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Entries Tagged as 'Football Coverage on TV Networks'

ESPN Launches Ads to Promote Euro 2008 TV Coverage

May 15th, 2008 · 3 Comments · ESPN, ESPN2, derek rae, euro 2008, european championship, uefa

ESPN has launched a series of ads on their network to promote their coverage of the upcoming Euro 2008 tournament. The TV ads feature Germany, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy. My personal favorite is the Portugese one, but each of them is well done.
So far, ESPN hasn’t made a wrong move in their preparation for […]

 
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Setanta Sports Launches Redesigned Sites in North America

May 14th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Setanta Sports

Setanta Sports in North America has redesigned their website as well as creating country-specific websites. The new website for Setanta Sports in the United States is http://www.setantaus.com, while the new site for Canada is http://www.setantaca.com. Setanta’s current site, http://www.setantanorthamerica.com will be phased out over time.
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Sky Pay-TV Freeview Plan Delayed

May 13th, 2008 · No Comments · Setanta Sports, Sky Sports, rupert murdoch

British media regulator Ofcom announced today that it was delaying a decision on a planned Sky pay-TV service for Freeview until a larger investigation into the entire pay-TV market can be completed later this summer. The announcement makes a full decision on the Sky service unlikely before 2009.
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I’m On Setanta Sports: Season Finale, May 11, 2008

May 11th, 2008 · No Comments · Setanta Sports

One of the things I’ll miss most about this classic 2007/2008 Premier League season is looking forward to watching the brilliant I’m On Setanta Sports. Here’s the final episode of the first season to bring back some cherished memories.

 
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Win Tickets to The Cesc Fabregas Show

May 9th, 2008 · 31 Comments · Arsenal, Football Coverage on TV Networks, Sky Sports

EPL Talk has two pairs of tickets to give away to this Tuesday’s premiere of The Cesc Fabregas Show, recorded live in London. Entry is strictly by ticket only.
Fabregas will be the star of the show, which will be televised before a private audience of 400 people. Several surprise special guests will join Fabregas […]

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Do You Know The Way to Sven Jose?

May 8th, 2008 · No Comments · Setanta Sports

Let’s hope that I’m On Setanta Sports creator Mario Rosenstock is madly rewriting the script for the final episode of the season. That’s because the British press is reporting that “It” (aka Sven-Goran Eriksson) is interested in becoming the next manager of Chelsea if Avram Grant is sacked.
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ESPN announces Euro 2008 broadcast schedule

May 8th, 2008 · 9 Comments · ESPN, ESPN2, abc, euro 2008, uefa

It has been a day of introductions here at EPL Talk, so let me be the latest to say hello to all of you. I am honored to be joining the site alongside all the new members, and I would like to thank The Gaffer for the opportunity to write here.
Now to the big news. […]

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Max Bretos is my hero …

May 8th, 2008 · 22 Comments · DISH Network, DirecTV, Fox Soccer Channel, american soccer, fox football fone-in, major league soccer talk, nick webster, usa

except he’s not.
Well, hello there!
I’d like to thank The Gaffer for letting me out of the cage and onto the Interwebs as a new helper with this little venture. I’ll try not to make a fool out of him or myself (if I can make sure to tag things correctly). As for other people, well, […]

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Champions League, FA Cup and England Internationals Coming to UK in HD

May 8th, 2008 · 6 Comments · BBC, Football Coverage on TV Networks, ITV, Sky Sports

BBC and ITV have teamed together to launch a free digital TV service called FreeSat, which will offer its programming in high-definition (HD) including Champions League, FA Cup and England internationals.
While the service will be available for free, a one-time fee of £200 will be required for equipment and installation. You will also need an […]

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U.K. TV Coverage for Wigan v Man Utd & Chelsea v Bolton

May 7th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Football Coverage on TV Networks, Setanta Sports, Sky Sports

Four of the final ten Premier League matches of the 2007/2008 season will be televised on TV in the United Kingdom. Sky Sports 1 will televise Wigan against Manchester United (3pm BST). Sky Sports 2 will televise Chelsea versus Bolton (3pm BST), while Sky Sports 3 will show Birmingham City against Blackburn Rovers (3pm BST). […]

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FA Cup Final: Portsmouth vs Cardiff On U.S. TV

May 6th, 2008 · No Comments · Football Coverage on TV Networks, Football Tournaments, Fox Soccer Channel, Portsmouth

Soccer fans in the United States will have one last chance to pay for the rights to watch a FA Cup Final. This year, on Saturday May 17, you’ll have to pay approximately $25 to watch Portsmouth play Cardiff City on pay-per-view (PPV) television. Next season, the final should be available live on either Fox […]