atlanta 6pm on FS Wisconsin
NY Yankees @ Detroit 6pm on ESPN
Florida @ St. Louis 7pm on FS Midwest
Chicago Cubs @ LA Dodgers 9pm on Comcast SportsNet Chicago
NBA Playoffs:
Atlanta @ Chicago 7pm on TNT
Dallas @ Los Angeles Lakers 9:30pm on TNT
NHL Playoffs: Boston @ Philadelphia 6:30pm on VERSUS
Disclaimer: All times are Central and blackouts are likely for regional MLB telecasts.
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