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Archives for August 2009
Dew Tour Continues This Weekend With The Wendy’s Invitational On NBC & USA
DEW TOUR CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND WITH THE WENDY’S INVITATIONAL ON NBC & USA
Competition Features World Champions Ryan Sheckler, Bucky Lasek and Dew Winners Jamie Bestwick & Dave Mirra
NEW YORK – August 13, 2009 – Skateboard Park and BMX Park highlight NBC Sports’ coverage of the Wendy’s Invitational this weekend from the Rose Quarter in Portland, Ore., the first three-sport stop of the 2009 Dew Tour. NBC Sports’ live coverage of Skateboard Park airs Saturday and BMX Park airs Sunday at 4 p.m. ET both days. USA Network will air late-night coverage of the BMX Vert final Saturday at midnight ET/PT.
Athlete analysts Jamie Bestwick, Chris Miller and Paul Zitzer will join host Kenan Harkin and correspondent Tiffany Simons from Portland.
More than 140 of the world’s best skateboarders and riders will compete in Portland, including the winners of the first two Dew stops who are back to defend their titles. Competitors include: Bestwick (BMX Vert), Dave Mirra (BMX Park) and Josh Hult (BMX Dirt) from the Nike 6.0 BMX Open; and Skateboarding world champs Ryan Sheckler (Skateboard Park) and Bucky Lasek (Skate Vert) from the ISF Skateboarding World Championships.
These Dew Tour winners will face steep competition from athletes fresh off X Games gold medals including Pierre-Luc Gagnon (Skateboard Vert), Garrett Reynolds (BMX Park) and Paul Rodriguez (Skateboard Park).
Freestyle Motocross (FMX) also makes its first appearance on the 2009 Dew Tour, with an FMX jam session featuring last year’s Dew Cup winner Adam Jones, Jeremy Stenberg and Mike Mason.
Complete 2009 Dew Tour Schedule, airs on NBC & USA:
Date/Event/Site – Venue
Aug. 13 – 16: Wendy’s Invitational – Portland, Ore. – Rose Quarter
Sept. 17 – 20: Toyota Challenge – Salt Lake City, Utah – Energy Solutions Arena
Oct. 15 – 18: PlayStation Pro – Orlando, Fla. – Amway Arena
USA Gymnastics, NBC Sports, Universal Sports Announce Partnership Through 2012
NEW YORK and INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – August 12, 2009 – Leading up to the 2012 Olympic Games, gymnastics fans will have more ways to follow USA Gymnastics than ever before with coverage on broadcast and cable television and the Web. USA Gymnastics has extended its partnership with NBC Sports for broadcast television coverage through 2012. In addition, USA Gymnastics has named Universal Sports as its official cable and digital media partner for this quadrennium. The 2009 Visa Championships will feature live coverage across the broadcast, cable and digital platforms.
“Increasing exposure of USA Gymnastics on broadcast, cable and the Web is a cornerstone of our business plan for this quad,” said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. “USA Gymnastics and NBC Sports have enjoyed a long and fruitful partnership, and our relationship with NBC Sports is fundamental to providing value to our sponsors. The addition of Universal Sports enables us to capitalize on the opportunities available through its digital, cable and Web assets. USA Gymnastics is now vertically integrated into the three media platforms, and our fans will have the opportunity to follow the USA’s top gymnasts to a greater degree.”
“Our relationship with USA Gymnastics is central to NBC Sports’ and Universal Sports’ long-term commitment to be the home for Olympic sports and America’s exceptional Olympic athletes in between the Games.” said Gary Zenkel, President NBC Olympics.
NBC Sports will continue to cover USA Gymnastics’ premier events, such as the Tyson American Cup and Visa Championships, along with the Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships and the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Through its relationship with the International Gymnastics Federation, Universal Sports will carry extensive coverage of the World Championships and other international events, as well as expanded coverage of USA Gymnastics events and encore presentations of NBC Sports broadcasts. The agreement extends through 2012.
“This partnership allows us to expand our existing coverage of gymnastics with the full season of USA Gymnastics offerings and deliver it on a multiplatform basis, providing fans the opportunity to see these events whenever and wherever they want all year long,” said Claude Ruibal, CEO of Universal Sports.
For the 2009 Visa Championships, NBC Sports is carrying the final day of the women’s competition live in primetime on Aug.15, with a recap of the men’s final competition scheduled for Aug. 15 in the afternoon. Universal Sports will carry live simultaneous cable and Web coverage of the evening sessions on Aug. 13-14 and will re-air the NBC Sports broadcasts on a delayed basis.
The combined NBC Sports, Universal Sports and UniversalSports.com schedule is:
UNIVERSAL SPORTS AND UNIVERSALSPORTS.COM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
8 10 p.m. ET (LIVE TV and Online) Senior women’s first day of competition
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
8 10 p.m. ET (LIVE TV and Online) Senior men’s final day of competition
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
8 – 10 p.m. ET (LIVE online) – Senior women’s final day of competition
10 p.m. 12 a.m. ET (same day tape – TV) Senior women’s final competition reair
NBC SPORTS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
3 4 p.m. ET (tape) Senior men’s competition recap
8 10 p.m. ET (Finals, LIVE) Senior women’s final day of competition
Universal Sports and USA Gymnastics will work together to develop new content for universalsports.com. The two will also work cooperatively to promote event coverage, to provide promotional space on usa-gymnastics.org, and to maximize opportunities provided through their individual promotional assets. Earlier in 2009, Universal Sports carried a simulcast of NBC Sports’ broadcast of the Tyson American Cup and, most recently, provided both cable and Web coverage of the CoverGirl Classic.
About NBC Sports
NBC Sports, known for amassing large audiences while presenting the most prestigious properties in sports, represents superior production that elevates sport, broad promotion and mutually-beneficial partnerships.
As evidence of NBC Sports’ ability to amass large audiences, over the past year, NBC Sports broadcast two record-breaking television events: The Beijing Olympic Games, the most watched event in U.S. television history with 215 million viewers and Super Bowl XLIII, which achieved the largest single audience in U.S. television history with a record 152 million viewers. NBC Sports is now home to eight of the top ten most-watched events in U.S. television history.
NBC Sports partners with many of the most powerful brands in sports. NBC Sports has broadcast 16 Super Bowls, tied with CBS for the most Super Bowls broadcast by a single network. As America’s Olympic Network, NBC has broadcast more Olympics than any other network and owns the rights to the Olympic Games through 2012. NBC is also home to “NBC Sunday Night Football,” the premier primetime NFL game of the week. Other prestigious NBC Sports properties include Notre Dame football, the U.S. Open Championship, The Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Wimbledon, French Open and the Stanley Cup Final.
About Universal Sports
Universal Sports, a partnership between NBC Sports and InterMedia Partners, serves as the preeminent multiplatform destination for Olympic-related and lifestyle sports programming available on television and online. Universal Sports, available in 56 million homes, is in nine of the top 10 DMAs including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Francisco, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Houston, Seattle and Denver. Major world championship and Olympic qualifying events found on Universal Sports range from track and field, skiing, swimming, gymnastics, marathons and cycling, to volleyball, rowing, triathlon, fencing, speed skating and martial arts. UniversalSports.com delivers an immersive experience via live and on-demand competition coverage, as well as interaction with top athletes through blogs and in-depth access to Olympic sports news and information year round. For more information on the availability of the Universal Sports 24-hour television channel, please visit UniversalSports.tv.
About USA Gymnastics
Based in Indianapolis, USA Gymnastics is the national governing body for gymnastics in the United States. Its mission is to encourage participation and the pursuit of excellence in the sport. Its disciplines include men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling, and acrobatic gymnastics. For more complete information, log on to http://www.usa-gymnastics.org.
A Survivor’s Story on HBO’s Real Sports Tuesday night
REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL
INTERVIEWS NICK SCHUYLER, THE LONE SURVIVOR OF
A FLORIDA BOATING ACCIDENT,
PROFILES A HOMELESS MAN WHO’S BRINGING LITTLE LEAGUE
BALL BACK TO COMPTON, CAL., AND
UPDATES ITS INSPIRING STORY ON A SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENT-ATHLETE
WHEN THE EMMY®-WINNING SHOW RETURNS AUG. 18, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO
REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL presents more enterprising features and reporting when its 149th edition, available in HDTV, debuts TUESDAY, AUG. 18 (10:00 p.m. ET/PT & 9:00 p.m. CT), exclusively on HBO.
HBO On Demand availability: Aug. 24-Sept. 14
Segments include:
*Nick Schuyler’s Story. In an exclusive extended interview, REAL SPORTS sits down with former University of South Florida football player Nick Schuyler as he speaks for the first time about the boating accident that claimed the lives of three people and nearly took his own. On Feb. 28, 2009, Schuyler and his friends – Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper, who owned the boat, free-agent NFL defensive lineman Corey Smith and former South Florida teammate Will Bleakley – headed out to the Gulf of Mexico for a day-long fishing trip. When the group failed to return home by nightfall, an intensive search was initiated, and on March 2, the Coast Guard discovered the group’s capsized vessel more than 30 miles west of Tampa Bay, with Schuyler, the lone survivor, clinging to life. Nearly six months since the tragedy that took the lives of three young men, Nick Schuyler sits down with correspondent Bernard Goldberg for an emotional discussion of what went wrong.
Producers: Nick Dolin, Josh Fine, Joe Perskie.
*Home Base. After a 30-year absence, little league baseball is making a much-needed comeback in Compton, Cal.’s Sibrie Park. The man behind the movement to draw African-American kids to baseball and keep them away from drugs and gang violence is 52-year-old Tim Lewis. A recovering alcoholic and drug abuser who lives out of his car, Lewis has seen his life take many turns for the worse over the years, but as correspondent Jon Frankel shows in this REAL SPORTS/Sports Illustrated report, using baseball to help kids in his neighborhood has provided him with an unlikely shot at redemption.
Producer: Amani Martin.
*Dedication Personified. Realizing a dream can be one of the hardest things to accomplish in life, as Ryan Belflower knows. A former special education student from Clovis East High School in California, he devoted four years to becoming a member of the school’s varsity basketball team. This singular pursuit led him to manage the girls’ team, and get balls and fill water bottles for the boys’ team, culminating in a storybook three-pointer after being allowed to suit up his senior season. Belflower’s transition from a shy, introverted freshman to a basketball player honored on senior night is remarkable considering the social and developmental disabilities he had to overcome. Originally profiling Belflower nearly four years ago, REAL SPORTS correspondent Frank Deford revisits this remarkable young man to learn about his life since leaving high school.
Producers: Jill Klapper, Mike Sullivan.
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Karros on Phillies Moving Moyer For Pedro: ‘You Have To Do It’
FOX SPORTS NOTES, QUOTES & ANECDOTES
MLB on FOX’s SATURDAY GAME OF THE WEEK: Phillies Meet Braves for NL East Showdown in Atlanta
Karros on Phillies Moving Moyer For Pedro: ‘You Have To Do It’
NL EAST RIVALS MEET IN ATLANTA – With the summer winding down, the defending champs are looking to hold off the competition in the NL East. On Saturday, August 15 at 4:00 PM ET, Jimmy Rollins and the Phillies travel to Atlanta to take on Chipper Jones and the Braves. In Queens, David Wright and the struggling Mets welcome the slugging Pablo Sandoval and the Wild Card contending Giants. Also, catcher Joe Mauer and the Twins host Grady Sizemore and the Indians. This week, the pregame show originates live from Citi Field in Queens, NY with host Chris Rose. Once game action begins, Rose joins the game crew of Thom Brennaman and Mark Grace as a field reporter. For instant updates during the week and during games from the entire MLB on FOX crew, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MLBONFOX.
Fans can gain more access to exclusive FOX Sports content by logging on to www.facebook.com/foxsports and www.myspace.com/foxsports.
GAME PLAY-BY-PLAY/ANALYST COV.
Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves Kenny Albert, Eric Karros 60%
& Ken Rosenthal
Turner Field – Atlanta, GA
MARKETS INCLUDE: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Dallas, Fort Myers, Greensboro, Greenville, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Knoxville, Las Vegas, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Nashville, New Orleans, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Providence, Raleigh, Richmond, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, St. Louis, Tampa, Tulsa, Washington, West Palm Beach
Probable Pitchers: TBA vs. Kenshin Kawakami, RHP (5-9, 4.12 ERA)
San Francisco Giants at New York Mets Thom Brennaman & Mark Grace 26%
Citi Field – Flushing, NY
MARKETS INCLUDE: Buffalo, Denver, Hartford, Los Angeles, New York, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle
Probable Pitchers: Matt Cain, RHP (12-4, 2.44) vs. Johan Santana, LHP (13-8, 3.00 ERA)
Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins Dick Stockton & Bert Blyleven 13%
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome – Minneapolis, MN
MARKETS INCLUDE: Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Minneapolis
Probable Pitchers: David Huff, LHP (6-6, 6.72 ERA) vs. TBA
KARROS ON MOYER MOVING ASIDE FOR PEDRO: ‘YOU HAVE TO DO IT’ – MLB on FOX game analyst Eric Karros believes the Philadelphia Phillies made the correct decision in moving Jamie Moyer to the bullpen to make room for Pedro Martinez in the starting rotation. “You have to do it because Philadelphia’s pitching is too left-hand dominant. You know what you’re going to get out of Moyer but you’re not certain about what Pedro has in the tank; he could offer you more innings and it’s as good a time as any to find out if you’ve got lightening in a bottle.” Karros calls Saturday’s Phillies @ Braves game alongside Kenny Albert & Ken Rosenthal.
RINGOLSBY: PLAYERS USED TO HANDLE THEIR OWN BEANBALL WARS – A week after the Prince Fielder/Guillermo Mota incident and the ejections in the Bronx, beanball wars have once again come to the forefront. FOXSports.com Hall of Fame MLB writer Tracy Ringolsby wishes that players would be allowed to solve these issues on the field and not by the MLB higher ups. “In recent years players have had the ability to take care of matters on their own stripped away by upper management. The upshot is a whole lot of weak-acted moments of machismo that do little other than get players suspended and fined.”
For more on this story log onto:
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9921256/Beanball-wars-aren’t-what-they-used-to-be
ROSENTHAL: DODGERS JUST MISSED ON DREAM BULLPEN – As the trade deadline approached, the Dodgers were close to acquiring Padres closer Heath Bell. The move, FOXSports.com senior writer & MLB on FOX insider, Ken Rosenthal says, could’ve been a dream in Chavez Ravine. “The combination of Bell and newly acquired lefty George Sherrill would have given the Dodgers a powerful right-left setup tandem in front of closer Jonathan Broxton. The increased bullpen depth also would have allowed manager Joe Torre to rely less on his starters, who rank 12th in the National League in innings per start.”
For more on this story and other news and notes from Rosenthal, log onto: http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9919850/Dodgers-almost-had-dream-%60pen,-but-balked
ROSENTHAL: SMOLTZ REFUSES MOVE TO MINORS; TWO OPTIONS LEFT – John Smoltz refused the option of an assignment to the minor leagues, leaving the Red Sox with the option of either trading him or releasing him. FOXSports.com senior writer & MLB on FOX insider, Ken Rosenthal thinks Smoltz will end up in the NL. “Smoltz still must decide whether to retire or continue pitching. My guess is that he wants to pitch, that the Red Sox will end up releasing him and that he will sign with a National League team. He might do better with say, the Dodgers – pitcher-friendly park, pitcher-friendly league.”
For more on this story and other news and notes from Rosenthal, log onto:
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9922760/Smoltz-refuses-move-to-minors;-two-options-left
BILLICK: BRINGING IN VICK NOT JUST ABOUT HANDLING PR – There’s been a lot of speculation lately on which NFL teams have interest in bringing in Michael Vick. NFL on FOX analyst Brian Billick says there’s “football decisions” to make in addition to looking at it from a public relations standpoint. “Aside from the PR side of things, just bringing a talent like Vick in brings a unique set of circumstances to your team. What does it do to your current quarterback group, the psyche of your No. 1 QB? We all saw an almost dysfunctional situation with the ‘Favre-talk’ in Minnesota and whether it had any affects on Sage Rosenfels and Tarvaris Jackson. What would be Vick’s role and what does his addition do to the expectations of your team? Beyond the obvious implications of how Vick’s addition would be perceived by your fans and advertisers, there are a number of legitimate football issues that need to be addressed.”
— FOX SPORTS —
‘Today’s’ Six-Month Olympic Announcement
Matt, Meredith, Al and Ann Will Broadcast Live from Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games
Grouse Mountain Will Be “Today’s” Olympic Home
NEW YORK – August 12, 2009 – In exactly six months, the world will watch its greatest athletes make history, and NBC News’ “Today” will be on the forefront. America’s favorite morning program will once again bring the excitement of the Olympic Games to viewers at home as Matt, Meredith, Al and Ann travel to Vancouver, Canada for The Games of the XXI Olympiad. This trip marks the second time ever all four “Today” anchors will report live from an international Olympics.
“Today’s” Olympic home will be located on breathtaking Grouse Mountain overlooking Vancouver. Grouse Mountain, which boasts an 82-year history, is a four-season recreation destination, and “Today’s” exclusive set will be on top of the mountain for the duration of the Games. Located 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, the mountain will remain open 24 hours a day during the Olympics offering snow sports and alpine recreation, including night skiing, to all visitors. “Today” fans are encouraged to visit Grouse Mountain each day to watch the live broadcast and to get a chance to meet the Olympic athletes as well as the show anchors. “Today” will broadcast live each morning at 4 a.m. local time.
During the course of the Games, “Today” will give viewers an all-access pass to everything Olympic. “Today” will go behind-the-scenes of the Games and profile Team USA. Each morning, Matt, Meredith, Al and Ann will talk to the Olympic teams, and they will check in with the athletes live each day as they go for the gold. The 2010 Vancouver Olympics marks the seventh Olympic Games the “Today” show has traveled to and covered.
Grouse Mountain is Vancouver’s most visited attraction receiving over one million visitors each year. Its famous Skyride (North America’s largest aerial tram system) takes visitors on a one-mile aerial journey to the Alpine Station, 3,700-feet above sea level. Visitors enjoy a wilderness paradise with gorgeous panoramic views of the city, sea and surrounding mountains.
Jim Bell is the executive producer of “Today” (Mon.- Fri., 7 11 a.m.). Don Nash is the senior broadcast producer overseeing “Today’s” Olympic coverage and Mary Alice O’Rourke is the senior producer.
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Five Live Preseason Games In High Definition Friday & Saturday– NFL Network Programming Notes (8/12-8/18)
NFL NETWORK PROGRAMMING NOTES (8/12-8/18)
FIVE LIVE PRESEASON GAMES IN HIGH DEFINITION:
FRIDAY DOUBLEHEADER:
ST. LOUIS RAMS VS. NEW YORK JETS AT 7:00PM ET
DENVER BRONCOS VS. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS AT 10:00 PM ET
FIRST-EVER TRIPLEHEADER ON SATURDAY:
ATLANTA FALCONS VS. DETROIT LIONS AT 4:00 PM ET
CHICAGO BEARS VS. BUFFALO BILLS AT 7:00 PM ET
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS AT 10:00 PM ET
Hall of Famer Warren Moon In-Studio Guest Analyst
Thursday on NFL Total Access
Team Cam Interviews with 49ers QB Alex Smith Wednesday
& Packers QB Aaron Rodgers Thursday on NFL Total Access
THIS WEEK ON NFL TOTAL ACCESS: Hall of Famer Warren Moon in-studio guest analyst, QB Alex Smith on 49ers Cam, QB Aaron Rodgers on Packers Cam
Wednesday, August 12
- QB Alex Smith on 49ers Cam
- Michelle Beisner reports from San Diego Chargers training camp
- Brian Baldinger goes Inside Training Camp with the Philadelphia Eagles
- Get a glimpse of Washington Redskins training camp through the eyes of CB DeAngelo Hall as NFL Network cameras follow him on and off the field for 24 hours
- Around the League with Jason La Canfora
Thursday, August 13
- Hall of Famer Warren Moon in-studio guest analyst
- QB Aaron Rodgers on Packers Cam
- Get a glimpse of Houston Texans training camp through the eyes of WR Andre Johnson as NFL Network cameras follow him on and off the field for 24 hours
- Jason La Canfora sits down for a 1-on-1 interview with Broncos FS Brian Dawkins
Friday, August 14
- Jason La Canfora reports from Carolina Panthers training camp
- Brian Baldinger goes Inside Training Camp with the Chicago Bears
- Experience Hall of Fame induction Saturday as NFL Network cameras follow Rod Woodson from the parade, to his preparation, to his acceptance speech
Monday, August 17
- Lindsay Soto reports from Arizona Cardinals training camp
- Brian Baldinger goes Inside Training Camp with the Atlanta Falcons
- Around the League with Jason La Canfora
Tuesday, August 18
- Paul Burmeister goes Inside Training Camp with the Denver Broncos
- Around the League with Jason La Canfora
Madden NFL ’10 Pigskin Pro-Am Flag Football Game
The Madden NFL ’10 Pigskin Pro-Am flag football game celebrates the release of EA Sports’ Madden ’10 and will premiere Monday at 8:00 PM ET. It features celebrities, NFL alumni, and Hall of Famers. Each team is made up of 11 players, 2 females on each team. Notable players include Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Marshall Faulk, Barry Sanders, Junior Seau, Marcus Allen, Deion Sanders, John Elway, Jeremy Piven, Maria Menounos and Kelly Rowland. Larry Fitzgerald, Willie Parker, Tony Gonzalez and DeMarcus Ware participated. Rich Eisen and Rod Woodson provide play-by-play and analysis.
Thursday, August 13
- 2:00 PM ET – NFL.com senior columnist Thomas George chat
- 6:00 PM ET – Hall of Famer Warren Moon
Friday, August 14
- 12:00 PM ET – NFL.com fantasy editor Michael Fabiano chat
- 1:00 PM ET – NFL.com senior analyst Pat Kirwan
DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE (all times listed are ET; all preseason games in HD)
Wednesday, August 12
5:30 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Meltdowns
6:30 PM – NFL Total Access (HD) – special 90 minute edition
8:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Single Season Performances
9:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Records That Won’t be Broken
10:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)
11:30 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Single Season Performances
12:30 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Top 10 Records That Won’t be Broken
1:30 AM – NFL Total Access (HD)
Thursday, August 13
1:30 PM – NFL Replay: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals (Super Bowl XLIII) (HD)
3:00 PM – America’s Game: 2004 New England Patriots (HD)
4:00 PM – NFL Film Session: New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles (Super Bowl XXXIX)
4:30 PM – Path to Perfection: 2007 New England Patriots (HD)
5:30 PM – NFL Replay: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals (Super Bowl XLIII) (HD)
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)
8:00 PM – NFL Follies: 21st Century Follies (2000)
9:00 PM – NFL Follies: Legends of the Follies (2007)
10:00 PM – NFL Follies: Most Super Fantastic (2008)
11:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles (HD)
2:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Dallas Cowboys vs. Oakland Raiders (HD)
Friday, August 14
9:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles (HD)
12 NOON – NFL Preseason Game: Dallas Cowboys vs. Oakland Raiders (HD)
3:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Washington Redskins vs. Baltimore Ravens (HD)
6:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)
7:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: St. Louis Rams vs. New York Jets (HD) – LIVE
10:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers (HD) – LIVE
1:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Minnesota Vikings vs. Indianapolis Colts (HD)
4:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: St. Louis Rams vs. New York Jets (HD)
Saturday, August 15
7:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Cincinnati Bengals vs. New Orleans Saints (HD)
10:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Washington Redskins vs. Baltimore Ravens (HD)
1:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Arizona Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (HD)
4:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions (HD) – LIVE
7:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills (HD) – LIVE
10:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Seattle Seahawks vs. San Diego Chargers (HD) – LIVE
1:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Cleveland Browns vs. Green Bay Packers (HD)
4:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Cincinnati Bengals vs. New Orleans Saints (HD)
Sunday, August 16
7:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: St. Louis Rams vs. New York Jets (HD)
10:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs (HD)
1:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Tennessee Titans (HD)
4:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles (HD)
7:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Dallas Cowboys vs. Oakland Raiders (HD)
10:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Minnesota Vikings vs. Indianapolis Colts (HD)
1:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers (HD)
4:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Seattle Seahawks vs. San Diego Chargers (HD)
Monday, August 17
7:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs (HD)
10:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions (HD)
1:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills (HD)
4:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Cleveland Browns vs. Green Bay Packers (HD)
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)
8:00 PM – Madden NFL ’10 Pigskin Pro-Am Flag Football Game
9:00 PM – Making the Squad: 2006 San Diego Chargers Cheerleaders – Episode 2
10:00 PM – Making the Squad: 2006 San Diego Chargers Cheerleaders – Episode 3
11:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins (HD)
2:00 AM – NFL Total Access (HD) – updated with post-game analysis from preseason matchups
Tuesday, August 18
7:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: Minnesota Vikings vs. Indianapolis Colts (HD)
10:00 AM – NFL Preseason Game: St. Louis Rams vs. New York Jets (HD)
1:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Tennessee Titans (HD)
4:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins (HD)
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)
8:00 PM – NFL Preseason Game: Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills (HD)
11:00 PM – NFL Total Access (HD)
12 MIDNIGHT– NFL Preseason Game: Arizona Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (HD)
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Tim McGraw and The Black Eyed Peas To Kick Off NFL Season With Free Concert In Pittsburgh Live On NBC – Thursday, September 10
“NFL OPENING KICKOFF 2009 PRESENTED BY EA SPORTS”
TO CELEBRATE START OF NFL SEASON AND
PITTSBURGH STEELERS SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
SHOW AND FREE CONCERT TO FEATURE PERFORMANCES BY
TIM McGRAW AND THE BLACK EYED PEAS
NBC/NFL Network Special On Sept. 10, 8-8:30 p.m. ET
Precedes NFL Kickoff Game 2009:
TENNESSEE TITANS vs. PITTSBURGH STEELERS
It is time to “Own The Moment” as the NFL begins its 90th season with a celebration in its special pregame show, “NFL OPENING KICKOFF 2009 PRESENTED BY EA SPORTS” – 8:00 PM ET Thursday, Sept. 10. TIM MC GRAW and THE BLACK EYED PEAS are scheduled to perform.
There will be simulcast coverage of the 30-minute pregame show which will air from 8-8:30 PM ET on NBC and NFL Network. The live pregame broadcast will also be available via NFL Mobile Live only from Sprint.
The performances are part of the celebration to kick off the 2009 season and to honor the six-time Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the city of Pittsburgh.
The show leads into the season opener between the Steelers and the Tennessee Titans at Heinz Field (NBC, Westwood One Radio Sports, 8:30 PM ET).
Both three-time Grammy Award winning artists, McGRAW and THE BLACK EYED PEAS will get it started in the Steel City at a free concert open to the public at Point State Park. More concert details and other community events will be announced shortly.
This is the sixth consecutive year the NFL has saluted the Super Bowl champions with the opening game in their stadium on a Thursday in primetime.
NFL OPENING KICKOFF 2009 is an NFL NETWORK PRODUCTION and will be executive produced by RICKY KIRSCHNER, one of the producers of the Super Bowl pregame and halftime shows and directed by GREGG GELFAND.
In addition to presenting sponsor EA SPORTS, top tier sponsors for the NFL’s Kickoff platform include Coors Light, GMC, Pepsi and Sprint and associate sponsors include Gatorade, Monster and Visa.
HISTORY OF NFL OPENING KICKOFF EVENTS
| DATE | LOCATION | NETWORK | TALENT | GAME |
| 9/5/2002 | Times Square, New York | CBS, MTV, VH1 and ESPN | Bon Jovi, Enrique Iglesias, Alicia Keys, Eve, Cast of Broadway musical Rent with Joey Fatone of NSYNC | San Francisco at NY Giants (ESPN) |
| 9/4/2003 | The National Mall, Washington, DC | ABC | Aerosmith, Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, Britney Spears, Good Charlotte | NY Jets at Washington (ESPN) |
| 9/9/2004 | Gillette Stadium, New England/ Metropolitan Park, Jacksonville | ABC | Boston Pops, Mary J. Blige, Destiny’s Child, Elton John, Toby Keith, Lenny Kravitz (NE); Jessica Simpson (Jax.) | Indianapolis at New England (ABC) |
| 9/8/2005 | Gillette Stadium, New England/ Los Angeles Coliseum, LA/Detroit | ABC | Green Day, Santana, Michelle Branch, Ozzy Osbourne, Trisha Yearwood (NE); Kanye West, Maroon 5, Good Charlotte, Rihanna (LA); Rolling Stones (taped from Detroit) | Oakland at New England (ABC) |
| 9/7/2006 | Heinz Field, Pittsburgh/Miami | NBC | Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride (Pitt.); Diddy, Cassie, Yung Joc, Tego Calderon (Miami) | Miami at Pittsburgh (NBC) |
| 9/6/2007 | RCA Dome, Indianapolis | NBC, NFLN | John Mellencamp, Faith Hill, Kelly Clarkson, Hinder, Keyshia Cole, Voices of Unity Youth Choir | New Orleans at Indianapolis (NBC) |
| 9/4/2008 | Columbus Circle, New York City | NFLN, NBC | Natasha Bedingfield, Keith Urban, Usher | Washington at New York Giants (NBC) |
| 9/10/2009 | Heinz Field, Pittsburgh | NFLN, NBC | Tim McGraw, The Black Eyed Peas | Tennessee at Pittsburgh (NBC) |
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Baseball Phenom Bryce Harper Makes National TV Debut LIVE on FSN
BASEBALL PHENOM BRYCE HARPER MAKES NATIONAL TV DEBUT LIVE ON FSN
Aflac All-American High School Baseball Classic Showcases Future Stars
Chance for Fans to See “Baseball’s LeBron”
Bryce Harper, the baseball prodigy and Sports Illustrated cover boy who has been described as a “once in a lifetime talent” and “baseball’s LeBron,” will make his national TV debut LIVE on Fox Sports Net in the Aflac All-American High School Baseball Classic Sunday, August 16 at 8:00 PM ET.
The game, which will showcase 40 of the nation’s top high school baseball players, will be played in PETCO Park, home of the San Diego Padres, and will be televised live nationally on FOX Sports Net and select Comcast regional sports networks to more than 90 million homes. Daron Sutton, television voice of the Arizona Diamondbacks, will call play-by-play, while former Houston Astros great and 7-time All-Star Craig Biggio will provide analysis.
Harper, the 16-year-old phenom whose tape-measure home runs have been a YouTube sensation, will anchor the squad of all-stars from the West in an East vs. West format. Harper is one of the most publicized prospects in the history of high school baseball and is a special inclusion in the 2009 Aflac All-American class. Since being the subject of a recent Tom Verducci cover story in Sports Illustrated, Harper’s fame has exploded beyond amateur baseball circles and is one of the most closely watched high school athletes since LeBron James. Harper recently enrolled in the College of Southern Nevada and is expected to enter the 2010 Major League Baseball draft.
This marks the seventh consecutive year FSN has televised the Aflac All-American High School Baseball Classic.