Charles Barkley gives Heat fans obscene gesture

Its hard to get upset with Charles Barkley for flipping the bird to Miami fans. Continue reading →

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May 23, 2011, 3:38 pm

MLB can’t beat Cops, America’s Most Wanted

FOX won the ratings battle with its coverage of the Cubs-Red Sox game on Sunday night, plus regional action. Continue reading →

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May 23, 2011, 2:16 pm

NBC’s Biggest Loser hiring sports star to replace Jillian Michaels?

Jillian Michaels is leaving “The Biggest Loser,” to focus on having a family, now NBC might be turning to the world of sports to replace her. Continue reading →

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May 23, 2011, 2:06 pm

Bill Clinton strategist hired by athlete to deny steroid claims

Lance Armstrong is fighting back against CBS News. The cycling star is being featured in a story set to air Sunday on 60 Minutes that breaks down new allegations of his cheating ways. Continue reading →

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May 20, 2011, 8:34 pm

Harmon Killebrew spent final night watching David Letterman show

Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew spent the night before his death watching a DVD of the David Letterman show. Continue reading →

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May 20, 2011, 10:16 am

NBA playoffs draw 92% more TV viewers than hockey

To say pro basketball is a tad more popular in America would be the understatement of the year. Continue reading →

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May 20, 2011, 9:28 am

Duke athlete featured on A&E’s “Intervention”

Its probably not the kind of publicity you’d like to get, but a former star athlete from Duke University will be featured on the hit TV show “Intervention.” Continue reading →

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May 20, 2011, 7:37 am

Tiger Woods mistress gets reality show

Rachel Uchitel, a woman nobody would know about had she not slept with Tiger Woods, is getting her own reality show. Continue reading →

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May 18, 2011, 9:35 am

NHL selling TV rights in Middle East

The United States isn’t real popular these days in many Middle East countries, but thats not stopping the NHL from trying to make a buck there. Continue reading →

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May 17, 2011, 9:25 am

Greatness of Raiders coming to HBO?

Tampa Bay’s Buccaneers didn’t what the exposure of HBO’s Real Sports, now the Silver & Black could benefit. Continue reading →

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May 17, 2011, 9:15 am

ESPN Deportes launched first fictional show

The leading spanish-language sports network in the U.S. is getting into the original TV programing business.  Continue reading →

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May 17, 2011, 7:48 am

Hulk Hogan blaming TV for bad PPV sales

Hulk Hogan thinks he knows why TNA wrestling is struggling to get viewers to order pay-per-view events. Continue reading →

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May 17, 2011, 1:13 am

ESPN giving PTI fill-in his own show?

Dan Le Batard, who admits he’s “not good at TV,” is getting his own show later this year on ESPN. Continue reading →

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May 16, 2011, 12:09 am

Fox’s Gus Johnson called unprepared self-promoter

FOX Sports is paying Gus Johnson big money to call Pac-12 football and basketball games for the next few years, but that doesn’t mean he’s avoided criticism. Continue reading →

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May 13, 2011, 9:22 am

Marv Albert returning to NFL Play-By-Play?

He’s been the voice of the NBA on TNT for years, now Marv Albert could be returning to the NFL. Continue reading →

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May 12, 2011, 9:35 pm

Billionaire thought NBA owner was stagehand

Real-estate guru Barbara Cocoran didn’t think much of an NBA owner. Continue reading →

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May 12, 2011, 11:53 am

Van Gundy wants Lakers job?

You couldn’t get less Hollywood than hiring a Van Gundy, but one is interested in the Lakers job. Continue reading →

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May 12, 2011, 9:36 am

City has 65% of TV’s tuned into Kentucky Derby

Louisville was king of TV ratings for the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby. Continue reading →

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May 11, 2011, 8:17 pm

Manny Pacquiao punches comic in face?

Boxing star Manny Pacquiao gets to do what so many American’s wish they could, punch a stand-up comedian in the face. Continue reading →

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May 11, 2011, 8:11 am

Pawn Stars more popular than NBA playoffs?

While LeBron James and Dwyane Wade leading the Heat to a win against the Celtics on Monday night was the top rated show on cable TV (7. 8 million viewers), Rick Harrison is clearly more popular than Kevin Durant and the Thunder. Continue reading →

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May 11, 2011, 8:05 am

Comcast SportsNet getting new name?

As it positions itself to take down ESPN, Comcast regional sports networks will be getting a new name soon. Continue reading →

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May 10, 2011, 9:23 am

Nuggets facing lawsuit from old ABA rival

The Denver Nuggets are dealing with a lawsuit over TV revenue, but it will have to play out in a new court. Continue reading →

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May 10, 2011, 8:26 am

Texas-San Antonio football team gets reality TV series

Former Miami coach Larry Coker doesn’t strike most as a reality TV show kind of guy, but he’ll be soon staring in one. Continue reading →

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May 10, 2011, 5:15 am

NFL stars fiancee say NO to reality show

The rumors aren’t true about a reality TV show according to Bears QB Jay Cutler’s future wife. Continue reading →

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May 9, 2011, 9:03 am

Celtics beat NASCAR by 18% in TV battle

Rajon Rondo and the Celtics raced to a ratings win against the good old boys in NASCAR on Saturday night. Continue reading →

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May 9, 2011, 5:07 am

Gus Johnson dumped by CBS

Gus Johnson, an internet folk hero for his play-by-play work, won’t be working games for CBS Sports anymore. Continue reading →

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May 5, 2011, 6:02 pm

NFL Network passes on Gus Johnson

Gus Johnson’s name came up in rumors to replace Bob Papa as the voice of the NFL Network’s game coverage, he didn’t get the gig. Continue reading →

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May 5, 2011, 10:20 am

NFL sideline reporter quits, says she’s too good for role

Andrea Kremer says she’s apparently to good to work the sidelines for NBC’s Sunday night NFL package. Continue reading →

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May 5, 2011, 9:27 am

Giants pitcher to appear on NBC’s Today Show

Giants starter Matt Cain was scheduled to appear on NBC’s “Today Show” this morning. Continue reading →

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May 5, 2011, 5:56 am

NBC hires ESPN reporter for “Sunday Night Football”

Michele Tafoya has left ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” for the prime time ratings package on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.”  Continue reading →

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May 5, 2011, 12:05 am

NFL analyst wins Emmy Award

Its not very often that the Cincinnati Bengals win anything. Continue reading →

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May 3, 2011, 7:32 am

2011 NFL Draft takes ratings hit

Trades and free agent signingings apparently help ratings. The 2011 NFL draft saw its ratings tumble 16% from 2010. Continue reading →

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April 29, 2011, 4:45 pm

WWE hires another reality TV star

John Miller, currently starring on Oxygen’s reality show “Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too,” has landed a gig in the WWE. Continue reading →

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April 26, 2011, 12:30 am

LeBron James almost beaten by Alligator Hunters?

History Channel’s “Swamp People” came close to beating the NBA Playoffs in the Thursday night cable ratings. Continue reading →

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April 22, 2011, 10:44 pm

FOX sportscasting star has vocal illness

Joe Buck has been dealing with a sickness thats impacting his TV work. Continue reading →

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April 22, 2011, 11:03 am

MLB broadcasts on ESPN scripted like WWE?

Sunday Night Baseball on TV isn’t what it seems. Continue reading →

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April 22, 2011, 10:36 am