2009 October

World Series Game 1 Up 29% Over 2008

October 29, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

WORLD SERIES GAME 1 +29% OVER ‘08

Second Highest Game 1 of Decade

Game 1 of the 2009 WORLD SERIES averaged 11.9/19 (19.5 million viewers) last night (10/28) on FOX according to “fast national” ratings issued this morning by Nielsen Media Research.

Last night’s 11.9/19 for Game 1 of Phillies-Yankees is a +29% gain over last year’s 9.2/15 for Game 1 of Phillies-Rays. It’s also the second-best World Series Game 1 of the decade (2001-09), trailing only 2004’s 13.7/25 (Red Sox-Cardinals) and it’s FOX’s best rating for a non-decisive World Series game since Game 3 in 2004 (15.7/24).

The prime-time portion of Game 1 averaged 12.0/19 (19.7 mill.) from 8:00-11:00 PM ET, making it the highest-rated and most-watched single night of prime-time this season on any network, as well as the top Wednesday night on any network since FOX’s American Idol finale in May. WS Game 1 dominated the night’s Primetime battle by every meaningful standard. Game 1’s 6.3 rating among Adults 18-49 nearly matched the combined delivery of ABC (2.5), CBS (2.1), and NBC (2.1), who totaled 6.7 rating points. Among Adults 18-49, last night is the season’s second highest-rated night on any network, trailing only FOX on Monday, Sept. 21 (HOUSE premiere).

Viewing grew steadily throughout prime time, peaking at a 13.0/21 from 10:30-11:00 PM ET. Viewing fell slightly after 11:00 PM, dropping to a 12.1/21 as the Phillies extended their lead from 2-0 to 6-0 (final score was 6-1). Despite the Phils pulling away, the post-11:00 PM rating of 12.1/21 is still +2% better than the entire game rating, an indication that FOX is holding more audience through the final out because postseason games are starting earlier than ever before.

- PHILADELPHIA topped all markets with a stellar 44.5/59, a +25% gain over their Game 1 rating a year ago (35.7/53). NEW YORK notched a 29.7/43, which beats all six games of the last Yankees World Series in 2003, as well as Games 1 through 6 of the 2001 World Series. Cleveland, another market of note given that both starting pitchers are former Indians, earned a 12.0/18, up +71% over last year’s 7.0/12 for Game 1. Although the “Amtrak Series” pits northeastern cities whose ballparks are barely 100 miles apart, Game 1 rated well on the west coast. Last night’s game averaged a 10.8 in Pacific Time Zone markets, the best Game 1 on the west coast since 2004 and even better than Game 1 of the 2001 Series (9.9), which included the Arizona Diamondbacks.

– FOX SPORTS –

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Luc Robitaille, Kings President Of Business Operations, Is Today’s Guest On “NHL Hour With Commissioner Gary Bettman” On NHL.com And Sirius XM Radio

October 29, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

LUC ROBITAILLE, KINGS PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS, IS TODAY’S GUEST
ON “NHL HOUR WITH COMMISSIONER GARY BETTMAN” ON NHL.COM AND SIRIUS XM RADIO

NEW YORK (October 29, 2009) – Los Angeles Kings President of Business Operations Luc Robitaille will be the guest on today’s edition of NHL Hour With Commissioner Gary Bettman on NHL.com and SIRIUS XM Radio.

Robitaille, who will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 9, 2009, is the highest scoring left wing in NHL history and the all-time Kings leader in goals scored. He is currently in his third season as Kings President, Business Operations. In that role, Robitaille oversees all day-to-day business operations of the Kings – including Ticket Sales and Service, Global Partnerships, Marketing and Promotions, Fan Development and Community Relations, Group Sales, Finance, Broadcasting, Communications, Website (LAKings.com) and Human Resources.

Luc Robitaille also will be honored by the Kings on December 5 at STAPLES Center as part of the Kings-St. Louis game at 1 p.m. and by Echoes of Hope on December 6 at Club Nokia at L.A. LIVE with a special Hall of Fame Dinner Gala. The Kings will also give away a special commemorative Luc Robitaille/Hockey Hall of Fame bobblehead to all fans at the December 5 game. For all information, visit LAKings.com/luc.

The show encourages fans to call in with questions for the Commissioner. To submit questions to NHL Hour call 1-877-645-6696.

NHL Hour with Commissioner Gary Bettman broadcasts live on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET on NHL Home Ice (XM Channel 204 and on SIRIUS Channel 208 as part of the “Best of XM” programming package) and NHL.com. The show will re-air on SIRIUS XM Radio, with archived shows available for download via podcast on NHL.com.

NHL Hour with Commissioner Gary Bettman is a production of NHL Radio.

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NFL on FOX Sets Doubleheader Audience Record

October 29, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

NFL ON FOX SETS DOUBLEHEADER AUDIENCE RECORD

FOX Sports kicked off an extraordinary week on Sunday (10/25) with the most-watched NFL Doubleheader in FOX history. Sunday’s WEEK 7 twin-bill averaged a remarkable 14.1/29 and 23.5 million viewers, which sets a new audience record. FOX’s previous high of 22.9 million was set on 11/12/95 (led by a 49ers/Cowboys national game). Sunday’s 14.1/29 average rating makes this FOX’s third highest-rated NFL doubleheader ever.

Sunday’s Doubleheader was kick-started by a record-setting (rating & viewership) 11.4/25 (18.5 million viewers) regional window in which most markets saw Vikings-Steelers. The national game, led by Atlanta-Dallas, earned a 16.8/32 (28.4 mill.), the highest NFL rating on any network this season and FOX’s most-watched Sunday NFL game in 13 years. Season-to-date, FOX continues to experience its strongest start ever, up +14% over last year in rating (11.4/24 vs. 10.0/21) and +18% on average audience (18.8 mill. vs. 15.9).

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NHL Network Special Sunday Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Goalie Mask

October 29, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

NHL NETWORK HONORS THE 50^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOALIE MASK
WITH ONE-HOUR SPECIAL SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, AT 7 P.M. ET

NEW YORK (October 29, 2009) – NHL Network™ celebrates the golden anniversary of one of the seminal events in the League’s history on Sunday, Nov. 1, by premiering 50 Years Behind The Mask, a sweeping, one-hour special that will be broadcast in the United States and Canada at 7 p.m. ET. The program will be streamed live on NHL.com Sunday at 7 p.m. ET.

An NHL Network original program, 50 Years Behind The Mask will begin 50 years almost to the minute from the moment when legendary Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacques Plante revolutionized his position – and the sport – by donning a face mask in a League game. The program draws upon archival footage and interviews with Plante’s contemporaries to tell the story of that transformational night of Nov. 1, 1959. A visit to the Hockey Hall of Fame and Interviews with current NHL® goaltenders – including Cam Ward, Tim Thomas, Steve Mason, Chris Mason, Craig Anderson and others – advance the story to the present day.

Nov. 1, 1959, became one of the landmark dates in NHL history when, during a game in New York between the Montreal Canadiens and the New York Rangers, a shot by Rangers forward Andy Bathgate struck Plante in the face, cutting him from the corner of his lip to his nostril. After having his face stitched up, Plante returned to the ice wearing a mask he had been using in practice. Despite the concerns of Plante’s coach, Toe Blake, that the mask would hinder his goalie’s performance, the Canadiens won that game, 3-1, and went on an 18-game unbeaten streak thereafter. As a result, the mask was here to stay.

NHL Network was nominated for a 2009 Gemini Award in the Best Sports Analysis or Commentary Program, Series or Segment category for the “Brodeur: A Winner Above All” tribute program to New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur.

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Photos & Quotes From Inside Brett Rogers Training Camp

October 29, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

FIGHT CAMP 360°: Fedor vs. Rogers UPDATE

SHOWTIME Sports® Captures Brett Rogers in Training Camp

“I Am Living THE American Success Story…”

Premieres Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME®

30-Minute Documentary Also Available For Broadcast on CBS Affiliates

NEW YORK (Oct. 29, 2009)—SHOWTIME Sports cameras were entrenched in the training camp of undefeated American powerhouse Brett “The Grim” Rogers in Minneapolis earlier this week as he prepares for the highest profile fight of his career.

On Saturday, Nov. 7, Rogers faces world No. 1 ranked heavyweight fighter Fedor Emelianenko in the main event of “STRIKEFORCE/ M-1 GLOBAL: Fedor vs. Rogers” LIVE on the CBS Television Network (9:00 PM live ET /delayed PT) at the Sears Centre in Chicago.

SHOWTIME Sports is completing FIGHT CAMP 360°: Fedor vs. Rogers, a 30-minute documentary preview show for the landmark event. FIGHT CAMP 360°: Fedor vs. Rogers premieres on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 9:30 PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME and is available for broadcast on CBS affiliated stations nationwide.

Quotes and photos (via download) from Brett “The Grim” Rogers’ training camp follow.

Air dates and times for FIGHT CAMP 360°: Fedor vs. Rogers on SHOWTIME and SHOWTIME 2®.

Tuesday, Nov. 3 9:30p (premiere) SHO

Tuesday, Nov. 3 10:00p SHO2

Wednesday, Nov. 4 11p SHO2

Thursday, Nov. 5 10p SHO2

Friday, Nov. 6 10p SHO2

Saturday, Nov. 7 4:30p SHO

Note: all times ET/PT

The link for photos from Rogers training camp:

http://www.st-photoservices.com/blasts/FC360_Brett_Rogers.zip

Rogers Quotes:

“The hardest part has been having someone (camera persons) on the mat during training that I CAN’T hit. Normally, the rule is, if you’re on the mat, you’re fair game to get some.”

“It’s been fun to share my story. I feel that I am living the American success story. And I hope that others can take some level of inspiration from it.”

“I am really looking forward to seeing the show, but to be honest, I won’t be in the right frame of mind next week to really enjoy it. I’ll have to go back and watch it in a couple of weeks to digest it all.”

“The film crew has been here for more than five days. I tell you, it is a surreal experience to have the world watching you, watching me do what my fight team and I have been doing for five years in relative obscurity day in and day out. All of a sudden, to have my life become worthy of this attention is amazing, shocking almost. But we are having fun with it.”

“We’ve had various training partners roll through the past few days and it’s been odd to explain what the cameras are doing here. They aren’t expecting it. The first few days the crew was here, it was a bit suffocating. To have them shadow me through my every move, not just in training, but at home with my family, during meals, everywhere. After a few days, though, I kind of got used to it.”

Roger’s trainer and manager, Mike Reilly, on training camp:

“Brett has evolved as a fighter. He’s always been a tremendous athlete but now he’s a more well-rounded fighter. He’s developed so much over the past year and especially in this camp.”

“He is working as hard as he ever has. He is in better shape than ever, so I can now push him harder and expand the training to be much more complex. All of this is possible because he’s evolving.”

“We have new wrinkles in training, new sparing partners and sessions. With his striking in top form, I can have Brett focus on other facets of the game: grappling, submission defense, throws and kicks. We are coming in from new angles, we found a new range. We have taken conditioning to a new level. Fedor is in for a shock.”

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JAY-Z and Alicia Keys to Start World Series Pre-Game Show on FOX at 7:30 p.m. ET

October 29, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Outlook

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Interview With Vikings QB Brett Favre Sunday On NFL Gameday Morning At 9:00 am et–NFL Network Programming Notes (10/28-11/3)

October 29, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

NFL NETWORK PROGRAMMING NOTES (10/28-11/3)

INTERVIEW WITH VIKINGS QB BRETT FAVRE

SUNDAY ON NFL GAMEDAY MORNING AT 9:00 AM ET

NFL Classic Games Features Vikings-Packers

November 6, 2000 Matchup Friday at 9:00 PM ET

Vikings-Packers ’05, Seahawks-Cowboys ’07 & 49ers-Colts ’98

Featured on Greatest 4^th QTRS Thursday at 9:00 PM ET

Model Joanna Krupa Gives Her Week 8 Picks

Friday on NFL Total Access

SUNDAY 9:00-1:00 ET ON NFL GAMEDAY MORNING: Steve Mariucci 1-on-1 with QB Brett Favre

Steve Mariucci sits down with Vikings QB Brett Favre to reminisce about his 16-year career in Green Bay, what it was like to play at Lambeau Field and what the Vikings’ game plan will be against the Packers.
Marshall Faulk and Michael Irvin debate various hot topics from around the league.
This week Super Bowl Journey looks at Monday night’s Eagles-Redskins game from TE Chris Cooley’s perspective and documents his reaction to his ankle injury.
Kara Henderson reports from Broncos-Ravens matchup
Michael Lombardi reports from Dolphins-Jets matchup
Lindsay Soto and Charles Davis report from Seahawks-Cowboys matchup
Paul Burmeister reports from 49ers-Colts matchup
Vic Carucci and Bob Papa report from Giants-Eagles matchup
Steve Wyche reports from Vikings-Packers matchup

NFL Classic Games: Vikings vs. Packers (11/6/2000) – Friday at 9:00 PM ET & Saturday at 2:00 PM ET

After playing catch up the entire game, the Packers couldn’t pull ahead of the Vikings and the game went into overtime. In a driving rain, QB Brett Favre threw a 43-yard pass to WR Antonio Freeman. The ball bounced off Vikings CB Cris Dishman and into the hands of Freeman, who had slipped and was lying on his stomach. Freeman jumped up and dashed into the end zone for a 26-20 victory.

NFL Classic Games is the only show on television where fans can catch the complete network broadcasts of classic NFL regular season and playoff games airing exclusively throughout the spring.

Greatest 4^th QTRs – Thursday at 9:00 PM ET

This week’s Greatest 4^th QTRs highlights Week 8 matchups between the Vikings-Packers, Seahawks-Cowboys and 49ers-Colts with a look back at the following games:

November 23, 2005 – Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers: After K Paul Edinger gave the Vikings a 17-14 lead in the fourth quarter with a 24-yard field goal, QB Brett Favre led the Packers on a tying drive – capped by Ryan Longwell’s 46-yard kick with 3:03 left. The Vikings had plenty of time left to drive down the field and won 20-17 on a late field goal.

January 6, 2007 – Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys: With 1:19 left in the game, the Cowboys were unsuccessful on a game-tying PAT and the Seahawks were able to preserve their 21-20 lead for a playoff berth.

October 18, 1998 – San Francisco 49ers vs. Indianapolis Colts: After rallying from a 21-0 deficit, the 49ers were tied with the Colts 31-31 in the fourth quarter. With 1:08 left, Colts K Mike Vanderjagt missed a 53-yard field goal and the 49ers took over, marching down the field to set up K Wade Richey’s 24-yard winning field goal with five seconds left.

Greatest 4^th QTRs is a two hour compilation of three memorable fourth quarters in NFL history. Using NFL Films footage, Greatest 4^th QTRs preps viewers for the upcoming weekend’s games by reliving three of the most exciting finishes between teams set to faceoff on Sunday.

NFL Films Presents: Renegade – Thursday & Saturday at 4:30 PM ET

Steve Sabol sits down with Panthers WR Steve Smith who opens up about what drives him to be so relentless on the field and why he considers himself an introvert despite what people might see on camera. Also in this episode, we learn how and why the Styx song “Renegade” has become the battle cry of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

NFL Films Presents explores the depth of the NFL Films archive – the world’s largest sports film library – with unique perspectives on football’s greatest heroes and personalities as well as its history, humanity and humor.

THIS WEEK ON NFL TOTAL ACCESS: Model Joanna Krupa Friday

Wednesday, October 28

Steve Wyche reports from the Packers’ training facility
Matt Engel reports from the Vikings’ training facility
Jason La Canfora goes ‘Around the League’
A look at the top 10 statistical performances from Week 7

Thursday, October 29

Stacey Dales reports from the Cowboys’ training facility
Jason La Canfora goes ‘Around the League’

Friday, October 30

Model Joanna Krupa gives her Week 8 picks
Steve Wyche goes ‘Around the League’

Saturday, October 31

‘Put up your Dukes’ with Jamie Dukes

Monday, November 2 – 90-minute Monday Night Football edition

Steve Wyche reports from Falcons-Saints matchup
Michael Lombardi goes ‘Around the League’
A look back on all of Sunday’s action and a preview of the Falcons-Saints game

Tuesday, November 3

Jason La Canfora goes ‘Around the League’
A look at the top 10 plays from Week 8

THIS WEEK ON AROUND THE LEAGUE:

Wednesday, October 28

Houston Chronicle beat writer John McClain

Thursday, October 29

LB Joey Porter on Dolphins Cam

Tuesday, November 3

Colts president Bill Polian on Colts Cam

THIS WEEK ON PLAYBOOK:

Wednesday at 6:00 PM ET – Recap Edition Playbook – Mike Mayock, Solomon Wilcots and Brian Billick discuss:

How the Jets got back on track against the Raiders
How QB Tony Romo and WR Miles Austin overwhelmed the Falcons
How QB Matt Schaub and the Texans held off a furious 49ers comeback
How the Chargers, led by QB Philip Rivers and WR Vincent Jackson, rebounded against the Chiefs
A review of Sunday night’s matchup between the Cardinals and Giants

Thursday at 6:00 and 8:00 PM ET – AFC Playbook – Brian Baldinger, Sterling Sharpe and Joe Theismann discuss:

How the Jets’ running game can neutralize the Dolphins 3-4 defense
How the Broncos offense keeps Denver unbeaten
How the Colts will run over the 49ers

Friday at 6:00 and 8:00 PM ET – NFC Playbook – Brian Baldinger, Sterling Sharpe and Joe Theismann discuss:

Why the Falcons will struggle to slow down the Saints offense
Why the Rams will get their first win of the season
How the Eagles will attack the Giants defense
Brian Billick explains why QB Brett Favre could be on the run against the Packers defense

THIS WEEK ON NFL.COM:

Thursday, October 29

12 NOON ET – NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock chat
1:00 PM ET – NFL.com columnist Bucky Brooks chat
4:30 PM ET – NFL Network analyst Jamie Dukes chat

Friday, October 30

11:00 AM ET – NFL.com fantasy editor Michael Fabiano chat
12 NOON ET – NFL.com columnist Vic Carucci chat
3:00 PM ET – NFL Network analyst Warren Sapp chat

Sunday, November 1

12 NOON ET – NFL.com fantasy editor Michael Fabiano chat

7:00 PM ET – NFL.com columnist Bucky Brooks chat

DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE (all times listed are ET)

Wednesday, October 28

12 NOON – Playbook: Tuesday recap edition

1:00 PM – NFL Replay: New Orleans Saints vs. Miami Dolphins (HD)

2:30 PM – NFL Replay: Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (HD)

4:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 7 (HD)

4:30 PM – NFL Weekly Countdown: Week 7 (HD)

5:00 PM – Around the League (HD)

6:00 PM – Playbook: Wednesday recap edition

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – NFL Replay: Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Giants (HD)

9:30 PM – NFL Replay: Atlanta Falcons vs. Dallas Cowboys (HD)

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – Playbook: Wednesday recap edition

1:00 AM – NFL Weekly Countdown: Week 7 (HD)

1:30 AM – Sound FX: Week 7 (HD)

2:00 AM – NFL Replay: Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Giants (HD)

3:30 AM – NFL Replay: Atlanta Falcons vs. Dallas Cowboys (HD)

Thursday, October 29

12 NOON – Playbook: Wednesday recap edition

1:00 PM – Sound FX: Week 7 (HD)

1:30 PM – NFL Replay: Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Giants (HD)

3:00 PM – NFL Replay: Atlanta Falcons vs. Dallas Cowboys (HD)

4:30 PM – NFL Films Presents: Renegade (HD)

5:00 PM – Around the League (HD)

6:00 PM – Playbook: AFC edition

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – Playbook: AFC edition

9:00 PM – Greatest 4^th QTRs

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – Playbook: AFC edition

1:00 AM – Greatest 4^th QTRs

Friday, October 30

10:00 AM – Greatest 4^th QTRs

12 NOON – Sound FX: Week 7 (HD)

12:30 PM – NFL Weekly Countdown: Week 7 (HD)

1:00 PM – Playbook: AFC Edition

2:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Most Feared Tacklers

3:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Backfield Tandems

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Players Not in the Hall of Fame

5:00 PM – Around the League (HD)

6:00 PM – Playbook: NFC edition

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – Playbook: NFC edition

9:00 PM – NFL Classic Games: Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers (11/6/2000)

12:30 AM – NFL Total Access (HD)

1:30 AM – Playbook: NFC edition

2:30 AM – NFL Classic Games: Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers (11/6/2000)

Saturday, October 31

9:00 AM – NFL Films Presents: Renegade (HD)

9:30 AM – NFL Weekly Countdown: Week 7 (HD)

10:00 AM – Sound FX: Week 7 (HD)

10:30 AM – Playbook: NFC edition

11:30 AM – NFL Replay: Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings (10/5/2009)

1:00 PM – America’s Game: 1992 Dallas Cowboys (HD)

2:00 PM – NFL Classic Games: Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers (11/6/2000)

5:00 PM – Playbook: NFC edition

6:00 PM – Playbook: AFC edition

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Defenses

9:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Characters

10:00 PM – NFL Follies: Legends of the Follies (2007)

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Defenses

1:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Characters

2:00 AM – NFL Follies: Legends of the Follies (2007)

3:00 AM – NFL Total Access (HD)

Sunday, November 1

7:00 AM – Playbook: AFC edition

8:00 AM – Playbook: NFC edition

9:00 AM – NFL GameDay Morning (HD)

1:00 PM – NFL GameDay StatZone (HD)

4:00 PM – NFL GameDay Scoreboard (HD)

7:30 PM – NFL GameDay Highlights (HD)

11:30 PM – NFL GameDay Final (HD)

Monday, November 2

7:00 AM – NFL GameDay Final (HD)

4:00 PM – NFL Replay Real-Time: Week 8 (HD)

5:00 PM – Around the League (HD)

6:00 PM – Up to the Minute (HD)

6:30 PM – The Coaches Show (HD)

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD) – 90-minute Monday Night Football edition

8:30 PM – The Coaches Show (HD)

9:00 PM – NFL Film Session: Best Ever: Quarterbacks

10:00 PM – The Coaches Show (HD)

10:30 PM – NFL Film Session: Best Ever: Runners

11:30 PM – NFL Total Access (HD) – updated with postgame press conferences and analysis

1:00 AM – NFL GameDay Final (HD)

Tuesday, November 3

8:00 AM – NFL GameDay Final (HD)

10:00 AM – NFL Total Access (HD)

11:00 AM – NFL GameDay Final (HD)

1:00 PM – NFL Replay Real-Time: Week 8 (HD)

2:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Defenses

3:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Characters

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Opening Days

5:00 PM – Around the League (HD)

6:00 PM – Playbook: Tuesday recap edition

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

8:00 PM – NFL Replay: Matchup TBD (HD)

9:30 PM – NFL Replay: Matchup TBD (HD)

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)

12 MIDNIGHT – Playbook: Tuesday recap edition

1:00 AM – NFL Replay Real-Time: Week 8 (HD)

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Favre Returns to Lambeau – Epic Packers/Vikings Showdown Sunday Only on FOX

October 29, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

FOX SPORTS NOTES, QUOTES & ANECDOTES

All Eyes Descend on Green Bay for Epic Battle:

Favre’s Highly Anticipated Return to Lambeau Sunday Only on FOX

Isolated ‘Favre-Cam’ Follows Every Move of No. 4’s Return to Frozen Tundra

Streaming Video Available on FOXSports.com & NFL.com

Aikman on Rodgers Playing Against the Legend He Replaced:

“I Can’t Even Imagine What That’s Like”

Bradshaw Sits Down with Favre for Candid Interview on Emotional Return

VIKINGS/PACKERS PREPARE FOR THE FAVRE BOWL IN LAMBEAU – The 2009 NFL on FOX campaign rolls into Week 8 on Sunday, Nov. 1 with doubleheader coverage of six exciting matchups—each presented in crystal clear HD. Emotions are expected to be high at 4:15 PM ET, as Brett Favre makes his return to Lambeau Field, leading the Vikings against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Thom Brennaman, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver call the action from Green Bay. Also featured at 4:15, Larry Fitzgerald and the NFC Champion Cardinals host the Panthers. The early games are highlighted by an NFC East clash. At 1:00 PM ET, seven hours before the Phillies and Yankees meet in Philly for Game 4 of the World Series, Eli Manning and the Giants enter Lincoln Financial Field to take on Donovan McNabb and the Eagles. In Dallas, Tony Romo and the Cowboys look to keep their offense on track as they host the Seahawks. 49ers coach Mike Singletary entrusts his offense in the hands of former No. 1 pick Alex Smith as they go on the road to face Peyton Manning and the red-hot Colts.

Coverage begins at 12:00 PM ET with America’s most-watched pregame show, FOX NFL SUNDAY. Terry Bradshaw and Curt Menefee co-host the Emmy Award-winning program and are joined by analysts Howie Long, Michael Strahan and Jimmy Johnson. The crew is joined by NFL Insider Jay Glazer who presents the latest league news and scoops in the FOX NFL SUNDAY studio and comedic prognosticator Frank Caliendo contributes his weekly “Frank’s Picks” segment.

In this week’s show, Bradshaw, an outspoken critic on the way Favre handled the off-season and his ultimately signing with the Vikings, sits down with the legendary quarterback to discuss his mindset and emotions upon his returning to Lambeau Field in a rival’s uniform. Also, Long finds out what the Packers can do to prevent Vikings DE Jared Allen from causing as much damage as he did in their earlier matchup.

For instant updates during the week and games from the entire NFL on FOX crew, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/NFLONFOX. Fans can gain more access to exclusive FOX Sports content by logging on to www.facebook.com/foxsports and www.myspace.com/foxsports.

FAVRE-CAM LETS FANS FOLLOW EVERY MOVE NO. 4 MAKES ON FOXSPORTS.COM & NFL.COM – With all the hype surrounding Brett Favre’s return to the place he called home for so many years, it’s fair to assume fans attending the game will have their eyes glued on him from the moment he runs out of the visitor’s locker room and takes the field for warm ups to the last second of this highly anticipated ‘homecoming.’ FOX Sports gives fans watching at home the same opportunity. A camera stationed high on the 50-yard line will be isolated on Favre from the second he takes the field against his former team until the moment he runs back into the locker room. A constant video stream of this select angle is available to fans by logging on FOXSports.com and NFL.com.

HALL OF FAME QB AIKMAN PREVIEWS EPIC SHOWDOWN IN GREEN BAY – In the most anticipated matchup on any network this season, Vikings quarterback Brett Favre leads Minnesota into his former home, Lambeau Field, as the Vikings take on quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Hall of Fame quarterback and NFL on FOX lead analyst Troy Aikman shared his thoughts below. Aikman, along with play-by-play broadcaster Thom Brennaman and sideline reporter Pam Oliver call all the action LIVE this Sunday, Nov. 1 (1:15 PM PT/ 4:15 PM ET LIVE) on FOX.

AIKMAN ON FAVRE’S PERFORMANCE THIS SEASON, AT THE AGE OF 40 — “The thing that is most impressive is not that he’s played at such a high level, it’s that he’s been able to come back week after week and continue to play. We tend to take it for granted with him now because he hasn’t missed a game. We have to remind ourselves that he’s 40 years old! When I retired at age 34, it was hard to come back after a physical game during my last season and be prepared the following week to play physically. You’re just so sore and it started taking longer and longer to recover. Now he’s six years older than what I was and yet he’s still coming back and is able to play and fight through a lot of things. To me, that’s the most impressive part.”

AIKMAN ON MINNESOTA SUSTAINING THEIR SUCCESS THUS FAR — “They have so many great pieces in place. The important thing for them is staying healthy. Minnesota went Pittsburgh and could’ve won. They went toe-to-toe with them and beat a good Baltimore team. They’ve played some good teams and have found ways to win.”

AIKMAN ON AARON RODGERS FILLING FAVRE’S SHOES IN GREEN BAY — “The most comparable situation to what Aaron is going through would be Steve Young’s start in San Francisco. He was replacing Joe Montana yet Joe was still playing. That’s the hard part. It was going to be hard for anybody if Brett had just retired and you’re going to be compared to him. But then to be compared to him while the guy is still playing and playing at a high level, I can’t even imagine what that would be like. I’ve been very impressed with how Rodgers has handled it. I’ve been impressed both publicly as well as privately. I have the opportunity to visit with these guys privately and I will tell you that he’s been as classy in my conversations with him as he has been publicly. I’m sure it hasn’t been easy for that entire organization or Aaron. I think Aaron has handled it unbelievably well. Fortunately for him, he’s played well.”

AIKMAN ON FAVRE SETTING FOOT IN LAMBEAU AS A VISITOR — “The first time these two teams played he talked about how nervous he was. I’m sure that experience was very emotional but different because of where that game was played. This will bring about a different set of emotions. On the other side, I think there will be a level of comfort for him because it is a place he is so familiar with. Granted he’ll be playing against his former team but he’s done that. The strange thing will be that he’s going to be dressing in the visitors’ locker room. My guess is that, he’ll without even thinking about it, walk into the Packers’ locker room because that’s what he did for all of those years. It’ll be different for him viewing the game from a different sideline than he stood on for all of those years. I think it will be a much more emotional experience for him than anything he experienced on Monday night in Minneapolis.”

GAME PLAY-BY-PLAY/ANALYST/SIDELINE COV. TIME

New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston 45% 1:00PM

& Tony Siragusa

Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PA

MARKETS INCLUDE: Birmingham, Boston, Charlotte, Fort Myers, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New York, Norfolk, Orlando, Philadelphia, Providence, Raleigh, Richmond, Tampa, Washington, West Palm Beach

San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts Sam Rosen, Tim Ryan 29% 1:00PM

Laura Okmin

Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis, IN

MARKETS INCLUDE: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Knoxville, Las Vegas, Louisville, Nashville, New Orleans, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco

Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys Dick Stockton, Charles Davis 17% 1:00PM

& Nichelle Turner

Dallas Cowboys Stadium – Arlington, TX

MARKETS INCLUDE: Albuquerque, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Memphis, Oklahoma City, Portland, San Antonio, Seattle, Tulsa

St. Louis Rams at Detroit Lions Ron Pitts & John Lynch 2% 1:00PM

Ford Field – Detroit, MI

MARKETS INCLUDE: St. Louis

Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers Thom Brennaman, Troy Aikman 91% 4:15PM

& Pam Oliver

Lambeau Field – Green Bay, WI

MARKETS INCLUDE: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Fort Myers, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Knoxville, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New Orleans, New York, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, Providence, Richmond, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa, Tulsa, Washington, West Palm Beach

Carolina Panthers at Arizona Cardinals Chris Myers, Brian Billick 6% 4:15PM

Jaime Maggio

Landshark Stadium – Miami, FL

MARKETS INCLUDE: Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Phoenix, Raleigh

– FOX SPORTS –

Filed Under: FOX, NFL

Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver Chad Ochocinco To Present The Top Ten List On CBS’s “Late Show With David Letterman,” Thursday, Oct. 29

October 29, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

CINCINNATI BENGALS WIDE RECEIVER CHAD OCHOCINCO

TO PRESENT THE TOP TEN LIST

ON CBS’s “LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN,” THURSDAY, OCT. 29

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 – Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco will present the Top Ten List on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Thursday, Oct. 29 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Ochocinco’s memoir, Ocho Cinco: What Football and Life Have Thrown My Way, which he co-wrote with sports writer Jason Cole, was released Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Also visiting the LATE SHOW on Thursday, Oct. 29 are actor Tom Hanks and alternative music stars Weezer, who will be performing the first of two consecutive nights on the broadcast. The LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN is a production of Worldwide Pants Incorporated. Barbara Gaines, Matt Roberts, Jude Brennan, Maria Pope and Rob Burnett are the executive producers.

World Series Game 1 Up 29% Over 2008

Luc Robitaille, Kings President Of Business Operations, Is Today’s Guest On “NHL Hour With Commissioner Gary Bettman” On NHL.com And Sirius XM Radio

NFL on FOX Sets Doubleheader Audience Record

NHL Network Special Sunday Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Goalie Mask

Photos & Quotes From Inside Brett Rogers Training Camp

JAY-Z and Alicia Keys to Start World Series Pre-Game Show on FOX at 7:30 p.m. ET

Interview With Vikings QB Brett Favre Sunday On NFL Gameday Morning At 9:00 am et–NFL Network Programming Notes (10/28-11/3)

Favre Returns to Lambeau – Epic Packers/Vikings Showdown Sunday Only on FOX

FOX SPORTS NOTES, QUOTES & ANECDOTES

Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver Chad Ochocinco To Present The Top Ten List On CBS’s “Late Show With David Letterman,” Thursday, Oct. 29

John Legend to Perform National Anthem Prior to World Series Game Two

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