RoundTable: Marion Barber disappoints kids at San Antonio football - WOAI

RoundTable: Marion Barber disappoints kids at San Antonio football - WOAI
Jason Minnix from ESPN 1250 The Zone tells the story of a disgruntled Marion Barber walking out on a football camp here in San Antonio full of young kids. Our panel also talks about the incredible moves the Spurs front office made acquiring Richard

Werth’s kill lands on ESPN awards show - State Journal-Register
Chatham Glenwood High School graduate Hannah Werth has a chance to win an ESPY. Werth, now a freshman at the University of Nebraska, was nominated for a kill she made in the Under Armour High School All-American Volleyball Match. There are 37

The Worldwide Leader in Soccer? - Sporting News
The best thing to come out of the success of the U.S. men's national soccer team is that, finally, soccer isn't a four-letter word in the American sports vernacular. American soccer is exciting and, most importantly, American soccer is competitive

ESPN Zone closes doors in Denver - Denver Business Journal
Denver’s ESPN Zone , an 7-1/2-year mainstay on the 16th Street Mall, closed Monday, making way for a new Irish-themed sports bar that will take over some of its street-level retail space at the Tabor Center. The ESPN Zone, part of a nationwide

ANALYSIS-US sports leagues' TV networks could risk fees - CNN Money
CHICAGO (Reuters) - As the major U.S. sports leagues put more muscle behind their own television networks, they risk biting the hands of the broadcast and cable networks that feed them about $6 billion a year in rights fees. While executives at top

Leo McCarthy on FSN today - Montana Standard

Leo McCarthy on FSN today - Montana Standard
Butte's Leo McCarthy, the founder of Mariah's Challenge, will be a special guest in the Fox Sports Northwest announcer's booth for an inning during Sunday's Mariners-Diamondbacks game at Safeco Field in Seattle. The game starts at 2:10 p.m. Mountain

John Morrison breaks through on Smackdown - Weblogs.baltimoresun.com
At some point after I began writing this blog a little over two years ago, I stopped reading spoilers on the Internet. I did so because I want my first impressions of matches and angles on taped shows to truly be first impressions, and I also want

Atlanta radio host says Tide fans need more self-esteem - Everything Alabama

Atlanta radio host says Tide fans need more self-esteem - Everything Alabama
Remember a few weeks back when Nick Saban called out Alabama fans for not being enthusiastic enough at the Sugar Bowl, thus implying they may have played a role in the 31-17 beatdown by Utah? Despite the brushback, many wondered why fans continued to

Sports talk faux pas to avoid at the water fountain - Yuma Daily Sun
Part of the fun about being a sports fan is the opportunity to argue to no end with your peers on any and everything related to athletics. Catching a rivalry game or tailgating outside a packed stadium with your best buddies is great and all, but

Great Joba debate rages on - New York Yankees

Great Joba debate rages on - New York Yankees
It has replaced Yankees vs. Mets as the ultimate take-sides debate in the New York sports realm, having kept talk-radio switchboard operators busy pushing at the button for more than a year. Joba Chamberlain takes the ball every fifth day as a

SIRIUS XM Radio to Pay Tribute to Michael Jackson with Special - StreetInsider.com
NEW YORK, June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI ) announced today that it will commemorate the life of Michael Jackson with special programming across a wide range of its music channels. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin

Native daughter comfortable taking heat in sports media - Tallahassee Democrat
Let them insult her; let them make fun of her. She brushes it off like a gifted boxer eluding punches. Roberts, a Tallahassee native (Lincoln High Class of 1984), is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated and author of the unauthorized celebrity bio

Gilbert: Kiffin says Vols' grades are the best in four years - Daily News Journal
Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin, appearing last week on a Knoxville radio sports talk show, said the Vol football program hasn't had any players arrested since he took command six months ago, and the team's spring semester academic grade-point-average is

Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge exercising more because of the - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Pittsburgh- Manager Eric Wedge, starting last season, has been exercising regularly. Those close to him say he's lost about 25 pounds. The regime of exercise and an improved diet has never served him better now that his job might be in danger. "The

Local sports radio pioneer dies - Crimson White Online

Local sports radio pioneer dies - Crimson White Online
Even over a span of 94 years, Bert Bank’s accomplishments seem too many to fit into a lifetime. The Tuscaloosa businessman died Monday night, completing a compelling life filled with inspiration, class and an uncanny ability to impact those around

China's NDRC against Tengzhong bid for Hummer-radio - Reuters
BEIJING, June 25 (Reuters) - China's top economic planning agency is likely to reject Sichuan Tengzhong's bid to buy the Hummer brand from bankrupt General Motors Corp ( GM.N ) ( GMGMQ.PK ), state radio reported on Thursday. The planner, the National

Triple A All-Star Game Broadcast Live on TV, Radio - OurSports Central

Triple A All-Star Game Broadcast Live on TV, Radio - OurSports Central
ESPN2 Telecast Triple-A Baseball and ESPN today announced that the Cricket Wireless Triple-A All-Star Game will be televised live on ESPN2 Wednesday, July 15 at 7 p.m. Pacific time (10 p.m. Eastern time). ESPN Baseball Tonight analyst and former MLB

Raider becomes ESPN analyst for a day - San Francisco Gate
When it was time for me to go on the air, I was overwhelmed by all the voices in my earpiece. Plus, I'm color-blind, which made it hard to see the red light that indicated which camera I should face. It was nerve-racking, but I could definitely see

June 24: Feedback from newspaper readers - Daily Press

June 24: Feedback from newspaper readers - Daily Press
• Henry, Williamsburg : I am appalled that the DP had no coverage of the subway accident in the nation's capital yesterday. Yet, the BBC World News considers it important enough on the world scene to have recognition of this accident. • I can

Baseball Today - ESPN.com

Baseball Today - ESPN.com
Chicago Cubs at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EDT). The Cubs' Ryan Dempster has gone at least six innings in every start this season but one. - Josh Beckett , Red Sox, allowed just five singles for his first shutout since joining Boston in a 3-0 win over

Phillies' Howard back in hospital with fever - Boston Globe
Howard was at the hospital Sunday and not expected to play against the Baltimore Orioles. The 2006 National League MVP has played 343 straight games since May 25, 2007, the longest active streak in the majors.

Atlanta Braves (32-35) at Boston Red Sox (41-27), 1:35 p.m. - Sacramento Bee
Sporting the best record in the American League, the Boston Red Sox try to put even more distance between themselves and the rest of the East Division as they close out a three-game interleague set against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park this

Lions, Rotary in battle for title - Star-Democrat
TRAPPE There have been district, state, regional, national and world Little League baseball championships for decades. Today at 5 p.m. at Homerun Baker Park, there will finally be a Talbot County title game as well, a historic contest featuring

Through the storm: Behind a radioman's silent battle with cancer - Times-Argus

Through the storm: Behind a radioman's silent battle with cancer - Times-Argus
After his father died from a blood clot at age 59, Vermonter Bill Corbeil helped direct an annual golf tournament for his dad's favorite charity, the cancer-fighting Jimmy Fund. He didn't foresee how his efforts would hit home. From 1994 to 2007, the

Going, going, gone - Spectrum
ST. GEORGE - Logan Leavitt won his third Interstate Batteries Long Drive Competition Saturday with a 391-yard drive on his second shot in the finals at Southgate golf club. But it will be Leavitt's 424-yard shot earlier in the day that most

KU widely favored for next season - Tulsa World

KU widely favored for next season - Tulsa World
The next college basketball season is still five months away, but a clear-cut Big 12 Conference favorite has already emerged. It's the same team that has emerged as the clear-cut favorite to win its second national championship in three years. "KU

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Rose Bowl will move to ESPN in 2010 season - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
But game officials have never backed away from bucking the trend, whether it be the switch to a Pacific-10 vs. Big Ten matchup in the 1940s, or joining the Bowl Championship Series in 1998. The latest move will come next year when the annual New Year

Sports on TV - Vindicator
8 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: Formula One British Grand Prix qualifying. Noon (ESPN2) Bowling: PBA King of Bowling. 12:30 p.m. (SPD) Auto racing: NASCAR Sprint Cup practice. 1 p.m. (FSN Pitt) College softball: NCAA Division II Championship. 1 p.m. (STO

ESPN - ESPN.com
Trainer Tim Ice has adjusted the training schedule of Summer Bird, canceling a workout that had been planned for Saturday at Louisiana Downs in favor of giving the horse a little more time to regroup from his win in the Belmont Stakes on June 6. "We

Water toys make hot days more fun - Modesto Bee
Little gets on a parent's nerves more on a steamy summer day than a hot, irritable child complaining of boredom. With less money for seaside vacations or expensive camp programs this year, parents might want to invest in a few outdoor summer toys

Sports talk faux pas to avoid at the water fountain - Yuma Daily Sun

Sports talk faux pas to avoid at the water fountain - Yuma Daily Sun
Part of the fun about being a sports fan is the opportunity to argue to no end with your peers on any and everything related to athletics. Catching a rivalry game or tailgating outside a packed stadium with your best buddies is great and all, but

Star-filled lineup set for civil rights tribute before Reds-White Sox - News1130.com

Star-filled lineup set for civil rights tribute before Reds-White Sox - News1130.com
CINCINNATI - Major League Baseball is fielding a star-filled lineup to spotlight the first regular-season Civil Rights Game. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, entertainer Bill Cosby, boxing's Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard, basketball's Oscar

Ali, Aaron, Clinton, Cosby highlight baseball's expanded civ - Baltimore Sun
CINCINNATI (AP) — Major League Baseball is fielding a star-filled lineup to spotlight the first regular-season Civil Rights Game. The tribute to the civil rights movement also aims to boost baseball's efforts to increase interest among black youths

Former radio host Dubay faces year in jail - WXOW TV-19

Former radio host Dubay faces year in jail - WXOW TV-19
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A former sports-talk radio host faces jail time after failing to finish two substance abuse programs and testing positive for cocaine. Forty-1-year-old Jeff Dubay of Plymouth will be sentenced July 21 for felony fifth-degree

Here's betting that New Orleans Saints and Louisiana Lottery, Corp - New Orleans Times-Picayune Blogs

Here's betting that New Orleans Saints and Louisiana Lottery, Corp - New Orleans Times-Picayune Blogs
Look for officials from the Saints and Louisiana Lottery, Corp., to announce a new partnership on a scratch-off ticket featuring the team's logo in the very near future, an NFL source told The Times-Picayune today. The Saints would join a growing

Joe Buck turns to comedy for new HBO show - USA Today

Joe Buck turns to comedy for new HBO show - USA Today
Joe Buck says his wife Ann is his "biggest fan." And her advice, he says, "is the thing that will pop into my mind when I walk out there" to make his comedic TV debut tonight. "She said, 'Don't try to be too funny.' " Now there's a vote of confidence

GM: Surgery Idled Lidstrom for Playoffs - Myfoxla.com
DETROIT - The general manager of the Detroit Red Wings says captain Nicklas Lidstrom missed the last two games of the conference finals because of surgery. Ken Holland told The Associated Press on Sunday the operation was May 24, although he would

Tuesday's TV highlights - Los Angeles Times
For TV channel questions and availability please contact your cable or satellite provider; Note: Times may be different for satellite TV users; consult your guide. (TV-television; R-radio). TV INDEX : FSC-Fox Soccer Channel; FS West-Fox Sports West

Megan Fox Sports Thigh-High Style - ETOnline.com
Actress Megan Fox showed a lot of leg while posing alongside her 'Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen' costar Shia LaBeouf and the film's director Michael Bay . The sultry actress was attending the movie's German premiere in Berlin

Dan Patrick's radio can become made-for-TV - USA Today
There's efficiency in simulcasting radio shows on TV: You're not letting much go to waste. The problem can be that radio on TV, while it might have an interesting sound track, might not be all that exciting to watch. But Dan Patrick, who syndicated

109TH U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP - FOXSports.com

109TH U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP - FOXSports.com
When: Thursday through next Sunday. Where: Bethpage State Park (Black Course), Farmingdale, N.Y. TV: Thursday and Friday - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., ESPN; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., NBC; 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., ESPN. Saturday - 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., NBC. Sunday - 12:30 p.m. to

Post details: "Outside the Lines" seemed slanted - Lincoln Journal Star
Right out of the gate, we received an indication of ESPN's slant when Ley, the program's host, pronounced, "Today on Outside the Lines, the secrets of the Nebraska wrestling program." Secrets? Also, at the show's outset, Ley predictably went straight

ESPN - ESPN.com
BROOKLYN, Mich. -- Mark Martin saved just enough gas to hang on for victory Sunday in the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. Jimmie Johnson dominated most of the LifeLock 400 and took the lead from Greg Biffle six laps from

Lawal will remain at Tech; withdraw from NBA Draft - Atlanta Journal Constitution
Gani Lawal is coming back to Georgia Tech for his junior year. After working out for several NBA teams, the 6-9 forward has decided to pull his name out of the June 25 draft. “I was happy either way but if this is what he feels is best, then this

Jets' Ryan unapologetic about talk - ESPN.com

Jets' Ryan unapologetic about talk - ESPN.com
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Rex Ryan realizes anything he says might end up on another's team's bulletin board. Even in June, with the season still months away. And, quite frankly, the New York Jets coach couldn't care less. "It is fun to ruffle some

Report: WJFK Flipping To Sports? - Radio Ink
WASHINGTON -- June 10, 2009: CBS Radio's Talk WJFK/Washington will go Sports in July, the Washington Post said Tuesday . A new Sports outlet would go head-to-head with Red Zebra's crosstown WTEM (ESPN 980). Red Zebra's Bruce Gilbert told the paper he

Mike North, wife bounced from Webio - Chicago Sun-Times
Chicagosportswebio.com, the fledgling online alternative to sports-talk radio, is in upheaval after the firing Friday of Mike North, the former WSCR-AM (670) host and one of the driving forces behind the new Internet site. North said David Hernandez

NBA finals redemption close for LA's Gasol, Odom - San Jose Mercury News

NBA finals redemption close for LA's Gasol, Odom - San Jose Mercury News
ORLANDO, Fla.—One more victory in the NBA finals and maybe Pau Gasol can finally shed the 'soft' label. He's already won over a former critic: his coach. Phil Jackson wasn't sure Gasol was the kind of player who could help him win a championship

Damion James to Return to Texas Longhorns for Senior Season, Puts NBA - Transworld News
Damion James has said he has pulled his name from the 2009 NBA Draft and will return for his senior season at Texas after learning he wasn’t a lock as a first-round pick. James had until June 25 to withdraw his name from the 2009 NBA Draft but

The Top 15 NBA Championship-Causing Trades of All Time - Bleacherreport.com
Trades are one of the main ingredients in constructing a NBA championship team. For example, if the Detroit Pistons had not traded for Ben Wallace in the summer of 2000, they might not have captured a title in 2004. Wallace's tough defensive presence

FOX Sports Net picks up OSU-Cincy football rematch kickoff at 3:45 - Oregonian

FOX Sports Net picks up OSU-Cincy football rematch kickoff at 3:45 - Oregonian
TUESDAY in the "There is a God'' department, we learn that we can at least make deadline on the Oregon State-Cincinnati football game, which is being picked up by Fox Sports Net with a 3:45 p.m. kickoff schedule. Here is the release from OSU's

Sports helps Ten reach digital goal - Variety
SYDNEY -- It has been well over a year since Oz loosened its restrictive media laws to allow commercial free-to-air webs to launch digital terrestrial channels, but so far only one broadcaster has taken up the challenge. Network Ten's digital 24-hour

DeJesus home run in 11th inning lifts Panthers into state championship - Lufkin Daily News
ROUND ROCK — After waiting 15 years for a return trip to the state championship, the Lufkin Panthers proved they belong among the state's elite by going toe-to-toe with the Pearland Oilers for 11 nailbiting innings. Thanks to Luis DeJesus, the

Hot air: New view of Buck - Dallas Morning News
Joe Buck, the lead voice of Fox Sports, slips over to HBO on Monday at 8 p.m. to debut his new quarterly show. After probably spending millions on research and viewer reaction, HBO has decided to call it Joe Buck Live . In essence, The Buck show

Boone alum Fox gets GA job at Bryant - Johnson City Press
Boone alum Fox gets GA job at Bryant By Trey Williams Press Sports Writer twilliams@johnsoncitypress.com Printer-friendly version Email Article It didn’t take Ben Fox’s coaching career long to commence. The 2005 Daniel Boone valedictorian got an

ESPN - ESPN.com

ESPN - ESPN.com
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- There are times Galen Rupp looks as if he's toying with opponents. After running patiently next to two other leaders in the 10,000 meters Thursday night, Rupp pulled away with a devastating finish to win the national title. He

NESN has a nice view - FOXSports.com
The Red Sox have a knack for putting together a rally when they need one. Apparently, the same applies to the network that carries their games. After a slow start this season, NESN's ratings for Red Sox telecasts are again approaching their usual

Setanta's ESPN hopes are dashed - TEAMtalk
ESPN have ruled out any purchase of the troubled firm, whose fate should be decided within the next few days, but could be interested in acquiring the rights to several sports if Setanta goes into administration. An ESPN spokesman confirmed: "We

ESPN STAR to telecast Conf Cup LIVE - espnstar.com
The eighth edition of the prestigious FIFA Confederations Cup will be telecast live by ESPN STAR Sports from Sunday. The tournament gets underway in South Africa and will feature 16 matches. The eight teams participating in this year's tournament are