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Bleacher Report Hires Four Veteran Sports Journalists to Expand NBA Content

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BR-bleacher-reportHoward Beck, Kevin Ding, Ethan Skolnick and Jared Zwerling Join Editorial Team

Bleacher Report, a leading digital destination for team-specific sports content and real-time event coverage, has hired four veteran sports journalists to anchor its NBA coverage. Howard Beck, Kevin Ding, Ethan Skolnick and Jared Zwerling will join Bleacher Report’s editorial team beginning this month, in anticipation of the tip off to the 2013-2014 NBA regular season. The new additions build on the company’s commitment to bolstering its real-time, comprehensive coverage of teams and topics including breaking news surrounding the league.

Howard Beck, a long-time NBA writer for the New York Times, joins Bleacher Report as its National NBA Lead Writer, providing in-depth commentaries on the league’s biggest topics, along with breaking news stories. A well-respected industry veteran, Beck has covered the NBA and New York Knicks for the New York Times since 2004, adding the Brooklyn Nets last season.  He brings more than two decades of sports-writing experience to the role, as well as several Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) writing awards. In addition to his editorial contributions, Beck will also contribute to Bleacher Report’s NBA video franchises.  Beck will continue to be based in New York.

Kevin Ding joins Bleacher Report as the Lead Writer covering the Los Angeles Lakers. He will be a primary source of Lakers news and information throughout the year, providing regular columns as well as video commentary. An award-winning journalist recognized by the Pro Basketball Writers Association, Ding joins Bleacher Report from the Orange County Register where he has been the newspaper’s Los Angeles Lakers beat writer since 1999.  Ding will continue to be based in the Los Angeles area.

Ethan Skolnick joins Bleacher Report’s editorial team as the Miami Heat Lead Writer where he will provide comprehensive news and analysis about the team, as well as national stories throughout the league. Skolnick’s
17-plus years as a sports journalist include prominent positions at the Palm Beach Post (covering the Heat), the Miami Herald and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Skolnick will continue to reside in South Florida.

Jared Zwerling has been tapped as Bleacher Report’s National NBA Analyst where he will focus on features, breaking news and video analysis. He joins the company from ESPN.com where he primarily covered the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets across a variety of multimedia platforms. Zwerling will continue to be based in New York.

Ding and Zwerling officially joined Bleacher Report earlier this week, while Skolnick joins today and Beck will start on September 23.

“These four reporters are extremely well respected throughout the industry and they bring a wealth of experience and perspective to our NBA coverage,” said Joe Yanarella, editor-in-chief of Bleacher Report. “The addition of these journalists is a game changer for our coverage of the NBA as we deepen our commitment to enhancing our content offerings and continue to build our roster of talented contributors at Bleacher Report.”

About Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report, a division of Turner Sports, is the leading digital destination for team-specific sports content and real-time event coverage, and is one of the fastest-growing digital properties in the U.S. The company was founded in 2007 by four die-hard sports fans as a platform through which passionate writers could have their voices heard, and at which sports fans could find all relevant content for their favorite teams in a single place. Today its editorial and video teams, led by a growing roster of lead writers and premier contributors, create hundreds of pieces of content per day to provide fans with the most comprehensive experience for their favorite teams and topics across all major sports. Bleacher Report also provides an unmatched fan experience on mobile devices through Team Stream™, the top-rated, industry-leading tablet and smartphone app, and via the Bleacher Report daily sport- and team-specific email newsletters.

SiriusXM and Bleacher Report to Launch New Daily Sports Talk Show

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siriusxmSiriusXM and Bleacher Report to Launch New Daily Sports Talk Show

Leading sports website and national broadcaster team up to create new exclusive radio forum

for passionate sports fans

“Bleacher Report Radio” debuts September 16 on SiriusXM Sports Zone,
Sirius channel 92, XM channel 208

NEW YORK – September 13, 2013 – Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) and Bleacher Report today announced that they have teamed up to create an all-new daily sports talk program launching Monday, September 16.

Bleacher Report Radio, which will be hosted by SiriusXM’s Steve Covino and Rich Davis, will air nationwide every weekday (11:00am-1:00pm ET/8:00am-10:00am PT) on SiriusXM Sports Zone (Sirius channel 92 and XM channel 208).

Bleacher Report, a division of Turner Broadcasting, is the leading digital destination for team-specific sports content and real-time event coverage and is one of the fastest-growing digital properties in the U.S.  Bleacher Report Radio now expands the company’s reach into a new medium and will be available exclusively to more than 25 million SiriusXM subscribers nationwide.

Each weekday Covino and Davis will speak with some of Bleacher Report’s most prominent contributors, including Mike Freeman, Matt Bowen, Matt Miller, Michael Schottey, Adam Kramer and Michael Felder among others, as they deliver fans the latest team-specific news and analysis.  Listeners across the country can call in to discuss Bleacher Report’s latest content and weigh in with their opinions.  Bleacher Report was founded in 2007 by four die-hard sports fans as a platform through which passionate writers could have their voices heard, and at which sports fans could find all relevant content for their favorite teams in a single place. Today its editorial and video teams, led by a growing roster of lead writers and premier contributors, create hundreds of pieces of content per day to provide fans with the most comprehensive experience for their favorite teams and topics across all major sports.

“Bleacher Report has distinguished itself as a go-to source for passionate sports fans and we’re excited to team up to deliver a new and unique brand of sports talk to our subscribers,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer.  “We are focused every day on giving our listeners access to the best sports content available, and the most in-depth access to their teams, no matter where they are across the U.S.  Bleacher Report Radio was created with that goal in mind and will showcase many of Bleacher Report’s best writers while giving sports fans a forum in which they can react to and discuss the day’s headline stories involving their favorite teams and players.”

”Our partnership with SiriusXM provides an excellent opportunity to extend the Bleacher Report brand to a broader audience through this new platform and showcase our signature content and talent,” said Brian Grey, CEO of Bleacher Report and senior vice president, Turner Sports. “This marks another important step in the growth of Bleacher Report as a leading destination for sports fans providing real-time news and analysis about their favorite teams.”

SiriusXM Sports Zone is one of SiriusXM’s exclusive sports talk channels with a variety of distinctive programming.  The channel is available on satellite radios, on the SiriusXM Internet Radio App and online at SiriusXM.com.

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About Sirius XM Radio

 

Sirius XM Radio Inc. is the world’s largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has more than 25 million subscribers.  SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and entertainment; and the most comprehensive Latin music, sports and talk programming in radio. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company in the U.S., from retailers nationwide, and online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM programming is also available through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for Android, Apple, and BlackBerry smartphones and other connected devices. SiriusXM also holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2 million subscribers.

On social media, join the SiriusXM community on Facebook, facebook.com/siriusxm, Twitter, twitter.com/siriusxm, Instagram, instagram.com/siriusxm, and YouTube at youtube.com/siriusxm.

About Bleacher Report

Bleacher Report, a division of Turner Sports, is the leading digital destination for team-specific sports content and real-time event coverage, and is one of the fastest-growing digital properties in the U.S. The company was founded in 2007 by four die-hard sports fans as a platform through which passionate writers could have their voices heard, and at which sports fans could find all relevant content for their favorite teams in a single place. Today its editorial and video teams, led by a growing roster of lead writers and premier contributors, create hundreds of pieces of content per day to provide fans with the most comprehensive experience for their favorite teams and topics across all major sports. Bleacher Report also provides an unmatched fan experience on mobile devices through Team Stream™, the top-rated, industry-leading tablet and smartphone app, and via the Bleacher Report daily sport- and team-specific email newsletters.

Bleacher Report Bolsters NFL Coverage, Fantasy Football Offerings

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BR-bleacher-reportTeam Stream™ Launches Companion Fantasy Football Stream

Matt Bowen Joins Expanding Bleacher Report Editorial Team as NFL Analyst

Enhanced NFL Video Franchises to Debut for Upcoming Season

Bleacher Report, a leading digital destination for team-specific sports content and real-time event coverage, will expand its coverage of the National Football League for the upcoming 2013 season. Included in the site’s vast digital and mobile offerings for football fans are a new Fantasy Football stream in its top-rated Team Stream™ mobile and tablet app, highly-regarded additions to its growing NFL editorial staff and enhancements to its NFL video franchises.

Beginning today and available now via the App Store and Google Play, NFL fans and fantasy football players can access an all-new Fantasy Football stream through the top-rated Team Stream app which will serve as the ultimate companion app for fans seeking real-time information on their fantasy players. With this new update, users can create a personalized stream of individual players from their fantasy team(s) and have access to instant, comprehensive updates on those players delivered directly to their mobile phone or tablet device in one dedicated stream. The addition furthers Bleacher Report’s commitment to providing fans with comprehensive news about their favorite teams and topics in real-time. McDonald’s will be the exclusive QSR sponsor for fantasy football coverage on Bleacher Report throughout the NFL regular season and will be the launch partner for the Fantasy Football stream within Team Stream.

Bleacher Report has also bolstered its editorial roster with the addition of Matt Bowen, a former NFL player, who joins Bleacher Report as an NFL analyst. In his new role, Bowen will provide in-depth analysis of news around the league as well as previews on key matchups each week.  He will also be a regular video contributor for the site. In addition to his work with Bleacher Report, Bowen will continue to be a correspondent for the Chicago Tribune.

Bowen joins recently-hired Mike Freeman, who will be a lead national columnist and video analyst for Bleacher Report, along with NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller, Aaron Nagler, Ty Schalter and Michael Schottey as featured NFL analysts providing year-round, in-depth NFL coverage for the site.

Bleacher Report will also continue to deliver football fans engaging and entertaining content about the NFL and fantasy football through signature video franchises. With a brand-new, state-of-the-art studio located in New York, the Bleacher Report video team will create more than 40 new episodes of original content dedicated to the NFL each week throughout the season, including new episodes of Pigskin Preview, The Pro Show, Fantasize Me and NFL Draft 365, among others.

“We are committed to providing the best, most comprehensive experiences to our fans and these enhancements made to Bleacher Report’s coverage of the NFL are representative of how we’re delivering on that commitment,” said Dave Finocchio, founder and chief content and product officer, Bleacher Report, and VP, Turner Sports. “This major category launch to Team Stream, the addition of established, well-respected talent, and the growth of our video franchises will provide an even better experience for our fans.”

About Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report, a division of Turner Sports, is the leading digital destination for team-specific sports content and real-time event coverage, and is one of the fastest-growing digital properties in the U.S. The company was founded in 2007 by four die-hard sports fans as a platform through which passionate writers could have their voices heard, and at which sports fans could find all relevant content for their favorite teams in a single place. Today its editorial and video teams, led by a growing roster of lead writers and premier contributors, create hundreds of pieces of content per day to provide fans with the most comprehensive experience for their favorite teams and topics across all major sports. Bleacher Report also provides an unmatched fan experience on mobile devices through Team Stream™, the top-rated, industry-leading tablet and smartphone app, and via the Bleacher Report daily sport- and team-specific email newsletters.

About Turner Sports
Turner Sports, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., is an industry leader in the delivery of premium sports content across all multimedia screens. Turner Sports’ television coverage includes the NBA, Major League Baseball, NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, NASCAR and professional golf.  The company also manages some of the most popular sports destinations across broadband and mobile platforms including Bleacher Report and its top-rated Team Stream app, NCAA.com and the critically-acclaimed NCAA March Madness Live suite of products, PGA.com and the Sports Emmy Award-winning PGA Championship LIVE, as well as an accompanying collection of mobile sites and connected device apps.  Turner Sports and the NBA also jointly manage NBA Digital, a robust collection of offerings including NBA TV, NBA.com, NBA LEAGUE PASS, NBA Mobile, the NBA Game Time App, NBADLEAGUE.com and WNBA.com.

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Bleacher Report Hires Veteran Sports Journalist Mike Freeman

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BR-bleacher-reportBleacher Report, a leading digital destination for team-specific sports content and real-time event coverage, announced today the hiring of veteran sports writer Mike Freeman. In his new role, Freeman will be a lead national voice for the site, providing in-depth coverage of the NFL as a reporter and columnist. He will also be Bleacher Report’s lead NFL video analyst offering weekly previews of upcoming games and insightful reaction to news around the league. Freeman officially joins Bleacher Report on Monday, Aug. 12, and he will be based in New York.

“Mike Freeman is a well-respected, veteran reporter who is a major addition to our editorial team as we look to build on our comprehensive coverage of the NFL and its teams and topics,” said Joe Yanarella, editor-in-chief of Bleacher Report. “His expertise and experience will enhance our NFL content and add to our growing lineup of leading voices.”

An industry veteran with more than two decades of experience, Freeman comes to Bleacher Report from CBSSports.com, where he was a national columnist and national NFL Insider covering the NFL since 2007. Prior to that, he worked for the New York Times, Washington Post and Boston Globe, among other media outlets. He is also the author of seven books including ESPN: The Uncensored History and most recently Undefeated: Inside the 1972 Miami Dolphins’ Perfect Season.

Freeman is one of only a handful of writers to win multiple awards in one year in the annual Associated Press Sports Editors writing contest. In 2005 Freeman won the Florida Sports Writer’s Association Shelby Strother Award in the state’s largest circulation category. The award is given to the year’s outstanding sports journalist.

“I consider this one of the great opportunities of my career,” said Freeman. “Bleacher Report is a great destination for sports fans which has quickly transformed how sports content is consumed and it’s an honor to join the site.”

About Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report, a division of Turner Sports, is the leading digital destination for team-specific sports content and real-time event coverage, and is one of the fastest-growing digital properties in the U.S. The company was founded in 2007 by four die-hard sports fans as a platform through which passionate writers could have their voices heard, and at which sports fans could find all relevant content for their favorite teams in a single place. Today its editorial and video teams, led by a growing roster of lead writers and premier contributors, create hundreds of pieces of content per day to provide fans with the most comprehensive experience for their favorite teams and topics across all major sports. Bleacher Report also provides an unmatched fan experience on mobile devices through Team Stream™, the top-rated, industry-leading tablet and smartphone app, and via the Bleacher Report daily sport- and team-specific email newsletters.

Bleacher Report Debuts New Home Page & Team Stream App Targeting U.K. Sports Fan

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BR-bleacher-reportBleacher Report, a leading digital destination for team-specific sports content and real-time event coverage, has unveiled a new home page and Team Stream app geared towards the U.K. sports fan.  For those visiting Bleacher Report from the U.K., the site will now display a home page featuring World Football, Cricket, Rugby, Formula 1 and other sports craved by fans in the home country.  For fans interested in sport categories such as the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB, there will be a link at the top of the home page directing them to the site highlighting those genres.

Team Stream, the popular top-rated tablet and smartphone app, has also launched a new version for its U.K. fan base.  Consistent with enhancements to the Bleacher Report home page, the app – currently available in the App Store and via Google Play – will more prominently showcase real-time streams capturing the latest information touching sports such as World Football, Cricket, Rugby, Formula 1, etc., along with access to each of the sports categories previously highlighted (NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, etc.).

“Bleacher Report strives to provide sports fans with unparalleled access to their favorite teams and topics,” said Brian Grey, CEO of Bleacher Report and SVP, Turner Sports. “With these enhancements and expanded focus in the U.K., we are able to serve a very passionate fan base with comprehensive, relevant and timely sports content associated with the categories they most desire, both online and through the Team Stream app.”

To best support the new enhancements of the site and app in the U.K., along with the enriched content offerings, Bleacher Report has also expanded its editorial team to include a full-time, London-based staff.  Lee Walker, former managing editor of Eurosport, will serve as managing editor of Bleacher Report in the U.K.  Walker will directly report to Dave Finocchio, co-founder and chief content and product offer of Bleacher Report and vice president, Turner Sports.

The editorial team will also consist of Alex Livie, World Football assignment editor; Alex Dimond, World Football lead writer; and Mark Patterson, Cricket assignment editor. Additionally, Bleacher Report will utilize five full-time World Football writers, 45 World Football contributors, five Cricket contributors and a Formula 1 lead writer in support of its content offerings.

 

About Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report, a division of Turner Sports, is the leading digital destination for team-specific sports content and real-time event coverage, and is one of the fastest-growing digital properties in the U.S. The company was founded in 2007 by four die-hard sports fans as a platform through which passionate writers could have their voices heard, and at which sports fans could find all relevant content for their favorite teams in a single place. Today its editorial and video teams, led by a growing roster of lead writers and premier contributors, create hundreds of pieces of content per day to provide fans with the most comprehensive experience for their favorite teams and topics across all major sports. Bleacher Report also provides an unmatched fan experience on mobile devices through Team Stream™, the top-rated, industry-leading tablet and smartphone app, and via the Bleacher Report daily sport- and team-specific email newsletters.

About Turner Sports
Turner Sports, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., is an industry leader in the delivery of premium sports content across all multimedia screens. Turner Sports’ television coverage includes the NBA, Major League Baseball, NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, NASCAR and professional golf.  The company also manages some of the most popular sports destinations across broadband and mobile platforms including Bleacher Report and its top-rated Team Stream app, NCAA.com and the critically-acclaimed NCAA March Madness Live suite of products, PGA.com and the Sports Emmy Award-winning PGA Championship LIVE, as well as an accompanying collection of mobile sites and connected device apps.  Turner Sports and the NBA also jointly manage NBA Digital, a robust collection of offerings including NBA TV, NBA.com, NBA LEAGUE PASS, NBA Mobile, the NBA Game Time App, NBADLEAGUE.com and WNBA.com.

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Bleacher Report 2013 NFL Draft Conference Call Notes

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BR-bleacher-reportBleacher Report, a leading digital sports media destination and division of Turner Sports, today announced its comprehensive coverage plans surrounding the 2013 NFL Draft. Starting Thursday, April 25, the site’s live video coverage of the NFL Draft will feature an entertaining combination of expert analysis from Bleacher Report lead writers, commentary and insights from current NFL stars, and fan reaction throughout all seven rounds of the draft.

Current NFL stars and All Pro running backs Ray Rice of the 2013 Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens and Steven Jackson of the Atlanta Falcons will participate in the coverage, along with Bleacher Report’s NFL Draft Lead Writer Matt Miller and Senior NFL Producer and Lead NFL Video Analyst Aaron Nagler, among other guests. Bleacher Report’s comprehensive draft coverage will be streamed live from Boomer Esiason’s Stadium Grill at Bowlmor Lanes Times Square in New York City.

 

Conference call participants:

Matt Miller, Bleacher Report NFL Draft lead writer

Steven Jackson, Two-time NFL All-Pro running back

Matt Miller shared a few predictions for the 2013 NFL Draft:

“There is a good chance we’ll see E.J. Manual, quarterback from Florida State, as the second quarterback off the board this year. If you had said that a year ago people would have been shocked because we all expected Matt Barkley to be the guy [in this year’s draft]. E.J. Manual has jumped him.”

“Another exciting offensive player that we could see go early, in fact in the top 10, is Tavon Austin, wide receiver from West Virginia. [Tavon Austin] is one of the more exciting, explosive players in this year’s draft, especially with the ball in his hands.”

“Up front we have a great class of offensive lineman. We’ll see four offensive tackles potentially go in the top 10 with Luke Joeckel and Eric Fisher both expected to go very early. [Also] Lane Johnson from Oklahoma and D.J. Fluker from Alabama.”

Miller on how he describes his yearly preparation for the draft:

“[My preparation] starts after the draft ends. I familiarize myself with the top college players and spend all summer watching film. For me, it is nearly a year-round process of looking ahead at prospects…a 365 day a year job.”

Jackson on which running back in the draft reminds him of himself:

“There [are] not a lot of big size running backs this year, [except] Le’Veon Bell out of Michigan State. [He has the] ability to run behind his path and stay in a physical conference like the Big Ten. He would probably be the closest in this draft.”

Jackson’s assessment on the overall running back draft class this season:

“You could find value in [a few] guys in the middle of the draft. [Eddie] Lacey out of Alabama; [he] has the pedigree [and has] played against some of the top-notch defenses in the SEC. The way the NFL is going in the direction of two-back offenses….no one in this draft is a must-get guy.”

Miller on the most interesting storylines entering the draft: 

“It’s an exciting class because there’s not one or two guys stealing the headlines. It’s a good year to familiarize yourself with everyone. It will be interesting to see how the teams that have multiple picks in the first round restructure their roster. For me it will be exciting watching those teams [such as the New York Jets and the Tennessee Titans].”

Jackson on the athlete’s approach on draft day:

“Surround yourself with family and friends. As the draft goes on, you’re starting to figure out what each team needs. You and your agent figure out what ways you can best fit a team and what else you need to do by getting on the phone with someone to help make that pick happen.”

Miller on the most underrated NFL draft prospects:

“A running back I’m really excited about is Johnathan Franklin from UCLA. He is a player who can come in and be a starter from day one. [Also] defensive end Quanterus Smith [of Western Kentucky]. If he hadn’t been hurt late his senior year we would probably be talking about him at the end of the first round. Those are a couple of guys who I have my eye on as the sleepers of this year’s draft.”

Miller on the position with the most depth in this year’s draft:

“The strongest position in this year’s class is pass rusher. It’s tough to label some guys as a defensive end or an outside linebacker. There are so many talented defensive ends that we’ll continue to see starting quality guys.”

Miller on the weakest position in the draft:

“The quarterback [position]. We are seeing a cluster of guys that should be drafted second or third round. They will probably be over-drafted due to the nature of the position. Teams will panic and want to draft a quarterback.”

Miller on which NFL team can most benefit by adding depth in the draft:

“There are a lot of teams that have to quickly re-make their roster. The Oakland Raiders have to hit on the stretch and pick up quality players, [as well as] the Jacksonville Jaguars. They are ready to start over at almost every position. If I had to pick one team that has the most depth chart openings and holes, Jacksonville would be at the top of the list.”

Miller on Texas draft prospects Alex Okafor, Kenny Vaccaro and Marquise Goodwin: 

“I have Kenny [Vaccaro] as my No. 10 overall player. He does all the little things well. Teams [are] looking at [Kenny] Vaccaro as a player who can help early on. He has the versatility. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him come off the board with the Jets, whether at No. 9 or No. 13, or the Titans at No. 10. Vaccaro is one of my favorite players in this year’s class.”

“Alex Okafor has not had the big media attention that [Kenny] Vaccaro has had, but [Okafor] is a very dynamic pass rusher. We saw in the Senior Bowl the kind of pass rusher he can be if he is unleashed. I have [Okafor] for my 25th overall player. I like him as a fit to the Atlanta Falcons in the first round if he is still on the board.”

“The most intriguing guy coming out of Texas is Marquis Goodwin. He’s a track star. Everyone knows how fast he is [and] how long he can jump. He is an exciting player at slot receiver or as a return man.  You worry about the limited number of touches he had while at the University of Texas [but] with his speed I see him drafted in the early part of the third round.”

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Bleacher Report Announces 2013 NFL Draft Coverage Plans

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turner-sports-logoLive from NYC, Non-Stop Draft Coverage of All Seven Rounds Includes Current NFL Stars, Lead Writers and Fans On-Hand to Offer Instant Reaction and Analysis

Bleacher Report, a leading digital sports media destination and division of Turner Sports, announced today its comprehensive coverage plans surrounding the 2013 NFL Draft. Starting Thursday, April 25, the site’s live video coverage of the NFL Draft will feature an entertaining combination of expert analysis from Bleacher Report lead writers, commentary and insights from current NFL stars, and fan reaction throughout all seven rounds of the draft.

Current NFL stars and All Pro running backs Ray Rice of the 2013 Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens and Steven Jackson of the Atlanta Falcons will participate in the coverage, along with Bleacher Report’s NFL Draft Lead Writer Matt Miller and Senior NFL Producer and Lead NFL Video Analyst Aaron Nagler, among other guests. Bleacher Report’s comprehensive draft coverage will be streamed live from Boomer Esiason’s Stadium Grill at Bowlmor Lanes Times Square in New York City.

Each year, Bleacher Report and its team of lead writers provide comprehensive, 365-day coverage of the NFL, its players and teams. Its popular B/R 1000 content series has become a fan favorite each year, providing in-depth analysis on the top 100 players across the league at every position.