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“E:60”: Michael Vick’s Dogs, Dwayne Goodrich, Alex Ovechkin And Kim Ng

By Ryan Pieces featured in the April 21 (7pm ET) edition of ESPN’s sports newsmagazine series E:60: The Vick Dogs — E:60 correspondent Tom Farrey explores the fate of the 49 pit bulls confiscated on the property of the suspended NFL quarterback, who is serving a 23-month prison sentence for dog fighting. E:60 cameras travel to an animal sanctuary in southern Utah where some of the fighting pit bulls are being rehabilitated, and into homes in California where many of the less abused pit bulls now live — in some cases with families that have small children. Former Dallas Cowboy […]

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ESPN’s Sports Newsmagazine Series “E:60” Returns April 14

By Ryan ESPN’s award-winning prime-time newsmagazine series E:60, on hiatus since November, will return with five weekly, original episodes beginning Tuesday, April 14, at 7pm ET and ending May 12. The program, which launched in October 2007, combines investigative reporting, in-depth profiles of intriguing sports personalities, and features on emerging star athletes. These stories are presented in a fresh and innovative format that incorporates producer/correspondent meetings. Highlights from the E:60‘s new run: Lord of the Ring —  An access-driven profile of Vince McMahon and the inner workings of WWE on the 25th anniversary of WrestleMania, one of the biggest entertainment […]

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"E:60" Season Finale: Dwyane And Jolinda Wade, Adam Bender, D.J. Gregory, And Wingsuits

Posted by Cubicle QB Features on the Nov. 11 (7pm ET) edition of ESPN’s sports newsmagazine series E:60: Dwyane Wade He’s the 2006 NBA Finals MVP, a four-time NBA All Star, and an Olympic gold medalist. But Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade’s proudest moment was this spring when he helped dedicate the church he bought for his mother, Pastor Jolinda Wade, in Chicago — the culmination of an emotional journey, watching his mother’s life turn around from the ruins of alcohol and drug abuse. Now sober for seven years, Jolinda Wade turned to drugs and alcohol following her divorce from […]

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"E:60": Deanna Favre, Carlos And Cece Boozer, And Manny Pacquiao

Posted by Cubicle QB Features on the Oct. 28 (7pm ET) edition of ESPN’s sports newsmagazine series E:60: Deanna Favre For nearly two decades, Brett Favre has lived in the media spotlight, but the last nine months in particular played out like a daily soap opera. Deanna Favre is the woman behind the bright lights and the press clippings. In an E:60 exclusive, her first national television interview since her husband was traded to the New York Jets, correspondent Rachel Nichols sits down with the one person who knows Brett best. Deanna discusses what it was like to watch her […]

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"E:60": Chris Paul, Brock Lesnar And Competitive Eating

Posted by Cubicle QB Features on the Oct. 21 (7pm ET) edition of ESPN’s sports newsmagazine series E:60: Chris Paul Chris Paul is one of the NBA’s top stars. His work ethic is exceptional. He won the league’s Rookie of the Year award in 2005 and last season was a runner-up for the NBA Most Valuable Player (2008). This summer, he was a member of the U.S. Men’s Basketball team that won the gold medal for the first time since 2000. On the court or in any competition, Paul hates to lose. Off the court, no professional athlete could be […]

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"E:60": Simeon Rice, Tierra Rogers, Kelly Pavlik And Tyreke Evans

Posted by Cubicle QB Features on the Oct. 14 (7pm ET) edition of ESPN’s sports newsmagazine series E:60: Simeon Rice One of the most feared pass rushers ever to play, if Simeon Rice were active in the NFL today he would have more career sacks than any player in the league. Two years after a shoulder injury ended his season, Rice and his doctors say he’s healthy and ready to play, but he can’t generate interest anywhere in the league. Why? Rice, who played for four teams (Cardinals, Buccaneers, Broncos and Colts) during his 12 years in the NFL, says […]

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"E:60": Ugueth Urbina, Sean Avery, Homeless Hoops And Jamie Nared

Features on the Oct. 7 (7pm ET) edition of ESPN’s prime-time sports newsmagazine E:60: Ugueth Urbina He was one of the best relievers in baseball, a two-time All-Star and World Series champion. But his actions one night in October 2005 cost Ugueth Urbina everything, including his freedom. On his ranch in rural Venezuela, Urbina accused several men working as day laborers of stealing a gun. He attacked them with a machete, poured gasoline on them and lit them on fire. He was convicted of attempted murder and sentenced to 14 years in a Venezuelan prison. Now, after nearly three years […]

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"E:60": Brian Kajiyama, The First Family Of Drag Racing And Missouri's Jeremy Maclin

Posted by Cubicle QB Features on the Sept. 30 (7pm ET) edition of ESPN’s sports newsmagazine series E:60: Brian Kajiyama’s “Heart of a Warrior”: Brian Kajiyama was born with cerebral palsy, which stripped him of his ability to speak and confined him to a wheelchair. However, his affliction has never been an impediment for the Hawaii native. Instead, it has propelled him to break as many barriers as possible. As a boy, he dreamed of playing football for the University of Hawaii Warriors. And while he knew this would never happen, Brian did become the team’s biggest fan. By the […]

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"E:60": Parkersburg, Iowa; A South Bronx Tale; And Turf 2 Surf

Features on the Sept. 16 (7pm ET) edition of ESPN’s sports newsmagazine series E:60: Touchdowns and Tornadoes — Parkersburg, Iowa, is a small rural town of 1,900 residents where high-school football is king. Despite its size, under the stewardship of head coach Ed Thomas, the football program has produced four current NFL players (Jacksonville Jaguar Brad Meester, Detroit Lion Jared Devries, Denver Bronco Casey Weigmann and Green Bay Packer Aaron Kampman). When the town was hit by a tornado on May 25, the community rallied around its coach to get the Aplington-Parkersburg High School football field ready to host the […]

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"E:60": Cindy McCain, Muhammad Abdulqaadir And Steve MacDonald

Posted by Cubicle QB Features on the Sept. 9 (7pm ET) edition of ESPN’s sports newsmagazine series E:60: An E:60 report on how Cindy McCain, wife of Republican presidential candidate John McCain, has become an avid pro car racing fan and has recently taking up drifting — a swerving style of street racing. The story of St. Louis native Muhammad Abdulqaadir, who claims the implication of his father as a potential material witness by federal prosecutors following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks has derailed his opportunities at a pro career in the NFL. A look into the life of […]