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ESPN 3D launches June 11 for World Cup

By Ryan Berenz For those of you on the cutting-edge of TV technology (and have the cash for a state-of-the-art 3D TV), you’ll be able to watch the 2010 World Cup in 3D thanks to the launch of ESPN’s latest network, ESPN 3D. Comcast is among the cable operators that will offer the channel. Twenty-five matches from the tournament will air in 3D. (If you’ve got a 3D set, let us know how the action looks in the comments!) The details and schedule below from ESPN: ESPN 3D Schedule Announced for 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa ESPN 3D, […]

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ESPN explores South Africa with Hugh and Sal Masekela during World Cup

ESPN takes viewers in an intimate journey through the land and culture of South Africa with a series of 10 vignettes airing during the network’s coverage of the World Cup. Jazz legend Hugh Masekela and his son Sal (host of ESPN’s X Games and E!’s Daily 10) travel through South Africa, exploring the nation’s past and present. From ESPN: Umlando – Through My Father’s Eyes ESPN to Present 10-Part Series During 2010 FIFA World Cup: Hugh and Sal Masekela Explore South Africa ESPN’s coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup will feature a 10-part series that offers an introspective look […]

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One Game Changes Everything: ESPN teams with U2 and Soweto Gospel Choir for World Cup

By Ryan Berenz From ESPN: ESPN Launches 2010 FIFA World Cup “One Game Changes Everything” Network’s presentation to include U2 and Soweto Gospel Choir ESPN’s unprecedented coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup will include U2 and South Africa’s own Soweto Gospel Choir. These Grammy Award-winning groups will be featured in a series of spots which will be woven into the network’s comprehensive coverage of this month-long event. Commencing June 11, the network’s coverage will use specially recorded music by Soweto Gospel Choir recorded and filmed in South Africa, with music and live concert footage from U2’s record breaking concert […]

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Where to watch the 2010 Indianapolis 500

The Memorial Day weekend tradition returns with the 94th running of the Indianapolis 500 from famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 30, at 1pm ET on ABC. IndyCar’s best will compete on the 2.5-mile rectangular oval for the Borg-Warner Trophy, including popular drivers Dario Franchitti, Danica Patrick, Dan Wheldon, Ryan Briscoe, Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan, Graham Rahal and Marco Andretti. Also in the field (and starting in the pole position) will be Helio Castroneves, who beat tax evasion charges and then beat the field to win his third Indy 500 last year. Another win at Indy would put the […]

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2010 NBA playoffs conference finals TV schedule

By Ryan The NBA playoffs inch ever closer to the NBA Finals, as the conference finals get underway with the Boston Celtics vs. the Orlando Magic in the East and the L.A. Lakers against the Phoenix Suns in the West. Complete schedules and releases from ESPN and TNT/NBA TV are below: NBA Playoff Coverage on ESPN and ABC ESPN’s exclusive Eastern Conference Finals schedule featuring the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic will begin Sunday, May 16, at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.  Coverage will continue Tuesday, May 18, at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN.  All games will also be available on […]

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ESPN at the 2010 NFL Draft April 22-24

By Ryan Just in case you were planning to spend another beautiful spring Saturday sitting down and watching the first round of the NFL Draft, we’ve got some news for you: The Draft this year will begin with Round 1 on Thursday night in prime time on ESPN and NFL Network. Rounds 2-3 will be Friday in prime time, and Rounds 4-7 will be Saturday. Here’s the schedule on ESPN and ESPN2, with the full info from ESPN after the jump: ESPN NFL Draft TV schedule (Apr. 22-25): Thursday, April 22 3-4pm — SportsCenter Special: On the Clock, ESPN 4-4:30pm — NFL […]

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NFL 2010 schedule announced live April 20 on NFL Network

By Ryan As part of a big week for the NFL offseason that also includes the NFL Draft, the league will announce its 2010 regular-season schedule live on NFL Network and NFL.com on Tuesday, April 20, at 7pm ET. ESPN will also examine the schedule with a special three-hour SportsCenter Special: Schedule Release program live from 7-9pm ET on ESPN2 and continuing from 9-10pm ET on ESPN. Full info from NFL Network and ESPN below: EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2010 NFL SCHEDULE IN PRIMETIME ON NFL.COM AND NFL NETWORK SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT LIVE TUESDAY, APRIL 20 AT 7:00 PM ET NFL.com Unveils […]

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2010 NBA Playoffs first round TV schedule (Updated)

By Ryan The NBA regular season is over and the playoff matchups are set. First-round action begins Saturday, April 17, at 3pm ET on ABC with the Bulls at the Cavaliers. Full first-round schedule below. (We’ll try to fill in the TBD TV games as promptly as we can, so check back.) 2010 NBA Playoffs First Round Schedule *If necessary. TBD – to be determined. All times Eastern. EASTERN CONFERENCE No. 1 Cleveland vs. No. 8 Chicago Cleveland wins series 4-1. No. 2 Orlando vs. No. 7 Charlotte Orlando wins series 4-0.

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ESPN’s coverage of the 2010 Masters Tournament

By Ryan ESPN released its coverage plans for the 2010 Masters Tournament, beginning April 8 with first round coverage on ESPN. You can see the full schedule for ESPN and CBS here. From ESPN: ESPN’s 2010 Masters Coverage Includes Expansive Multimedia Applications Live Coverage of Tiger Woods’ First Tee Shot Thursday First & Second Rounds Plus Par 3 Contest Live on ESPN3.com ESPN’s expansive coverage of the Masters Tournament includes live Tournament play, the Par 3 Contest the day preceding the Tournament, highlights, news and information and analysis on a variety of ESPN platforms in the U.S. and around the […]

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Where to watch the 2010 Masters Tournament

The Masters Tournament tees off this week, and ESPN and CBS will air the tournament April 8-11. As you may have heard, this will be Tiger Woods’ first competitive round of the year, and while ESPN won’t be airing The Masters when Woods tees off at hole No. 1, they will be allowed to break in to air Woods’ first tee shot live during SportsCenter. From ESPN: Prior to the live television windows Thursday and Friday, SportsCenter will provide live cut-ins and in-progress highlights beginning at 9 a.m., including the first tee shots Thursday live from the grouping that includes […]