Category Archives: Sports Radio
ESPN/ABC Sports Coverage of the NBA Western Conference Finals
ESPN and ABC will have exclusive coverage of each game of the NBA Western Conference Finals between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs.
Mike Breen will call the games, along with Hubie Brown for game 1 and Jeff Van Gundy the remainder of the series. Doris Burke will serve as reporter.
Pre-game, halftime, and post-game coverage will be handled by Michael Wilbon, Jalen Rose, Bill Simmons and Magic Johnson.
ESPN Radio will also broadcast every game of the series, with Dave Pasch and Chris Mullin on the call.
Here is the schedule of action for the NBA Western Conference Finals:
Western Conference Finals schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Game | Network (s) |
| Sun., May 19 | 3:30 p.m. | Memphis Grizzlies at
Game 1 |
ABC, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes |
| Tues., May 21 | 9 p.m. | Memphis Grizzlies at
Game 2 |
ESPN, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes, WatchESPN |
| Sat., May 25 | 9 p.m. | San Antonio Spurs
Game 3 |
ESPN, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes, WatchESPN |
| Mon., May 27 | 9 p.m. | San Antonio Spurs
Game 4 |
ESPN, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes, WatchESPN |
| Wed., May 29 | 9 p.m. | Memphis Grizzlies at
Game 5 * |
ESPN, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes, WatchESPN |
| Fri., May 31 | 9 p.m. | San Antonio Spurs
Game 6 * |
ESPN, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes, WatchESPN |
| Sun., Jun. 2 | 9 p.m. | Memphis Grizzlies at
Game 7 * |
ESPN, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes, WatchESPN |
Sports Media Digest- May 7, 2013
Underwood Replaces Hill in Performing SNF Theme- NBC Sports announced today that Carrie Underwood has been selected to record the opening theme to the Sunday Night Football (SNF) package this season. Underwood, who replaces Faith Hill, makes her Sunday Night Football debut on Sunday, September 8th when Dallas Cowboys host the New York Giants.
NBC Sports Reports Kentucky Derby Second Most-Watched Since 1989- NBC Sports announced today that the final viewership numbers of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby resulted in an audience of 16.2 million viewers, up 11% over 2012 and the second most-watched Derby since 1989. The 9.7/21 rating is up eight percent from last year’s race (9.0/20).
SiriusXM Radio Launches Lacrosse Show Ahead of NCAA Tourney- SiriusXM Radio has announced the creation of Inside College Lacrosse, a program which will preview the 2013 NCAA Lacrosse Championships. The show, hosted by Paul Mittermeier will debut tonight, May 7, and air Tuesdays at 8:00 pm ET on SiriusXM College Sports Nation (channel 91 on satellite radios, on the SiriusXM Internet Radio App and online at SiriusXM.com).
Curry, Crosby on Cover of SI- With the NHL and NBA Playoffs well underway, Sports Illustrated decided to feature Penguins star Sydney Crosby and Warriors Guard Stephen Curry on this week’s cover:
Sports Media Digest- May 1, 2013
Golf Channel Reports Most-Watched April Ever- Over 19 million viewers tuned in to watch the Golf Channel in April, making it the most watched April in the history of the network. 128,000 average viewers per minute were tuned in to Golf Channel in April, representing a 11% year-over-year increase compared to April 2012. The network also saw record traffic for its online properties in April.
SiriusXM Coverage of the Kentucky Derby- SiriusXm Radio is the satellite radio home of this year’s Kentucky Derby. Programming will originate from Churchill Downs across Sirius channel 93 and XM channel 209. On race day Saturday a special pre-Derby edition of Down The Stretch, hosted by Dave Johnson and Bill Finley, will air live from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm ET. Race coverage begins at 5:00p.m. ET.
Sports Media Weekly No. 147- Ed Sherman, The Sherman Report & Dale Arnold, NESN and WEEI
Ken Fang of Fang’s Bites and I are back for another Sports Media Weekly program.
Joining us for our news segment this week is Ed Sherman of the Sherman Report.
We begin the show previewing tomorrow’s NFL Draft and the plans being put forth by NFL broadcast partners ESPN and NFL Network. Our discussions lead to reports that the NFL insiders at the networks will be more restrained in using Twitter to give away team picks before they are announced by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Ed has written some great pieces on how two insiders will handle tweeting during the draft. The topic has definitely struck a nerve with some fans.
We then look at the prospects of the job new ESPN Omdudsman Robert Lipsyte will do when he assumes his role in June.
We finish our news segment by issuing our early thoughts on ESPN and TNT’s coverage of the NBA Playoffs.
Our second guest this week is Dale Arnold, studio host for Bruins telecasts on NESN and sports radio host at Boston’s WEEI. Ken speaks with Dale about last week’s bombing at the Boston Marathon and how the sports media took a break from sports and provided fans with an outlet to discuss the events of the week.
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Sports Media Digest- April 23, 2013
UFC on Fox Shows Viewership Increase- Last Saturday’s UFC on Fox telecast posted a 2.2 average household rating, with 3.7 million viewers, a 47% increase over the Fox UFC telecast the same time last year. After two events this year, UFC on Fox is averaging a 2.3 rating with 4.0 million viewers, which is a 10% increase in households and a 11% increase in average audience over the two-event average from 2012.
Former Bills To Host a New Show on SiriusXM Radio- SiriusXM Radio announced today that former Buffalo Bills greats Jim Kelly, Andre Reed and Steve Tasker will host a new program on SiriusXM NFL Radio channel 88. No Huddle will make its debut with a special preview broadcast tomorrow at 7:00p.m. ET and will air in its weekly timeslot during the 2013 NFL season.
Durant, Boston on the Cover of Sports Illustrated- Sports Illustrated has released two covers for this week’s edition: One featuring the Thunder’s Kevin Durant, the other saluting Boston following the Marathon bombings.
