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uatgsports.ca - 2/4/2009
Video: ESPN drops Shaq's 'fist kiss' ad
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ESPN has decided to abandon an NBA on ESPN promo that features commentator Mike Breen asking Shaquille O'Neal for a "fist kiss". I can only assume Shaq wouldn't comply with Breen's request after seeing Breen's excellent shooting mechanics from the couch/free throw line.
Video: ESPN drops Shaq's 'fist kiss' ad
MLB.com and ESPN Partner for MLB.TV Premium, ESPN Insider
bizofbaseball.com - 2/11/2009
MLB.com and ESPN Partner for MLB.TV Premium, ESPN Insider
— bizofbaseball.com — MLB.com and ESPN have partnered to bring fans MLB.TV Premium and ESPN Insider together as one package.... MLB Advanced Media continues to stretch its partnerships and vertical growth. On the same day that they announced that MLB.com and the NHL had partnered to provided MLB.TV and the ... (more) MLB.com and ESPN Partner for MLB.TV Premium, ESPN Insider

Comments vote down Maury Maury posted 2/11/2009posted this
ESPN and Setanta To Team Up To Beat Fox?
epltalk.com - 2/5/2009
ESPN and Setanta To Team Up To Beat Fox?
— epltalk.com — The Guardian newspaper is reporting that ESPN and Setanta Sports are expected to team up to try... to win the U.S. TV rights to the Premier League from Fox Soccer Channel for the 2010-2013 seasons. The relationship between Setanta and ESPN is already ... (more) ESPN and Setanta To Team Up To Beat Fox?

Comments vote down Fang's Bites found this 2/5/2009found this
Don't Try To Fist Kiss Shaq
joshqpublic.com - 2/4/2009
Don't Try To Fist Kiss Shaq
— joshqpublic.com — Apparently, ESPN had a very funny commercial. Apparently, some people didn’t think it was so funny.... (more) Don't Try To Fist Kiss Shaq

Comments vote down joshqpublic joshqpublic posted 2/4/2009posted this
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