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Hank Williams opening pulled from MNF for insensitive Hilter comparison

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Hank Williams opening for MNF on ESPN was pulled after he made an outrageous comparison relating to the golf pairing of President Obama and House Speak John Boehner.  On Fox Friends in the morning, Williams issued his comparison by saying “Come on. That’d … finish reading Hank Williams opening pulled from MNF for insensitive Hilter comparison

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So did A&M really turn down being part of Longhorn network?

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It would be hard to believe that A&M would turn down that opportunity, but according to Texas officials that is exactly what happened according to this AP report. While nobody knew the magnitude of the deal that arose, it seems … finish reading So did A&M really turn down being part of Longhorn network?

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Big East considers further expansion; how many is too many

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As the Big East prepares for negotiations regarding its television rights deal, league commissioner John Marinatto is still considering further expanding the conference. Marinatto said he will only consider adding a school that contributes “value” to the conference. The conference … finish reading Big East considers further expansion; how many is too many

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Big 12 bars high school content on Longhorn Network

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In an attempt to avoid potential NCAA violations, the Big 12 athletics directors established a one-year moratorium on Big 12 university-branded media platforms broadcasting any high school content. Texas and ESPN have been working diligently on launching the Longhorn Network. … finish reading Big 12 bars high school content on Longhorn Network

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Jalen Rose headed to jail for 20 days

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Mauri Miller

After a fifteen minute lecture, 48th District Court Judge Kimberly Small sentenced Jalen Rose to 20 days in jail for his drunken-driving crash in March. At the hearing at which Rose pleaded guilty to DWI, he admitted to drinking 6 martinis before … finish reading Jalen Rose headed to jail for 20 days

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NFL progress encouraging as rookie scale issue appears resolved

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As the NFL labor situation appears headed towards a positive resolution in the next 10 days, the rookie wage scale seems to have been solved.  The key elemens of the rookie wage scale are: Five-year contracts, with a team option … finish reading NFL progress encouraging as rookie scale issue appears resolved

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Toronto broadcaster Goddard fired for attacking Avery’s support of same sex marriage

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP) A Toronto broadcaster has been fired after he posted on Twitter about the debate surrounding New York Rangers forward Sean Avery’s support of same-sex marriage. Damian Goddard was a host on Rogers Sportsnet. On Tuesday, he tweeted his support … finish reading Toronto broadcaster Goddard fired for attacking Avery’s support of same sex marriage

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Longhorn Network with ESPN has startling provisions

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Most broadcast contracts for specific properties give the property a right to veto or select the on-air talent that will be working on the broadcast.  This is typically done so that the announcers do not become “too critical” and keep … finish reading Longhorn Network with ESPN has startling provisions

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ESPN restricts endorsements by its talent

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

I guess Erin Andrews is just too popular.  And ESPN is concerned about the blurring of the line between reporting and endorsements. The network is now restricting what will be allowed according to the report in the Sports Business Daily: … finish reading ESPN restricts endorsements by its talent

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British soccer fans to have major events on free TV

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A ruling by the European Court of Justice requires that all sporting events of national significance must remain on free TV. The UK government has a list of ‘protected’ events of national sporting importance that must remain on free-to-air channels … finish reading British soccer fans to have major events on free TV

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ESPN gets rights for Euro 2012 and 2016

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

 ESPN has acquired U.S. broadcast rights to soccer’s European Championship in 2012 and 2016 and will televise every game of both tournaments according to an AP report. “Euro is a perfect counterbalance to World Cup, so strategically it makes sense … finish reading ESPN gets rights for Euro 2012 and 2016

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Bettman doesn’t mind expletive laced tirade

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Roy Kessel

You rarely see a league leader stick up for a coach using harsh language, especially when it is broadcast around the country.  But that is exactly what NHL commissioner Gary Bettman did.  Saying he disagrees with Bruce Boudreau’s mom, Bettman … finish reading Bettman doesn’t mind expletive laced tirade

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Pac 10 likely to launch own network

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Roy Kessel

According to a report in Sports Business Daily, Pac 10 Commissioner Larry Scott said that there is a “strong likelihood” the conference will launch its own cable channel in 2012, Scott  stated that the conference is “very far advanced in … finish reading Pac 10 likely to launch own network

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Dish drops Comcast Sports California after arbitration loss

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Dish Network lost an arbitration decision Tuesday regarding its dispute with Comcast SportsNet California.  Late last night Dish dropped the Comcast network.   Comcast issued the following statement: “EchoStar’s Dish Network has disregarded the FCC arbitration process and turned its back on … finish reading Dish drops Comcast Sports California after arbitration loss

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Cablevision and Fox finally reach agreement

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Just in time for viewing some of the games (but too late for most of the fans), Cablevision and Fox have reached an agreement.  The timing will allow the service to be restored so that 3 million NY area subscribers … finish reading Cablevision and Fox finally reach agreement

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