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Manning Brothers Out: ESPN Cancels NFL Coverage
In a move long rumored, ESPN has announced that following the Giants’ loss to the Eagles today, it will no longer cover anything having to do with the NFL until after Super Bowl XLIII.
Manning Brothers Out: ESPN Cancels NFL Coverage
Comcast/Versus To Challenge ESPN Empire NOW?
Comcast/Versus To Challenge ESPN Empire NOW?
sportsbybrooks.com — SPORTS BUSINESS DAILY had some very interesting sports cable TV rating numbers today - for 2008: SBD:... For ‘08, Versus saw the biggest viewership gains among cable sports nets for both total day programming and primetime, up 20.2% and ... (more) Comcast/Versus To Challenge ESPN Empire NOW?
Bowl Game Audiences Grow Eight Percent on ESPN and ESPN2
Bowl Game Audiences Grow Eight Percent on ESPN and ESPN2
bizoffootball.com — ESPN and ESPN2 combined to televise 23 college football bowl games and averaged 2,810,000 homes (based on... a 2.5 U.S. rating), an increase of eight percent over last season. In 2007-08, the networks combined for an average of 2,596,000 homes for 21 bowl games (based on a 2.3 U.S. rating). ... (more) Bowl Game Audiences Grow Eight Percent on ESPN and ESPN2
The New ESPN.com: Is it all a fantasy?
The New ESPN.com: Is it all a fantasy?
fantasyfootballfools.com — Have you seen the new ESPN .com yet? Simplified . Customizable scoring across the top…larger content area... for lead stories and video…easier and clearly visible login…and the ability to name specific teams, columnists and players in ... (more) The New ESPN.com: Is it all a fantasy?
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