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NABC Champions Invade ESPN

Three NABC Champions featured on ESPN2 card Friday April 30, 2004.

(PRWEB) April 26, 2004 --North American Boxing Council (NABC) Lightweight Champion Damien Fuller (23-4) seeks to add the IBF Intercontinental Lightweight belt to his resume when he takes on Lamar Murphy (29-6) April 30, at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights.

On the undercard, NABC Womens Featherweight champion Kristi Follmar (11-1) defends against Liz Drew (7-6) and Warren Moore (16-5) defends his NABC Intercontinental Super Middleweight title.

Author: Ed Hutchison

Spiderhost Announces Renewal of ESPN/Genesis Radio Agreement

New agreement will enable leading Orlando-based ISP to manage connectivity and web solutions for six ESPN radio stations across Florida.

(PRWEB) May 17, 2004 --Spiderhost, Orlandos leading Internet Solutions Provider, announced the re-signing of a partnership agreement with ESPN Radio across central Florida. The agreement encompasses ESPNs stations in Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne, Florida: WLVU 1470 AM, WWBA 1040 AM, WIXL 1190 AM, WHOO 1080 AM, and WIXC 1060 AM.

Under the terms of the new one-year contract, ESPN Radio and Spiderhost will seek to create a new generation of sports-focused consumer access via the Internet. Financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, but Spiderhost will provide the full suite of Internet-related services for all the stations. Including connectivity, web design and hosting, live streaming of the stations local daily programs, and IT consulting.

With this partnership, ESPN Radio will now move into its next stage, with state-of-the-art Internet data delivery and analysis tools, various support components and a business-to-business sports focus," said Dale Frohman, president at Spiderhost. These new tools will build upon the same kind of quality standards and representative samples that leading clients, sponsors and advertisers have come to expect from Spiderhost and ESPN."

The relationship began in early 2002, when Genesis Communications launched its original ESPN stations in Orlando.

The ESPN stations are a subsidiary of Genesis Communications, based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Earlier this month, Spiderhost announced that it had expanded its DSL offering across Florida.

About Spiderhost:
Spiderhost is a leading provider of broadband communications services to businesses. The Company combines its industry-leading customer service and Internet Service Provider (ISP) capabilities to offer high-speed business connectivity including ISDN, T-1 and DSL, web hosting, virtual private networks (VPNs), dedicated server solutions, web development and design, collocation and managed service packages. Unlike most ISPs, Spiderhost provides services directly to small- and medium-sized businesses or larger enterprises looking to connect multiple locations.

Author: C. Swartz

The Spider to Appear on ESPN2s Cold Pizza

Revolutionary billiards product a hot item" on ESPN2s Cold Pizza.

Rocky Mount, NC (PRWEB) October 21, 2004 -- PrimeQuest Inc., the developer of The Spider, a new revolutionary billiard training and aiming device, announced that the products live, television debut was October 20, 2004 on ESPN2s Cold Pizza.

Cold Pizza airs weekday mornings on ESPN2 between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The two-hour variety show offers its audience a unique blend of sports, consumer information, pop culture and lifestyle features customized to viewer's specific interests.

PrimeQuest is very excited about the support The Spider is receiving from the media and sporting industry," says Tony Davis, CEO of PrimeQuest, Inc. and inventor of The Spider. The product has already garnered a lot of positive attention, both from consumers and professionals. We are looking forward to an encouraging response from viewers of the show."

The Spider, which the BCA (Billiard Congress of America) has listed as a hot holiday item," will be featured along with other BCA products in a segment by Jamie Sorcher, the Gizmo Girl".

The product preview will include a live demonstration of the product and details on how consumers can pre-order the Spider in time for the holidays.

Jeanette Lee, better known as the Black Widow," one of the top billiards players and likely the sports most recognized player, endorses The Spider, as does 6-time world champion and ESPN commentator, Allen Hopkins.

The Spider was designed to tackle a problem that plagues many billiards players– visualizing and comprehending the relationship between the contact point and the aiming point. It uses patented laser technology and illumination to help players see the geometry of a shot, including the correct cue-ball path and aiming point on a shot.

The device was a major attraction among professionals and amateurs when it was recently showcased at the APA National Team Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada.


Photos available upon request.

ABOUT THE SPIDER:
The Spider is the worlds first pool trainer that teaches the four basic concepts of shot making:

The object ball spot (where to contact the object ball)
The target line (where to ball will travel)
The cue ball deflection line (where the cue ball will travel after contact)
The cue ball circle (what spot on the cue ball to use)

The Spider sits on the pool table and uses a series of pointing laser beams to show you the exact spots for targeting, hitting and setting yourself up for the next play. The patented invention uses laser technology and illumination to teach the key concepts of shot making while the person is playing, versus videos or self-helps books.

It is a fun, easy and fast way to become a better pool player, no matter the skill level.

Each Spider package comes a hard-shell carrying case, 4 AA batteries, two Spider clocks, and an instructional video commentated by Jeanette Lee and Allen Hopkins.

Media Contact:
Ashlie Fowler
919 Marketing
(919) 557-7890
afowler@919marketing.com

Author: Ashlie Fowler

Food Chain Director Vance Malone Helps ESPN Get In Touch With Its Feminine Side

Agency Ground Zero lays the groundwork for ESPNs relationship-building towards women.

(PRWEB) March 23, 2005 -- Traditionally male-dominated sports channel ESPN reaches out to female viewers for the first time with a new spot from California agency Ground Zero. Directed by Food Chain Films Vance Malone, Changing" depicts two guys inspired to spruce up their sports bar to feel more inviting to women, but land slightly short of the mark. Subtly self-deprecating, the spot was created by Ground Zero Copywriter Tom OConnor and Art Director Jeff Lable with Creative Director Court Crandall and produced by Michelle Price with Food Chain producer Brad Goldthwaite and Executive Producer David Allen Cress. Shot by DP Joe Meade, the spot was cut to "It's Not Unusual" from Tom Jones and will air as a :30 and :60.

This was a great opportunity to work with a talented and creative agency," said Director Malone. Ground Zero created such a smart concept with solid characters that all I had to do was capture that on film." And, despite learning not to drive in the bus lane through a not-so-subtle nudge on his rental car from an annoyed Rose City bus driver during the scouting process, AD Jeff Lable remarked that shooting in Portland with Vance and Food Chain was a great experience… Vance really got the spot from the get-go and helped contribute valuable ideas."

Author: Karyn Lesuer

Shazamm-designed Multimedia Project for ESPN Wins Big; Grand and Gold Mercury Awards go to ESPNs Retrospective Press CD-ROM for X Games

Multimedia design and software development firm Shazamm announced today a press kit designed for ESPNs X Games won 2004 Grand and Gold Mercury Awards in the CD-ROM category.

Providence, RI (PRWEB) April 15, 2005 -- (www.shazamm.net) Multimedia design and software development firm Shazamm announced today a press kit designed for ESPNs X Games won 2004 Grand and Gold Mercury Awards in the CD-ROM category.

The coveted annual awards were for a two-disc 10-year X Games retrospective Shazamm developed earlier this year.

The winners are considered by peers in the industry as the best in the world," said Reni L. Witt, Mercury Awards president and founder.

The two-disc set provides journalists with an overview of the history of the popular ESPN event. Disc one contains a document archive outlining the evolution of the X Games and extreme sports, the impact of the Games on popular culture, and more. Each document is also available as a downloadable PDF.

Disc two offers a photographic timeline of some of the most memorable moments in the 10 years of the X Games. Both discs also link viewers to ESPNs X Games media Web site ESPNeventmedia, which Shazamm also designed and developed and which has won praise from news media outlets and journalists worldwide.

What else can you say about an award for ESPN X Games work except were totally stoked," Shazamm President Dana Paul said. This was the perfect project for us, since I have worked with them since the beginning of the Extreme Games."

Headquartered here and with offices in New York, the innovative design and software firm counts American Express, Disney, Sports Illustrated, MGM Studios, and Hasbro among its blue chip media and corporate clients.

Shazamm has covered the X Games and other events for ESPN since 1999, developing and managing ESPNeventmedia (www.ESPNeventmedia.com), and a team of photographers. The site gives the media immediate access to event information, such as photos and results, both during events as well as throughout the year. ESPNeventmedia was built using ZMedia, Shazamms proprietary asset management platform. In addition to providing information during events, the site provides ESPN with an easy-to-use, robust registration system for the media who cover the events.

This year, more than 800 entries were received from 16 countries including Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peoples Republic of China, Russia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

To be selected by some of the worlds best communications specialists as the top work in public relations is a real honor, especially considering the hundreds of other fine agencies, corporations and non-profit organizations eligible for the awards," according to Witt.

About Shazamm
Shazamm (www.shazamm.net) specializes in custom software development and high-end design for the Web, new media and print applications. Clients include ESPN, American Express, Touchstone Pictures, Time Inc., and Hasbro. Contact Suzanne Manzler - 401.454.3922 or suzanne@shazamm.net.

About the Mercury Awards
The annual Mercury Awards competition was established in 1987 by MerComm, Inc., the worlds only independent awards organization. The awards programs were founded to promote excellence in the various fields of communications. Named for the Roman god who was the messenger of the other gods, the Mercury Awards mission is to honor the individuals whose work has made an outstanding contribution to their organization, corporation, or client.

The complete list of Mercury Award winners can be found at: www.mercommawards.com

About ESPN
ESPN, The Worldwide Leader in Action Sports, first developed its X Games franchise in 1995. The X Games, Winter X Games, EXPN 2Day and X Games Global Championship are just some of the original action sports programming currently shown on ESPN and ESPN2. The brand has also grown to include international X Games events, EXPN.com, EXPN Radio, the large format film ESPN's Ultimate X and X Games branded skate parks.

Copyright © 2005, Shazamm, Inc. All rights reserved. Names and logos may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Author: Suzanne Manzler

A Spousal Trade? We'll Have It Made!

A short while back, I was at a restaurant enjoying dinner with some friends. At this particular restaurant there were lots of TV monitors, most of which were tuned to ESPN. Watching lots of athletic competition can really work up a thirst, so we were fortunate in that this particular restaurant employs an all female workforce clad in short shorts and tight tops. I quickly deduced that their ensembles helped them go to and from the bar with a minimal amount of wind resistance, which is a good thing as no one wants a slow waitress. Efficiency means profits in the restaurant business, you know.

Anyway, as we all sat around talking, the story about the trade of Los Angeles Lakers star Shaquille O’Neal to the Miami Heat came on one of the monitors. As is typical, when a big trade like this is consummated, there’s lots of talk about which team gave up what, who got the best of the deal, and what it will all mean in the future. And, right in the middle of that discussion, one of the guys in our group posed one of the greatest philosophical questions of all-time. It went something like this,

“Wouldn’t it be something if you could trade your spouse just like they trade the players on these pro sports teams?”

An intriguing question, huh? It was for me in that my mind just couldn’t let go of it. A couple of thoughts came to mind immediately, and I think that I‘ll take a moment and talk about them...

1. Most of us guys joke that if wives were like cars, we’d trade them in for newer models. It sounds funny and all, but the truth is that I happen to like the older models better. They’re plusher, better equipped, and a little preventative maintenance means that they can be driven forever. (I meant it a while back when I told you ladies that I like women with meat on their bones). Mature women are just my bag, I love ‘em, always will.

Another thing we middle aged guys would have to consider is that most of us would be run ragged by a twenty something year old woman. We obviously don’t want to admit that, but it’s true. We’d have to invest mucho dollars to pay for hair transplants, gym fees, and the wardrobe upgrades necessary to pursue a truly younger woman. Do we impending codgers really want to have to go through all that just for the right to conk out? The answer, I think, is a definitive “no.”

2. Most women also kid around that they’d love to trade in their current middle aged guy for a younger man. The only problem is that for them it’d work - all the studies conducted on this particular topic show that a woman hits her peak in her late thirties to forties, as opposed to us guys who hit ours in our late teens to mid-twenties. A middle aged woman who takes good care of herself could go out and get younger guys to follow her around all day long. Hey, I’ll admit to it right here and now - if a good looking middle aged woman had hit on me back when I was twenty, I would’ve dropped to my knees and given thanks for my good fortune. Look, it’s a young man’s biggest fantasy to enjoy a middle aged woman who’s willing to show them what life is all about. Heck, I get excited thinking about it even now, and I’m so old that the hair on my scalp doubled might make one full head of hair. I shouldn‘t even be thinking about this, but I guess we all have to let our minds roll around in the gutter sometimes.

So what do all these revelations tell us? For starters, we middle aged guys need to start kissing up to our ladies a tad more. Don’t get me wrong, we can all still like wrestling and NASCAR and Elvis, but we really ought to think about putting in a little more effort towards keeping our fine, mid-vintage women happy and satisfied. Let’s face it, making that effort would be a lot less painful than doing the hair transplant thing and having them pull those big plugs of hair out of your neck, or having to run ten miles a day in the gym in order to keep your gut toned down, or pretending to like salad with low cal dressing sloshed upon it three meals a day or.....

About the author:

Ed’s latest book, “Rough As A Cob,“ can be ordered by calling River City Publishing toll-free at: 877-408-7078. He’s also a popular after dinner speaker, and his column runs in a number of Southeastern publications. You can contact him via email at: ed3@ed-williams.com, or through his web site address at: www.ed-williams.com.
Author: Ed Williams

Spiderhost Announces Renewal of ESPN/Genesis Radio Agreement

Marks third renewal of service contract with all ESPN stations across Florida

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) June 8, 2005 -- Spiderhost, Orlandos leading IT solutions provider, is proud to announce the re-signing of its partnership agreement with ESPN Radio across central Florida. The agreement encompasses ESPNs stations in Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne, Florida: WLVU 1470 AM, WWBA 1040 AM, WIXL 1190 AM, WHOO 1080 AM, and WIXC 1060 AM.

Under the terms of the new one-year contract, Spiderhost will support the hosting and website maintenance needs of all ESPN/Radio Genesis websites. These services will further the development of ESPN Radios attempts to create a new generation of sports-focused consumer access via the Internet. Financial terms of the agreement are not disclosed.

Spiderhost will also provide the full suite of Internet-related services for all the stations. Including connectivity, web design and hosting, live streaming of the stations local daily programs, and IT consulting.

The renewal of this partnership was important to us and we are thrilled to have it done. ESPN Radio is an valued partner and we look forward to many more years of supporting their ever-evolving needs," said Dale Frohman, president at Spiderhost. This deal gives us the ability to continue to be a part of their push into the World Wide Web using state-of-the-art Internet data delivery and analysis tools, top-flight support and a business-to-business sports focus. These are the type of projects that truly allow us to deploy all our capabilities to the exact benefit of our clients."

The relationship began in early 2002, when Genesis Communications launched its original ESPN stations in Orlando. And was renewed for second time in May 2004.

The ESPN stations are a subsidiary of Genesis Communications, based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Spiderhost focuses on business to business service and product offerings in the Central Florida area including Orange, Lake, Volusia, Brevard, Seminole, and Osceola counties. Spiderhost provides the full array of IT services, including web hosting and design, dedicated servers, collocation, consulting, and high-speed business connectivity. For more information, call 866-SPIDERHOST or logon to www.spiderhost.com.

Earlier this month, Spiderhost announced that it had signed an agreement to host and manage the collocated servers of Motorola. Additionally, the company secured a new connectivity agreement with the Orlando Magic.

About Spiderhost
Spiderhost is a technology company that makes your Internet work for its clients. A leading provider of broadband communications services to businesses, Spiderhost combines its industry-leading customer service and Internet Service Provider (ISP) capabilities to offer high-speed business connectivity including ISDN, T-1 and DSL, web hosting, virtual private networks (VPNs), dedicated server solutions, web development and design, collocation and managed service packages. Unlike most ISPs, Spiderhost provides services directly to small- and medium-sized businesses or larger enterprises looking to redundantly connect multiple locations. For more information, call 866-SPIDERHOST or visit www.spiderhost.com.

Author: Chris Swartz

ESPN.com and Autobytel to Launch ESPN Cars on ESPN.com

ESPN.com and Autobytel Inc. today launched ESPN Carspowered by Autobytel - a new section of ESPN.com powered by Autobytel where sports fans can access new vehicle pricing, ratings, photos, specifications, videos and reviews, and utilize tools that let them configure, compare and view new models across brands.

(PRWEB) August 2, 2005 -- Sports fans share a passion for the games and teams they love, and often share another passion as well -- cars. With that in mind ESPN.com and Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq: ABTL) today launched ESPN Cars powered by Autobytel - a new section of ESPN.com powered by Autobytel where sports fans can access new vehicle pricing, ratings, photos, specifications, videos and reviews, and utilize tools that let them configure, compare and view new models across brands.

At its launch the new ESPN Cars section will exclusively contain content provided by Autobytel, with future content being provided by both sites, including features about sports personalities and their cars. The site will also allow fans to receive no-haggle price quotes for new and used cars through Autobytel.com's thousands of accredited dealers nationwide.

Cars, trucks and the sports stars who drive them are a particular passion for our fans. This collaboration with Autobytel allows us to provide fans with the information they seek. "ESPN.com's core audience is young, dynamic men, and we want to serve their interests as completely as possible," said John Kosner, senior vice president and general manager, ESPN New Media. "Cars, trucks and the sports stars who drive them are a particular passion for our fans. This collaboration with Autobytel allows us to provide fans with the information they seek."

"We're pleased to extend our vehicle information and buying program to the leading sports destination on the Web, giving ESPN.com users access to world-class automotive content and access to thousands of dealers to help them get great deals on cars," said Autobytel President and CEO Rick Post. "We are excited to provide this prime car-buying audience with the research tools and automotive information they need to make smart, confident and convenient buying decisions through our network of dealers."

Under the agreement, the ESPN Cars section will be co-branded and maintained through cooperative efforts from both parties. Autobytel will manage all e-commerce functions and will host the pages on its servers.

About Autobytel
Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq: ABTL), a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, helps retailers sell cars and manufacturers build brands through marketing, advertising, data and CRM (customer relationship management) products and programs. The Company owns and operates the automotive websites Autobytel.com, Autoweb.com, Carsmart.com, Car.com, AutoSite.com, Autoahorros.com, and CarTV.com, as well as AIC (Automotive Information Center), a trusted industry source of automotive marketing data and technology for over 20 years. Autobytel is also a leader in dealership lead management and CRM solutions and owns and operates AVV, Inc., a top provider of dealership CRM and sales management products, and Retention Performance Marketing, Inc., (RPM®), which powers dealerships with cutting-edge customer loyalty and retention marketing programs. Autobytel was the most visited new car buying and research destination in 2004, reaching millions of car shoppers as they made their vehicle buying decisions. Autobytel Inc. is the only company to achieve top rankings for both its lead management and lead generation services among the nation's top100 Internet dealers.

About ESPN.com
ESPN.com, a division of ESPN Inc., is the leading provider of sports on the Internet. ESPN.com, which is also home to ESPNdeportes.com, ESPNsoccernet.com and ABCSports.com, also works in conjunction with the Walt Disney Internet Group.

ESPN, Inc. is the worlds leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring a portfolio of over 50 multimedia sports assets. The company is comprised of seven domestic television networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Classic, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, ESPNU (launching March 2005), ESPN Today), ESPN HD, ESPN2 HD (launched January 2005), ESPN Regional Television, ESPN International (networks and syndication), ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN The Magazine, SportsTicker, ESPN Enterprises, ESPN Zones (sports-themed restaurants), and other growing new businesses including ESPN 360 (broadband), ESPN Mobile, ESPN Video-on-Demand, ESPN Interactive and ESPN PPV. Based in Bristol, Conn., ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., which is an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The Hearst Corporation holds a 20 percent interest in ESPN.

CONTACT:
Autobytel Inc. Media Relations
Melanie Webber, Autobytel Inc. 949.862.3023 or melaniew at autobytel.com

Joe Foster, RBI Communications 323.960.1360 x13 or joe at rbicom.com

Author: Melanie Webber

Compromised Positions

There is no denying that the sports business these days is awash in bright lights ...

Quite often, though, the same can't be said for the people or practices involved.

The passage of time, the fading of origins and the constant superseding of slang can combine to cause some curious contemporary contexts.

To start, have you ever really thought about how pedantic the word 'quarterback' is? When the innovators who metamorphosed rugby into gridiron football were telling players where to stand, it was only logical to have someone placed all the way behind the line called a 'fullback.' By then, soccer already had two defending positions which used that term, so they surely provided the acceptable sporting frame of reference. For the gridiron game's founding fathers to next place another player halfway between the fullback and the linemen and call him a 'halfback' made sense, too. But, perhaps they overdid this theme by sticking a third player halfway between the halfback and the linemen and arriving at the unfortunately obvious titling conclusion.

It only figures that such a mathematically correct --- but verbally clumsy --- location of a player would turn out to describe the most important position in the game. Any sports fan has heard that word a thousand times and surely doesn't think twice anymore about what it means or how silly it sounds. The rest of the salient world, though, is left to wonder what minds like those had named their kids.

On the other hand, the venerable game of cricket doesn't even think the word 'silly' sounds silly. Players' positions in that game are also defined by their location, and they actually have a series of spots called 'silly point,' 'silly mid-off' and 'silly mid-on.' In this case, it's truth in advertising. That's because they're placed so close to the batsman that solid contact from a full swing could result in serious bodily harm from a scorching line drive, which means that someone would have to be absolutely foolhardy to play there. Or, maybe just silly. (Just so you're aware that all cricketers aren't that crazy, the 'silly' locations are only occupied when the fielding team believes the batsman will only take defensive swings to protect his wicket.)

Certain topics just weren't discussed in public a century ago. So, a gridiron position like 'tight end' or a rugby position like 'hooker' never gave anyone a second thought. That was then. I'm assuming those athletes frame their conversations with non-fans more carefully now.

There are times when even the sports media should think deeper about their choice of words. Sports fans often have to do a double-take at headlines being thrust before them. Here's a recent offering from ESPN.com:

"Panel to Look at Claims Against Skeleton Coach."

While it might have been tempting to muse if the story was about some incident after a play was 'long dead,' only a hardcore Winter Olympics maven would recognize that a coach for the headfirst sledding events is in some sort of trouble. The sleighs involved in that discipline acquired the name 'skeleton' by a logic that was similar to that of the resultant term for putting a player a quarter of the way between the fullback and the center: the sled involved is literally a bare-bones equivalent of a bobsleigh or a luge, and the engineers must have gotten to it before the marketers did. Of course, if you've ever seen this sport in action, you could easily believe that its moniker was derived from what was left of an athlete if he ever lost control of his sled at 70mph.

Given the apparent discord between sports terminology and the perception of those same words and phrases by the rest of the world, it's not surprising that sometimes, ordinary words can be a cause of confusion to those who have spent their lives in the sporting arena.

In the late 1960s, two former gridiron football stars-turned-broadcasters --- New York Giants great, Pat Summerall, and Philadelphia Eagles receiver, Tom Brookshier --- were covering a game involving the Washington Redskins. At the time, those two were better known for socializing before the game than for preparing themselves for the broadcast. Brookshier, especially, seemed to depend on the depth charts and player profiles laid before them in the booth, rather than doing his own research.

During the course of the game, a kickoff came to a relatively unknown Redskin named Herb Mul-Key. He got a couple of key initial blocks, found a seam and scampered for a substantial return. It definitely warranted a comment from the analyst, which was Brookshier's role.

However, he clearly didn't know anything about Herb Mul-Key. All he could do was look for something of note on the player-bio card, and he thought he found something.

"I see," he announced, "that Mul-Key went to No-Knee College. I've never heard of that school."

Summerall's pause was extended. Finally, with subtle exasperation, he finally made the correction.

"I believe the word is 'None,' Tom."

Brookshire was truly a man trapped in sports. I guess that meant, to him, the cue card had something in common with the term for another rugby position:

It was a tight head prop.

About the author:

J Square Humboldt is the featured columnist at the Longer Life website, which is dedicated to providing information, strategies, analysis and commentary designed to improve the quality of living. His page can be found at http://longerlifegroup.com/cyberiter.html and his observations are published three times per week.
Author: J Square Humboldt

The Greatest Sport On The Planet - Fastpitch Softball!

Welcome to the greatest sport on the planet - fastpitch softball.

Fastpitch softball now ranks near the top of team participation sports played in the U.S.. There is special appeal in fastpitch softball that has allowed it to steadily grow in popularity through the years. Once a person chooses to become involved in fastpitch softball, the sport seems to dominate their lives. I know it did mine, I pitched this game for 35 years, over half of my life was devoted to this sport! I pitched this game for 35 years, over half of my life was devoted to this sport! Starting from never having picked up a softball, to Regional most valuable pitcher, to our team finishing 7th in the nation.

I would rather watch a good exciting fastpitch softball game anyday, than a world series baseball game. Fastpitch softball games move faster, have more action, and you'll soon see how hard it is to hit that big old ball. The windmill motion of a fastpitch softball pitcher can send the ball to the batter at speeds equal to major league baseball pitchers. Now its pretty clear why it is hard to hit a fastball or a fastpitch softball: the batter doesnt have much time to decide!

Fastpitch softball is often characterized by a minimal numbers of runs, desperation drag bunts and delayed steals, just to score that winning run!

Due to the fact that fastpitch pitchers were so hard to find, another form of softball quickly emerged, slow pitch. Slowpitch softball, which does not require the dedication, or travel, or skill of fastpitch, became hugely popular and remains so even today. Most of the differences between fastpitch softball and slowpitch softball are designed to give the batters more dominance, and make fielding more important.

There is a vast difference between when I first started playing fast pitch softball, and todays players. When I started, back in 1958, we didn't have training videos, dvd's and cd's to show exactly how to pitch. We had to learn by trial and error, and hope we could talk someone into slipping us a few secrets of how they threw their rise ball or drop ball, or whichever pitch we wanted to learn. This is another reason for the shortage of decent fastpitch pitchers over the years, which led to slow pitch leagues being formed.

Today there is a video or dvd available that will teach you every phase of pitching, batting, coaching, and almost everything else you would want to know about playing this fantastic sport. How to be a power pitcher, how to throw a rise ball, how to throw a drop ball, how to throw a change up, how to throw a curve ball, and much more. Now anyone with the determination and desire, can quickly grasp the how to information and cut the learning curve down drastically!

For many new players just wanting to get into fastpitch softball, the place to start is getting involved in a local fastpitch softball league. Most major cities have fastpitch softball leagues, some even have both, mens and womens. Many local teams are looking for new players who have above average skills and some knowlege of the game of Fastpitch Softball.

Right here you need to decide whether you want to just play for the fun and exercise, or whether you are up to the challenge of serious competition in fastpitch softball. You will find both types of teams usually in your local leagues. It's a fun and competitive way to particpate in fastpitch softball.

Funding a "First-class" fastpitch softball program can be very costly. If you already have a fastpitch softball team, and looking for a good sponsor, you might want to consider car dealerships or companies involved in mining and exploration, as I have found both to be very receptive for sponsorships.

One last tip, for a new pitcher wanting to become an outstanding fastpitch softball pitcher is... Team up with an outstanding catcher, who knows the game, That will make you many times more effective!

Where fastpitch really shines, is at the college level... where womens fastpitch is a very competitive sport. You may have caught some of the games broadcast by ESPN showing tournament action.

Some people find the transition from recreational softball to fastpitch to be too intimidating, but don't let that happen to you!

You will be missing out on the thrill of a lifetime.

About the author:

George Phillips is the webmaster of cashbuilder.com and The Cashbuilder Free Article Directory. Making Money Online Working From Home business offers. Visit us at: http://www.cashbuilder.com
Author: George Phillips

Watch Movies, Music, Sports All4Free On Your PC

With your computer you can watch movies, music, sports all4free on your PC, which is what I do. I don't have to pay any monthly satellite subscription payments or any other recurring payments ever.


There are over 3000 stations I can choose from to watch (Movies, Sports, Music, Clips, News, Radio, etc.) from all over the world including local, regional and international broadcasts.


I can watch over 40 music channels with this software plus includes masses of radio stations as well.


Do you like baseball which has it's own baseball channel TV, basketball NBA TV, hockey NHL, football offcourse live games, soccer which has most English Premier League games live if two or more are on the same time you choose which one you want to see, tennis or even athletics, what about boxing, whatever the sport you can watch until your hearts content.


All you need to be able to connect to a world of television is a computer with Internet access. Meaning that you do not need to buy extra hardware equipment or a PC TV card because the TV channels are streamed through your Internet connection. It even works with a 56k connection. Personally though I only recommend this if you have broadband connection not just 56k connection.(A broadband connection will deliver superior audio and video quality).


The lifetime fee for all the entertainment you need costs $49.95 and as that would suggest, it is the only payment you will ever have to make then you can watch movies, music, sports all4free on your PC.


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Author: Tony Pescatore

What You Didn’t Know About ESPN Magazine

ESPN Magazine formerly an abbreviation of Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is published bi-weekly and owned by an American cable television network dedicated to broadcasting mostly sports-related programming twenty-four hours a day. The company was founded by Scott Rasmussen and his father Bill Rasmussen, along with Donny Stanley and his son Cardell and was first launched on September 7, 1979 with the show SportsCenter (which aired its 25,000th episode on August 25, 2002).

ESPN was originally owned by a prestigious joint venture between the Getty Oil Company (which was purchased by Texaco later on) and Nabisco. As of 1984, the entire family of ESPN networks and franchises are owned by ABC and the Hearst Corporation. ESPN was started as an alternative to standard television news broadcasts and the information that is usually found in the “Sports” sections of newspapers. It was begun as a fairly small-fry operation at first and they had to broadcast unorthodox sporting events such as the World’s Strongest Man Competition, the short-lived United States Football League (USFL) before ESPN landed a contract to show National Football league games on Sunday evenings in 1987.

ESPN the Magazine, like the industry leader in sports television that created it, is big, bold and brash like most of the athletes that it portrays and it uses its oversize format to show off very striking full page images and splashy sidebars. Contributors to the magazines include familiar on-air talent such as Dan Patrick, Chris Berman, Stuart Scott, Rich Eisen, Linda Cohn, Peter Gammons, John Clayton and many others (including the athletes themselves).

In comparison to other sports magazines ESPN gives you broader features such as playoff previews, personality profiles, photo spreads with a major emphasis on basketball, football, baseball, hockey, soccer and some newer extreme sports. ESPN mainly targets young, active men whose lifestyles include watching sports, attending games and participating in different types of athletics. The editorial focus of ESPN Magazine plays off the news and includes what happens in sports and which match-ups and young players to look out for. Also, ESPN emphasizes both the humor and fun of both mainstream and off-beat sports.

About the author:

David Chase is a fan of ESPN and sports in general. You can visit his website: http://www.magazinepromotion.com/prod-ESP01.htm to see subscription offers. Or email him: davidc@magmall.com.

addalink@magazinepromotion.com
Author: David Chase

Deerhurst Resort to feature ESPN Golf Schools in 2006

Deerhurst Resort is proud to announce that it will become the first Canadian location for ESPN Golf Schools programming when the 2006 season begins later this year.

Muskoka, ON (PRWEB) February 17, 2006 -- Deerhurst Resort announced today it will be the first ever Canadian home of ESPN Golf Schools programs starting with the 2006 season.


Widely regarded as one of the premier golf instruction schools in the United States, ESPN Golf Schools Presented by Lexus are prominently located at major golf destinations across the United States and led by renowned teaching professional Hank Haney. Along with expert instruction, ESPN Golf Schools offer a wide range of packages that incorporate instruction along with practice and play sessions, Nike Golf equipment and accommodations.


Golfers will be able to choose from a variety of instructional programs throughout the entire season, ranging from one-day to three-day packages. Package details and available dates are available online at www.deerhurstresort.com/espngolf or www.espngolfschools.com


"Were very excited to incorporate ESPN Golf Schools into our golf program," said Tyler Rafter, Head Professional at Deerhurst Resort. "This is a tremendous opportunity for our golfers to make a real difference in the quality of their play and overall enjoyment of the game."


"Deerhurst introduced world class golf to Muskoka in 1990 with the creation of Deerhurst Highlands golf course, the first championship style course in the region. Now were leading the way with top rate instruction as well."


Veteran Canadian PGA teaching professional Dave Castellan, who established the Golf Academy at Deerhurst Resort 6 years ago, will join the team of highly certified ESPN Golf Schools instructors. Just last year, Castellan was named one of the Top 50 golf instructors in Canada.


"Deerhurst Resort is an ideal location for us," said Charlie Ricks, President of ESPN Golf Schools. "Upgrades to the driving range and practice areas provide the ultimate learning environment for our students."


Driving range improvements include re-sodding with target greens and an upgraded drainage system that will permit the range to open earlier in the spring. Construction of a new building for classroom instruction is also planned along with a new short-game practice area.


About ESPN Golf Schools
ESPN Golf Schools Presented by Lexus provide the finest available golf instruction at premier golf courses and facilities nationwide in the U.S., featuring three-day resort schools and one-day touring schools for adults and for juniors of all skill levels. Private instruction and personalized corporate events are also available at select resort destinations throughout the United States.


For the 2006 season, ESPN Golf Schools will unveil a unique program for more advanced golfers. The Hank Haney Signature School will emphasize one-on-one instruction with Haney and will include all aspects of the game as well as course management. For more information, visit www.espngolfschools.com.


About Deerhurst Resort
Deerhurst Resort, which was voted Best Resort in Canada by North American Inns magazine, is located on the shores of Peninsula Lake in Muskoka, Ontario. Situated on 800 acres of woodland, waterways and rolling Muskoka landscape, Deerhurst Resort is minutes from the town of Huntsville and approximately a two and a half hour drive north of Toronto.


Deerhurst Resort offers two 18-hole golf courses, Deerhurst Highlands and Deerhurst Lakeside. To learn more about Deerhurst Resort, visit www.deerhurstresort.com or call 1-800-461-4393. Deerhurst Resort is proudly managed by Atlific Hotels & Resorts, www.atlific.com.


Mr. Terry Dyni
Director of Public Relations
Deerhurst Resort
(705) 789-7113 ext. 4727
www.deerhurstresort.com


Sandra Carreon-John
Director, Media Relations
ESPN Enterprises
Direct: (212) 515-1207
www.espngolfschools.com

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Author: Terry Dyni

New "Diamond" Scores at ESPN's ESPY Awards

The Diamond Hybrid has been creating a buzz with celebrities at ESPNs ESPY Awards.

Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) July 17, 2006 -- This years ESPYS had a new star highlighted. Diamond Hybrid was not only the featured gift...but the only gift that ESPN decided to have in its exclusive ESPY Salon. This new phenomenon in created diamond technology was the invited guest among a whos who of both Hollywood and ESPN Royalty.

Some of the most notable guests that walked away with the second most coveted prize of the evening were... Lance Armstrong, Mr and Mrs. Jerry Bruckheimer, Ludacris, Danica Patrick, Shaun Alexander, Andre 3000 of Outkast Fame, Reggie Bush, Shaun White, Dwayne Wade and Elizabeth Banks to name just a few of the biggest of the big. Also in attendance were top celebrities uncluding stars such as Jake Gyllenhaal, Matthew McConaughey, Sam Jackson, Janet Jackson, and Keifer Sutherland.

More and more producers and celebrities are requesting the Diamond Hybrid for movies and television shows "Doing for diamond what cultured did for pearl...." Diamond Hybrid is the phenomenon in diamond technology that is making a splash with celebrities and savvy consumers throughout the world. Not one drop of blood, not one teaspoon of earth is disturbed to bring you the incredible beauty of Diamond Hybrid. It is not only the economic, but the ecological choice for the new generation of diamond wearers.

"More and more producers and celebrities are requesting the Diamond Hybrid for movies and television shows" says Katie Butler of Feature This!, Diamond Hybrids Agency.

Joseph Schubach, famed jeweler of three generations designed the custom settings that was the star attraction for the winners and presenters at this years ESPYS.

Steven Read, creator and founder said Diamond Hybrid seems poised to sweep the competition in an amazing new product that utilizes the most current technology that delivers the best diamond product to date".

A natural diamond that would cost approximately $10,000, is a mere $349 per carat...

Diamond Hybrid not only delivers the very best in what every consumer is looking for in diamond jewelry, but delivers exactly what the stars and athletes of this years ESPN Awards received.

Author: Steven Read

ESPN To Broadcast Special On Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic

Hour-long special to highlight tenth annual celebrity event.

(PRWEB) December 20, 2003 --ESPN, a charter sponsor of the Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic, will air an hour-long special on the event on Sunday December 28 at 2:30 p.m. As a co-founder of the V Foundation for Cancer Research, the sports network has broadcast an hour-long special on the Classic each year.


The one-hour special will feature highlights from the weekend events, including the Pairings Party, V Gala and of course, the main event on Sunday.

Each year, ESPN brings an entire production crew of 15-20 people to tape the Classic and all the weekends activities," said Graham H. Wilson, president of PRStreet, Inc, the agency that handles the Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic. It is great national exposure for the Triangle and the efforts to raise funds for cancer research."
The program will be broadcast worldwide to 133 countries in five different languages. It will air again on ESPN2 on Tuesday December 30 at 11:00 a.m.

About the Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic
Created in 1993, the Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic is the single largest fundraiser for The V Foundation for Cancer Research. In ten events, the Classic has raised $9.4 million for cancer research. Each year, more than 1,200 volunteers, 75 sponsors and nearly 100 celebrities team up for the Classic and related events. For more information on the Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic, visit their Web site at www.golfclassic.org.

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Author: Graham Wilson

Tips On ESPN Fantasy Baseball

There are numerous ways to get involved with fantasy baseball and one of the most popular is ESPN fantasy baseball. Before you get started; however, there are several tips you should keep in mind in order to make your experience even better.

First, it is important to understand how ESPN fantasy baseball works. Really, it’s no different than any other type of fantasy baseball. The main idea behind it is for you as a team owner to draft professional players for your team. As the season goes on you will collect the real statistics generated by those players and receive fantasy points based on those numbers. In other words, when a real live player performs well in the real live world you gain more fantasy points. The more fantasy points you accumulate, the better chance you stand to become the winner among the rest of the teams. As the season unwinds, the team that manages to accumulate the most points will become the league winner.

With ESPN fantasy baseball you can have as many teams as you want. The glitch is that you’ll need to pay for each additional team. The first team is about $30; however, if you want to have multiple teams you can sign up for a multi-pack. If you at all think that you may want to sign up for more than one team, go ahead and do it all at once because there is a big savings advantage. For example, a five-pack costs only $69.96 as opposed to the $150 it would cost if you signed up for them separately.

Be aware that while this is fantasy football, ESPN takes the naming of the teams very seriously. This means that you cannot name your team something that would be considered objectionable. In other words, keep it clean; both the name of the team and the location. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to post on your personal profile. Here you can put text as well as images; however, the same rules apply. If you place something that is considered to be inappropriate here you place yourself in the situation of having it censored and in the worst case scenario you might even have your team taken away.

Be aware there are various types of leagues and teams so make sure you understand the difference before joining. With ESPN there are public leagues as well as private leagues. Unlike other fantasy baseball groups, with ESPN fantasy baseball you don’t necessarily need an invitation to join a private league but you do need the league name and password. Public leagues, of course, are open to pretty much everyone.

You should also know that when you first create your team it will be defaulted as an independent team. You can choose to keep your team as independent or not; the choice is up to you. If you stay independent; however, you won’t get to specify your draft day.

By understanding more about the inner workings of ESPN fantasy baseball you’ll be better prepared to get your team in line for the season victory.

About the author:

Joseph Kenny writes for the soccer forum http://footballtalk.org/. Visit the UK football forum today at http://footballtalk.org/forums/ and join in the discussions!
Author: Joseph Kenny

ESPN Magazine The History

ESPN (the magazine), formerly an abbreviation of Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is published bi-weekly and owned by an American cable television network dedicated to broadcasting mostly sports-related programming twenty-four hours a day. The company was founded by Scott Rasmussen and his father Bill Rasmussen, along with Donny Stanley and his son Cardell and was first launched on September 7, 1979 with the show SportsCenter (which aired its 25,000th episode on August 25, 2002).

ESPN was originally owned by a prestigious joint venture between the Getty Oil Company (which was purchased by Texaco later on) and Nabisco. As of 1984, the entire family of ESPN networks and franchises are owned by ABC and the Hearst Corporation. ESPN was started as an alternative to standard television news broadcasts and the information that is usually found in the “Sports” sections of newspapers. It was begun as a fairly small-fry operation at first and they had to broadcast unorthodox sporting events such as the World’s Strongest Man Competition, the short-lived United States Football League (USFL) before ESPN landed a contract to show National Football league games on Sunday evenings in 1987.

ESPN the Magazine, like the industry leader in sports television that created it, is big, bold and brash like most of the athletes that it portrays and it uses its oversize format to show off very striking full page images and splashy sidebars. Contributors to the magazines include familiar on-air talent such as Dan Patrick, Chris Berman, Stuart Scott, Rich Eisen, Linda Cohn, Peter Gammons, John Clayton and many others (including the athletes themselves).

In comparison to other sports magazines, ESPN gives you broader features such as playoff previews, personality profiles, photo spreads with a major emphasis on basketball, football, baseball, hockey, soccer and some newer extreme sports. ESPN mainly targets young, active men whose lifestyles include watching sports, attending games and participating in different types of athletics. The editorial focus of ESPN Magazine plays off the news and includes what happens in sports and which match-ups and young players to look out for. Also, ESPN emphasizes both the humor and fun of both mainstream and off-beat sports.

About the author:

David Chase is an internet marketer who is enthusiastic about the magazine subscription agency.

davidc@magmall.com
Author: David Chase

How ESPN Deportes Saved My Life

I never knew the relationship I would develop with ESPN deportes would grow so strong. Who knew that a Spanish sports channel could do so much for a kid who grew up in Boise…

Anybody that has ever been to Boise, Idaho, knows that the city’s nickname, “City of Trees,” only applies to a 100 foot-wide section that follows the Boise River through the middle of the city. The rest of the city looks more like the set of a John Wayne movie – dry, sage-brush covered, and dry. So I felt right at home in the high mountain desert of Puebla, Mexico, where I lived for two years. Although I love being back in America, there are a few things I miss about Mexico. Here are four things I miss and a few of the things that make me feel better.

ESPN Deportes

Growing up playing soccer, I thought I was pretty hot stuff. In Mexico, I was mediocre at best. It was a pretty humbling experience the first time I played with a group of 12-year-olds and they literally ran circles around me. I’ll never forget the rush of standing in the middle of 45,000 ecstatic soccer fans singing in unison to support their team, which happened to be ranked last place in the entire country. You just can’t get soccer like that in America. In fact, you can hardly get any soccer at all. To watch the World Cup I had to wake up at 2:00am every morning, but I counted myself lucky because they were actually showing soccer on TV. For any soccer fans out there who are disappointed with regular TV’s offering of soccer games, you’ve got to check out ESPN deportes. Even if you don’t speak Spanish, the soccer coverage is worth it.

Mariachi Bands

I’m not much of a musician myself, so there is no way anybody would ever pay for me to dress up in a black, sequin-covered suit and sing at the top of my lungs to their loved ones. I miss the talented musicians in mariachi bands who wooed young lovers and venerated great-grandparents. Walking down the street on Valentine’s Day almost always guaranteed at least one free concert, and most nicer restaurants featured their own in-house bands. The only time I didn’t want the mariachi band to play in the restaurant was when my Camoteros were playing on ESPN deportes.

Fiestas, Pachangas, and Bodas

I lived in a town of only a couple thousand people, so everybody knew everybody. When someone got married, turned 15 years old, or had a new baby, the whole town was invited to the party. The colors, the music, and the sense of community are still vivid memories I won’t soon forget. My birthday party at Olive Garden with a few friends seems completely lame in comparison to even the smallest party I went to in Mexico. The town also had their annual celebration to venerate their favorite Saint, revolutionary hero, or Pope – and the food was always incredible.

Real Mexican Food

Since I moved back to America I have only had one meal that was close enough to authentic Mexican food that I could close my eyes and imagine I was still there. (In case you are wondering, it was not at Taco Bell.) Every tour book and travel agent will tell you to avoid eating food from street vendors when you’re in Mexico because you will most likely get sick. I would trade a week of Montezuma’s revenge for one good Taco al Pastor any time; and what I wouldn’t give to have a quesadilla not made from cheddar cheese. Unfortunately, state health departments regulate restaurants too closely to allow for any really good Mexican food here in America, so I’ll have to bide my time until I can afford a plane ticket back.

Good soccer, good food, good music, and good times. I grew up American through and through, but spending a few years in Mexico made me think that had I been born south of the border, I would have fit in just fine.

About the author:

Nick Smith is a client account specialist with http://www.10xMarketing.com – More Visitors. More Buyers. More Revenue. For more information about ESPN deportes, check out http://www.dishnetworkproducts.com/articles/espn-deportes.php

nick10x@yahoo.com
Author: Nick Smith

‘Get The Net' with Brent Shores Launches New Season on ESPN2 for Cable One Viewers in Idaho.

Well known local pro-angler and television host Brent Shores, returned to television Saturday morning at 9:30am on ESPN2 in Idaho. The show runs weekly on ESPN2 (Channel 27) for Cable One viewers in Idaho and twice on Cable One Access Channel 17 -Friday evening at 9:30pm and Sunday morning at 9:30am.

Idaho, USA (PRWEB) July 15, 2004 -- Get The Net produced by Forge Media, features Shores and weekly guests fishing on western and local waters for Bass, Salmon, Steelhead, Walleye and Sturgeon.

One of Idahos rising stars on the Pro-Bass tournament circuit, Shores took the top spot on the Idaho Team and placed third overall at the CITCO BASS Federation Western Divisional in May. This accomplishment earned him a guaranteed berth as Idahos sole representative in the prestigious 2005 CITCO BASS Federation Championship next spring.

Forge Media, LLC, is pleased to announce continuing sponsor participation by Nixons Marine, Triton Boats, Sprint PCS, Bottom Line, Strike King Lure Company and Kings Pro-Tire. New sponsors this season include Dan Wiebold Ford, Columbia Sportswear, Boogie Woogies Dueling Piano Bar, LL Stoddard Fine Cabinetry and The James Company.

Author: Nancy Markus

5 Reasons To Get ESPN Game Plan through Dish Network

Going to a college football game is an exciting time to be among a crowd of fans rooting for your team. However, not all games will be graced with the perfect weather for football. Not all games will be nationally televised. And not all times will you be down to go to a football game. For those reasons, you might opt to stay at home and watch the game on television.

That is when ESPN Game Plan comes to the rescue. With ESPN Game Plan, you will get access to games all over the country. Here are five reasons to get ESPN Game Plan for your home entertainment.

1.You live in North Dakota and your alma mater, UCLA is playing the University of Washington. Hundreds of college football teams play every Saturday and the odds of your former school playing on national television are slim. In-state rivals and top-ranked match-ups are the likely candidates for national airtime. With ESPN Game Plan, you are guaranteed 100 games that aren’t offered locally and chances are, your alma mater is one of them.

2.Traveling can be costly. If you live miles away from your favorite college football team, it may not be reasonable to travel every Saturday to be at the game. Transportation, food and hotel accommodations can add up quickly. Watching your favorite team through ESPN Game Plan will be the better alternative when it comes to saving your money.

3.Game preparations are time consuming. You are among the thousands of fans who will rush to get to the game and among a hoard of people hurrying home to avoid the congestion. Traffic to and from the game can add stress that you could do without. You’ll find your time valuable once you realize how much you could put toward other things like doing chores around the house or taking a much-needed nap.

4.Inclement weather? No worries for you! You remember those days when you stood through it all, in the rain, or in the snow while watching your team play. Now watching from home, you just observe the bundled up coaches on the sidelines or the crowd of umbrellas in the stands. You are grateful that you don’t have to endure the inclement weather and take comfort of watching the game indoors.

5.You can lounge on Saturday. Are there days when you just feel like being inside, staying in your pajamas and just lounging? If there were any day to do this, it would be Saturday, the day dedicated to college football. If you don’t want to watch alone, invite your close family and friends for a game party with food, fun and laughter. Take advantage of this downtime to relax inside and enjoy the game from home!

About the author:

Stephanie Tuia

Dish Network also offers several packages similar to the ESPN Game Plan focusing on different exclusive sports.

For more information, visit http://www.dishnetworkproducts.com/articles/espn-game-plan.php
Author: Stephanie Tuia

Want to be the World Series of Poker Champion? Qualify by Entering Online Poker Tournaments for As Little As $1

To get the latest news on World Series of Poker Qualifying Tournaments visit the unofficial ESPN WSOP online tournament website espnwsop.com

(PRWEB) February 22, 2005 -- The World Series of Poker, "WSOP". This tournament started over 30 years ago with legends like Doyle Brunson when only 70 to 80 people would ante up the $10,000 to enter and play. Those days of poker being a small underground game are long gone and with the emergence of poker tournaments featuring the worlds greatest players being televised on stations like NBC, ESPN and BRAVO, it will only get bigger.

The most popular poker event is the World Series of Poker and with the last two champions who each took home $2.5 and $5 million bucks, having won there $10,000 seats through online qualifying tournaments, online poker has never been hotter. http://www.espnwsop.com

Online Poker Rooms like Empire Poker and Absolute Poker have made exclusive tournaments to qualify for this years WSOP. With buy-in's as little as $1, you can win a $10,000 seat at the WSOP in Las Vegas through winning one single tournament online. These tournaments usually last about one or two hours and are lots of fun.

Men and Women from ages of 18 to 99 will be competing in these online qualifying tournaments at Empire Poker and Absolute Poker for the next few months.

To get the latest news on World Series of Poker Qualifying Tournaments visit the unofficial ESPN WSOP online tournament website http://www.espnwsop.com

To visit Empire Poker Click Below
http://www.empirepoker.com/index.htm?wm=2170307

To visit Absolute Poker Click Below
http://www.absolutepoker.com/wsop?host=a_77a_4814b_2604

Author: Michael Decker

ESPN HD and ESPN2 HD Unveil 'The 100 Yard Blitz' -- 100 Philips HDTV's and DirecTV Service to be Given Away

ESPN HD and ESPN2 HD have unveiled the 100 Yard Blitz, on the heels of the most prolific month ever in the history of high definition at ESPN with 61 live event telecasts in August. This morning on Mike and Mike in the Morning, Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg announced that ESPN's high-definition services will be giving away 100 packages, coupled with free DIRECTV® HD service for one year, every weekday morning at 8:40 a.m. ET until November 26, 2005.

(PRWEB) September 2, 2005 -- ESPN HD and ESPN2 HD unveil the 100 yard blitz.

100 Philips HDTV's and DirecTV service to be given away.

ESPN HD and ESPN2 HD have unveiled the 100 Yard Blitz, on the heels of the most prolific month ever in the history of high definition at ESPN with 61 live event telecasts in August. This morning on Mike and Mike in the Morning, Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg announced that ESPN's high-definition services will be giving away 100 packages, coupled with free DIRECTV® HD service for one year, every weekday morning at 8:40 a.m. ET until November 26, 2005.

ESPN2 HD will launch on DIRECTV Sept. 8, 2005 to coincide with the college football match-up between Oklahoma at Florida Atlantic at 7 p.m. EST.

For more information: http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/news/2005/09/espn_hd_and_esp.php

Author: Dale Cripps

Watch for the VIPsports.com TAFC on ESPN2

The VIPsports.com Dodge Stratus Top Alcohol Funny Car spent the winter buffing up for what is expected to be a starring role in the ESPN2 series.

Willemstad, Curacao (PRWEB) March 22, 2006 -- The National Hot Rod Association and ESPN announced that ESPN Regional Television will produce a series of one-hour shows covering select NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national events in 2006. ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will showcase the racing action on a tape-delay basis.

Sportsman racing fans will also be able to see their favorite racers on NHRA2day, NHRAs newsmagazine that airs each Sunday on ESPN2. Each of the forty-one half-hour programs will run a Sportsman Spotlight segment featuring the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.

The VIPsports.com Dodge Stratus Top Alcohol Funny Car spent the winter buffing up for what is expected to be a starring role in the ESPN2 series. The ParkerTech Racing Services crew, led by Frank Parker, carefully analyzed all their data from 2005, sought out new technology and parts at the PRI Show and massaged the car for its 2006 season. As this is written, the car is in the staging lanes, for its first qualifying round of 2006, at the 37th Annual NHRA Gatornationals, in Gainesville, Florida.

Broadcast dates and times for NHRA national events on the VIPsports.com race schedule are:

AC Delco NHRA Gatornationals

April 1 7  8 pm EST
April 9 2  3 am EST

OReilly NHRA Spring Nationals
April 8 7  8 pm EST
April 16 2  3 am EST

NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals
April 16 12  1 pm EST
April 27 2  3 pm EST

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals
May 14 7  8 pm EST
May 16 2  3 am EST

OReilly NHRA Summer Nationals
June 4 12  1 pm EST
June 11 3  4 am EST

CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals
June 17 7  8 pm EST
June 25 2:30  3 :30 am EST

Mac Tools U.S. Nationals
September 10 2  3 pm EST

Virginia NHRA Nationals
October 15 1  2 pm EST
October 22 3  4 am EST

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Author: Fredrik Wadstein

Bodog Battle of the Bands Finalist Will Perform at ESPN BASS 'Pride of Georgia' Tournament

The Mood, a Bodog Battle of the Bands finalist, will perform as pre-show entertainment at the ESPN BASS "Pride of Georgia" Tournament on Sunday, April 22 from 12-3pm.

Evans, GA (PRWEB) April 22, 2007 -- The Mood is excited to announce that they will perform as pre-show entertainment at the ESPN BASS "Pride of Georgia" Tournament on Sunday, April 22 from 12-3pm.

Made up of twins Cody and Chase Stringfield, Ian Ribble and Austin Peters, The Mood has found a successful balance between playing at charity events, festivals and shows, and attending school. Together for over a year, they have already defined their style, their sound, and made a place for themselves in the local independent musical landscape.

"Were pretty excited to have this opportunity to perform not only in our home town but in a venue close to our interests - boating and fishing", said bass guitarist, Ian Ribble. "Its even more special for Cody and me because our dad will fish in the tournament", adds drummer, Chase Stringfield.

The Mood conveys a funk rock blues sound that is reminiscent of bands like Jimi Hendrix and The Doors with a modern flair influenced by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Their slick brand of alternative blues rock is played with skill and precision, which is a pleasant and unexpected surprise for audiences since none of the members is more than 19!

The Mood is one of seventeen finalists out of 7,000 contestants for Bodog Musics $1 Million Battle of the Bands. The Mood bested several bands from the southeast region and qualified as the 2006 City Wide Warfare Winner in Atlanta. In January they traveled to Cleveland, home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where the final elimination tour and shooting of the Bodog Music reality show begins and will air on Fuse TV in June.

What began as a high school senior project has guided four young men into a music career with not only a chance to visit six rocking cities - Cleveland, Memphis, New Orleans, Austin, Las Vegas and Los Angeles but also a shot at a $1,000,000 recording contract with Bodog Music.

The Mood
http://www.themoodband.com

Bodog Music
http://www.bodogmusic.com/.

Author: Karen Ribble

ESPN the Magazine

Back in the day ESPN was merely space fodder for people with cable subscriptions; back when only the "real" sports fan (me) could sit in front of the tube and bear with the constant rambling of numbers and statistics. Oh it was great. Back before they offered a cheap magazine subscription that was nothing more then an extension to their online subscription service they offered through their website. These were the good old days.

No over-sized clowns spraying the screen with saliva as they scream a point that has already been beat to death by every other major sports media outlet. No silly Ebonics from Stuart Scott and his lowly attempts at integrating hip-hop lingo and culture with sports commentating. Back in the day Berman's sound effects, wit and satirical humor were actually pretty clever; they were fun, and stimulated conversation amongst the boys who played ball out front. Now your left with mainstream content, the "edge" is gone, the only thing that spews out of these writer's pens, and analysts mouths is sponsor-friendly garbage.

Can anybody take ESPN's content seriously anymore? Sportscenter was a morning ritual. ESPN the Magazine would have been a no-brain annual subscription; Peter Gammons and his sports monologues--to a diehard--were simply un-passable. Could you imagine how great their magazine's content would be without ESPN having to be handcuffed by their endless affiliates, and licensing partners? It would be nice to sit back and get the real opinions out of these analysts and writers. Honestly, its probably the only thing I miss about the 80's.

I don't want dummied down content from their discount magazine and their trashy over-sized recycled paper they call pages. I want opinions on how they really feel about a controversy in sports. As a long time ESPN fan it has become disheartening watching the network dive head first into homeplate only to have their nose busted by the Catchers shin-plates.

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David Chase does internet marketing and content developing for sites that range anywhere from web development software, to magazine subscription services. You can contact him David@magazine-subscription-cheap.com and visit his latest project @ http://magazine-subscription-cheap.com
Author: David Chase

Paula Duffy & Sports Journey Broadcast on ESPN to Debut in Maryland January 7

Duffy adds daily drive-time spot as National Correspondent to co-host role for weekend edition of Sports Journey broadcast on ESPN.

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) January 7, 2008 -- Paula Duffy, sports talk radio co-host for the weekend edition of Sports Journey Radio formerly broadcast on ESPN Florida, announced today that she will once again be expanding her responsibilities with the Sports Journey Radio Network by joining the team once a week in drive-time as the show launches as a daily on ESPN Maryland (WCEM 1240 AM).

Lake Lewis, Jr., CEO and producer of Sports Journey broadcast on ESPN, stated that the show, dedicated to bringing listeners serious sports talk for the serious fan, will debut January 7, 2008 on Marylands Delmarva ESPN Radio 1240 AM. In addition to the Monday through Friday show broadcast from 4pm -7pm ET, Sports Journey Radio, the National Weekend Show, will air Saturdays from 8am - 11am ET, on 1240 Maryland after moving from its weekend-only slot on ESPN Florida.

I am greatly looking forward to speaking with the extraordinary fans of Maryland and sharing my sports knowledge, legal background and, of course, female approach, to a discussion and analysis of the days sporting events Duffy, a former corporate lawyer with Sony Electronics and Vivendi Games and sports analyst in high media demand, provides a unique West Coast point-of-view and legal perspective to the East Coast based program and has earned quite a following for her brand of wit and sports wisdom since joining the Sports Journey team in June of 2006. In addition to her responsibilities as co-host and National Correspondent, Duffy writes a weekly column, My Weekly Sports Journey, which can be read on the shows website (www.sportsjourney.com).

Listeners have demonstrated their interest and enthusiasm for a high caliber sports talk radio show and have clearly mandated that Paula Duffy be part of that mix, said Lake Lewis, Founder of Sports Journey. Paula, I and the rest of the Sports Journey team are dedicated to bringing the listeners of ESPN 1240 the best local, regional, and national coverage possible. They are really in for a treat.

I am greatly looking forward to speaking with the extraordinary fans of Maryland and sharing my sports knowledge, legal background and, of course, female approach, to a discussion and analysis of the days sporting events, said Duffy. Maryland listeners will appreciate the fact that despite a great affinity for their local sports teams, I tell it like it is. Good or bad, you wont get any sugar coating from Paula Duffy. But I will make your drive time a helluva lot more entertaining. Fasten your seat belts!

Sports Journey was created by Lake Lewis and has drawn critical acclaim from sports fans and the radio industry for its innovative approach to sports commentary. The show features a combination of sports talk, analysis and guest interviews. Past guests have included NBA professionals, UFC and WWE champions, journalists from Sports Illustrated, NBC and ESPN as well as professional and college coaches from across the country. Sports Journeys experienced broadcast team consists of host Lake Lewis, co-host and National Correspondent Paula Duffy, co-host Sergio Rodriguez and regular commentators Reggie Williams and Steve Sherwood. Sports Journey, LLC streams live online at www.sportsjourney.com and has several sports shows that are broadcast from the ESPN Club on Disneys Boardwalk in Orlando, Florida.

About Paula Duffy:
Paula Duffy is the founder of Incidental Contact (www.incidentalcontact.com), a sports learning site for women and home to her wildly popular column and podcast called the Daily Dose of Duffy. Duffy is the author of audio books about basketball, football and baseball with her informative A Womans Guide To series and offers coaching sessions on all three sports. An attorney who has held senior positions with Sony Electronics and Vivendi Games, Duffy is frequently called upon by the national media for her cutting-edge, unique take on sports and the legal system. Duffy serves as a co-host on Sports Journey Radio, broadcast on ESPN, and has become a regular commentator on leading sports talk radio stations around the country as well as national cable television news shows on MSNBC, Fox News Channel and the Fox Business Network. Known as Leeza Gibbons Resident Sportstress on the radio program Leeza Live, Duffy regularly contributes columns to various sports related websites and has been profiled in major newspapers and magazines such as the Los Angeles Times, New York Post, Womans Day, Cosmopolitan and Delta Sky Magazine among many others.

About The Sports Journey Radio Network
The Sports Journey Radio Network is home to the biggest names in sports. Recognized as one of the fastest growing sports media outlets Sports Journeys show hosts talk with a strong list of national personalities, coaches, athletes, and writers throughout the sports industry. The featured show, Sports Journey with Lake Lewis is heard live on Delmarvas ESPN Radio 1240 Maryland and The US Sports Radio Network. The National Weekend Show with Lake, Sergio, and Paula also broadcasts on Delmarvas ESPN. Some of its shows broadcast live from the ESPN Club on Disneys Boardwalk in Orlando, Florida. For more information regarding ours shows and times please visit our Network Shows Page at www.sportsjourney.com.

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YouCastr Launches YouCastr Pro Sports Radio Station Service: First Customer – ESPN Radio Boston

YouCastr, the live Internet sports broadcasting network, today launches YouCastr Pro, its interactive professional streaming service for sports radio stations.

Boston, Mass. (PRWEB) May 6, 2008 -- YouCastr, the live Internet sports broadcasting network, today launches YouCastr Pro, its interactive professional streaming service for sports radio stations. YouCastr Pro combines high-quality live audio streaming, automatic archiving, and podcast distribution with unique features including live chat, live polling, and live interaction with the broadcaster. The interactive features, combined with highly detailed analytic and demographic information, enable sports radio stations to build more loyal, passionate, and global communities of listeners.

With YouCastr Pro, listeners interact with the radio show hosts as well as other fans live during broadcasts creating a richer and more entertaining experience, said Ariel Diaz, YouCastr CEO. In our initial markets, sports radio listeners have raved about the interactive features.

With YouCastr Pro, listeners interact with the radio show hosts as well as other fans live during broadcasts creating a richer and more entertaining experience Supporting the launch, YouCastr is announcing ESPN Radio Boston as its first YouCastr Pro customer. ESPN Radio Boston partnered with YouCastr to develop the innovative streaming service focused on the needs of sports radio stations. Jessamy Tang, CEO of ESPN Radio Boston said, Initial reaction of YouCastr Pro has been overwhelmingly positive. YouCastr Pro helps differentiate ESPN Radio Boston in this highly competitive market.

It is simple to get started with YouCastr Pro as all you need is a computer and Internet connection. For more information contact YouCastr at info@youcastr.com or view the online documentation at www.youcastr.com/pro/overview.

About ESPN Radio Boston
890 ESPN Boston and 1400 ESPN Lowell are the exclusive ESPN Radio stations in the Boston area. They are dedicated to providing the most comprehensive sports news, information and entertainment in Boston. For more information, visit www.890espn.com. 890 ESPN Boston (WAMG-AM) and 1400 ESPN Lowell (WLLH-AM) are owned by J Sports Boston LLC. J Sports Boston is a privately held company with studios in Charlestown, Mass.

About YouCastr
YouCastr, the live Internet sports broadcasting network, is revolutionizing the way fans experience their favorite sports by building on new and emerging technologies to create a real-time, interactive, global sports broadcasting platform. YouCastr allows anyone, anywhere to broadcast live sports commentary and interact with other fans, creating a more personal and entertaining experience. For more information or to try YouCastr, visit www.youcastr.com.

Author: Brad A Johnson

ESPN Tags Trident Communications for Internal Communications

ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, has engaged Trident Communications LLC, a global internal communications firm, to provide support for its employee communications programs, worldwide.

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 8, 2008 -- ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, has engaged Trident Communications LLC, a global internal communications firm, to provide support for its employee communications programs, worldwide.

"As ESPN expands its staff of over 5,000 employees, we recognize that we need a communications partner to help assess, develop and drive employee engagement," said John McCloskey, Senior Director, Internal Communications. "Trident brings ideas and approaches that match our employees expectations and that will help us inform, focus and motivate our employees around our key initiatives."

ESPN, based in Bristol, Connecticut, maintains communications hubs in the US and major cities around the globe from which it provides content that is viewed in over 190 countries. "Trident offers ESPN a broad array of online and traditional internal communication services to help us develop a comprehensive employee communications program," added McCloskey, pointing out that 70 to 80 percent of the staff is under the age of 30. "They expect communication from senior management, and they want to be able to respond."

Rob Drasin, President of Trident, said, "We have received enthusiastic support from John McCloskey and senior management to help ESPN develop an interactive communications platform that allows for the distribution of news and information and encourages employees to share ideas and best practices across the network."

Trident Communications is a New York-based, global, internal communications company with affiliates in the United Kingdom and Europe. With a total of 100 communications professionals, Trident provides communications consulting, editorial, e-communications and design services for companies such as Accenture, Bayer HealthCare, ConocoPhillips, Merck, PSEG, Wyeth and United Technologies.

Author: Rob Drasin

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