Tag: ESPN

Jon Gruden agrees to 5 year extension with ESPN

Jon Gruden agrees to 5 year extension with ESPN

Jon Gruden will be on the ESPN airwaves for years to come, as the former NFL coach signed a 5-year exclusive extension with ESPN, with the contract term starting next September.

October 17, 2011 | 3 Comments More
ESPN, Fox schedule Pittsburgh Pirates for nationally televised baseball

ESPN, Fox schedule Pittsburgh Pirates for nationally televised baseball

Pittsburgh Pirates fever is catching…Both ESPN and Fox will broadcast the Pirates on national TV in the coming weeks.

July 25, 2011 | 1 Comment More
ESPN acquires all Wimbledon Live U.S. Television Rights

ESPN acquires all Wimbledon Live U.S. Television Rights

ESPN has secured a huge television rights deal, becoming the exclusive broadcaster of Wimbledon through the year 2023.

July 6, 2011 | 4 Comments More
The New Mexico Bowl: Now sponsored by Gildan

The New Mexico Bowl: Now sponsored by Gildan

The New Mexico Bowl, the first game of the NCAAF bowl season now has a new sponsor, Activewear manufacturer Gildan.

June 21, 2011 | 1 Comment More
Longhorn Network launches August 26th.

Longhorn Network launches August 26th.

The University of Texas’ long-awaited Longhorn Network will launch on August 26th. The network, which is owned jointly by ESPN, IMG College, and the University of Texas, will feature UT-based programming 24 hours a day.

June 16, 2011 | 1 Comment More
ESPN goes “Full Disclosure”, launches FrontRow website

ESPN goes “Full Disclosure”, launches FrontRow website

ESPN is going “Full Disclosure” with the launch of their Front Row website on March 30th. Readers can expect a behind the scenes look at ESPN, the employee experience, and newsworthy company issues.

March 29, 2011 | 2 Comments More