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NHRA schedule 2013 on ESPN2 and ESPN

NHRA schedule 2013 on ESPN2 and ESPN begins with the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calif., Feb. 14-17. From ESPN’s press release: Dave Rieff Named to Anchor Role for ESPN NHRA Drag Racing Coverage When the newly re-named NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series begins its 13th season on ESPN later this month, a name and voice familiar to fans of the series will be in a new role on ESPN’s television coverage team. Dave Rieff, who has been a pit reporter since ESPN began its NHRA coverage in 2001, will move into the anchor announcer position for […]

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Caleb Moore dies from snowmobile crash at Winter X Games

Caleb Moore dies from injuries he sustained at the ESPN Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo. Moore suffered a concussion during the snowmobile freestyle final on Jan. 24. Sad news to report in that ESPN’s Winter X Games competitor Caleb Moore has died from injuries sustained in a snowmobile crash at last week’s event in Aspen, Colo. Here is the statement posted to the X Games Facebook page: We are deeply saddened by Caleb Moore’s passing and our thoughts and prayers go out to his parents, Wade and Michelle, his brother, Colten, and the entire Moore family. He will be […]

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ESPN’s coverage of Super Bowl 2013

ESPN’s coverage of Super Bowl 2013 includes more than 120 hours of TV and radio programming from New Orleans beginning Monday, Jan. 28. ESPN won’t be broadcasting the game itself, but the sports behemoth still has plenty of Super Bowl programming across multiple platforms during the week leading up to the game. Here’s ESPN’s press release detailing its coverage: ESPN at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans More Than 120 Hours of TV and Radio Programming Will Originate from French Quarter More Than 35 On-air Commentators, Including NFL Analysts with 18 Super Bowl Rings ESPN will offer more than 120 […]

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Winter X Games 2013 TV schedule

Winter X Games 2013 TV schedule on ESPN and ABC Jan. 24-27 includes 20 hours of live competition from Aspen/Snowmass, Colo. The Winter X Games return to Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., as more than 200 of the world’s premier winter action-sports athletes — including Bobby Brown, Kelly Clark, Tucker Hibbert, Mark McMorris, Shaun White and others — compete in such events as Snowboard SuperPipe, Ski Big Air and Snowmobile SnoCross. ESPN and ABC have 20 hours of live competition coverage Jan. 24-27. Winter X Games 2013 TV schedule from ESPN’s press release below: RELATED: Caleb Moore dies from snowmobile crash injuries suffered […]

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Brent Musburger drawn to A.J. McCarron’s girlfriend during ESPN’s Championship Game

With Alabama jumping Notre Dame early in ESPN’s telecast of the BCS Championship game last night, the only suspense the rest of the game was whether Crimson Tide quarterback A.J. McCarron’s girlfriend was going to file a restraining order against commentator Brent Musburger. It is actually customary for TV cameras to show the reactions of loved ones during a big game, but the 73-year-old Musburger took it to another extreme when McCarron’s girlfriend, Katherine Webb — a former contestant in the Miss USA pageant — was featured in front of millions of viewers . Here’s how the creepy exchange went […]

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2013 BCS National Championship Game Monday on ESPN

2013 BCS National Championship Game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide takes place Monday, Jan. 7, on ESPN. Two legendary college football programs collide at Sun Life Stadium in Miami as the No. 1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2013 BCS National Championship Game on Monday, Jan. 7, beginning at 8:30pm ET on ESPN. Alabama is playing for a repeat title and the SEC’s seventh straight, while Notre Dame is playing for its first national championship since 1988. The deciding factor could be […]

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Heisman Trophy Presentation 2012 on ESPN

The Heisman Trophy Presentation 2012 from the Best Buy Theater in New York City takes place Saturday, Dec. 8, on ESPN. The Heisman Trophy Presentation from the Best Buy Theater in New York City takes place Saturday, Dec. 8, at 8pm ET on ESPN.  The award is given to the most outstanding college football player of the year. The three finalists invited to the ceremony are Kansas State senior quarterback Collin Klein, Texas A&M redshirt freshman quarterback Johnny “Johnny Football” Manziel and Notre Dame senior linebacker Manti Te’o. Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III was last year’s recipient.

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ACC/Big Ten Challenge 2012 TV schedule

ACC/Big Ten Challenge 2012 TV schedule Nov. 27-28 is highlighted by Minnesota at Florida State, NC State at Michigan and North Carolina at Indiana. The annual ACC/Big Ten Challenge event matching teams from the ACC and Big Ten college basketball powerhouse conferences tips off tonight, highlighted by Minnesota at Florida State (7:15pm ET, ESPN2), NC State at Michigan (7:30pm ET, ESPN) and North Carolina at Indiana (9:30pm ET, ESPN). The ACC dominated the event for the first 10 years, but the Big Ten has won the past three. ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU share coverage through Wednesday. ACC/Big Ten Challenge 2012 […]

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Thanksgiving college football 2012 has big games, rivalries

Thanksgiving college football 2012 has big games and rivalries including TCU at Texas, Michigan at Ohio State and Notre Dame at USC. RELATED: Thanksgiving NFL games 2012 The NFL isn’t the only football action happening Thanksgiving weekend. ESPN is calling Nov. 24 Showdown Saturday, with a full slate of games featuring ranked teams, top rivalries and BCS berths on the line. Weekend highlights include: Thursday, Nov. 22 TCU at Texas ESPN, 7:30pm ET The Dallas Cowboys aren’t the only ones hosting a big Thanksgiving game in Texas. The state’s big enough for a Big 12 matchup between the TCU Horned […]

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NASCAR Sprint Cup 2012 finale at Ford EcoBoost 400

NASCAR Sprint Cup 2012 finale at Ford EcoBoost 400 airs on ESPN Sunday, Nov. 18, from Homestead-Miami Speedway. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season finale takes place Sunday, Nov. 18, at Homestead-Miami Speedway for the Ford EcoBoost 400. Brad Keselowski and Jimmie Johnson are the only two drivers still alive for the Sprint Cup Championship, and the odds are pretty good for Keselowski. He leads Johnson by 20 points going into the final race, and he’ll clinch the title with a finish of 15th or better; or 16th and at least one lap led; or 17th and the most laps led, […]