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ESPN and Twitter expand their partnership with video at the center - Posted May 13, 2013
Upfront week is already proving to be the platform for major social TV announcements. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that ESP... [Lost Remote]

Tim Tebow, (Charlie Sheen), Personal Branding and Public Relations - Posted May 8, 2013
PR industry experts are inundated with columns and advice about how clients should manage their personal brands. Much of that input is common sense: don't get coked up and crash your Porsche, don't beat your girlfriend and land in jail, don't get drunk and start tweeting. Most of the public is... [AgencySpy]

The Mobile Evolution Of The Branded Facebook Experience - Posted May 3, 2013
It was a sunny morning back in August 2008 when Stuzo launched its first-ever experience on a Faceboo... [Lost Remote]

Robert Lipsyte Named ESPN Ombudsman - Posted April 24, 2013
How much do ombudsman matter? Well, that's debatable. We do know that ESPN -- a company that needs plenty of monitoring -- just hired a good one, in ... [Fishbowl NY]

Robert Lipsyte Named ESPN Ombudsman - Posted April 24, 2013
How much do ombudsman matter? Well, that's debatable. We do know that ESPN -- a company that needs plenty of monitoring -- just hired a good one, in ... [FishbowlNY]

Did Rutgers Address Its 'Bully Coach' Scandal Correctly? - Posted April 5, 2013
Full confession: we don't follow college sports. But of course we haven't been able to avoid the story of Rutgers coach Mike Rice, who lost his job after starring in a video that should have been labeled "Wow, I'm a jackass": ... [PRNewser]

Robin Roberts to be Honored at ESPYS - Posted March 26, 2013
Former ESPN anchor and current Good Morning America host Robin Roberts will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2013 ESPYS in Los Angels on July 17. The award is presented annually to "individuals w... [FishbowlLA]

10 Trends in Marketing to Latinos - Posted March 20, 2013
The Republican Party isn't the only organization with a growing interest in the Hispanic market. Most companies have intensified their focus on this increasingly influential segment, ranging from ... [PRNewser]

Bill Walton Goes Bill Walton During Broadcast - Posted March 15, 2013
What happens when you give a loose cannon like Bill Walton a live mic in Las Vegas? A couple of cringe-worthy moments for the suits at ESPN. Walton was calling Oregon vs. Washington at the Pac-12 tournament Thursday night and dropped a couple of broadcasting bombs that had Twitter buzzing. First up, Walton on... [GalleyCat]

Bill Walton Really Doesn't Like Ben Howland - Posted February 8, 2013
Former UCLA legend Bill Walton is an acquired taste when it comes to his broadcasting career. Some find his broadcast style to be grandiose while others (like myself) think he's a breath of fresh air who isn't afraid to speak his mind. For example, Walton didn'... [FishbowlLA]

Cable Network Ranker: January 2013 - Posted January 30, 2013
A month bolstered by the Presidential inauguration didn't really help the cable news channels, as we noted yesterday. The networks didn't see much of a boost in the cable network ranker either. Fox News was the top cable news channel as usual, placing seventh in primetime among all ad-supported cable networks,... [TVNewser]

TVB Study: Viewers Prefer to Watch NFL Games on Local Stations - Posted January 29, 2013
In the run up to Super Bowl Sunday, TVB has released a study that shows when viewers were given a choice between watching their hometown NFL team on their local broadcast TV station or on a cable network, they overwhelmingly ch... [TVSpy]

Simon Gutierrez Joins KTRK in Houston - Posted January 28, 2013
Simon Gutierrez is joining KTRK, the ABC O&O in Houston, media blogger Mike McGuff ... [TVSpy]

Katie Couric Scores Manti Te'o Interview (They Share a Publicist, BTW) - Posted January 23, 2013
So Manti Te'o, who most Americans believe to be a big old liar, visited Katie Couric's office for his first official post-... [PRNewser]

Networks Angling For Manti Te'o Interview - Posted January 17, 2013
As the Manti Te'o hoax story spreads across the media landscape, the race is on to get the first interview with the star Notre Dame football player. TVNewser hears that ESPN and NBC News have both been making their pitch to No... [TVNewser]

PR Disaster: Notre Dame Star Manti Te'o's Fake Dead Girlfriend - Posted January 17, 2013
It was every sports journalist's dream story: Promising college senior, Heisman trophy runner-up and near-certain first round NFL draft pick Manti Te'o suffers the deaths of his grandmother and his beautiful, supportive girlfriend within 24 hours--ju... [PRNewser]

Deadspin Out-Reports Major Media with Manti Te'o Scoop - Posted January 17, 2013
In case you haven't heard: Deadspin unleashed the scoop of 2013 (so far) last night by rev... [FishbowlLA]

Deadspin Out-Reports Major Media with Manti Te'o Scoop - Posted January 17, 2013
In case you haven't heard: Deadspin unleashed the scoop of 2013 (so far) last night by rev... [Fishbowl NY]

Deadspin Out-Reports Major Media with Manti Te'o Scoop - Posted January 17, 2013
In case you haven't heard: Deadspin unleashed the scoop of 2013 (so far) last night by rev... [FishbowlNY]

WNBC's Bruce Beck Nails Sixth Straight New York Sportscaster of the Year Award - Posted January 15, 2013
Think of the New York Yankees of the 1940s and 1950, or to a lesser degree the Joe Torre era of the late 1990s. All the teams did was win. Well, Bruce Beck has become a local TV news dynasty. For the sixth consecutive year, the WNBC ... [Fishbowl NY]

WNBC's Bruce Beck Nails Sixth Straight New York Sportscaster of the Year Award - Posted January 15, 2013
Think of the New York Yankees of the 1940s and 1950, or to a lesser degree the Joe Torre era of the late 1990s. All the teams did was win. Well, Bruce Beck has become a local TV news dynasty. For the sixth consecutive year, the WNBC ... [FishbowlNY]

Matt Barrie Leaving KXAS For ESPN - Posted January 10, 2013
Sports anchor Matt Barrie is leaving KXAS to join ESPN, according to Dallas media bl... [TVSpy]

Cable Network Ranker: 2012 - Posted January 5, 2013
Fox News Channel finished 2012 as the number one cable news channel, and the number three cable network among all ad-supported channels with 2.04 million viewers, behind ESPN and USA Network. In total day it was fourth qith 1.15 million viewers, behind USA, Nickelodeon and Adult Swim. MSNBC placed 19th overall ... [TVNewser]

MSG Network Takes the Prize for Most Knicks/Nets Viewers - Posted December 21, 2012
Knicks fans had multiple choices for viewing the Nets/Knicks game at Madison Square Garden. Not only was the borough-to-borough matchup broadcast by MSG and the Nets' home, YES, there was a national cable audience on ESPN. But it was MSG that won the night in ... [Fishbowl NY]

MSG Network Takes the Prize for Most Knicks/Nets Viewers - Posted December 21, 2012
Knicks fans had multiple choices for viewing the Nets/Knicks game at Madison Square Garden. Not only was the borough-to-borough matchup broadcast by MSG and the Nets' home, YES, there was a national cable audience on ESPN. But it was MSG that won the night in ... [FishbowlNY]

Should Facebook Move Forward With Autoplay Video Ads? - Posted December 19, 2012
On Tuesday, a report detailed that Facebook is planning to implement 15-second video advertisements that automatically play -... [AllFacebook]

Unlocking The Mysteries Of The Facebook News Feed - Posted December 4, 2012
What are the keys to success when it comes to the Facebook ... [AllFacebook]

Learn From Top TV Experts At AllFacebook Marketing Conference - Posted November 14, 2012
Learn from the marketing and branding strategies of executives at ESPN, HBO, and TV Guide magazine at our event, ... [AllFacebook]

Cable Network Ranker: Fox News Tops ESPN, Nickelodeon As Top Channel For The Week - Posted October 23, 2012
The second Presidential debate last week once again provided a massive ratings bump for cable news. Fox News Channel was the number one ad-supported channel in all of cable TV for the week, topping ESPN, USA, TBS and Nickelodeon, among others. FNC was tops in primetime with 3.68 million total viewers, and... [TVNewser]

Bill Simmons, Jalen Rose Join NBA Countdown - Posted October 18, 2012
... [FishbowlLA]

WGN to Simulcast Monday Night's Bears Game - Posted September 28, 2012
Thanks to WGN's plans to simulcast ESPN's "Monday Night Football", Chicago Bears fans without cable or satellite, who live in the Chicago market, will be able to watch the Bears take on the Dallas Cowboys. The Chicago CW affiliate plans to begin the football broadcast with their... [TVSpy]

Grantland Film Looks at Schwarzenegger's Teen Years - Posted September 26, 2012
Arnold Schwarzenegger has pretty much turned into a punch line at this point in his l... [FishbowlLA]

AllFacebook Marketing Conference Attracts Notable TV Experts - Posted September 26, 2012
Learn from the marketing strategies of executives at HBO and TV Guide magazine at our event, ... [AllFacebook]

Everybody Hates the NFL Replacement Refs - Posted September 25, 2012
In case you haven't heard, last night's football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks ended on a cal... [PRNewser]

Social Media Newsfeed: Twitter and IFTTT | Facebook Updates | YouTube Ruling - Posted September 21, 2012
 Click here to receive the Morning Social Media Newsfeed via email. ... [SocialTimes.com]

Jalen Rose Thinks He Injured Kobe Bryant on Purpose - Posted September 18, 2012
Former NBA guard Jalen Rose has gone on to become quite the rising star at ESPN as an analyst and network personality. Part of what makes him stand out from the rest of the retired jocks is his honesty, a trait he displayed on his Monday podcast. When discussing the 2000 NBA... [FishbowlLA]

Unsportsmanlike Conduct Called On Replacement NFL Ref Due To Facebook Posts - Posted September 17, 2012
One of the National Football League's replaceme... [AllFacebook]

ESPN Doesn't Confirm Report That Bill Simmons Will Join NBA Studio Show - Posted September 11, 2012
SbB has learned Chris Broussard & Jon Barry won't returm to ESPN's NBA studio. Added to show: @sportsguy33 & Stan Van Gundy -- SPORTSbyBROOKS (@SPORTSbyBROOKS) September 11, 2012 In the latest sign that ... [FishbowlLA]

Report: Coca-Cola Added Most Facebook Likes In August - Posted September 10, 2012
Users of Facebook and other social networks were thirsty for ... [AllFacebook]

Roll Call: Edelman, Shine America, ESPN, and More - Posted August 31, 2012
Edelman has announced that Cathy Barry-Ipema has joined its Washington, D.C., Health practice as a senior vice president. Barry-Ipema comes to Edelman after 19 years at The Joint Commission (formerly ... [PRNewser]

Jets/Giants Preseason Lifts WCBS to Top of Weekly Ratings - Posted August 22, 2012
The Jets and Giants exhibition tilt was still must see TV. The Saturday night matchup on WCBS/Channel 2 grabbed the top spot for the week, according to Nielsen. An estimated 853,000 fans tuned to WCBS with a 4.4 rating. Back to baseball, as the Yankees made five Top 30 appearances. The highest... [FishbowlLA]

Jets/Giants Preseason Lifts WCBS to Top of Weekly Ratings - Posted August 22, 2012
The Jets and Giants exhibition tilt was still must see TV. The Saturday night matchup on WCBS/Channel 2 grabbed the top spot for the week, according to Nielsen. An estimated 853,000 fans tuned to WCBS with a 4.4 rating. Back to baseball, as the Yankees made five Top 30 appearances. The highest... [Fishbowl NY]

Jets/Giants Preseason Lifts WCBS to Top of Weekly Ratings - Posted August 22, 2012
The Jets and Giants exhibition tilt was still must see TV. The Saturday night matchup on WCBS/Channel 2 grabbed the top spot for the week, according to Nielsen. An estimated 853,000 fans tuned to WCBS with a 4.4 rating. Back to baseball, as the Yankees made five Top 30 appearances. The highest... [FishbowlNY]

Ratings Win of Olympic Proportions for WNBC - Posted August 2, 2012
No opening night jitters for Olympics coverage on NBC. The New York prime time ratings gave the Top 3 slots to the London Games. The Opening Ceremonies led the way with an estimated 2.6 million WNBC viewers and a 13.5 rating, winning "gold." The Nielsen weekly survey ends Sunday, but not before... [Fishbowl NY]

Ratings Win of Olympic Proportions for WNBC - Posted August 2, 2012
No opening night jitters for Olympics coverage on NBC. The New York prime time ratings gave the Top 3 slots to the London Games. The Opening Ceremonies led the way with an estimated 2.6 million WNBC viewers and a 13.5 rating, winning "gold." The Nielsen weekly survey ends Sunday, but not before... [FishbowlNY]

Baseball All-Star Game Hits Home Run in Weekly Ratings for WNYW - Posted July 18, 2012
The summer is quiet time for TV viewing habits. But last week's Baseball All-Star Game had big numbers to finish at number one. The game, on WNYW/Channel 5, had an estimated 900,000 viewers and a 4.6 rating, according to Nielsen. The pre-game show had a ninth-place finish (473,000/2.4). ESPN also used... [Fishbowl NY]

Baseball All-Star Game Hits Home Run in Weekly Ratings for WNYW - Posted July 18, 2012
The summer is quiet time for TV viewing habits. But last week's Baseball All-Star Game had big numbers to finish at number one. The game, on WNYW/Channel 5, had an estimated 900,000 viewers and a 4.6 rating, according to Nielsen. The pre-game show had a ninth-place finish (473,000/2.4). ESPN also used... [FishbowlNY]

ESPN HS Analyst Injured in Motorcycle Accident - Posted July 17, 2012
Former UCLA football player and ESPN high school analyst Nick Ekbatani was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident over the weekend. He was reportedly struck on his left side by ... [FishbowlLA]

ESPY Awards Draws 2.4 Million Viewers - Posted July 12, 2012
The 20th anniversary of the ESPY Awards drew 2.4 million viewers on Wednesday night, successfully recovering from record-low ratings in 2011. ... [FishbowlLA]

Macy's Fireworks Rockets to Number One in Weekly Ratings - Posted July 12, 2012
A Fourth of July tradition was the most popular for the week in New York. The annual Macy's fireworks spectacular, airing on NBC, grabbed the top two positions for the week. The two-hour special, hosted by Regis Philbin, had an estimated 1.6 mill... [Fishbowl NY]

Macy's Fireworks Rockets to Number One in Weekly Ratings - Posted July 12, 2012
A Fourth of July tradition was the most popular for the week in New York. The annual Macy's fireworks spectacular, airing on NBC, grabbed the top two positions for the week. The two-hour special, hosted by Regis Philbin, had an estimated 1.6 mill... [FishbowlNY]

Interact With Tonight's MLB Home Run Derby On Facebook - Posted July 9, 2012
You don't have to be in Kansas City to have some fun with tonight's Major League Baseball Home Run Derby. Several Facebook ... [AllFacebook]

Can PR Take College Football to the NFL Level? - Posted June 29, 2012
In 2014 college football playoffs will replace the abhorred BCS system established in 1998. The playoffs will feature four teams facing off in three games, eradicating the political and mathematical technicalities that have... [PRNewser]

NBA Finals Eclipse Subway Series for Weekly Ratings Supremecy - Posted June 28, 2012
The Yankees and Mets battled at CitiField, but it fell short for the top spot of the week. Instead, it was celebration night as Lebron James and the Heat received the crowning touching. The NBA Finals wrapped up with Game 5 Thursday night. New Yorkers watched as the triumphant James earned his... [Fishbowl NY]

NBA Finals Eclipse Subway Series for Weekly Ratings Supremecy - Posted June 28, 2012
The Yankees and Mets battled at CitiField, but it fell short for the top spot of the week. Instead, it was celebration night as Lebron James and the Heat received the crowning touching. The NBA Finals wrapped up with Game 5 Thursday night. New Yorkers watched as the triumphant James earned his... [FishbowlNY]

Sports Anchor Keith Russell Signing Off from WPVI - Posted June 5, 2012
Sports anchor Keith Russell is leaving WPVI in Philadelphia, the ... [TVSpy]

Battling Finales: American Idol Powers Past Dancing With The Stars in Ratings - Posted May 30, 2012
It's on to the summer. But not before American Idol and Dancing With The Stars completed their season last week. In the latest prime time New York ratings, Idol was king of the week with its star-studded, grand finale Wednesday night. The Fox competition, which crowned Phillip Phillips the ... [FishbowlLA]

Battling Finales: American Idol Powers Past Dancing With The Stars in Ratings - Posted May 30, 2012
It's on to the summer. But not before American Idol and Dancing With The Stars completed their season last week. In the latest prime time New York ratings, Idol was king of the week with its star-studded, grand finale Wednesday night. The Fox competition, which crowned Phillip Phillips the ... [Fishbowl NY]

Battling Finales: American Idol Powers Past Dancing With The Stars in Ratings - Posted May 30, 2012
It's on to the summer. But not before American Idol and Dancing With The Stars completed their season last week. In the latest prime time New York ratings, Idol was king of the week with its star-studded, grand finale Wednesday night. The Fox competition, which crowned Phillip Phillips the ... [FishbowlNY]

#Twitter4Brands Shares Some Statistics To Consider - Posted May 21, 2012
Twitter held a #Twitter4Brands event during Internet Week New York, a week-long festival that started in 2008 and has become a wildly popular venue for all things digital. N... [10,000 Words]

#Twitter4Brands Shares Some Statistics To Consider - Posted May 21, 2012
Twitter held a #Twitter4Brands event during Internet Week New York, a week-long festival that started in 2008 and has become a wildly popular venue for all things digital. N... [AllTwitter]

Get Your #Gameface On To Win ESPN NBA Finals Promotion On Twitter - Posted May 15, 2012
If you're into sports, you likely follow a few of your favorite athletes and teams on Twitter. You probably talk smack during games too! Well, Twitter and ESPN are going to help you step that up a notch by offering new programs that will be promoted online and on-air across Tw... [AllTwitter]

Bill Plaschke to Kobe Bryant: 'You're an Asshole' - Posted May 9, 2012
Playoff time brings out the very worst in Kobe Bryant when it comes to dealing with the media. He's notoriously known for his smug and snarky answers during this time of the year and Los Angeles Times sports columnist Bill Plaschke called him out on it following Game 3 of the Los... [FishbowlLA]

Gambling Conflict Forces Bill Simmons to Withdraw NBA MVP Vote - Posted May 3, 2012
ESPN.com columnist Bill Simmons isn't shy when it comes to broadcasting his sports gambling picks. Gambling is normally a topic of discussion on his The B.S. Report podcas... [FishbowlLA]

Idol and Dancing Land in a Tie Atop Weekly Ratings - Posted April 19, 2012
The weekly ratings battle between American Idol and Dancing With The Stars gave neither program an outright victory. Two-hour editions of Dancing and Idol each were number one for the week, according to Nielsen. The Dancing and Idol telecasts had an estimated 1.3 millio... [Fishbowl NY]

Idol and Dancing Land in a Tie Atop Weekly Ratings - Posted April 19, 2012
The weekly ratings battle between American Idol and Dancing With The Stars gave neither program an outright victory. Two-hour editions of Dancing and Idol each were number one for the week, according to Nielsen. The Dancing and Idol telecasts had an estimated 1.3 millio... [FishbowlNY]

LG, Decorating Expert Janna Robinson, and ESPN's Stuart Scott Team Up for 'Techorating' - Posted April 12, 2012
As our lives have become more infused with technology, so have our homes. Con... [PRNewser]

Olbermann Returns to Sportscasting, at Least for One Evening - Posted April 6, 2012
Yesterday, Keith Olbermann went to the New York Mets season opening game, filed a lawsuit against Current TV, and then made an ... [PRNewser]

WRC Sports Anchor Hakem Dermish Joining ESPN - Posted April 2, 2012
WRC sports anchor Hakem Dermish is leaving the NBC O&O to join ESPN, a station spokesperson confirmed to TVSpy. Dermish signed off from WRC last night after five years at t... [TVSpy]

News Corp. Planning ESPN Rival - Posted March 29, 2012
News Corp. is thinking about going after the biggest name in sports. No, not Tim Tebow dammit -- ESPN. Bloomberg reports that the ... [Fishbowl NY]

News Corp. Planning ESPN Rival - Posted March 29, 2012
News Corp. is thinking about going after the biggest name in sports. No, not Tim Tebow dammit -- ESPN. Bloomberg reports that the ... [FishbowlNY]

ESPN Now Allowing Staffers to Wear Hoodies on Twitter - Posted March 26, 2012
On Friday, according to Journal-isms, ESPN banned employees from posting photos of themselves wearing hoodies as an act of support for Trayvon Martin, the teenager whose murder has received ... [TVNewser]

No, Bill Simmons Doesn't Actually Have a Boyfriend - Posted March 9, 2012
Bill Simmons took his B.S. Report podcast on the road earlier this week and interviewed Dallas Mavericks owner ... [FishbowlLA]

5 Upcoming Journalism and Media Conferences - Posted February 16, 2012
Throughout the year, there are several conferences in the fields of journalism and media for everyone from up-and-coming journalists to seasoned professionals. Just a few weeks ago, we covered a few panels on journa... [TVSpy]

5 Upcoming Journalism and Media Conferences - Posted February 16, 2012
Throughout the year, there are several conferences in the fields of journalism and media for everyone from up-and-coming journalists to seasoned professionals. Just a few weeks ago, we covered a few panels on journa... [10,000 Words]

LA County Judge Doesn't See Humor in Tweeting - Posted February 1, 2012
When nationally syndicated columnist and ESPN poker personality Norman Chad was selected to jury duty, he did what any person in 2012 would do -- gave play-by-play on Twitter. Chad, AKA "Juror #7," was rebuked by Los Angeles County Superior Court ... [GalleyCat]

Giants Super Bowl Push Takes Number One in Weekly Ratings - Posted January 18, 2012
The New York Giants are onto the NFC Championship and a date with the San Francisco 49ers. But first, the G-Men had to do away with the Green Bay Packers Sunday night in the divisional round. The game broadcast on Fox won the week, according to Nielsen. An estimated 4 million... [Fishbowl NY]

Giants Super Bowl Push Takes Number One in Weekly Ratings - Posted January 18, 2012
The New York Giants are onto the NFC Championship and a date with the San Francisco 49ers. But first, the G-Men had to do away with the Green Bay Packers Sunday night in the divisional round. The game broadcast on Fox won the week, according to Nielsen. An estimated 4 million... [FishbowlNY]

New York City Marathon Gets New Broadcast Home--WABC/ESPN - Posted January 10, 2012
In an unprecedented agreement, the New York Road Runners Club announced yesterday that their signature event--the New York City Marathon will be televised by ESPN and WABC in New York. WNBC has anchored the race since 1999. It marks a return home for the most famous race in the Big Apple.... [Fishbowl NY]

New York City Marathon Gets New Broadcast Home--WABC/ESPN - Posted January 10, 2012
In an unprecedented agreement, the New York Road Runners Club announced yesterday that their signature event--the New York City Marathon will be televised by ESPN and WABC in New York. WNBC has anchored the race since 1999. It marks a return home for the most famous race in the Big Apple.... [FishbowlNY]

Jim Rome Leaves ESPN, Headed to CBS Sports - Posted January 7, 2012
It's the end of an era at ESPN as nationally syndicated sports radio talk show host Jim Rome is leaving the network at the end of the month and is taking his television show, Jim Rome is Burning, to CBS Sports Network, ... [FishbowlLA]

Giants Clincher Takes the Weekly Ratings Top Spot - Posted January 5, 2012
The Giants regular season finale, a win and in the playoffs, was the easy winner of the week, according to Nielsen. The Giants won NBC's Sunday Night Football, 31-14 against the Cowboys, with 2.9 million WNBC/Channel 4 viewers tuned in and a whopping 15.0 rating. The final half hour of... [Fishbowl NY]

Giants Clincher Takes the Weekly Ratings Top Spot - Posted January 5, 2012
The Giants regular season finale, a win and in the playoffs, was the easy winner of the week, according to Nielsen. The Giants won NBC's Sunday Night Football, 31-14 against the Cowboys, with 2.9 million WNBC/Channel 4 viewers tuned in and a whopping 15.0 rating. The final half hour of... [FishbowlNY]

X Factor Finale Tops Weekly Ratings - Posted December 31, 2011
Simon Cowell's X Factor made its U.S. debut in September While the ratings have been good in New York, they haven't come close to American Idol. That is, until the finale. The two-night finale, culminating with Melanie Amaro being crowned winner, took the top spot on WNYW/Channel 5. Nielsen says the... [Fishbowl NY]

X Factor Finale Tops Weekly Ratings - Posted December 31, 2011
Simon Cowell's X Factor made its U.S. debut in September While the ratings have been good in New York, they haven't come close to American Idol. That is, until the finale. The two-night finale, culminating with Melanie Amaro being crowned winner, took the top spot on WNYW/Channel 5. Nielsen says the... [FishbowlNY]

ESPN's NBA Countdown Show Moving to LA - Posted December 20, 2011
Magic Johnson's commute during the NBA season just got a whole lot easier. ESPN's Kia NBA Countdown show is moving to the network's Los Angeles Production Center at L.A. LIVE. In previous years, the show originated f... [FishbowlLA]

Pulitzer-Winner Don Van Natta Jr. Leaves The New York Times for ESPN - Posted December 9, 2011
Don Van Natta Jr., a Pulitzer-prize winning New York Times veteran of 16 years, is ... [Fishbowl NY]

Pulitzer-Winner Don Van Natta Jr. Leaves The New York Times for ESPN - Posted December 9, 2011
Don Van Natta Jr., a Pulitzer-prize winning New York Times veteran of 16 years, is ... [FishbowlNY]

Giants/Packers on WNYW Wins Weekly Ratings - Posted December 8, 2011
The Giants may have lost on the field to the unbeaten Packers, but they won--and won big in the ratings department. The late afternoon game on WNYW/Channel 5 was tops for the week, according to Nielsen, with a whopping 2.3 million viewers and an 11.9 rating. Because of the dramatic Packers comeback,... [Fishbowl NY]

Giants/Packers on WNYW Wins Weekly Ratings - Posted December 8, 2011
The Giants may have lost on the field to the unbeaten Packers, but they won--and won big in the ratings department. The late afternoon game on WNYW/Channel 5 was tops for the week, according to Nielsen, with a whopping 2.3 million viewers and an 11.9 rating. Because of the dramatic Packers comeback,... [FishbowlNY]

Cable News Ranker: Fox News at #4 - Posted December 6, 2011
Fox News was the fourth most-watched cable network in primetime last week behind ESPN, USA and ABC Family. In total day, FNC was fifth overall. MSNBC was 27th in primetime and 31st in total day, while CNN was 34th and 30th, respectively. ... [TVNewser]

How The Biggest Names In Sports Are Connected On Twitter [INFOGRAPHIC] - Posted November 23, 2011
Each industry has its own universe on Twitter. The interconnectedness of thought leaders and participants in a space creates a web of influence - and Chartball has created a massive, interactive infographic showing this universe among the sp... [AllTwitter]

Giants, Jets; One, Two in New York Weekly Ratings - Posted November 17, 2011
A healthy dose of NFL action was tops in the weekly prime time ratings. The Giants fell short at the 49ers, but did not fall short in the ratings. The late afternoon Fox game, seen on WNYW/Channel 5, was number one, according to Nielsen. The game had an estimated 2 million... [FishbowlLA]

Dancing Tops the Weekly Ratings - Posted October 26, 2011
WABC had the highest-rated show for the week. The Monday night, two-hour performance of Dancing With The Stars was number one, according to Nielsen, with an estimated 1.1 million viewers and a 6.0 rating. The Tuesday night result show took hold of eighth place (870,000/4.5). Also on WABC, the sitcom Modern Family rocketed... [Fishbowl NY]

Dancing Tops the Weekly Ratings - Posted October 26, 2011
WABC had the highest-rated show for the week. The Monday night, two-hour performance of Dancing With The Stars was number one, according to Nielsen, with an estimated 1.1 million viewers and a 6.0 rating. The Tuesday night result show took hold of eighth place (870,000/4.5). Also on WABC, the sitcom Modern Family rocketed... [FishbowlNY]

Monday Night Football Targets Latino Community - Posted October 14, 2011
With another exciting weekend of football right around the corner, I had to s... [FishbowlLA]

Foursquare and ESPN Playing on the Same Team - Posted October 6, 2011
Back in the middle of August ESPN announced an agreement to supply sports venue data on foursquare's newly launched events platform. The agreements enhanced the check-in experience at sporting events with game time, teams, venue, location information and more. With the new feature, fans not only have been able to share... [SocialTimes.com]

The Jets, Not Yankees, Take Weekly Top Spot - Posted October 6, 2011
It was another Sunday Night Football appearance for the New York Jets. Gang Green was routed by the Ravens, 34-17. But the NBC game was number one in New York with an estimated 1.5 million viewers and a 7.7 rating, according to the Nielsen Company. The Giants, with the late game heroics... [Fishbowl NY]

The Jets, Not Yankees, Take Weekly Top Spot - Posted October 6, 2011
It was another Sunday Night Football appearance for the New York Jets. Gang Green was routed by the Ravens, 34-17. But the NBC game was number one in New York with an estimated 1.5 million viewers and a 7.7 rating, according to the Nielsen Company. The Giants, with the late game heroics... [FishbowlNY]

Hank Williams Jr.: I Wrote This Crappy Statement - Posted October 5, 2011
Hank Williams Jr. got into some hot water on Monday after he went on Fox & Friends and compared the golf game between House Speaker John Boehner and President Obama to "Hitler playing golf with Netanyahu." The old "Obama as Hitler" stuff again. It'll get you every time. ESPN was having none... [PRNewser]

This Week on the mediabistro.com Job Board: NBC News, Fox News, ESPN - Posted September 29, 2011
This week, NBC News is looking for a cross-media marketing manager, while Fox News is on the hunt for a ... [TVNewser]

Ashton Kutcher's Two and a Half Men Debut Wins Week - Posted September 29, 2011
The buzz surrounding Ashton Kutcher replacing Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men was enough to catapult it to number one for the we... [Fishbowl NY]

Ashton Kutcher's Two and a Half Men Debut Wins Week - Posted September 29, 2011
The buzz surrounding Ashton Kutcher replacing Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men was enough to catapult it to number one for the we... [FishbowlNY]

Exclusive: FBLA Interview with Jay Mariotti - Posted September 28, 2011
If "So What Do You Do, Jay Mariotti" wasn't enough for you, we have more from our exclusive interview with the former Around the Horn contributor and Venice resident. In Part II, ... [FishbowlLA]

How ESPN and The New York Times Build A Second Screen For Readers - Posted September 24, 2011
[caption id="attachment_7171" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Above, Patrick Stiegman of ESPN speaks, accompanied by Brian Hamman (center) and Tyson Evans, both of The New York Times."][/caption] BOSTON -- At the ... [10,000 Words]

Emmy Awards Edge Sunday Night Football in Weekly Ratings - Posted September 22, 2011
More than 1.4 million people watched the Emmy Awards Sunday night on WNYW/Channel 5 for the top spot of the week, according to Nielsen. The event, hosted by Glee's Jane Lynch, pulled in a 7.1 rating. But right below the Emmys telecast was NBC's Sunday Night Football pitting the E... [Fishbowl NY]

Emmy Awards Edge Sunday Night Football in Weekly Ratings - Posted September 22, 2011
More than 1.4 million people watched the Emmy Awards Sunday night on WNYW/Channel 5 for the top spot of the week, according to Nielsen. The event, hosted by Glee's Jane Lynch, pulled in a 7.1 rating. But right below the Emmys telecast was NBC's Sunday Night Football pitting the E... [FishbowlNY]

Jay Mariotti Avoids Jail Time, Pleads No Contest - Posted September 13, 2011
Former Around the Horn contributor Jay Mariotti managed to avoid jail for the second time Tuesday when he pleaded no contest to stalking and assault charges. The Los Angeles Times has the ... [FishbowlLA]

Shocker: An Athlete Is Upset With Colin Cowherd - Posted August 28, 2011
A professional athlete has beef with ESPN's Colin Cowherd. In other news, water is wet and the sky is blue. Houston Texans running back ... [SportsNewser]

Paul Azinger Missed The ESPN Social Media Memo - Posted August 26, 2011
ESPN golf analyst Paul Azinger took a cheap shot at President Barack Obama Thursday via ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Releases College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon Schedule - Posted August 26, 2011
One of the days that I've circled on my calendar the last three years is ESPN's College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon. The network has delivered another fantastic lineup starting Tuesday, Nov. 15 at midnight ET. The ESPN family of networks will broadcast 19 games including two wom... [SportsNewser]

ESPN's Revamped Social Networking Policy - Posted August 25, 2011
ESPN personalities (that means everyone except Chris Berman) will have to think twice before sending out that next tweet. The network rol... [UnBeige]

NFL Primetime Crew Plays Dress Up In Brooklyn - Posted August 24, 2011
Leave it to Berman to stare in the camera. This new commercial could be hilariously funny or an absolute train wreck. Can't wait. [H/T @AdamSchefter]... [SportsNewser]

Brian Kenny Leaving ESPN After 13 Years - Posted August 22, 2011
After 13 years at ESPN, anchor Brian Kenny is leaving the network in September. "Brian did great work for us. His contract was up and he found a new opportunity," ESPN spokesman ... [SportsNewser]

Audio: Dick Vitale Hangs Up On Dan LeBatard Show - Posted August 19, 2011
Someone finally found a way to silence Dick Vitale. The face of ESPN's college basketball coverage joined the Dan LeBatard Show to discuss whether Donna Shalala should resign as the president of the University o... [AppNewser]

Audio: Dick Vitale Hangs Up On Dan LeBatard Show - Posted August 19, 2011
Someone finally found a way to silence Dick Vitale. The face of ESPN's college basketball coverage joined the Dan LeBatard Show to discuss whether Donna Shalala should resign as the president of the University o... [SportsNewser]

Nessler, Dilfer To Call Raiders-Broncos On MNF - Posted August 17, 2011
For the second consecutive year, Brad Nessler and Trent Dilfer will call the second game of ESPN's Monday Night Football doubleheader on Sept. 12 between ... [SportsNewser]

The NFL Has A Special Place In Josh Elliott's Heart - Posted August 17, 2011
Former Sports Illustrated writer Josh Elliott successfully made the transition from print to broadcast in 2005 when he was hired by ESPN as the host of Classic Now (RIP). Following a successfully stint on Sports... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Acquires Australian Sports Site Footytips - Posted August 15, 2011
ESPN continues to build up their international portfolio following the acquisition of ExtraCorp Pty. Ltd, owners of Australia's largest sports tipping and fantasy games platform in footytips.com.au. Launched in 1997, the website offers social tipping competitions for 20 of the bigges... [SportsNewser]

Derrick Brooks Turned Down Offer To Stay At ESPN - Posted August 13, 2011
We learned Thursday that Derrick Brooks and Warrick Dunn ... [UnBeige]

WABC/Channel 7 Joining Forces with ESPN for Morning Sports - Posted August 11, 2011
ESPN and WABC/Channel 7, properties of the Walt Disney Corporation, are taking synergy to the next level. The Daily News reports WABC will outsource morning sports reports to ESPN. That means, gone are the sportscasts by evening anchor Rob Powers... [Fishbowl NY]

WABC/Channel 7 Joining Forces with ESPN for Morning Sports - Posted August 11, 2011
ESPN and WABC/Channel 7, properties of the Walt Disney Corporation, are taking synergy to the next level. The Daily News reports WABC will outsource morning sports reports to ESPN. That means, gone are the sportscasts by evening anchor Rob Powers... [FishbowlNY]

WABC Outsources Sports on Morning Show to ESPN - Posted August 11, 2011
WABC -- the flagship owned-and-operated station of ABC in New York City -- is giving sportscasts from ESPN radio a trial run as part of its morning news. ESPN and ABC are both owned by Walt Disney Corporation, making the partnership an easy opportunity for... [TVSpy]

Indianapolis 500 Remaining On ABC Through 2018 - Posted August 10, 2011
The Indianapolis 500 will remain on ABC through 2018 as part of a new, six-year rights agreement that was announced Wednesday. As part of the agreement, ESPN on ABC will continue to televise four additional races in addition to the Indianapolis 500. Starting next year, ESPN3.com will live stream ABC's onboard cameras... [SportsNewser]

Is Bill Parcells The Latest ESPN NFL Analyst? - Posted August 9, 2011
With the NFL right around the corner, ESPN has gone on an analysts hiring spree, signing Eric Mangini, ... [SportsNewser]

Bill Simmons' Mustache Is All The Rage On The Web - Posted August 8, 2011
Yes, that is Bill Simmons. And yes, he has a mustache. The Grantland.com boss was on Pardon the Interruption Monday with Michael Wilbon... [SportsNewser]

Michael Smith To Co-Host Numbers Never Lie - Posted August 8, 2011
We now know who new hire Charissa Thompson will work alongside on ESPN2's Numbers Never Lie. ESPN vet... [SportsNewser]

Pacquiao, Marquez Heads to CNN - Posted August 7, 2011
[caption id="attachment_25421" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Pacquiao vs. Marquez in 2008"][/caption] Boxing fans out there are getting a little love from HBO and parent company ... [PRNewser]

Get Ready For The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl - Posted August 3, 2011
Move over, Humanitarian Bowl. Get ready for the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl! The Idaho Potato Commission will sponsor the Boise bowl game through 2016, as part of a new six-year name rights deal. "We're proud to support a bowl that has become a national showcase for the State of Idaho," said ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Adding At Least 200 New Jobs In Connecticut - Posted August 2, 2011
ESPN will add at least 200 jobs in the state of Connecticut over the next five years in exchange for tax breaks, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Tuesday. It's all part of the "First Five" program, that is encouraging five businesses t... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Airing One-Hour Special on New Statistic Called Total Quarterback Rating - Posted August 2, 2011
ESPN is airing a one-hour special at 5 p.m. ET Friday called Year of the Quarterback SportsCenter Special: The Total Quarterback Rating, which will introduce and explain a new NFL quarterback statistic designed to supplant the NFL Passer Rating. The Total Quarterback Rating is measured on a... [SportsNewser]

Desmond Howard Trashes The NCAA - Posted July 29, 2011
The NCAA backlash has been gaining momentum and ESPN college football analyst Desmond Howard is the latest to speak out about the current state of collegiate athletics: USA Today ... [SportsNewser]

Video: "The Big Show" Attempts To Cast ESPN Movie - Posted July 29, 2011
Keith Olbermann and Dan Patrick took their best shot at casting the upcoming ESPN movie Th... [SportsNewser]

John Clayton Didn't Graduate Twitter 101 - Posted July 28, 2011
  In the span of 48 hours, ESPN NFL analyst John Clayton has instantly become a Twitter ... [SportsNewser]

Seven New ESPN Documentaries Coming This Fall - Posted July 28, 2011
The spirit of 30 for 30 lives on thanks to seven new documentaries from ESPN. Catching Hell, the documentary on ... [SportsNewser]

20th Century Fox Acquires Rights To ESPN Oral History - Posted July 26, 2011
The rumors appear to be true. 20th Century Fox is closing a deal to acquiring the rights to ESPN: Those Guys Have All The Fun, ... [SportsNewser]

WSOP Daily Coverage On ESPN2 Averaged 415,000 Viewers - Posted July 25, 2011
ESPN2's live coverage of the World Series of Poker Main Event averaged a 0.4 household coverage rating, 351,000 households and 415,000 viewers. This was the first year ESPN offered... [SportsNewser]

ESPN, SEC Team Up For New Apparel Collection - Posted July 25, 2011
The Southeastern Conference and the ESPN are teaming up to launch the "SEC on ESPN" apparel collection. The t-shirt line includes nine graphics (six's men's and three women's) and will feature slogans and logos from all 12 schools in the SEC, inspired by the conference... [SportsNewser]

ESPN The Weekend Ending At Walt Disney Resort - Posted July 23, 2011
The Walt Disney Resort in Orlando will no longer serve as the home for "ESPN The Weekeend." Walt Disney World sports media director Darrell Fry made the ... [SportsNewser]

Audio: Jon Miller Is Still Pissed At ESPN About Sunday Night Baseball - Posted July 22, 2011
Ever wonder if Jon Miller misses his Sunday Night Baseball gig at ESPN? The San Francisco Giants play-by-play announcer indirectly took a couple shots at the Worldwide Leader while congratulating ... [SportsNewser]

Video: Doug Glanville Has Lost His Baseball Touch - Posted July 22, 2011
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MLB All-Star Game Lifts WNYW to Weekly Top Spot - Posted July 21, 2011
With the temperatures consistently in the 90s, summer also means the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The annual mid-summer classic took the number one prime time position for the week, according to the Nielsen Company. The All-Star Game had an estimated 945,000 WNYW/Channel 5 viewers, with a 4.7 rating. The 30-minute... [Fishbowl NY]

MLB All-Star Game Lifts WNYW to Weekly Top Spot - Posted July 21, 2011
With the temperatures consistently in the 90s, summer also means the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The annual mid-summer classic took the number one prime time position for the week, according to the Nielsen Company. The All-Star Game had an estimated 945,000 WNYW/Channel 5 viewers, with a 4.7 rating. The 30-minute... [FishbowlNY]

Women's World Cup Final Highest-Rated Soccer Match In ESPN History - Posted July 18, 2011
The 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Finals between the United States and Japan was the most-watched and highest-rated soccer telecast on an ESPN network. The match earned a 7.4 U.S. household rating and was seen by an average of 13.4 million viewers. The previous ... [UnBeige]

Women's World Cup Final Highest-Rated Soccer Match In ESPN History - Posted July 18, 2011
The 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Finals between the United States and Japan was the most-watched and highest-rated soccer telecast on an ESPN network. The match earned a 7.4 U.S. household rating and was seen by an average of 13.4 million viewers. The previous ... [SportsNewser]

2011 ESPYs Draw Lowest Ratings Since Mid-1990s - Posted July 17, 2011
The 2011 ESPYs drew 1.984 million viewers on ESPN Wednesday, the least-viewed edition of their annual award show since at least 1995. Those numbers were down 24 percent from 2010 (2.61... [SportsNewser]

SI Releases Its Twitter 100 - Posted July 14, 2011
I love lists, as they're always a great source of debate. And when a list covers something like the top 100 Twitter sources of "news, information and entertainment from the sports world," then I stand to be educated as well. Sports... [SportsNewser]

30 For 30 To Receive NABJ's Best Practices Award - Posted July 13, 2011
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) will present ESPN's 30 for 30 series with the organization's Best Practices Award at their 36th Annual Convention and Career Fair in Philadelphia on Aug. 6. "30 for 30 is indicative of the excellent contributions made by a brilliant ... [SportsNewser]

Michael Smith Is Not Popular With The Cycling Community - Posted July 12, 2011
The cycling community is up in arms over a series of tweets from ESPN.com columnist Michael Smith regarding the nasty crash at the Tour de France Monday. ... [SportsNewser]

2011 State Farm Home Run Derby Earns 4.7 Rating On ESPN - Posted July 12, 2011
ESPN's telecast of the 2011 State Farm Home Run Derby earned a 4.7 rating and averaged 6,686,000 viewers. Compared to last year's numbers, ratings and viewership were up two (4.6 rating) and four percent (6,418,000), respectively. Monday's telecast peaked from 9:30-10 p.m. ET with a 5.1 rating. Locally, the top five metered ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Files Lawsuit Against Ohio State University - Posted July 12, 2011
ESPN has filed a lawsuit against Ohio State University, claiming the school violated Ohio's public record laws. OSU allegedly failed to make three different sets of public records available earlier this year during the Jim Tressel... [SportsNewser]

Friday Night Lights Coming To ESPN - Posted July 11, 2011
The NBC/DirecTV football drama Friday Night Lights is headed to ESPN starting Tuesday night. The first two episodes from the first season will air Tuesday on ESPN at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET. ESPN Classic will become the home of Friday Night Lights starting with a Season 1 marathon on... [SportsNewser]

Shuttle Memories | Back to School | Distinguished Winner - Posted July 8, 2011
TVNewser: As NASA bids so long to the space shuttle program, a look back at the first launch 30 years ago. SportsNewser: ESPN names ... [Fishbowl NY]

Shuttle Memories | Back to School | Distinguished Winner - Posted July 8, 2011
TVNewser: As NASA bids so long to the space shuttle program, a look back at the first launch 30 years ago. SportsNewser: ESPN names ... [FishbowlNY]

SportsCenter "My Wish" Segments Returning This Month - Posted July 8, 2011
Get your tissues ready as ESPN's sixth annual SportsCenter "My Wish" segments will air between July 17-20. Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, children with life-threatening medical conditions have the opportunity to live out their sports wishes. "The My Wish series shows view... [SportsNewser]

Longhorn Network Announces First Talent Hires - Posted July 7, 2011
The Longhorn Network announced their first three talent hires Thursday. Fox Sports reporter Samantha Ste... [UnBeige]

Longhorn Network Announces First Talent Hires - Posted July 7, 2011
The Longhorn Network announced their first three talent hires Thursday. Fox Sports reporter Samantha Ste... [SportsNewser]

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Breaks Viewership Record - Posted July 7, 2011
The 2011 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest on ESPN was the most-viewed competition ever, averaging 1,949,000 viewers. Viewership was up 16 percent compared to last year's 1,677,000 viewers and the 1.3 rating is tied with 2006 and 2007 as the highest rat... [SportsNewser]

Wimbledon Leaving NBC After 43 Years, Headed To ESPN - Posted July 3, 2011
According to Sports Business Journal, ESPN is close to finalizing a full-rights package with The All England Club for Wimbledon -- ending NBC's 43-year association with the tournament. "We are proud of our 43-year partn... [PRNewser]

ESPN Posts Audience Growth During 2011 College World Series Coverage - Posted June 30, 2011
ESPN's 11 telecasts during the 2011 College World Series averaged a 1.0 rating with 1,310,000 viewers in 994,000 households, an increase of 11 percent (0.9), 9 percent (vs. 1,198,000) and 7 percent (vs. 933,000), respectively, over last year's six games. ESPN2 showed similar growth as well in four games, averaging a 0.8... [SportsNewser]

Video: Ron Artest Explains Metta World Peace - Posted June 30, 2011
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Capitol One, Castrol Edge Return As Presenting Sponsors Of ESPY's - Posted June 29, 2011
Sponsors Capital One and Castrol Edge will once again present the ESPY Awards from the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Along with co-presenting the show, both companies will serve as co-presents of the nomination show, ESPY voting, and an individual award -- the Capital One Cup, recognizing... [UnBeige]

Judge Orders Jay Mariotti To Stand Trial - Posted June 28, 2011
Jay Mariotti was ordered Tuesday to stand trial on three felony charges -- stalking, dome... [SportsNewser]

Report: Charissa Thompson Heading To ESPN - Posted June 27, 2011
Reporter Charissa Thompson is headed to ESPN as the host of Numbers Never Live, ... [SportsNewser]

Video: Craig James Running For Political Office? - Posted June 25, 2011
It appears ESPN announcer Craig James might be running for political office. James has started Texans for a Better America, an advocacy group complete with a three-minute promo video about himself. He n... [SportsNewser]

Video: Erin Andrews Confronts Peephole Heckler - Posted June 22, 2011
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Dick Enberg Working His Final Wimbledon - Posted June 20, 2011
Legendary announcer Dick Enberg will call his 32nd and final Wimbledon tournament starting Monday. "It's part of 5 decades, starting in 1979, a total of 32 Wimbledons," Enberg ... [SportsNewser]

Friday Night Fights Airing In 3D For Second Time - Posted June 20, 2011
ESPN's Friday Night Fights will broadcast in 3D for the second time on Friday at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2, ESPN3D, ESPN Deportes, ESPN3.com). Joe Tessitore and ... [SportsNewser]

Ship That Buried bin Laden Could Host Carrier Classic - Posted June 18, 2011
The Carrier Classic 11-11-11 featuring Michigan State and North Carolina will likely take place aboard the USS Carl Vinson in downtown San Diego, the same aircraft carrier that carried ... [SportsNewser]

Video: Regis Grills Michelle Beadle On Internet Porn - Posted June 16, 2011
Leave it to the 79-year-old ... [SportsNewser]

Michelle Beadle Filling In For Kelly Ripa On Live! - Posted June 14, 2011
ESPN SportsNation co-host Michelle Beadle is filling in Thursday for Kelly Ripa on the Live! with Regis & K... [SportsNewser]

The Monday Night Football Logo Gets A New Look - Posted June 9, 2011
If we have a Monday Night Football this fall, it will have a new look. ESPN has redesigned the logo to give it a more modern feel. "Every year we go back and analy... [SportsNewser]

Video: Stephen A. Smith Hints There's Something Going On With LeBron James' Personal Life - Posted June 9, 2011
Here we go again. Stephen A. Smith hinted Thursday morning that he heard something is going on in ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN, West Coast Confernce Sign 8-Year Deal - Posted June 9, 2011
ESPN and the West Coast Conference agreed to a eight-year rights agreement extension for men's and women's basktball coverage and Olympic sports content across multiple platforms. As part of the deal, which runs through the 2018-19 academic year, the WCC will receive a minimum of 48 men's basketbal... [AppNewser]

ESPN's Official Statement On Failed Olympic Bid - Posted June 7, 2011
ESPN released a statement Tuesday afternoon regarding their failed Olympic bid: "We made a disciplined bid that would have brought tremendous value to the Olympics and would have been profitable for our company. To go any further would n... [SportsNewser]

Updated: NBC Wins Rights to Next Four Olympics - Posted June 7, 2011
NBC beat out competing bids from ESPN and Fox Sports and was awarded rights to broadcast the next four Olympics by the ... [SportsNewser]

Grantland.com Launches June 8 - Posted June 2, 2011
Grantland.com, the new web project spearheaded by Bill Simmons, will launch June 8 at Noon ET. ... [SportsNewser]

Chris Evert Joins ESPN As Tennis Analyst - Posted June 2, 2011
Former tennis great Chris Evert will join ESPN to serve as an analyst for the network's Wimbledon and US Open coverage. "I am really excited about working again in tennis as an analyst," said Evert. "I've been away from TV for 10 years because my ... [SportsNewser]

Tennis Channel, ESPN Agree To New Multimedia Deal - Posted May 31, 2011
The Tennis Channel and ESPN agreed to a new four-year multimedia programming alliance for the Australian and French Opens. As part of the deal, which takes effect with the 2012 French Open, ESPN's telecast windows of the French Open will now be virtually live, starting at 5 a.m. ET for five... [SportsNewser]

Skip Bayless Apologizes To Chris Broussard - Posted May 31, 2011
Skip Bayless apologized Tuesday on ESPN's First Take for ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Management Suggested Questions For Those Guys Have All The Fun Author - Posted May 27, 2011
SportsByBrooks.com reported Thursday that ESPN management had provided scripted questions to ESPN radio hosts for their interviews with Jim Miller... [SportsNewser]

Howard Bryant Agrees To Six Months Probation On Domestic Assault Charge - Posted May 27, 2011
ESPN writer Howard Bryant agreed to serve six months of pretrial probation stemming from charges that he assaulted his estranged wife in February. If Bryant violates any laws during the probation, he could be brou... [SportsNewser]

ESPN To Air Entire 2011 Scripps National Spelling Bee - Posted May 26, 2011
You know summer is right around the corner when the Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals are on ESPN. The network's coverage begins June 1 on ESPN3.com with the preliminary rounds. ESPN and ESPN3.com will carry the semifinals and finals on June 2. Not that the littles need any added pressur... [SportsNewser]

ESPN To Air Road To Omaha Selection Show - Posted May 25, 2011
ESPN will televise the NCAA Division I Road to Omaha Selection Show Presented by Capital One on Monday, May 30 at 12:30 p.m. The live announcement of the 64-team field for the NCAA Baseball Championship will be hosted by Ryan Burr along with analyst Kyle Peterson. Along with breaking down each region,... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Names Three Studio Analysts For Women's World Cup Coverage - Posted May 23, 2011
Brandi Chastain, Briana Scurry and Tony DiCicco w... [SportsNewser]

Video: This Is SportsCenter: Joey Votto - Posted May 23, 2011
ESPN's "This Is SportsCenter" commercials will never get old. Another great spot - -... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Aired Wrong Doris Burke Tape During Game 3 - Posted May 23, 2011
Doris Burke's flub Saturday night during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals wasn't her fault... [SportsNewser]

Cris Carter Signs New Contract With ESPN - Posted May 22, 2011
ESPN NFL analyst Cris Carter has signed a new contract with the network and will return to Sunday NFL Countdown, according to Michael McCarthy of USA Today. Carter's contract ... [SportsNewser]

Video: Doris Burke's Brain Fart During Game 3 - Posted May 21, 2011
Here's your reminder that live television is harder than it seems. ... [AppNewser]

Video: Doris Burke's Brain Fart During Game 3 - Posted May 21, 2011
Here's your reminder that live television is harder than it seems. ... [SportsNewser]

MLB Ratings Up on ESPN - Posted May 19, 2011
Viewership of Major League Baseball games on ESPN is up seven percent through the first 22 games of the season, and up more 23 percent in the male 18-34 demographic. Meanwhile ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball is averaging 2,886,000 viewers thr... [SportsNewser]

More Details Leak On Those Guys Have All The Fun - Posted May 18, 2011
The embargo has been lifted on Those Guys Have All The Fun and EW.com has more details on the upcoming ESPN book that hits shelves May 24: "The company would have Christmas parties up at so... [SportsNewser]

Keith Olbermann Responds To ESPN Book Excerpt - Posted May 16, 2011
Keith Olbermann fired back a response to the first excerpt from the new ESPN book, Those Guys Have All The Fun. ... [SportsNewser]

Stephen A. Smith Schools The Class Of 2011 - Posted May 15, 2011
In terms of journalists as commencement speakers, Stephen A. Smith would easily make my top five. The blunt ESPN contributor gave the commencement speech at Winston Salem State University Saturday and dropped some ... [TVNewser]

Stephen A. Smith Schools The Class Of 2011 - Posted May 15, 2011
In terms of journalists as commencement speakers, Stephen A. Smith would easily make my top five. The blunt ESPN contributor gave the commencement speech at Winston Salem State University Saturday and dropped some ... [SportsNewser]

Matthew Barnaby's Statement Regarding Arrest - Posted May 15, 2011
ESPN NHL analyst Matthew Barnaby issued a statement Saturday through his publicist following his ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN To Broadcast First College Basketball Game From U.S. Military Aircraft Carrier - Posted May 12, 2011
ESPN will televise the first men's college basketball game to be played on the deck of a United States military aircraft carrier when Michigan State takes on North Carolina in the Carrier Classic 11-11-11. The United States military ship to host the Veteran's Day event hon... [SportsNewser]

Will Tony Kornheiser Write For Grantland.com? - Posted May 11, 2011
Could we see the return of Tony Kornheiser as a writer instead of just a yodeler? Bill Simmons hinted Tuesday on The B.S. Report that he's recruiting the... [SportsNewser]

Video: ESPN's Melrose Says Coaches Hope There's No Gays on Their Teams - Posted May 11, 2011
Responding to the controversy surrounding Sean Avery's decision to come out in support of gay marriage, Outside the Lines discussed the issue of gay athletes in sports. During the roundtable discussion, former NHL coach and current ESPN hockey commentator Barry Melrose said coaches don't even want to consider the possibili... [SportsNewser]

Reggie Bush Shouldn't Watch ESPN First Take - Posted May 10, 2011
Reggie Bush fell for the Skip Bayless trap. Bayless criticized the New Orleans Saints running back (for now) on ESPN First Take Tuesday morning, which sent Bush into a Twitter frenzy. ... [SportsNewser]

WatchESPN App Now Available On Android Devices - Posted May 9, 2011
Starting today, the WatchESPN App is now available on Android phone and tablet devices to Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks and Verizon FiOS TV subscribers who receive ESPN's linear networks as part of their video subscription. The free App provides users with remote access to ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN3.... [SportsNewser]

Rick Reilly To J-School Grads: 'Don't Write For Free' - Posted May 6, 2011
Boys and girls, take the advice of ESPN.com columnist Rick Reilly. Don't write for free. Reilly gave the commencement address at the University of Colorado (his alma mater) and had some great ... [SportsNewser]

Jim Bowden Returns To ESPN As SweetSpot Blog Analyst - Posted May 5, 2011
Former MLB general manager Jim Bowden is returning to ESPN. Bowden will write for ESPN.com's SweetSpot Blog Network and provide multimedia analysis across ESPN's digital platforms. He will also be a contributor to ESPNLosAngeles... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Offering Extended Coverage Of 2011 WSOP Main Event - Posted May 4, 2011
ESPN is going "all-in" for the 2011 World Series of Poker. From July 14-19, the network will offer daily coverage of the WSOP main event, including 'live' unedited hole cards on a 30-minute delay and more than 34 additional hours of coverage in high definition on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3.com from the... [SportsNewser]

Jason Sobel Leaving ESPN.com For GolfChannel.com - Posted May 2, 2011
Jason Sobel is leaving ESPN.com to join the Golf Channel and the NBC Sports Group as a senior writer for GolfChannel.... [SportsNewser]

Surprise: NFL Draft Ratings Down From 2010 - Posted April 29, 2011
Coverage of the 2011 NFL Draft on ESPN and the NFL Network combined for a 5.1 rating and 7 million viewers. Those numbers were down 22 percent and 16 percent respectivel... [SportsNewser]

Kirk Herbstreit Deletes His Twitter Account - Posted April 29, 2011
ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit ... [SportsNewser]

Ian Darke, Julie Foudy Named ESPN's Lead Commentator Team For FIFA Women's World Cup - Posted April 28, 2011
Soccer play-by-play announcer Ian Darke will work alongside Julie Foudy as the lead commentators for ESPN's coverage of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup (Jun... [SportsNewser]

Michelle Tafoya Reportedly Leaving ESPN For NBC - Posted April 28, 2011
Monday Night Football sideline reporter Michelle Tafoya is leaving ESPN for NBC, according to Sports Busine... [SportsNewser]

NBA Playoffs Viewership Up On ESPN, ABC - Posted April 26, 2011
Coverage of the NBA Playoffs on ABC has averaged 5,844,000 viewers through three postseason broadcasts, an increase of 27 percent over 4,601,000 for the same time period last year, according to Nielsen. The 3.7 rating is a 23 percent improvement over last year's 3.0 rating and the 4,236,000 household impressions are up... [SportsNewser]

Need A Reason To Follow Mike Wilbon On Twitter? - Posted April 25, 2011
Left to right: Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon and Thomas Boswell in 1987. Wilbon ... [SportsNewser]

The espnW Website Is Getting A Makeover - Posted April 25, 2011
espnW, ESPN's content and digital business initiative dedicated to women sports, will unveil its enhanced website Tuesday. Some events that will receive in-depth coverage include the Women's College World Series, the NBA and NHL P... [SportsNewser]

ESPN To Air Bill Parcells Draft Confidential Tuesday - Posted April 23, 2011
On Tuesday, ESPN will air SportsCenter Special: Bill Parcells Draft Confidential, a 90-minute program that will take fans inside the draft war room of former front office executive and two-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Parcells. Monday Night Football... [TVNewser]

Video: Josh Elliott Says Goodbye To SportsCenter - Posted April 23, 2011
... [SportsNewser]

ESPN, Corona Extra Announce Boxing Agreement - Posted April 21, 2011
ESPN and Corona Extra announced a multimedia sponsorship agreement Thursday that makes the Mexican beer the presenting sponsor of ESPN's Friday Night Fights and Golpe a Golpe, ESPN Deportes' weekly boxing studio show. Along with fight telecast sponsorship, the agreement includes English and Spanish language i... [SportsNewser]

ESPN, Corona Extra Announce Boxing Agreement - Posted April 21, 2011
ESPN and Corona Extra announced a multimedia sponsorship agreement Thursday that makes the Mexican beer the presenting sponsor of ESPN's Friday Night Fights and Golpe a Golpe, ESPN Deportes' weekly boxing studio show. Along with fight telecast sponsorship, the agreement includes English and Spanish language i... [Fishbowl NY]

ESPN, Corona Extra Announce Boxing Agreement - Posted April 21, 2011
ESPN and Corona Extra announced a multimedia sponsorship agreement Thursday that makes the Mexican beer the presenting sponsor of ESPN's Friday Night Fights and Golpe a Golpe, ESPN Deportes' weekly boxing studio show. Along with fight telecast sponsorship, the agreement includes English and Spanish language i... [FishbowlNY]

Anonymous NBA Player Calls Out Kevin Garnett - Posted April 21, 2011
We all know Kevin Garnett isn't liked by most fans outside of Boston. But an anonymous NBA player took a shot at the Celtics forward on ESPN.com's Player X ... [SportsNewser]

First 'Post-Pia' Idol Keeps Hold of Top Spots in New York - Posted April 20, 2011
There was much talk heating up the Internet following Pia Toscano's surprise exit on American Idol. Outraged, many New Yorkers (Pia is from Howard Beach, N.Y.) said they would no longer watch the show--or at least not for the remainder of this season. But, no matter. The latest Nielsen ratings are out... [Fishbowl NY]

First 'Post-Pia' Idol Keeps Hold of Top Spots in New York - Posted April 20, 2011
There was much talk heating up the Internet following Pia Toscano's surprise exit on American Idol. Outraged, many New Yorkers (Pia is from Howard Beach, N.Y.) said they would no longer watch the show--or at least not for the remainder of this season. But, no matter. The latest Nielsen ratings are out... [FishbowlNY]

ESPN, Big East Discussing Media Rights Extension - Posted April 19, 2011
ESPN and the Big East Conference are in talks to extend their media deal, according to John Ourand and ... [FishbowlDC]

ESPN Lands Exclusive With Bryan Stow's Family - Posted April 18, 2011
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NBA Analyst Jalen Rose Returning To ESPN Saturday - Posted April 15, 2011
ESPN/ABC NBA analyst Jalen Rose will make his return to the network Saturday. He was ... [SportsNewser]

Looking For A Job? ESPN The Magazine Is Hiring - Posted April 13, 2011
It sounds like Gary Belsky isn't the only ESPN The Magazine employee who won't be making the move from New Yo... [SportsNewser]

Idol and Dancing Stand Atop Weekly Ratings - Posted April 13, 2011
As usual, American Idol and Dancing With The Stars hold down the top four slots for week in New York. The Idol performance show stood atop the prime time ratings, according to the Nielsen Company. The 90-minute show pulled in 1.9 million Fox 5/WNYW viewers, with a 9.5 rating. The stunning result... [Fishbowl NY]

Idol and Dancing Stand Atop Weekly Ratings - Posted April 13, 2011
As usual, American Idol and Dancing With The Stars hold down the top four slots for week in New York. The Idol performance show stood atop the prime time ratings, according to the Nielsen Company. The 90-minute show pulled in 1.9 million Fox 5/WNYW viewers, with a 9.5 rating. The stunning result... [FishbowlNY]

ESPN's LZ Granderson To Write Weekly Column For CNN Opinion - Posted April 12, 2011
Starting today, ESPN columnist LZ Granderson will write a weekly column for CNN Opinion on how social and c... [SportsNewser]

Yankees-Red Sox Scores 3.5 Overnight Rating - Posted April 11, 2011
Sunday's ESPN Sunday Night Baseball scored a 3.5 overnight rating, the network's highest-rated MLB telecast since 2009 (3.7 rating for Yankees vs. Red Sox on Aug. 23). Ratings were up 119 percent over last year's comparable game (1.6 overnight rating) between St. Louis and Milwaukee. Locally, the 4-0 Red Sox victory deliv... [SportsNewser]

Boston Victory Means Bill Simmons Is Tweeting Again - Posted April 8, 2011
The Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 9-6 Friday afternoon for their first win of the season, which means Bill Simmons is ... [SportsNewser]

Ratings Down For Opening Day Coverage Of Masters - Posted April 8, 2011
Thursday's coverage of the 2011 Masters Tournament on ESPN Thursday averaged 2,550,000 viewers with a 2.1 rating based on fast nationals, according to the Nielsen Company. Ratings was down sharply from last year's 4,936,000 viewers and 4.0 national household rating, which featured the return of ... [SportsNewser]

Former ESPN Analyst Fighting Prostate Cancer - Posted April 8, 2011
Former ESPN college basketball analyst and St. John's head coach Steve Lavin ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Launches New Apple App For Live Access To Networks - Posted April 7, 2011
Get ready to watch ESPN on-the-go as the network announced Thursday a new app for select cable subscribers called "WatchESPN." The free app for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is available to Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks and Verizon FiOS TV subscribers who receive the linear networks as part of... [SportsNewser]

Does Mark Cuban Really Think Sports Tweeters Can Oust ESPN? - Posted April 4, 2011
On one of the busiest sports weekends during the year, as the Final Four and opening weekend of baseball joined the slate alongside the NHL and NBA, one oft discussed and outspoken figure in the industry took the time to tweak the worldwide leader in sports. Using his Twitter to led... [SocialTimes.com]

ESPN Unveils Logo And Name For Texas Network - Posted April 3, 2011
ESPN announced the name and logo for the 24-hour University of Texas network. The Longhorn Network is the official network name and the logo incorporates the iconic Longhorns silhouette and University of Texas orange color. In order to spread the word about the network, ESPN launched ... [SportsNewser]

Jalen Rose Admits To Being Over Legal Limit - Posted March 30, 2011
ESPN NBA analyst Jalen Rose released a statement Wednesday regarding his March 11 DUI ... [AppNewser]

ESPN Files Lawsuit Against Conference USA - Posted March 30, 2011
ESPN filed a lawsuit against Conference USA in Manhattan federal court Wednesday. The network claims the conference did not fulfill its contractual obligations, ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN NBA Analyst Jalen Rose Arrested For DUI - Posted March 30, 2011
ESPN analyst Jalen Rose was arrested on March 11 and cited on suspicion of dru... [FishbowlDC]

Jamie Moyer To Join ESPN's Baseball Tonight - Posted March 30, 2011
While he's not officially retired, pitcher Jamie Moyer will spend this season working as a ... [SportsNewser]

Despite Final Four, Jay Bilas Stands By His VCU Hate - Posted March 29, 2011
Jay Bilas was serious when he said Virginia Commonwealth University shouldn't be in the NCAA Tournament. The ESPN analyst spoke to ... [FishbowlDC]

Bill Parcells To Tape NFL Draft Special For ESPN - Posted March 24, 2011
Bill Parcells role as a Miami Dolphins consultant has come to an end and the former head coach and general manager will ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

Eliza Dushku To Play Michelle Beadle In CBS Pilot - Posted March 24, 2011
Michelle Beadle has never looked so good. Actress Eliza Dushku will ... [SportsNewser]

Two Men Plead Guilty To Stealing Lee Corso's Head - Posted March 24, 2011
The case is officially closed on Lee Corso's missing ... [SportsNewser]

Does Jimmer Fredette Really Have Hops? - Posted March 23, 2011
Who says white men can't jump? Jimmer Fredette is featured on this week's Sports Illustrated cover, i... [Fishbowl NY]

Does Jimmer Fredette Really Have Hops? - Posted March 23, 2011
Who says white men can't jump? Jimmer Fredette is featured on this week's Sports Illustrated cover, i... [FishbowlNY]

Does Jimmer Fredette Really Have Hops? - Posted March 23, 2011
Who says white men can't jump? Jimmer Fredette is featured on this week's Sports Illustrated cover, i... [SportsNewser]

Columnist Says Jay Bilas Doesn't Know What He's Talking About - Posted March 22, 2011
You can add Michael Bradley of Philadelphia Magazine to the ... [SportsNewser]

The Rick Pitino Network Tour Continues This Week - Posted March 22, 2011
Louisville head coach Rick Pitino is saying ... [SportsNewser]

Fans To Vote For The Madden NFL 12 Cover Athlete - Posted March 21, 2011
We might not have a NFL season but Madden NFL 12 is still slated to hit stores in August. In a new twist for this year, fans will be able to vote for the cover athlete in a 32-player playoff from today through April 27, as first... [SportsNewser]

CBS Anchor Greg Gumbel Has A Bristol Flashback - Posted March 20, 2011
... [TVNewser]

CBS Anchor Greg Gumbel Has A Bristol Flashback - Posted March 20, 2011
... [SportsNewser]

Here We Go Again: Jalen Rose Responds To Grant Hill - Posted March 20, 2011
ESPN NBA analyst Jalen Rose formally ... [SportsNewser]

YouTube Offers Fans a SportsCenter Moment - Posted March 18, 2011
Sports fans: If you've captured a great sports moment on video and thought, "This ought to be on SportsCenter," here's your chance. YouTube teamed up with ESPN on the second installment of the YouTube + SportsCenter Your... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

Jalen Rose Clarifies "Uncle Toms" Comment - Posted March 17, 2011
Following Grant Hill's Op-Ed column in The New York... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

Jalen Rose Clarifies "Uncle Toms" Comment - Posted March 17, 2011
Following Grant Hill's Op-Ed column in The New York... [SportsNewser]

Who Knew Damon Wayans Resembled Colin Cowherd? - Posted March 17, 2011
When CBS announced last November they were developing a sitcom on the life of ... [SportsNewser]

The SportsNewser Interview: Harold Reynolds - Posted March 17, 2011
It's been nearly five years since Harold Reynolds's life changed forever. The former second baseman was a mainstay of ESPN's baseball coverage, serving as the lead studio analyst for... [SportsNewser]

Baseball Tonight Hitting The Road During 2011 MLB Season - Posted March 16, 2011
ESPN's Baseball Tonight is hitting the road when the 2011 MLB season gets underway, regularly traveling to the site of Sunday Night Baseball. Baseball Tonight's first stop will be Los Angeles... [SportsNewser]

President Obama Has Kansas Over Ohio State In NCAA Tournament - Posted March 16, 2011
We hinted yesterday that President Obama was leaning ... [SportsNewser]

The Fab Five Is A Slam Dunk For ESPN Films - Posted March 16, 2011
ESPN's The Fab Five earned a 2.1 rating, making it the network's highest rated documentary to date, according to the Nielsen Company. The two-hour look at the University of Michigan basketball team of the early 1990s was seen by an average of 2,088,... [SportsNewser]

Bobby Knight Had A Late Night Filling Out Brackets - Posted March 15, 2011
Even in my 20s, I'm all for nap time. But not during appearances on live television. Someone get Bobby Knight a blankie, stat! [H/T Jimmy Traina]... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Launches New MLB Campaign For Opening Day - Posted March 15, 2011
... [SportsNewser]

ESPN's Jay Bilas Rips NCAA Selection Committee - Posted March 14, 2011
ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas is normally a sourpuss the night of the NCAA Basketball Championship Selection... [SportsNewser]

Ohio State Fans Run Kirk Herbstreit Out Of Town - Posted March 14, 2011
If you're looking for a home in Columbus, Ohio, Kirk Herbstreit has a deal for you. The ESPN college football analyst and former Ohio State quarterback ... [SportsNewser]

Mel Kiper Compares Cam Newton To Akili Smith - Posted March 9, 2011
Most folks are split down the middle on Cam Newton's future in the NFL. But nobody has ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN's Adrian Healey Named Lead Broadcaster For MLS Telecasts - Posted March 9, 2011
Adrian Healey has been named ESPN's primary voice for Major League Soccer telecasts beginning this season. Healey will share the booth with... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Offering Facebook Fans Sneak Preview Of The Fab Five - Posted March 8, 2011
... [SportsNewser]

Bill Simmons Ramping Up For His New Website - Posted March 8, 2011
ESPN columnist Bill Simmons recently cha... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Launching New Blog To Cover All Things ESPN - Posted March 7, 2011
Later this month, ESPN is launching ESPNFrontRow.com, a sports media blog that will focus on issues and stories related to the company. Former ESPN... [SportsNewser]

Michael Vick A No-Show For ESPN First Take - Posted March 4, 2011
Michael Vick is elusive on and off the field. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

ESPN Is So Powerful it Can Turn Back Time - Posted March 4, 2011
On March 4, ESPN posted a press release announcing events that happened on March 3. That's power, folks.... [SportsNewser]

Oops: Jemele Hill Has A Warrant For Her Arrest - Posted March 3, 2011
You know that outstanding parking ticket you received years ago and never paid off? It will come back and haunt you. Just ask ESPN.com columnist ... [SportsNewser]

Sports Statistician Dean Oliver Hired By ESPN - Posted March 3, 2011
Stat geeks, rejoice! Dean Oliver, the leader in cutting-edge sports statistical analysis, is leaving his position with the Denver Nuggets and is headed to ESPN as ... [SportsNewser]

2011 WNBA Draft Headed To ESPN Headquarters - Posted March 2, 2011
The 2011 WNBA Draft (yes, the WNBA is still around) will be held on April 11 at ESPN in Bristol, Conn. It marks the first time a professional sports league will conduct its draft at ESPN he... [SportsNewser]

Howard Bryant's Attorney Plays Race Card In Arrest - Posted February 28, 2011
There's a new twist in Howard Bryant's arrest ov... [SportsNewser]

ESPN's New Sunday Night Baseball Team Makes Debut On Thursday - Posted February 28, 2011
Your first chance to listen to ESPN's new Sunday Night Baseball team will come on Thursday at 1 p.m. ET when the... [SportsNewser]

ESPN's Howard Bryant Arrested For Domestic Assault - Posted February 28, 2011
ESPN senior writer Howard Bryant was arrested on Saturday and w... [FishbowlDC]

Stuart Scott Returns To SportsCenter - Posted February 22, 2011
ESPN's Stuart Scott returned to SportsCenter on Monday night for the first time since the 45-year-old anchor ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Spotlights College Coaches In New Commercial - Posted February 18, 2011
... [SportsNewser]

Barry Larkin Joins ESPN As Baseball Tonight Analyst - Posted February 15, 2011
Former Cincinnati Reds shortstop Barry Larkin has joined ESPN as a Baseball Tonight analyst. The 12-time MLB All-Star will make his debut on the network in early March. "I'm really e... [SportsNewser]

Boxing To Get 3D Treatment On ESPN's Friday Night Fights - Posted February 14, 2011
You can add boxing to the list of sports that have received the 3D treatment. ESPN 3D will broadcasting boxing for the first time in 3D on Feb. 18 with ESPN's Friday Night Fights from Salisbury, Md. ... [SportsNewser]

Former ESPN Analyst Pleads Guilty To Child Porn - Posted February 11, 2011
Former ESPN NFL analyst Jeremy Green pleaded ... [SportsNewser]

Colin Cowherd Not Afraid To Speak His Mind - Posted February 6, 2011
DALLAS - When it comes to ESPN's Colin Cowherd, there are two types of ... [TVNewser]

Colin Cowherd Not Afraid To Speak His Mind - Posted February 6, 2011
DALLAS - When it comes to ESPN's Colin Cowherd, there are two types of ... [SportsNewser]

Bill Simmons Gets Caught Up In The Blake Show - Posted February 3, 2011
Bill Simmons really likes the Los Angeles Clippers. If I didn't know any better, I would say he was at the TD Garden rooting on his Boston Celtics.... [SportsNewser]

Broadcaster Bob Griese Retires After 29 Years - Posted February 3, 2011
After 29 years of broadcasting, Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese has decided to retire. Griese has spent the last 24 years calling games for... [SportsNewser]

ESPN's John Walsh Holds First Of Regular Chats With Network's Editorial Decision Makers - Posted February 3, 2011
It's already in progress, but ESPN.com is hosting a chat with John Walsh, executive vice presi... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Now in 100 Million Homes - Posted February 2, 2011
ESPN reached a milestone in February: It's U.S. household distribution ... [SportsNewser]

Stephen A. Smith Returns To ESPN, Hosting Two Weekday Radio Shows In Los Angeles And New York - Posted February 1, 2011
Stephen A. Smith is back at ESPN and bigger ... [SportsNewser]

Stand Again | Finnish Butts | ESPN Keeps Trying - Posted February 1, 2011
FishbowlLA: The Stand, Stephen King's novel that got the TV mini-series treatment back in 1994, is now being prepped for a movie run. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was in the mini-series, so if he's not in the movie, w... [Fishbowl NY]

Stand Again | Finnish Butts | ESPN Keeps Trying - Posted February 1, 2011
FishbowlLA: The Stand, Stephen King's novel that got the TV mini-series treatment back in 1994, is now being prepped for a movie run. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was in the mini-series, so if he's not in the movie, w... [FishbowlNY]

Photo Evidence Of The Back Of John Clayton's Head - Posted February 1, 2011
ARLINGTON- In case you were wondering about John Clayton and his ... [SportsNewser]

Rob Neyer Leaves ESPN.com After 15 Years - Posted January 31, 2011
After 15 years at ESPN, senior baseball writer Rob Neyer filed his final column on Monday. ... [SportsNewser]

Urban Meyer Joins ESPN As College Football Analyst - Posted January 31, 2011
It appears Urban Meyer won't return to the coaching sidelines in 2011. The former University of Florida coach will join ESPN as a college football analyst. Meyer will make his de... [SportsNewser]

Michelle Beadle's SportsNation Super Bowl Ads - Posted January 31, 2011
... [SportsNewser]

Cold Weather Won't Cancel ESPN's Super Bowl XLV Coverage - Posted January 30, 2011
Not rain, nor sleet, nor snow will stop ESPN's plans of broadcasting from Sundance Square in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of the network's Su... [SportsNewser]

Stuart Scott To Undergo Chemotherapy Treatments - Posted January 29, 2011
Sad news out of Bristol as ESPN anchor Stuart Scott will undergo chemotherapy treatments after doctors ... [FishbowlDC]

Stuart Scott To Undergo Chemotherapy Treatments - Posted January 29, 2011
Sad news out of Bristol as ESPN anchor Stuart Scott will undergo chemotherapy treatments after doctors ... [SportsNewser]

Michael Wilbon Feels The Backlash For His "Zenyatta Burgers" Comments - Posted January 28, 2011
You really don't want to piss off horse racing fans. Michael Wilbon found out the hard way on Friday after his comments about Zenyatta on Pardon the Interruption. "I'd... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Announces Revamped Baseball Commentator Teams - Posted January 28, 2011
With Dan Shulman m... [SportsNewser]

Donovan McNabb Working With ESPN At Super Bowl XLV - Posted January 27, 2011
In what could be a sign of things to come, Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb will ... [SportsNewser]

Don Ohlmeyer Files His Final Ombudsman Column - Posted January 27, 2011
Clocking in at a lengthy 5,830 words, Don Ohlmeyer filed his ... [SportsNewser]

Is Stephen A. Smith Returning To ESPN? - Posted January 26, 2011
Bob Raissman of the New York Daily News ... [FishbowlDC]

ESPN Set To Invade Texas For Super Bowl XLV - Posted January 26, 2011
ESPN will have more than 30 on-air commentators in Texas when the network kicks off its week-long Super Bowl XLV coverage on Monday. Sundance Square in Ft. Worth, Texas, will be ESPN's home away from home next week as they prepare for more than 90... [SportsNewser]

Hannah Storm Signs Multi-Year Extension With ESPN - Posted January 26, 2011
ESPN anchor Hannah Storm will expand her role with the network after signing a multi-year extension. ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

Sean Payton Joins ESPN's Super Bowl Coverage - Posted January 25, 2011
With Super Bowl XLV less than two weeks away, ESPN is ramping up their roster of analysts. Their latest addition is New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton... [SportsNewser]

Super Bowl Quarterback Camp with ESPN, Bing - Posted January 24, 2011
ESPN and Microsoft-owned search engine Bing are gearing up for Super Bowl XLV Sunday, Feb. 6, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with multiplatform initiative "I Am a World Champion," which will focus on Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks. I Am a World Champion will combine ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

ESPN Fantasy Champ Has A Remarkable Story - Posted January 20, 2011
Winning your average fantasy football league is normally challenging enough. Try beating out 3.1 million competitors while not having a permanent residence or computer. That's what ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN In The Process Of Hiring New Ombudsman - Posted January 20, 2011
The Don Ohlmeyer era as ESPN ombudsman is coming to an end. Ac... [SportsNewser]

ESPN To Televise 10 MLB Spring Training Games - Posted January 20, 2011
We pointed out ESPN's love for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox when they announced their Sunday Night Baseball schedule.... [SportsNewser]

Jets Playoff Stunner Tops Weekly Ratings - Posted January 20, 2011
As the New York Jets held on Sunday night for a riveting victory against their long-standing rival Patriots, fans flocked to WCBS in tremendous numbers. As expected, the game was number one for the week, according to the Nielsen Company, with an estimated 3.7 million and 18.5 rating. Viewers stuck around for the... [Fishbowl NY]

Jets Playoff Stunner Tops Weekly Ratings - Posted January 20, 2011
As the New York Jets held on Sunday night for a riveting victory against their long-standing rival Patriots, fans flocked to WCBS in tremendous numbers. As expected, the game was number one for the week, according to the Nielsen Company, with an estimated 3.7 million and 18.5 rating. Viewers stuck around for the... [FishbowlNY]

ESPN Formally Announces New University Of Texas Network - Posted January 19, 2011
ESPN and The University of Texas formally announced a 20-year agreement to develop a new 24-hour network dedicated to the Longhorns. Scheduled to launch in September 2011, the network will offer a variety of content, high... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

ESPN Formally Announces New University Of Texas Network - Posted January 19, 2011
ESPN and The University of Texas formally announced a 20-year agreement to develop a new 24-hour network dedicated to the Longhorns. Scheduled to launch in September 2011, the network will offer a variety of content, high... [SportsNewser]

Ron Franklin Sues ESPN For Wrongful Termination - Posted January 19, 2011
Announcer Ron Franklin has filed a ... [SportsNewser]

SportsDome Beats SportsCenter In The Ratings - Posted January 14, 2011
Remember all that hype about how funny SportsDome could be? I was ... [SportsNewser]

Bobby Valentine Will Spend His Off Days Working - Posted January 13, 2011
When Bobby Valentine isn't calling games on Sunday Night Baseball, the former baseball manager will ... [SportsNewser]

Tostitos Had Nothing To Do With Brent Musburger's Call During The BCS Title Game - Posted January 11, 2011
... [SportsNewser]

DVR Alert: The Onion SportsDome Airs Tuesday - Posted January 10, 2011
... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

DVR Alert: The Onion SportsDome Airs Tuesday - Posted January 10, 2011
... [SportsNewser]

Brent Musburger Will Tone It Down For BCS Game - Posted January 10, 2011
If Brent Musburger appears quieter than usual tonight during the BCS National Championship game on ESPN, it's intentional. "I'll be quieter than usual, won't try... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Sets Record Ratings Thanks To BCS Games - Posted January 7, 2011
ESPN posted its highest-rated and most-viewed day in the network's 31-plus year history on January 1, thanks to the Rose Bowl and Fiesta Bowl. ESPN averaged a 4.3 rating (6,301,000 viewers, P2+; 4,259,000 homes) on New Year's Day, breaking its previous old record... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Set To Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Posted January 7, 2011
As part of the 25th anniversary of the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ESPN will celebrate with a multiplatform weeklong initiative called the "Content of Character," starting on Jan. 11. The initiative will be highlighte... [SportsNewser]

New York Giants Playoff Push Scores Big Numbers - Posted January 5, 2011
Viewers watched in droves, as the New York Giants made last gasp at the playoffs. The late afternoon game on WNYW won the weekly prime time ratings in New York. According to the Nielsen Company, an estimated 2.1 million (with a 10.5 rating) saw the Giants beat the Redskins. However, ... [Fishbowl NY]

New York Giants Playoff Push Scores Big Numbers - Posted January 5, 2011
Viewers watched in droves, as the New York Giants made last gasp at the playoffs. The late afternoon game on WNYW won the weekly prime time ratings in New York. According to the Nielsen Company, an estimated 2.1 million (with a 10.5 rating) saw the Giants beat the Redskins. However, ... [FishbowlNY]

Sugar Bowl Earns 8.4 Overnight Rating - Posted January 5, 2011
Ohio State's 31-26 win over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl earned a 8.4 overnight rating on ESPN, the second-highest overnight rating for college football in the network's history. Last night's overnight is down just three perce... [SportsNewser]

Dari and Mel To Debut On ESPN Radio - Posted January 5, 2011
ESPN anchor ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

Dari and Mel To Debut On ESPN Radio - Posted January 5, 2011
ESPN anchor ... [SportsNewser]

Orange Bowl Scores 7.1 Overnight Rating - Posted January 4, 2011
Last night's Orange Bowl earned a 7.1 overnight rating, the third highest for college football in ESPN's history, according to Nielsen.... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Announcer Sidelined For Sexist Swipes - Posted January 4, 2011
ESPN pulled announcer Ron Franklin from Saturday's radio broadcast of the ... [FishbowlLA]

ESPN's Ron Franklin Apologizes For His Comments - Posted January 3, 2011
ESPN announcer Ron Franklin has apologized for his ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

ESPN's Ron Franklin Apologizes For His Comments - Posted January 3, 2011
ESPN announcer Ron Franklin has apologized for his ... [SportsNewser]

Bristol Was Pumped Over Eric Mangini Getting Fired - Posted January 3, 2011
... [SportsNewser]

What We Watched in 2010 - Posted January 3, 2011
Sports Media Watch puts together a list of the 100 most-watched broadcast sporting events of 2010.... [SportsNewser]

ESPN's Ron Franklin Pulled From Fiesta Bowl Radio Broadcast After Incident With Jeannine Edwards - Posted January 2, 2011
ESPN announcer Ron Franklin was pulled off Saturday's Fiesta Bowl radio broadcast after an incident with sideline reporter ... [SportsNewser]

New Year's Day BCS Games Cable Hit But Down From Last Year's Numbers - Posted January 2, 2011
Last night's Rose Bowl telecast between TCU and Wisconsin scored a 11.7 overnight rating, the highest overnight mark (excluding NFL) for ESPN and for all of cable television. Despite the c... [SportsNewser]

ESPN's Anchor Suspended Indefinitely For Plagiarism - Posted December 30, 2010
ESPN anchor Will Selva has been suspended... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

OC Register Reporter Accuses ESPN Anchor Of Plagiarism - Posted December 29, 2010
Orange County Register Kevin Ding returned to his San Antonio hotel room Tuesday night after reporting on the Lakers-Spurs game and turned on ... [SportsNewser]

Christmas Day Games Deliver Largest Audience Ever For ABC & ESPN - Posted December 27, 2010
The slate of Christmas games on ABC/ESPN delivered its highest cumulative audience ever based on the fast national ratings. The ABC doubleheader (Orlando-Boston, Miami-Los Angeles) averaged a 5.5 Nielsen fast national rating and the ESPN tripleheader averaged a 1.8 HH... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Hires Former Cavs Coach Mike Brown - Posted December 24, 2010
Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown is the latest addition to the ESPN roster. Brown has been hired as a... [SportsNewser]

Marcin Gortat Says What's Been On All Our Minds - Posted December 23, 2010
"You know what, I ain't watching ESPN anymore. I ain't watching ESPN unless there's a game. When the Miami Heat had this losing streak, people started talking less about them, and that was the right time to start talking... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

Lou Holtz Makes Cameo On Disney Animated Series - Posted December 23, 2010
What's better than an incoherent Lou Holtz? An animated, incoherent Lou Holtz. The ESPN college football analyst will ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN To Air Documentary On Tim Tebow In January - Posted December 22, 2010
It's not often the No. 25 pick of the NFL Draft gets an hour documentary after less than one season. But not everyone is Timothy Richard Tebow. As part of ESPN's Year of ... [SportsNewser]

Geno Auriemma Clarifies On His "Miserable Bastards" Comments - Posted December 21, 2010
... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

ESPN ScoreCenter App Hits Samsung App Store - Posted December 17, 2010
ScoreCenter, an app from ESPN that delivers scores and statistics to Web-enabled telev... [UnBeige]

ESPN's John Clayton Denies Ever Having A Ponytail - Posted December 17, 2010
... [SportsNewser]

Heisman Ratings Lowest In Four Years For ESPN - Posted December 16, 2010
While ESPN scored a ratings victory last Sa... [SportsNewser]

Pony Excess Is ESPN's Most-Watched Documentary - Posted December 15, 2010
ESPN's 3o for 30 went out on top Saturday night. Thaddeus D. Matula's Pony Excess, on the SMU football program, earned a 1.8 rating (1,843,000 million hom... [SportsNewser]

It's ESPN's World. We're All Just Living in it. - Posted December 13, 2010
In what's otherwise another ranty, raving column, Phil Mushnick ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Snags Sit-Down Interview With Cam Newton - Posted December 9, 2010
With the Heisman Trophy ceremony less than 48 hours away, ESPN's Chris Fowler snagged the first s... [SportsNewser]

Don't Blame The Media For WNBA's Shortcomings - Posted December 9, 2010
How many of you out there are WNBA fans? C'mon, you can be honest. No judging here. Now ... [SportsNewser]

Jets-Pats MNF Blowout Hauls In 16.5 Million Viewers - Posted December 8, 2010
Although the game may have been over by the time many of them turned on their TV sets, 16.5 million fans tuned in for Monday night's AFC East "showdown" between the Jets and Patriots. According to a ... [Fishbowl NY]

Jets-Pats MNF Blowout Hauls In 16.5 Million Viewers - Posted December 8, 2010
Although the game may have been over by the time many of them turned on their TV sets, 16.5 million fans tuned in for Monday night's AFC East "showdown" between the Jets and Patriots. According to a ... [FishbowlNY]

ESPN To Host New Three-Year College Hoops Event - Posted December 8, 2010
Starting in 2011, ESPN will host a three-year men's college baske... [SportsNewser]

Michael Wilbon Takes His Talents To ESPN.com - Posted December 8, 2010
Just one day after his final column ran in the Washington Post, ESPN ... [SportsNewser]

Michael Wilbon's Final Washington Post Column - Posted December 6, 2010
After more than 31 years, Michael Wilbon filed his last column f... [SportsNewser]

Have You Seen Lee Corso's Head? - Posted December 6, 2010
It was only a matter of time before a group of college students found the courage to steal one of Lee Corso's Gameday props. ESPN told Oregon State officers that Corso's giant head h... [SportsNewser]

Nils Lofgren Should Stick To What He Knows Best - Posted December 3, 2010
Guitarist and E Street Band member Nils Lofgren wrote "an open letter to the men... [SportsNewser]

Dan Shulman Leads New Sunday Night Baseball Announcing Team - Posted December 1, 2010
After nearly a month of speculation, ESPN announced Dan Shulman, Orel Hershiser and ... [SportsNewser]

Jimmy V Week Starts Wednesday - Posted November 30, 2010
As if you needed another reason to watch college basketball. The fourth annual Jimmy V Week begins Wednesday at 7 p.m. ESPN's family of networks w... [SportsNewser]

Jon Gruden To Miami Rumors Heating Up On Twitter - Posted November 29, 2010
Less than 24 hours after the University of Miami fired football coach Randy Shannon... [SportsNewser]

Giants/Eagles Sunday Nighter Tops Weekly Ratings - Posted November 24, 2010
NBC's Sunday Night Football pitting the Giants against the Eagles took the top spot in the weekly New York ratings. The game pulled in an estimated 2 million WNBC viewers with a 10.2 rating, according to the Nielsen Company. The ratings bonanza began in the final thirty minutes of Football Night in... [Fishbowl NY]

Giants/Eagles Sunday Nighter Tops Weekly Ratings - Posted November 24, 2010
NBC's Sunday Night Football pitting the Giants against the Eagles took the top spot in the weekly New York ratings. The game pulled in an estimated 2 million WNBC viewers with a 10.2 rating, according to the Nielsen Company. The ratings bonanza began in the final thirty minutes of Football Night in... [FishbowlNY]

Jeff Van Gundy Says He Was Wrong About The Heat - Posted November 24, 2010
After LeBron James and Chris Bosh arrived in Miami, ABC/ESPN analyst ... [SportsNewser]

Jon Miller "Not Likely" To Accept ESPN Radio Offer - Posted November 22, 2010
Former Sunday Night Baseball announcer Jon Miller is leaning towards ... [SportsNewser]

Activision Shoots Down ESPN's Request To Air Kobe Bryant Commercial - Posted November 19, 2010
Friday on ESPN's Outside the Lines: First Report, Bob Ley moderated a discussion regarding Kobe Bryant's appearance in the Call of Duty: Black Ops commercial, ... [SportsNewser]

End Of An Era As Michael Wilbon Leaving WaPo - Posted November 18, 2010
In the latest sign that newspapers are a dying breed, Washington Post columnist Michael Wilbon is ... [SportsNewser]

Mike & Mike Swing And Miss With Tiger Interview - Posted November 18, 2010
... [SportsNewser]

Giants Loss to the Cowboys Gets Most Eyes - Posted November 18, 2010
The weekly prime time ratings are out, and in the top spot--the Giants getting manhandled by the lowly Cowboys. For the week ending November 14, the game, which had a longer window in prime time thanks to a 12-minute power outage, had 1.8 million Fox 5/WNYW viewers and an 8.9 rating, according... [Fishbowl NY]

Giants Loss to the Cowboys Gets Most Eyes - Posted November 18, 2010
The weekly prime time ratings are out, and in the top spot--the Giants getting manhandled by the lowly Cowboys. For the week ending November 14, the game, which had a longer window in prime time thanks to a 12-minute power outage, had 1.8 million Fox 5/WNYW viewers and an 8.9 rating, according... [FishbowlNY]

ESPN Doesn't Care About Major League Soccer - Posted November 18, 2010
MLS Cup - the final match of the 2010 Major League Soccer season - takes place this weekend. You were planning to watch, right? Oh, what's that? You were confused where it was being held? You wouldn't be alone. ESPN.com ... [SportsNewser]

The SportsNewser Interview: Bomani Jones - Posted November 17, 2010
2010 has been the year of Bomani Jones. The host of ... [SportsNewser]

Monday Night Football Earns 10.5 Overnight - Posted November 16, 2010
ESPN's Monday Night Football earned a 10.5 overnight rating, despite the Philadelphia Eagles 59-28 blowout of the Washington Redskins. (Michael Vick just scored another touchdown.) The r... [SportsNewser]

CBS Develops Sitcom On The Life Of Colin Cowherd - Posted November 15, 2010
Learning nothing from the short-lived Listen Up, CBS will ... [SportsNewser]

Joe Morgan Was Aware That ESPN Thought He Stunk - Posted November 12, 2010
Hardly anyone was surprised this week when Joe Morgan was ... [SportsNewser]

Has The ESPN Book Already Cost An Anchor His Job? - Posted November 11, 2010
We are still six months away from Those Guys Have All The Fun: Inside The World of ESPN by Jim Miller and ... [SportsNewser]

Steelers-Bengals Earns 10.0 Overnight Rating - Posted November 9, 2010
Last night's Steelers-Bengals Monday Night Football game earned a 10.0 overnight rating on ESPN. T... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Breaks Up Sunday Night Baseball Team Of Jon Miller And Joe Morgan - Posted November 8, 2010
After 21 years of broadcasting Sunday Night Baseball together, ESPN has decided to break up the announcing team of ... [SportsNewser]

University of Texas Cashing In Thanks To ESPN - Posted November 5, 2010
ESPN has hooked their horns in the Longhorn Network. According to Orangebloods.com, the University of Texas has reached an agreement with ESPN ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN A Fan Favorite When It Comes To NFL Coverage - Posted November 4, 2010
In a recent poll, the USA Today asked readers to ... [SportsNewser]

Chris Mullin Hired By ESPN As NBA Analyst - Posted November 4, 2010
Former NBA star Chris Mullin has joined ESPN as a NBA studio analyst, the network announced on Thursday. The five-time NBA All-Star will appear on ESPN's NBA... [SportsNewser]

Dancing With The Stars Tops Weekly Ratings - Posted November 3, 2010
The two-hour performance of Dancing With The Stars on Monday, Oct. 25 was the number one prime time show in New York. The celebrity competition seen on WABC, pulled in 1.4 million viewers with a 7.2 rating., according to the Nielsen Company. The Dancing results show tied for fifth best (1... [Fishbowl NY]

Dancing With The Stars Tops Weekly Ratings - Posted November 3, 2010
The two-hour performance of Dancing With The Stars on Monday, Oct. 25 was the number one prime time show in New York. The celebrity competition seen on WABC, pulled in 1.4 million viewers with a 7.2 rating., according to the Nielsen Company. The Dancing results show tied for fifth best (1... [FishbowlNY]

Skip Bayless Does "The Dougie" On First Take - Posted November 3, 2010
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ESPN Wins Basic Cable Ratings Race In October - Posted November 3, 2010
Behind the strength of Monday Night Football, ESPN won the monthly ratings race for basic cable networks during the m... [SportsNewser]

DJ Steve Porter Wasn't Dressed In Blackface ON ESPN For Randy Moss "One Clap" Video - Posted November 2, 2010
... [SportsNewser]

ESPN2 Offering Special Preview Of ESPN Goal Line - Posted October 29, 2010
On Saturday from 3:30 - 6 p.m. ET, ESPN2 will offer a special preview of ESPN Goal Line, the college football equivalent of the Red Zo... [SportsNewser]

Michelle Beadle Spoofs New LeBron Nike Commercial - Posted October 27, 2010
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Jenn Brown Doesn't Like It When You Take Her Photo - Posted October 27, 2010
If you ever run into ESPN sideline reporter Jenn Brown, make sure you don't try to snap a photo of her without her permission. Yesterday, a man tried to take a stealth photo of Bro... [SportsNewser]

Giants-Cowboys MNF Game Popular Everywhere... Except Dallas - Posted October 27, 2010
Here's a fun little quirk. Remember that Monday Night Football game between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys. Yeah, the one that ... [SportsNewser]

Giants And Cowboys Put Up Big Points, Ratings On MNF - Posted October 26, 2010
The scoreboard wasn't the only thing that the Giants and Cowboys lit up as their week eight Monday night shootout earned its place in history as the fourth most-watched cable program ever. According to a ... [Fishbowl NY]

Giants And Cowboys Put Up Big Points, Ratings On MNF - Posted October 26, 2010
The scoreboard wasn't the only thing that the Giants and Cowboys lit up as their week eight Monday night shootout earned its place in history as the fourth most-watched cable program ever. According to a ... [FishbowlNY]

Nearly 18 Million Watched Cowboys-Giants On MNF - Posted October 26, 2010
Week 7 of Monday Night Football was the fourth most-watched cable program in television history and the biggest cable audience of the year, falling just shy of 18 million viewers. Giants-Cowboys ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Radio to Broadcast World Series - Posted October 26, 2010
File under: Not a surprise. For the 13th year in a row, ESPN Radio will have every game of the World Series on its airwaves. ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Ombudsman Tackles Brett Favre Scandal - Posted October 22, 2010
ESPN Ombudsman Don Ohlmeyer tackled the network's lack of coverage surrounding the ... [SportsNewser]

Vizio Tapped as Rose Bowl Presenting Sponsor - Posted October 20, 2010
Consumer electronics company Vizio has signed on as the rpesenmting sponsor for the Rose Bowl, ESPN announced today. The deal, which runs through 2014, will see the yearly game called "The Rose Bowl Game presented by Vizio," and also incldues the 2014 BCS Championship, which will be called the "2014 VIZIO... [SportsNewser]

America Likes Bad Football Over Great Baseball - Posted October 19, 2010
Major League Baseball, you have a problem. Last night's Monday Night Football game featuring two backup quarterbacks in Kerry Colli... [SportsNewser]

ESPN To Stream Content For Time Warner Customers - Posted October 18, 2010
Starting on Oct. 25, Time Warner Cable customers will be able to watch their favor... [SportsNewser]

Bob & Brian Griese To Work In The Booth Together - Posted October 15, 2010
Bob Griese and his son, Brian, will both work the Minnesota-Purdu... [SportsNewser]

Is This Hannah Storm's Secret? - Posted October 15, 2010
... [SportsNewser]

Mel Kiper Denies Claims In Sports Illustrated Story - Posted October 13, 2010
And here comes the fallout from George Dohrmann's Sports Illustrated story. ES... [SportsNewser]

Jets-Vikings Drama Makes For Ratings Winner - Posted October 13, 2010
What do you get when you combine the nation's largest television market, a cancerous wide receiver making his debut for a new team and creepy nude photos from (allegedly) a 41-year-old starting quarterback? The highest overnight ratings for Monday Night Football. For the first time this season, Monday Night Footbal... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Has Best Year Ever - Posted October 12, 2010
ESPN's dominance in the cable television sporting landscape continues to grow.The Worldwide Leader announced its best-ever fiscal year ratings. According to a fawning r... [SportsNewser]

Richard Deitsch Loses Friendly Bet With Jemele Hill - Posted October 11, 2010
Two journalists who cared more about Michigan-Michigan State and less about who called the game were Jemele H... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Producer Leaves Company Following Arrest - Posted October 11, 2010
Less than a week after he was arrested for peering into a neighbor's window while she was getting dressed and mastu... [SportsNewser]

NFL and ESPN to Start Negotiating for Monday Night Football? - Posted October 11, 2010
ESPN snagged the Monday Night Football broadcast rights in 2006 for over $1 billion per year, and the network doesn't want to let the franchise go. According to Pro Football Talk, the Worldwide Leader ... [SportsNewser]

Lou Holtz Silenced When It Comes To Politics - Posted October 6, 2010
You can officially add ESPN to the list of places where you shouldn't discuss politics or religion. After Lou Holtz had some ... [SportsNewser]

Cover Revealed For New Unauthorized ESPN Book - Posted October 6, 2010
Authors James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales now have a cover for their upc... [SportsNewser]

The SportsNewser Interview: Matt Winer - Posted October 6, 2010
With the Major League Baseball playoffs underway and the NBA regular season right around the corner, Turner Sports anchor Matt Winer realizes this is the reason why he left ESPN for Turner Spo... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Producer Arrested For Peering In Neighbor's Window, Caught Masturbating - Posted October 6, 2010
An ESPN producer turned himself into the authorities on Tuesday after he was caught peering into a neighbor's window and masturbating while she was getting dressed. Neil Goldberg ... [SportsNewser]

Professional Bowlers Association Returning To ABC - Posted October 6, 2010
Are you ready for some ... bowling? For the first time since 1997, the Professional Bowlers Association will air on ABC. The Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour and ESPN ... [SportsNewser]

Jay Mariotti Leaves FanHouse Via Twitter - Posted October 5, 2010
Jay Mariotti took to Twitter in order to break his silence after ... [SportsNewser]

Matt Millen Returning To State Of Michigan - Posted October 5, 2010
Welcome back to the state of Michigan, Matt Millen. Millen ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Targeting Female Demographic With espnW - Posted October 1, 2010
ESPN plans on targeting the female demographic with a new-sub brand called espnW. "It really is a specific and dedicated platform to women in the form of a website," said ... [SportsNewser]

Jay Mariotti Pleads No Contest To Domestic Violence Charge - Posted September 30, 2010
Jay Mariotti pleaded ... [SportsNewser]

LeBron: The Decision Backlash Was Due To Race - Posted September 30, 2010
Maverick Carter, LeBron James' BFF and LRMR Marketing CEO, told CNN's ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Responds To Critics About LeBron Coverage - Posted September 28, 2010
Have room for one more Miami Heat related story? Good. Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated ... [SportsNewser]

Almost 400,000 People Watched the World Cup at Work Every Day - Posted September 28, 2010
The results are in, and the World Cup is a hit. According to ESPN, the tournament averaged 7.2 million viewers per day across ESPN's host of platforms (television,... [SportsNewser]

Around the Horn & Pardon the Interruption Now In HD - Posted September 27, 2010
Welcome to the 21st century, Around the Horn and Pardon the Interruption. The two ESPN shows made their high definition debuts on Monday after moving from their standard definition Atlantic Video studio home of over eight years. "... [SportsNewser]

IOC to Auction 2014, 2016 U.S. Olympic Rights - Posted September 24, 2010
It's about time. After a long delay, the International Olympic Committee will hold negotiations for Olympic television rights i... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Ombudsman Returns From Summer Vacation - Posted September 23, 2010
After a two-month hiatus, ESPN Ombudsman Don Ohlmeyer chimed in on his thoughts on ESPN.c... [SportsNewser]

Woody Paige Opens Up About Suicide - Posted September 23, 2010
Sometimes you forget that Woody Paige is one helluva columnist and more than just a talking head on ESPN's Around The Horn. Just three days after Denver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley c... [SportsNewser]

Seth Meyers To Host 2011 ESPY Awards - Posted September 23, 2010
ESPN was so impressed by Saturday Night Live's Seth Meyers' job of hosting the ESPYs, the network has already committed to bringing him back for a second year. Meyers will host the 19th an... [SportsNewser]

Insiders Only for ESPN-The Magazine, ESPN Insider iPhone Apps - Posted September 23, 2010
The ESPN-The Magazine and ESPN Insider iPhone apps are currently awaiting Apple approval, but ESPN Publishing general manager and editorial director Gary Hoenig told ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

ESPN Internship Program Actually Sounds Pretty Tame - Posted September 21, 2010
We always thought working at ESPN was way more exciting. ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN's College Gameday Headed To Boise - Posted September 20, 2010
ESPN's College Gameday crew is headed west to Boise, Idaho on Saturday, broadcasting live from the site of... [SportsNewser]

The SportsNewser Interview: Jemele Hill - Posted September 14, 2010
Jemele Hill is more than just Skip Bayless' competition on ESPN's "First... [SportsNewser]

HBCU Network To Launch In August 2011 - Posted September 13, 2010
Starting next summer, Historically Black Colleges and Universities will have their own television network, anchored by college sports programming, courtesy of ESPN. ESPN will enter into a programming agreement with the HBCU Network as they own the rights to games from ... [SportsNewser]

Michael Eisner: ESPN 'One of the Best Acquisitions' of the Century - Posted September 13, 2010
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner is interviewed by the Associated Press, and he reflects on the purchase of ESPN he led with the company. In 1995, Disney purchased C... [SportsNewser]

Boise State-Virginia Tech Breaks Ratings Record - Posted September 9, 2010
The overnight ratings from Tuesday showed Boise State-Virginia Tech on ESPN was a nationwide hit with sports fans. Now ... [SportsNewser]

Report: No Charges Filed Against Mariotti - Posted September 8, 2010
It appears Jay Mariotti has dodged a major bullet. According to the ... [SportsNewser]

Your Softball Blooper Reel on SportsCenter? - Posted September 8, 2010
ESPN and YouTube have launched a promotional program called ... [PRNewser]

Boise State-Virginia Tech A Labor Day Hit - Posted September 7, 2010
The Boise State-Virginia Tech 33-30 thriller on ESPN drew a 6.8 overnight rating, up 21 percent from last year's Miami-Florida State game. Just to... [SportsNewser]

Breaking: Disney, Time Warner Cable Cut Deal - Posted September 2, 2010
Disney and Time Warner Cable have finally cut a deal, ensuring that the ESPN networks will remain on-air for TWC customers. For TWC customers that are also sports fans, the deal also brings a number of new services as well: ESPN3.com: TWC cable customers that also get high speed internet through the... [SportsNewser]

Disney, Time Warner Cable Go Into Overtime - Posted September 2, 2010
Quick Hit: Yes, the deadline for Disney and Time Warner Cable to strike a deal has passed. Luckily for TWC customers however, ABC and the ESPN networks are still available on your cable system as the two sides continue to negotiate. By all accounts the basics have been agreed upon, now... [SportsNewser]

'And Now, Let's get Awkward.' ESPN's 'Around the Horn' Addresses Jay Mariotti Arrest - Posted August 30, 2010
Sports columnist Jay Mariotti was a regular on ESPN's "Around the Horn," then last week he was arrested for suspicion of "felony domestic ass... [SportsNewser]

Christiane Amanpour Hosts U.S. Open Opening Night - Posted August 30, 2010
ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour will host the U.S. Open's "Opening Night Celebration" this evening, which will air on ABC's cable sister-network ESPN. A SportsNewser reader spotted her doing a run-through this afternoon.... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Airs Real 'Friday Night Lights,' Bothers Locals - Posted August 30, 2010
Sometimes, seeing how the TV sausage is made is not the most pleasant experience. Take the example of the fine folks of Folsom, California which hosted ESPN last week when the network televised a high school matchup between Folsom and nearby Grant. The coaches, players and local media were excited... ... [SportsNewser]

Time Warner Cable, Disney Near ESPN Deal - Posted August 30, 2010
Time Warner Cable and Disney are close to a new deal to keep the ESPN networks and local ABC stations on the cable provider's service, the New York Post's Claire Atkinson rep... [SportsNewser]

The Unstoppable High School Football Growth Market - Posted August 27, 2010
Friday Night Lights might have trouble staying on the air, but we're about to be inundated with a whole lot more real high school football. ESPN ... [SportsNewser]

Report: Jay Mariotti off of ESPN, Suspended by AOL - Posted August 26, 2010
AOL Fanhouse columnist and ESPN "Around the Horn" regular Jay Mariotti has been suspended from the AOL site, according to Sport... [SportsNewser]

Discover Signs on as Title Sponsor of Orange Bowl on ESPN - Posted August 26, 2010
Discover Financial Services has signed a four year deal to serve as the title sponsor for the Orange Bowl through 2014, and will also sponsor the 2013 BCS National Championship Game. FedEx had been the title sponsor of the game, but announced in May that it would not be continuing its sponsorship. ESPN... [SportsNewser]

College Basketball Gameday Now One Hour Longer, Going to ESPNU - Posted August 25, 2010
ESPN announced its lineup for the 2011 College Basketball Gameday. The program, which borrows its format from the super successful college football ... [SportsNewser]

ESPN Commentator Jay Mariotti Arrested - Posted August 23, 2010
FanHouse.com columnist Jay Mariotti, who also appears regularly on ESPN's "Around the Horn," was arrested Saturday for suspicion of "felony domestic assault." The Los Angeles Times' Andrew Blankstein and ... [SportsNewser]

College Football Reporter Jenn Brown Moonlighting as Beer Saleswoman - Posted August 20, 2010
ESPN college football reporter Jenn Brown has landed a new gig on the side(line): selling beer. Brown has been named "The new face" of Icehouse Beer, owned by MillerCoors, and will appear in marketing and advertising materials for the pr... [SportsNewser]

Challenges Ahead for ESPN in the UK - Posted August 20, 2010
ESPN is the premier media company for sports coverage here in the U.S., with ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews and ESPN.com all a regular part of many fans' media diet. In the U.K. however, the company is still viewed as an outsider attempting to storm the local shores. It was just over a year... [SportsNewser]

Networks Scramble to Cover Brett Favre Announcement - Posted August 18, 2010
When it comes to retirement, you can never take football players at their word. Moments ago, Brett Favre announced that he will be returning to the Minnesota Vikings for a second season as their quarterback. NFL Network carried the feed, which was picked up by ESPN (of course) as well as MSNBC... [SportsNewser]

Peer39: Interview with CEO Amiad Solomon on Semantic Advertising Issues and Opportunities - Posted February 8, 2010
Peer39: Interview with Amiad Solomon Founded in 2006 by an innovative group of scientists and engineers, Peer39 was voted by MIT’s Technology Review as one of the Top Ten Web Startups to Watch in 2008.  Semantic Universe editor Tony Shaw recently spoke with Founder and CEO Amiad Solomon about the company’s innovations,... [semanticweb.com]

New York's Outside Television Names Emmy-Award Winning SVP - Posted January 20, 2010
Rob Faris has an impressive resume: an Emmy-winner for his work on the Summer Olympics in Athens for NBC, a producer at ... [Fishbowl NY]

New York's Outside Television Names Emmy-Award Winning SVP - Posted January 20, 2010
Rob Faris has an impressive resume: an Emmy-winner for his work on the Summer Olympics in Athens for NBC, a producer at ... [FishbowlNY]

Fortune Hires Festino As Design Director - Posted January 13, 2010
Fortune has named Robert Festino its newest design director. Festino has previously worked at Entertainment W... [Fishbowl NY]

Fortune Hires Festino As Design Director - Posted January 13, 2010
Fortune has named Robert Festino its newest design director. Festino has previously worked at Entertainment W... [FishbowlNY]

Conde Nast's Positive Outlook|Comcast Wants To Carry ESPN HD|Discovery's 3D Channels Will Show Pyramids|Twitter Trend Piece Takedown|Variety.com Gets New Editor - Posted January 6, 2010
The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10c<td style='padding:2px 1px 0px 5px;' colspa... [Fishbowl NY]

Conde Nast's Positive Outlook|Comcast Wants To Carry ESPN HD|Discovery's 3D Channels Will Show Pyramids|Twitter Trend Piece Takedown|Variety.com Gets New Editor - Posted January 6, 2010
The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10c<td style='padding:2px 1px 0px 5px;' colspa... [FishbowlNY]

New Year, New Technology: 3D TV - Posted January 5, 2010
Could 3D TV be the hot new thing for the New Year? Hot on the heels of news of ESPN's announcement of plans to launch a 3D sports channel in June, ... [Fishbowl NY]

New Year, New Technology: 3D TV - Posted January 5, 2010
Could 3D TV be the hot new thing for the New Year? Hot on the heels of news of ESPN's announcement of plans to launch a 3D sports channel in June, ... [FishbowlNY]

Menu Scandals: Steve Phillips And Bill Keller's Mention Of Apple Tablet - Posted October 26, 2009
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Menu Scandals: Steve Phillips And Bill Keller's Mention Of Apple Tablet - Posted October 26, 2009
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ABC New Radio Layoffs|OpenGate Drops Out Of BusinessWeek Bidding|Boston Globe Union Files Charges Against Pres|Erin Andrews Wants To Testify|Paper Magazine - Posted October 6, 2009
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Econ... [Fishbowl NY]

ABC New Radio Layoffs|OpenGate Drops Out Of BusinessWeek Bidding|Boston Globe Union Files Charges Against Pres|Erin Andrews Wants To Testify|Paper Magazine - Posted October 6, 2009
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Econ... [FishbowlNY]

Wired Editor Chris Anderson Squares Off Against Macmillan CEO John Sargent on Free and Paid Content - Posted September 23, 2009
Photo: (left to right) Chris Anderson, Gary Hoenig, John Sargent, Alan Murray Last night's discussion, Free AND Paid Content: Business Models That Work, hinged on whether consumers of news and books should and will pay for content online. But it became a tense intellectual slugging match between John Sarge... [Fishbowl NY]

Wired Editor Chris Anderson Squares Off Against Macmillan CEO John Sargent on Free and Paid Content - Posted September 23, 2009
Photo: (left to right) Chris Anderson, Gary Hoenig, John Sargent, Alan Murray Last night's discussion, Free AND Paid Content: Business Models That Work, hinged on whether consumers of news and books should and will pay for content online. But it became a tense intellectual slugging match between John Sarge... [FishbowlNY]

CNN Searches For Conservative, Liberal Voices To Square Off - Posted September 8, 2009
Our colleagues at FishbowlLA have some exclusive news today: CNN is auditioning talent in the hopes of casting one conservative and one liberal host for a new "C... [Fishbowl NY]

CNN Searches For Conservative, Liberal Voices To Square Off - Posted September 8, 2009
Our colleagues at FishbowlLA have some exclusive news today: CNN is auditioning talent in the hopes of casting one conservative and one liberal host for a new "C... [FishbowlNY]

Julia Allison Shills For Sony - Posted August 19, 2009
New York media personality, blogger and entrepreneur ... [Fishbowl NY]

Julia Allison Shills For Sony - Posted August 19, 2009
New York media personality, blogger and entrepreneur ... [FishbowlNY]

MSNBC.com Wins National Press Club Award|Blackbook Editor-in-Chief Departs|RIP PINK|ESPN Limits Social Media For Staffers|You Used To Work In Media... - Posted August 5, 2009
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MSNBC.com Wins National Press Club Award|Blackbook Editor-in-Chief Departs|RIP PINK|ESPN Limits Social Media For Staffers|You Used To Work In Media... - Posted August 5, 2009
WebNewser: ... [FishbowlNY]

Menu: DJ And Woodstock Chronicler Pete Fornatale Talks Tim Russert, Rubbernecking & "House Hippies" - Posted August 3, 2009
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Menu: DJ And Woodstock Chronicler Pete Fornatale Talks Tim Russert, Rubbernecking & "House Hippies" - Posted August 3, 2009
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Most Read Stories On FishbowlNY This Week - Posted July 24, 2009
Erin Andrews Peephole Scandal Continues To Make News Lunch: Power Blondes Rule! Katie C... [Fishbowl NY]

Most Read Stories On FishbowlNY This Week - Posted July 24, 2009
Erin Andrews Peephole Scandal Continues To Make News Lunch: Power Blondes Rule! Katie C... [FishbowlNY]

ESPN & Post Face Off Over Andrews Scandal - Posted July 23, 2009
The Erin Andrews peephole debacle has now turned into a feud between Andrews' employer ESPN and The New York Post... [Fishbowl NY]

ESPN & Post Face Off Over Andrews Scandal - Posted July 23, 2009
The Erin Andrews peephole debacle has now turned into a feud between Andrews' employer ESPN and The New York Post... [FishbowlNY]

On The Menu: Erin Andrews, Zappos and Lou Dobbs - Posted July 23, 2009
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On The Menu: Erin Andrews, Zappos and Lou Dobbs - Posted July 23, 2009
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Erin Andrews Peephole Scandal Continues To Make News - Posted July 22, 2009
For the second day in a row, The New York Post featured ESPN's Erin Andrews and ... [Fishbowl NY]

Erin Andrews Peephole Scandal Continues To Make News - Posted July 22, 2009
For the second day in a row, The New York Post featured ESPN's Erin Andrews and ... [FishbowlNY]

An Outsourced Newsweekly|ESPN Lays Off 100|Newspaper Editors Secretly Meet|Women's Mags Question Retouching Cover Models|Time Warner Dumps AOL - Posted May 28, 2009
FishbowlLA: Alternative newsweekly ... [Fishbowl NY]

An Outsourced Newsweekly|ESPN Lays Off 100|Newspaper Editors Secretly Meet|Women's Mags Question Retouching Cover Models|Time Warner Dumps AOL - Posted May 28, 2009
FishbowlLA: Alternative newsweekly ... [FishbowlNY]

EW.com, WSJ.com Take Top Prizes At EPpy Awards - Posted May 7, 2009
Editor & Publisher and Mediaweek presented their 14th consecutive EPpy Awards tod... [Fishbowl NY]

EW.com, WSJ.com Take Top Prizes At EPpy Awards - Posted May 7, 2009
Editor & Publisher and Mediaweek presented their 14th consecutive EPpy Awards tod... [FishbowlNY]

Old Media Finds Success With New Media - Posted April 6, 2009
Adam Carolla, you remember him from the 90s hit Loveline, right? How about The Man Show? Yeah, you know him (sort of)! In fact, that maybe his new media cache; everyone knows him, sort of. Well ... [MediaJobsDaily]

USA Network Retains Crown: Most Watched Cable Network - Posted December 26, 2008
USA Network, bolstered by the success of Tony Shalhoub's detective series "Monk" and other shows like "Burn Notice" and "Psych," has claimed the most-watched cable programming crown again, averaging about 2.8 mil... [FishbowlLA]

ESPN Would Like to Reinterpret the Word 'Live' to Mean 'As it Happens' - Posted August 20, 2008
No time like the present (or the present minus 12 hours if we're going by NBC's clock). Hot on the heels of the peacock network's enormous success at the Beijing Games, ESPN has ... [Fishbowl NY]

ESPN Would Like to Reinterpret the Word 'Live' to Mean 'As it Happens' - Posted August 20, 2008
No time like the present (or the present minus 12 hours if we're going by NBC's clock). Hot on the heels of the peacock network's enormous success at the Beijing Games, ESPN has ... [FishbowlNY]

LAT In 90 Seconds - Posted July 30, 2008
Paps Feel The Pinch: Bad economic times are hitting everyone. Even the guys who follow Britney Spears around: "The prices that photos fetch are often overs... [FishbowlLA]

ESPN: Too Focused On New York, Boston Teams? - Posted August 16, 2007
Vanity Fair contributing editor and Red Sox obsessive Seth Mnookin (whom we interviewed in a previous incarnation), recently sp... [Fishbowl NY]

ESPN: Too Focused On New York, Boston Teams? - Posted August 16, 2007
Vanity Fair contributing editor and Red Sox obsessive Seth Mnookin (whom we interviewed in a previous incarnation), recently sp... [FishbowlNY]

In The Trades: Playas, Games, Stars - Posted March 13, 2007
ABC believes in the power of celebrity and cash to do good, having signed Ice Cube for Good in the Hood, a reality pilot, in which a reformed gang member, drug dealer or robber agrees to help someone in similar circumstances (a relative, friend or ev... [FishbowlLA]