ESPNEWS
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ESPNEWS launched on November 1, 1996, is a 24-hour-a-day sports news television channel. It airs news, highlights, press conferences, and commentary by analysts all in relation to sports.
s not connected to Fox Sports Net
also air ESPNEWS overnights or in the mornings to provide a pseudo-national sports report to their viewers, and fill time that would otherwise be taken up by paid programming or other low-rated shows. If a national ESPN broadcast is blacked-out in a particular market, the ESPN broadcast will usually be replaced by ESPNEWS.
The network was formerly simulcast
on ESPN during coverage of major breaking sports news before the expansion of SportsCenter
in daytime on ESPN in 2008, and a highlights rundown with the network's overnight anchor is one of the segments on ABC's
early morning newscast, America This Morning.
ESPNEWS's "bottom line" – a small rectangular area at the bottom 1/5th of the screen flashing scores – is more in-depth than the one airing on ESPN's other networks. It contains not only scores but also statistics and brief news alerts about the day's happenings in sports. It also remains on screen during commercial breaks. This particular BottomLine was re-designed as the network was re-launched on March 30, 2008. The change from a big BottomLine to the ESPN-shaped BottomLine, the decrease of ESPNEWS programming, and SportsCenter being shown on ESPNEWS has had some controversy among longtime ESPNEWS viewers.
The network was changed over to a full-screen presentation on June 2010 with the network receiving the BottomLine used on all other ESPN networks in anticipation of the network's primetime programming being rebranded under the SportsCenter branding.
Starting in August 2010, SportsCenter
is shown on ESPNEWS when its not shown on ESPN
or ESPN2
. The Beat (a show showing pop culture and sports action to the tune of a beat) was shown while SportsCenter was on ESPN at 6 pm, but it was cancelled in July 2011 and replaced by a re-run of the ESPN2 program, SportsNation
. Now, the only other programs on ESPNEWS are the Highlight Express (a 30 minute program showing highlights from the day before, shown from 10 pm to 3 pm at nights and mornings) and ESPNEWS, shown in late afternoons and evenings on weekends. The network also airs the original programming "College Football Live" on Saturday afternoons during college football season, a whip-around program similar to ESPN Goal Line
, which gives live look ins to multiple college football games happening at the same time.
On November 11, 2006, ESPNEWS's 10-year anniversary included a montage of highlights covered the past 10 years in sports and aired SportsCenter at 11pm-midnight ET the same day. The network airs SportsCenter on nights ESPN and ESPN2 are scheduled to overrun their respective programming, such as college football
or baseball
.
XM Satellite Radio
and Sirius Satellite Radio
both have a channel which simulcasts the audio of ESPNews, with the network's television advertisements replaced with radio ads from each service. On February 4, 2008, XM re-branded it's channel to "ESPN Xtra
" and added radio programs from local ESPN Radio affiliates as well as the audio simulcast of ESPNEWS.
ESPNews simulcast ESPN Radio
's Mike and Mike in the Morning
from 2004–05; the show moved to ESPN2
in 2006, but it still airs on ESPNEWS occasionally when live sports events (such as tennis' French Open or Wimbledon
) air on ESPN2. Due to the 2009 U.S. Open
airing on ESPN2, SportsNation
was shown on ESPNews from August 31 to September 11.
A number sign indicates the program was discontinued on January 2, 2009, but all of its reports can be seen on daily half hour segments.
every Sunday morning. The broadcast includes three commentators (a retired coach, a retired player, and an analyst) to break down the events of the featured sport, while the TV screen shows a list on the upper-left (the list is standings, statistical leaders, etc. of the featured sport), the upper-right of the screen shows highlights of the featured sport (usually of the player or team of discussion), and the bottom of the screen, above the ESPNEWS BottomLine, is a fan board.
high definition simulcast of ESPNEWS that launched on March 30, 2008. Originally, the layout and graphics were reworked specifically for viewing on a HDTV, offering additional content not available on the standard definition ESPNEWS feed. There were reworked HD sideline graphics, a descendant of the "Rundown" used in overnight versions of SportsCenter
on ESPN
, which wrapped around the top left and bottom of the HD screen. The HD Sideline offered the display of textual information, headshots, news, and scores, while still delivering video highlights in the HD format.
The enhanced format was ended in June 2010 and the channel is now fullscreen 16:9
, with regular gray and red graphics similar to the other ESPN channels. The move was made to "accommodate the high number of SportsCenters that moved to the network during the World Cup
,".
(RDS), which has a sports news format and ticker similar to ESPNEWS. However unlike ESPNEWS, RIS is also used as a secondary outlet for RDS in the event of scheduling conflicts (however, a true RDS2 will be launched in the Fall of 2011)
Format and programming
ESPNEWS is typically offered on the digital tier on United States cable systems, and in some areas it is considered a premium channel. Satellite carriers offer it on their standard package Some regional sports networkRegional sports network
In the United States of America and Canada, a regional sports network, or RSN, is a cable television station that presents sports programming to a local market. The most important programming on an RSN consists of live broadcasts of professional and college sporting events, as those games generate...
s not connected to Fox Sports Net
Fox Sports Net
The Fox Sports Regional Networks, or simply Fox Sports Net , are a collection of cable TV regional sports networks in the United States owned and operated by News Corporation.- Beginnings :...
also air ESPNEWS overnights or in the mornings to provide a pseudo-national sports report to their viewers, and fill time that would otherwise be taken up by paid programming or other low-rated shows. If a national ESPN broadcast is blacked-out in a particular market, the ESPN broadcast will usually be replaced by ESPNEWS.
The network was formerly simulcast
Simulcast
Simulcast, shorthand for "simultaneous broadcast", refers to programs or events broadcast across more than one medium, or more than one service on the same medium, at the same time. For example, Absolute Radio is simulcast on both AM and on satellite radio, and the BBC's Prom concerts are often...
on ESPN during coverage of major breaking sports news before the expansion of SportsCenter
SportsCenter
SportsCenter is a daily sports news television show, and the flagship program of American cable network ESPN since the network launched on September 7, 1979. Originally broadcast only daily, SportsCenter is now shown up to twelve times a day, replaying the day's scores and highlights from major...
in daytime on ESPN in 2008, and a highlights rundown with the network's overnight anchor is one of the segments on ABC's
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
early morning newscast, America This Morning.
ESPNEWS's "bottom line" – a small rectangular area at the bottom 1/5th of the screen flashing scores – is more in-depth than the one airing on ESPN's other networks. It contains not only scores but also statistics and brief news alerts about the day's happenings in sports. It also remains on screen during commercial breaks. This particular BottomLine was re-designed as the network was re-launched on March 30, 2008. The change from a big BottomLine to the ESPN-shaped BottomLine, the decrease of ESPNEWS programming, and SportsCenter being shown on ESPNEWS has had some controversy among longtime ESPNEWS viewers.
The network was changed over to a full-screen presentation on June 2010 with the network receiving the BottomLine used on all other ESPN networks in anticipation of the network's primetime programming being rebranded under the SportsCenter branding.
Starting in August 2010, SportsCenter
SportsCenter
SportsCenter is a daily sports news television show, and the flagship program of American cable network ESPN since the network launched on September 7, 1979. Originally broadcast only daily, SportsCenter is now shown up to twelve times a day, replaying the day's scores and highlights from major...
is shown on ESPNEWS when its not shown on ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
or ESPN2
ESPN2
ESPN2 is an American sports cable television network owned by ESPN. The channel debuted on October 1, 1993.Originally nicknamed "the deuce," ESPN2 was initially branded as a network for a younger generation of sports fans featuring edgier graphics as well as extreme sports like motocross,...
. The Beat (a show showing pop culture and sports action to the tune of a beat) was shown while SportsCenter was on ESPN at 6 pm, but it was cancelled in July 2011 and replaced by a re-run of the ESPN2 program, SportsNation
SportsNation
SportsNation is a feature section on ESPN.com, labeled "Where America's Sports Fans Meet".- Programming :Daily features include "The Show", which consisted of "The Morning Quickie with Dan Shanoff" until September 2006. Depending on the sports in season, there will be two to three shows on that sport...
. Now, the only other programs on ESPNEWS are the Highlight Express (a 30 minute program showing highlights from the day before, shown from 10 pm to 3 pm at nights and mornings) and ESPNEWS, shown in late afternoons and evenings on weekends. The network also airs the original programming "College Football Live" on Saturday afternoons during college football season, a whip-around program similar to ESPN Goal Line
ESPN Goal Line
ESPN Goal Line is a whip-around, game day-only American sports cable television network owned by ESPN. The channel debuted on September 4, 2010....
, which gives live look ins to multiple college football games happening at the same time.
On November 11, 2006, ESPNEWS's 10-year anniversary included a montage of highlights covered the past 10 years in sports and aired SportsCenter at 11pm-midnight ET the same day. The network airs SportsCenter on nights ESPN and ESPN2 are scheduled to overrun their respective programming, such as college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
or baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
.
XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio is one of two satellite radio services in the United States and Canada, operated by Sirius XM Radio. It provides pay-for-service radio, analogous to cable television. Its service includes 73 different music channels, 39 news, sports, talk and entertainment channels, 21 regional...
and Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service operating in North America, owned by Sirius XM Radio.Headquartered in New York City, with smaller studios in Los Angeles and Memphis, Sirius was officially launched on July 1, 2002 and currently provides 69 streams of music and 65 streams of...
both have a channel which simulcasts the audio of ESPNews, with the network's television advertisements replaced with radio ads from each service. On February 4, 2008, XM re-branded it's channel to "ESPN Xtra
ESPN Xtra
ESPN Xtra is a satellite radio station that combines the existing audio simulcast of ESPNEWS programs with sports talk programming produced by ESPN, most notably three local programs produced by ESPN Radio owned-and-operated stations...
" and added radio programs from local ESPN Radio affiliates as well as the audio simulcast of ESPNEWS.
ESPNews simulcast ESPN Radio
ESPN Radio
ESPN Radio is an American sports radio network. It was launched on January 1, 1992 under the original banner of "SportsRadio ESPN." ESPN Radio is located at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut...
's Mike and Mike in the Morning
Mike and Mike in the Morning
Mike and Mike in the Morning is an American sports-talk radio show hosted by Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg on ESPN Radio and simulcast on television, normally on ESPN2. If ESPN is broadcasting a live sporting event during the show's timeslot, Sportscenter will air on ESPN2, and the show's...
from 2004–05; the show moved to ESPN2
ESPN2
ESPN2 is an American sports cable television network owned by ESPN. The channel debuted on October 1, 1993.Originally nicknamed "the deuce," ESPN2 was initially branded as a network for a younger generation of sports fans featuring edgier graphics as well as extreme sports like motocross,...
in 2006, but it still airs on ESPNEWS occasionally when live sports events (such as tennis' French Open or Wimbledon
The Championships, Wimbledon
The Championships, Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon , is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, considered by many to be the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the other three Majors...
) air on ESPN2. Due to the 2009 U.S. Open
2009 US Open (tennis)
The 2009 US Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts, held from August 31 to September 14, 2009 in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows, New York City, United States. Originally, it was scheduled to end with the mens' singles final match on Sunday,...
airing on ESPN2, SportsNation
SportsNation (TV series)
SportsNation is a sports-related television program that airs on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN America and ESPNews. It is hosted by Colin Cowherd and Michelle Beadle. It is based on SportsNation, the fan forum and poll section of ESPN.com...
was shown on ESPNews from August 31 to September 11.
Current
- 3pm-6pm: SportsCenter
- 6pm-7pm: *Re-Run* SportsNation – Michelle Beadle, Colin Cowherd
- 7pm-8pm: SportsCenter
- 8pm-11pm: SportsCenter
- 11pm-1am: Highlight Express (Re-airs 1am-3pm)
Weekends
- 2pm-11pm: ESPNEWS
- 2pm-8pm: College Football Live (Saturdays during college football season only)
Original
- ESPN Radio Primetime (2007–2008)
- ESPNEWS PregameESPNEWS PregameESPNews Pregame is a sports news program that aired Monday-Friday at 6pm Eastern Time on the American cable channel ESPNews. This program, which was originally hosted by David Lloyd, debuted on September 5, 2006 in its original timeslot of 7pm ET as part of the sports news network's significant...
(2006–2009) # - ESPNEWS GametimeESPNEWS GametimeESPNews Gametime is a news/analysis and up to the minute highlight show that airs on ESPNews. Debuting on September 5, 2006, the program aired Monday-Sunday from 8pm ET-12am ET and Friday from 9pm ET-12am ET. On Fridays, it was pushed back one hour to make room for Football Friday...
(2006–2009) # - ESPNEWS Postgame (2006–2009) #
- Football FridayFootball FridayFootball Friday is a football news and analysis television show on ESPNEWS every Friday, year-round, at 8pm ET to 9pm ET and reairs at noon ET, on Saturdays. Since debuting in 2004, the show has been hosted by Stan Verrett along with analysis from former pro fullback Merril Hoge...
(2004–2009) # - The Highlight Zone (2008–2009) #
- The Hot ListThe Hot ListSports Hit List was a news, talk and analysis television show and also the flagship program on ESPNEWS. Since its debut in January 2004, the program aired Monday through Friday from 3-6pm ET.-About the show:...
(2003–2009) # - The Pulse (2004–2009) #
A number sign indicates the program was discontinued on January 2, 2009, but all of its reports can be seen on daily half hour segments.
Former
These are the former programs that ESPNEWS had air (NOTE: Those in Bold do air on ESPNEWS if both ESPN and ESPN2 have sports coverage.):- 4 Qtrs4 Qtrs4 Qtrs is a sports news program that aired on the American sports news channel ESPNEWS from 2003-2006. This program, hosted by David Lloyd, was replaced in the 7-8pm ET timeslot by ESPNEWS Pregame on September 5, 2006....
(2003–2006; replaced by ESPNews Pregame) - 'Around the HornAround the HornAround the Horn is a daily, half-hour sports roundtable on ESPN filmed in Washington, D.C. It airs at 5:00 pm ET, as part of a sports talk hour with Pardon the Interruption. The show is currently hosted by Tony Reali.-History:Around the Horn premiered on November 4, 2002, hosted by Max Kellerman...
(both Around the Horn and Pardon the Interruption were replaced by the first hour of the expanded ESPNEWS Pregame on July 21, 2008), re-airs continue on ESPN2ESPN2ESPN2 is an American sports cable television network owned by ESPN. The channel debuted on October 1, 1993.Originally nicknamed "the deuce," ESPN2 was initially branded as a network for a younger generation of sports fans featuring edgier graphics as well as extreme sports like motocross,...
. - Coaches' Corner (aired on Tuesday from 2001–2005)
- ESPNEWS Night Cap (2005–2006; used for latenight airings when sponsored by a major brewery; replaced by ESPNews Postgame)
- Mike and Mike in the MorningMike and Mike in the MorningMike and Mike in the Morning is an American sports-talk radio show hosted by Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg on ESPN Radio and simulcast on television, normally on ESPN2. If ESPN is broadcasting a live sporting event during the show's timeslot, Sportscenter will air on ESPN2, and the show's...
(2004–2006 – simulcast of ESPN Radio show; moved to ESPN2ESPN2ESPN2 is an American sports cable television network owned by ESPN. The channel debuted on October 1, 1993.Originally nicknamed "the deuce," ESPN2 was initially branded as a network for a younger generation of sports fans featuring edgier graphics as well as extreme sports like motocross,...
in 2006, still shown when ESPN2 has overrun programming) - NFL Monday Quarterback (aired on Mondays from 2001–2005)
- 'Pardon the InterruptionPardon the InterruptionPardon the Interruption is a sports television show that airs weekdays on various ESPN TV channels, TSN, ESPN America, XM, and Sirius satellite radio services, and as a downloadable podcast. It is hosted by Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, who discuss, and frequently argue over, the top stories...
(both Around the Horn and Pardon the Interruption were replaced by the first hour of the expanded ESPNews Pregame on July 21, 2008), re-airs continue on ESPN2ESPN2ESPN2 is an American sports cable television network owned by ESPN. The channel debuted on October 1, 1993.Originally nicknamed "the deuce," ESPN2 was initially branded as a network for a younger generation of sports fans featuring edgier graphics as well as extreme sports like motocross,...
.
ESPN Radio Segment
Starting in 2007, ESPNEWS started to broadcast a half-hour segment of ESPN RadioESPN Radio
ESPN Radio is an American sports radio network. It was launched on January 1, 1992 under the original banner of "SportsRadio ESPN." ESPN Radio is located at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut...
every Sunday morning. The broadcast includes three commentators (a retired coach, a retired player, and an analyst) to break down the events of the featured sport, while the TV screen shows a list on the upper-left (the list is standings, statistical leaders, etc. of the featured sport), the upper-right of the screen shows highlights of the featured sport (usually of the player or team of discussion), and the bottom of the screen, above the ESPNEWS BottomLine, is a fan board.
ESPNEWS HD
ESPNEWS HD is a 720p720p
720p is the shorthand name for 1280x720, a category of High-definition television video modes having a resolution of 1080 or 720p and a progressive scan...
high definition simulcast of ESPNEWS that launched on March 30, 2008. Originally, the layout and graphics were reworked specifically for viewing on a HDTV, offering additional content not available on the standard definition ESPNEWS feed. There were reworked HD sideline graphics, a descendant of the "Rundown" used in overnight versions of SportsCenter
SportsCenter
SportsCenter is a daily sports news television show, and the flagship program of American cable network ESPN since the network launched on September 7, 1979. Originally broadcast only daily, SportsCenter is now shown up to twelve times a day, replaying the day's scores and highlights from major...
on ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
, which wrapped around the top left and bottom of the HD screen. The HD Sideline offered the display of textual information, headshots, news, and scores, while still delivering video highlights in the HD format.
The enhanced format was ended in June 2010 and the channel is now fullscreen 16:9
16:9
16:9 is an aspect ratio with a width of 16 units and height of 9. Since 2009, it has become the most common aspect ratio for sold televisions and computer monitors and is also the international standard format of HDTV, Full HD, non-HD digital television and analog widescreen television ...
, with regular gray and red graphics similar to the other ESPN channels. The move was made to "accommodate the high number of SportsCenters that moved to the network during the World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
,".
International versions
While not operating under the ESPN name, CTV Specialty Television (a subsidiary of Bell Media which ESPN owns a minority 20% stake in) operates Réseau Info Sports (RIS), a French language sister network to Réseau des sportsRéseau des sports
Réseau des sports , is a Canadian French language Category C specialty channel showing sports and sport-related shows. It is available in 2.5 million homes, and is owned by CTV Specialty Television Inc....
(RDS), which has a sports news format and ticker similar to ESPNEWS. However unlike ESPNEWS, RIS is also used as a secondary outlet for RDS in the event of scheduling conflicts (however, a true RDS2 will be launched in the Fall of 2011)