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SportsNation Polls - SportsNation
SportsNation Polls - SportsNation
espn.go.com — SportsNation says ... 79% Pujols biggest Derby draw 71% Derby better than ASG 60% Derby scores should... carry over 65% '09 Halladay better than '08 CC 94% Mavs a playoff team w/Marion 35% Only big con. teams will win BCS 51% Root for AL in All-Star Game ... (more) SportsNation Polls - SportsNation
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Wednesday's Press Releases For You To Read, Part 2
Fang's Bites — ... that debuts Monday, July 6, at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN2 -- is an hourlong weekday show born from the Internet, fueled by fan interaction and focused on fun. SportsNation co-hosts Colin Cowherd and Michelle Beadle will interact with fans throughout the telecast, essentially making sports fans the third host of the show. Fans can deliver their input via Twitter (@SportsNation), ESPN.com’s SportsNation web page, e-mail ( ...

SportsNation
Sportsfrog.com — Apparently the color coded electoral-college-like maps on SportsCenter and the .com weren’t enough, because yesterday, ESPN(2) debuted a new show based on those purdy maps. Seriously. Your hosts are Colin Cowherd and a random blonde lady who I didn’t recognize. You’d think that ESPN would realize that Cowherd’s presence would drive away viewers, but I guess they don’t. According to the show’s section on the .com, fans can vote in real time on topics that the hosts discuss. And if you’re lucky, your Tweet will appear on the show. Monday’s questions included “Would it be fun to ...

Somebody At ESPN Is Feeling Frisky And A Very Special Guest Editor Announcement [Duan!]
Deadspin — ... I haven't seen the Sportsnation show on ESPN yet, since I spend most of my day at the Gawker office, where television (along with sunlight, smiling, and sustained eye contact) are strictly forbidden, but this little shout-out is flattering. ...

Haren makes pitch to start All-Star Game; does anyone notice?
Fanster.com — ... Yet, in a current ESPN Sportsnation Poll that asks “who has been the best pitcher this season?” The choices? Haren, Toronto’s Roy Halladay, Tim Lincecum of San Francisco, Kansas City’s Greinke and even knuckleballer Tim Wakefield of Boston. ...

And Here's The Place Where Home Run Derbies (And DUAN!) Go To Die....And Other Things Of Note [Duan!]
Deadspin — ... Sportsnation really wants you to watch their show. Yeah, you in the undershirt eating the bowl of Fruity Pebbles commenting here. They won't stop posting cryptic names on their message board unless you watch. ...

Voice Of The Fan
ESPN Feed: bill simmons — ... [image] MMA Reporter Choked Out By Cyborg Watch Now» [image] Mayne Street: I Didn't Say That Watch Now» [image] Wade Boggs Sounds Off Watch Now» [image] Kobe, LeBron: Mutual Respect Watch Now» [image] Bowling Battle: Michael Wilbon vs Wes Malott Watch Now» ESPN Conversations See All Comments Add a comment NEW BETA VIDEO PLAYER BETA Video Player: Disabled Learn More » Report a bug » Feedback » RELATED VIDEOS [image] Kevin ...

Wrapping Up the Monday Press Releases
Fang's Bites — ... with co-hosts Michelle Beadle and Colin Cowherd will air on ESPN from 5-6 p.m. this week, while PTI and Around the Horn take a break. On SportsNation, Beadle and Cowherd interact with fans throughout the telecast, essentially making the sports fans the third host of the show. Fans can deliver their input via Twitter (@SportsNation), ESPN.com’s SportsNation web page, e-mail ( ...

Prince Fielder Goes Nuts - Umps Fault? Plus, ESPN & NFL Twitter Reaction and What Is Your Dream Job?
On the DL — ... Last, you should also read Rob King’s post on the ESPN Social Media situation over at the WWL’s SportsNation page. It’s very well explained and well reasoned. Except the fact that he admits that, ”the "SportsNation" television show is perhaps the newest, biggest attempt we're making to embrace the interactive sports experience so many of us have come to treasure.” ...

Finally, Various Thursday Press Releases
Fang's Bites — ... SportsNation is fan interactive and relies on sports fans to be the show’s third co-host as well as influence the daily production and direction of the show. Fans can deliver their input via Twitter (@SportsNation), ESPN.com’s SportsNation web page, e-mail ( ...

The Legendary “Amazing Basketball Shots”
Dime Magazine — ... in an attempt to silence the skeptics - the boys will be featured on ESPN’s SportsNation either today or tomorrow at 4:00 PM EST on ESPN2. Do you think these are real? Source: ...

BGN on ESPN
Bleeding Green NationBGN on ESPN Check out ESPN2's sportsnation show today at 5pm E where Bleeding Green Nation will be the featured site of the day.

Posting The Wednesday Press Releases
Fang's Bites — ... On SportsNation, Cowherd and Beadle interact with fans throughout the telecast, essentially making sports fans the third host of the show. The show airs weekdays at 4 p.m., and re-airs at midnight, on ESPN2. Fans can deliver their input via Twitter (@SportsNation); Facebook (ESPN-SportsNation); ESPN.com’s SportsNation web page; e-mail ( ...

A MYFO Welcome to the Worldwide Reader(s)
Melt Your Face Off — melrose If you’re here at MYFO and it’s not yet quitting time at work, it might be because you just heard us mentioned on Sports Nation on ESPN.  If this is the case, we salute you.  Anyone who manages to earn a paycheck while watching mid-day afternoon basic cable television is living the dream.  Besides, capitalism wouldn’t be what it is today without the dynamite 1-2 punch of ALT + TAB. We’d like to take this opportunity to further highlight to you, the wayward Internet traveler, as to why ice hockey is the best sport in the world.* * the inclusion of Canada in the world ...

Self-promotion: Hernia to be mentioned on ESPN's SportsNation today
The Sports Hernia Blog — ... For those of you lucky enough to be enjoying the day off and have found absolutely no reason to leave the couch, you're in luck.  That's right, Judge Dredd is on back-to-back-to-back-to-back on Starz. Also , the Sports Hernia will be mentioned today at 4 pm on ESPN's SportsNation , which can be found on ESPN2.  We assume this will coincide with some kind of ...

Democracy Just Doesn't Work, People
Mike Scioscia's tragic illness — ... Over at ESPN's SportsNation, they're letting people vote on what they think the World Series matchup will be, and it's overwhelmingly in favor of Yankees/Dodgers - no surprise there. ...

Mike And Mike: The Sports Guy
ESPN Feed: bill simmons — ... Pick 'Em Gridiron Challenge Pigskin Pick 'Em Eliminator Challenge College Football Challenge College Pick 'Em Baseball Challenge Race for the Cup Driver Pick 'Em Stock Car Challenge Uber Challenge VIDEO Most Recent Highlights Pardon the Interruption Outside the Lines 30 for 30 MMA Live Fresh Take Inside Deal E:60 Countdown Daily SPORTSNATION Profiles Groups Conversations Chats Polls Message ...

Bill Simmons on PTI
ESPN Feed: bill simmons — ... for the CASH Poker Pick 'Em Gridiron Challenge Pigskin Pick 'Em Eliminator Challenge College Football Challenge College Pick 'Em Race for the Cup Driver Pick 'Em Stock Car Challenge Uber Challenge VIDEO Most Recent Highlights Pardon the Interruption Outside the Lines 30 for 30 MMA Live Fresh Take Inside Deal E:60 Countdown Daily SPORTSNATION Profiles Groups Conversations Chats Polls Message ...

Mayne Street: Sports Guy Mansion
ESPN Feed: bill simmons — ... for the CASH Poker Pick 'Em Gridiron Challenge Pigskin Pick 'Em Eliminator Challenge College Football Challenge College Pick 'Em Race for the Cup Driver Pick 'Em Stock Car Challenge Uber Challenge VIDEO Most Recent Highlights Pardon the Interruption Outside the Lines 30 for 30 MMA Live Fresh Take Inside Deal E:60 Countdown Daily SPORTSNATION Profiles Groups Conversations Chats Polls Message ...

Weird Web Stories
ESPN Feed: bill simmons — ... for the CASH Poker Pick 'Em Gridiron Challenge Pigskin Pick 'Em Eliminator Challenge College Football Challenge College Pick 'Em Race for the Cup Driver Pick 'Em Stock Car Challenge Uber Challenge VIDEO Most Recent Highlights Pardon the Interruption Outside the Lines 30 for 30 MMA Live Fresh Take Inside Deal E:60 Countdown Daily SPORTSNATION Profiles Groups Conversations Chats Polls Message ...

Can Simmons' Book Stop A Bullet?
ESPN Feed: bill simmons — ... for the CASH Poker Pick 'Em Gridiron Challenge Pigskin Pick 'Em Eliminator Challenge College Football Challenge College Pick 'Em Race for the Cup Driver Pick 'Em Stock Car Challenge Uber Challenge VIDEO Most Recent Highlights Pardon the Interruption Outside the Lines 30 for 30 MMA Live Fresh Take Inside Deal E:60 Countdown Daily SPORTSNATION Profiles Groups Conversations Chats Polls Message ...

Catching up with Bill Simmons
ESPN Feed: bill simmons — ... for the CASH Poker Pick 'Em Gridiron Challenge Pigskin Pick 'Em Eliminator Challenge College Football Challenge College Pick 'Em Race for the Cup Driver Pick 'Em Stock Car Challenge Uber Challenge VIDEO Most Recent Highlights Pardon the Interruption Outside the Lines 30 for 30 MMA Live Fresh Take Inside Deal E:60 Countdown Daily SPORTSNATION Profiles Groups Conversations Chats Polls Message ...

Seven Quick Questions with ESPN2’s SportsNation Co-Host Michelle Beadle
Empty the Bench — ... financial incentives to resign with their current teams, do you think most of these players will ultimately stay put? Outside of LeBron James, who’s the one free-agent-to-be you’d choose to build a team around? Beadle: Brian Scalabrine – I’d build an empire around him. I’m kidding … no shock here, with LeBron out of the mix, I’d take Dwyane Wade. Done. He’s clutch, and amazing with the ball. Get Your SportsNation Fix: - SportsNation Official Website - Follow SportsNation on Twitter - Follow ...

SportsNation site of the day: Me
Smart Football — ... You can check out SportsNation on ESPN2 or online. They picked up on my Belichick bit from yesterday. The show is supposed to just be fun, though I note that my point was more that Belichick had a legitimate case that the odds were very close, if not actually in his favor. It’s fine if you want to disagree, but that disagreement is going to be based off your gut, in which case I think it’s difficult to say he clearly made the wrong choice. But overlaying it all is that few people are able to think about possible outcomes, rather than purely with hindsight. ...

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