CBS Airs Special Premiere of NFL Series UNDRAFTED Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 16, 2015 The Emmy-nominated series Undrafted returns to NFL Network for a second season with a special premiere on CBS tonight, September 16 at 10:00 PM ET....
ESPN Coverage of the 2016 NFL DRAFT to Begin 4/28
by Caryn Robbins - April 21, 2016 ESPN's presentation of the 2016 NFL Draft – the company's 37th consecutive year televising the event – begins Thursday, April 28, at 8 p.m. ET from Chicago's Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University....
Erin Andrews & J.J. Watt to Host 2016 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, 6/8
by Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2016 CMT today announced that sportscaster/TV personality Erin Andrews and football superstar J.J. Watt and will host the 2016 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, live on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 8:00 pm ET/PT from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville....
ESPNLA to Debut All-Local Weekday Lineup Featuring New Morning Drive Show
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2016 On Today, Sept. 21, ESPNLA 710AM will debut a new, fully live and local weekday lineup – all Los Angeles sports, all the time — highlighted by the launch of a new daily and locally focused morning show...
'Crapshoot — The NFL Draft: 1967-2017' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - March 17, 2017 Crapshoot looks at how the draft has grown and addresses the question why some drafted players succeed while others fail. The book assesses each draft class and team drafts with a comprehensive summary of the draft classes from 1967-2016, including an overview/outlook of that particular draft class,...
ESPNU to Air Senior Bowl Practices for Second Consecutive Year
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2017 For the second consecutive year, ESPNU covers the Reese's Senior Bowl practices (North and South teams) featuring top prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft....
ESPNLA to Debut All-Local Weekday Lineup Featuring New Morning Drive Show
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2016 On Wednesday, Sept. 21, ESPNLA 710AM will debut a new, fully live and local weekday lineup – all Los Angeles sports, all the time — highlighted by the launch of a new daily and locally focused morning show...
Seattle Seahawks to Face LA Rams on NBC's THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2016 The only network with two primetime NFL packages, NBC continues its coverage of Thursday Night Football this Thursday, December 15, when Russell Wilson and the NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks (8-4-1) host Jared Goff and the Los Angeles Rams...
beIN SPORTS Announces Original Programming to Complement 2016 College Football Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - August 25, 2016 beIN SPORTS, the fastest growing cable network in the U.S., today announced the lineup of original Fall programming for the anticipated 2016 Conference USA Football season beginning September 3rd....
New York Jets' Eric Decker to Join ESPN New York 98.7FM's HAHN & HUMPTY
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2016 Accomplished, All-Pro wide receiver Eric Decker, in his third season with the New York Jets, will join Alan Hahn and Rick DiPietro on Hahn & Humpty each Tuesday during the 2016 NFL season....
ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS Grows to Its Most Competitive Finish This Season With 'The Voice'
by Caryn Robbins - May 03, 2016 For the 4th consecutive week, ABC was Monday's most watched TV network (9.9 million) while ranking a strong second in Adults 18-49 (1.6/5). “Dancing” was Monday's No. 1 TV show in Total Viewers...
First Overall NFL Draft Pick to Appear on ABC's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, Today
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2016 Following the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, the first overall draft pick selected by the Los Angeles Rams will appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Today, April 28....
New ESPN Platform THE UNDEFEATED Adds Three Multiplatform Journalists
by Caryn Robbins - July 26, 2016 The Undefeated, ESPN's new platform focusing on the intersection of sports, race and culture, has added three journalists to its staff....
Check Out Quotables from TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON - Week of 4/25
by Tyler Peterson - May 02, 2016 Below, check out quotables from NBC's 'THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON' for the week of April 25-29....
ESPN Names Three New NFL Studio Hosts
by Caryn Robbins - March 24, 2017 With Chris Berman moving into a new role in 2017, a trio of talented ESPN commentators – Suzy Kolber, Samantha Ponder and Trey Wingo – will assume his previous host responsibilities on ESPN's NFL studio shows....
Intersport and ESPN Announce New Original Series BRACKET GENIUS
by Caryn Robbins - March 15, 2017 BRACKET GENIUS, a brand new quiz show, hosted by popular ESPN personality and six-time Emmy award winner Trey Wingo, will debut Wednesday, March 15, with all episodes airing on ESPN2....
City Lights Orchestra, Ukulele Player Jake Shimabukuro Join Forces at the Auditorium Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2015 ?Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, described by Rolling Stone as a music 'hero,' makes his Auditorium Theatre debut with The City Lights Orchestra, conducted by Rich Daniels, tonight, June 24 at 7:30 p.m., concluding the Auditorium's inaugural 'Made in Chicago' performance series....
ESPN The Magazine's 2016 NFL Preview On Newsstands Friday
by Caryn Robbins - August 23, 2016 On newsstands Friday: ESPN The Magazine's 2016 NFL Preview, Part 1: Revenge of the Defense. In the issue: Can Josh Norman Save the Redskins? Josh Norman will tell you—and not many will argue—that he is the best cornerback on earth....
Six-Time Pro Bowler Randy Moss Joins ESPN
by Caryn Robbins - July 18, 2016 Randy Moss, a six-time Pro Bowler and one of the most transcendent wide receivers in NFL history, is joining ESPN. He will serve as an analyst on Sunday NFL Countdown and Monday Night Countdown...
Stan Verrett to Fill Role of Late John Saunders as Host of Football Saturdays on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - August 25, 2016 Stan Verrett will host college football Saturdays on ABC this fall, filling the role of the late John Saunders who had held the position on ABC's college football studio set since 1992....
NFL Insiders to Originate from Indianapolis Today
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2016 Highlighting ESPN's coverage of the NFL Scouting Combine this week, NFL Insiders will originate from Indianapolis from Today, Feb. 24...
ESPN's Matthew Berry Inks Multi-Year Extension Through 2021
by Caryn Robbins - August 04, 2016 Matthew Berry, the most recognizable and influential personality in fantasy sports, has reached a new contract extension with ESPN to continue as the company's Senior Fantasy Analyst through 2021....
Todd McShay Inks Multi-Year Extension with ESPN
by Caryn Robbins - April 12, 2016 NFL Draft and college football analyst Todd McShay has signed a multi-year agreement to remain with ESPN....
ABC to Present BATTLEBOTS Season 2 Preview Special, 5/10
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2016 The epic robot-fighting tournament BATTLEBOTS is back for season two this summer and kicks off with a preview special entitled “BattleBots: The Gears Awaken,” on TUESDAY, MAY 10...
NBC's BLACKLIST Tops 'Scandal' in Total Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - April 29, 2016 NBC's “The Blacklist” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 6.6 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET): Beats ABC's “Scandal” to rank #2 in the time period among the Big 4 in total viewers.... |