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Final Ratings: Manziel Delivers Big "MNF" Numbers For ESPN; EPL Strong On NBC

Daily - 08/22/2014

Monday’s Browns-Redskins “MNF” telecast earned a 4.5 final rating and 6.9 million viewers on ESPN, the highest-rated and most-viewed NFL preseason game on the network since Brett Favre’s national TV debut with the Vikings in ’09. That game averaged a 5.2 rating and 7.9 million viewers. Browns-Redskins also ranks...

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Daily - 08/22/2014

In Phoenix, Andrew Joseph notes WFAN's Mike Francesa on Thursday criticized Kentucky men's basketball coach John Calipari on-air, calling him a "'master recruiter' and 'master motivator' but not a great x's-and-o's coach." Calipari "was not amused," and he "called in to the radio show as 'John from Kentucky' and...

Coliseum Sports Media Announces Launch Of PremierLeaguePass In Taiwan

Global - 08/22/2014

Coliseum Sports Media announced its launch in Taiwan -- taking its online platform PremierLeaguePass.com, which showcases the EPL, to Asia for the first time. PremierLeaguePass aims to offer an alternative to the way football is consumed in the market, following the launch of the service in New Zealand last...

EPL Side Manchester United Launches Presence On Social Messaging Platform Line

Global - 08/22/2014

ManU announced details of a new presence on Asian social messaging platform Line, which could see the club engage with more than 490 million users across the globe. The club's presence on the social messaging platform will allow users to access ManU news, videos and imagery directly from their...

Fernando Soler Signs Contract To Remain Head Of IMG Tennis

Global - 08/22/2014

IMG, a division of William Morris Endeavor, has re-signed Fernando Soler as head of the tennis division. IMG confirmed the Spaniard had re-signed, but declined to provide other details. A source said he signed for another three years. Soler assumed the top tennis spot in '06. He has been...

Media Notes: ITF Launches On Chinese Social Media Platforms Sina Weibo, Tencent WeChat

Global - 08/22/2014

The Int'l Tennis Federation "launched Chinese social media platforms on Sina Weibo and Tencent WeChat, the Chinese versions of Twitter." ITF President Francesco Ricci Bitti said that "the platforms' first objective is extensive coverage of the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, adding that more initiatives are just around the corner" ( XINHUA,...

Bowman Says Online Blackouts For MLB Games Could Be Lifted By '15 Season

Daily - 08/21/2014

An easing of blackout restrictions on MLB games online "could come as early as next season," according to Anick Jesdanun of the AP. MLBAM President & CEO Bob Bowman this week said that he is "optimistic that a deal could be reached soon with various cable operators, channels and...

SEC Network Lands Carriage Deal With Verizon FiOS, Bumps Sub Count To Mid-60s

Daily - 08/21/2014

Verizon FiOS has completed a deal to carry SEC Network, sources said. The channel will be on an expanded basic tier within SEC territory and include access to WatchESPN. It is not clear where Verizon will carry it outside of SEC territory. A formal announcement could come as soon...

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Daily - 08/21/2014

AD AGE's Michael Sebastian noted The Onion tomorrow is "rolling out the second season of its original web series 'Tough Season,' a mockumentary about one man's quest to become champion of his fantasy football league." The show is being produced by The Onion Labs,...

Mo'Ne Davis Helps ESPN Earn Best-Ever Overnight Rating For Little League Game

Daily - 08/21/2014

Mo'Ne Davis' team might not have won last night's LLWS game, but her presence on the mound led to ESPN's highest-rated game ever from Williamsport. The net earned a 3.4 overnight rating for Nevada’s 8-1 win over Pennsylvania, up 143% over the 1.4 figure ESPN received for the...

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Final Ratings: Manziel Delivers Big "MNF" Numbers For ESPN; EPL Strong On NBC

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Coliseum Sports Media Announces Launch Of PremierLeaguePass In Taiwan

EPL Side Manchester United Launches Presence On Social Messaging Platform Line

Fernando Soler Signs Contract To Remain Head Of IMG Tennis

Media Notes: ITF Launches On Chinese Social Media Platforms Sina Weibo, Tencent WeChat

Bowman Says Online Blackouts For MLB Games Could Be Lifted By '15 Season

SEC Network Lands Carriage Deal With Verizon FiOS, Bumps Sub Count To Mid-60s

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