Simmons: "Certain Promises Were Not Kept" [Bill Simmons]
deadspin.com 5/14/2008 — We're not the only ones who noticed that Bill Simmons hasn't written a column in two weeks — until today , anyway — and hasn't been featured much on the home page of ESPN.com. We figured it was nothing; the man has taken extended breaks ...

ESPN Rise Will Probably Be the Network's Downfall
stetsports.com 5/15/2008 — ESPN touts it as a move to bolster its 12-17 audience and were it a marketing decision to cross-promote Wall-E, I could understand. But trying to engage more teenagers comes off as a bit desperate for the World Wide Leader, and I guess you can't control the world without those all-important teenagers.

Sports Center To Take A Look Into Roller Derby This Sunday, Seriously
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com 5/16/2008 — It's a question that's been on my mind for awhile so I know you've been thinking it as well. What happened to Roller Derby? Wait, that ISN'T a question I've ever thought about, but apparently ESPN has.... SportCenter’s featured piece Sunday, May 18, ...

ESPN Now Targeting The Nations Youth With ESPN Rise
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com 5/16/2008 — Trying to complete their goal of covering every possible sport at every level ad naseum, ESPN is startomg a new "high school sports content initiative" called "ESPN Rise". Here are the details.... ESPN announced it has formally launched a high ...

ESPN Corporate Info - Press Releases
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Hannah Storm joins ESPN's 'SportsCenter' — Other - BostonHerald.com 5/13/2008
NEW YORK - ESPN will add Hannah Storm to its "SportsCenter" lineup in August when it will supplant nine hours of taped programming in favor of live sports news. Storm,...