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ESPN, which stands for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, had its humble beginnings in 1979 when father and son team, Bill and Scott Rasmussen, launched the fledgling network's flagship show, SportsCenter.

Originally meant to be a cable television outlet for showing off college sports in the state of Connecticut, ESPN grew by leaps and bounds, showing sports 24 hours a day. In the early days, people were likely to find Australian Rules Football, table tennis, and gymnastics in prime time. Now, Major League Baseball and the National Football League are mainstays on the network which reaches nearly 100 million homes in the United States. In addition to the main cable channel, ESPN also broadcasts sporting events through ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPN Classic, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio, and ESPN360.com. In 2008, ESPN entered into a partnership with Major League Gaming, looking to get into the online gaming market.

ESPN's main headquarters are located in Bristol, Connecticut.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “espn”

 

• Australia to field first against Sri Lanka – Watch Live

  
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  LONDON (Sporting Alert) — Australia have won the toss and they have elected to field in their crucial ICC Champions Trophy Group A clash with Sri Lanka at Kennington Oval, here in London. Watch Live Streaming Australia v Sri Lanka on ESPN3.com Victory for either team will see them joining England in the ...
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• LewPBlog:Johnny Manziel tweets he ‘can’t wait to leave College Station

  
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  I’m no millionaire, and I’m not an expert at public relations, but isn’t this Twitter thing with Manziel potentially dangerous when it comes to the rest of Maziel’s collegiate career, and potential professional career? Please reference Manti Te’o. According to Larry Brown Sports, Johnny Football can’t ...
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• Puck Daddy: Five reasons why the Boston Bruins won Game 2

  
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  “They scored more goals than the Blackhawks!” Well, yeah, but there are reasons why the Boston Bruins won Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final over the Chicago Blackhawks, 2-1 in overtime, to even the series at 1-1. Here are five: 1. The Bruins’ Worst Was Their First If you’re going to completely suck in … ...
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• Watch England v New Zealand on ESPN3.com

  
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  CARDIFF (Sporting Alert) — New Zealand have won the toss and decided to field first in their ICC Champions Trophy Group A clash with hosts England at Sophia Gardens here in Cardiff. UPDATE: RAIN HAS DELAYED PLAY SO FAR. Watch England v New Zealand Live Streaming Champions Trophy on ESPN3.com The big team news for ...
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• Here’s More Proof That ESPN Doesn’t Care About Hockey

  
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  June 4, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; ESPN reporters Steve Levy (left) and Barry Melrose on air after game three of the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals between the New Jersey Devils and the Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center. The Kings won 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports I cringe whenever  ...
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• Why Did ESPN Censor Bill Simmons’ Joke About Dwayne Wade Going To Germany?

  
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  In a most perplexing bit of censorship, the Worldwide Leader In Sports edited out a joke that relatively-new TV analyst Bill Simmons made last night, regarding Dwayne Wade “having” platelet-rich plasma therapy in Germany. The joke made it on the air in the live broadcast, but was omitted later on. The ...
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• Ten Foot Mailbag: The Best Thing About Being A Chicago Sports Fan

  
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  Chicago has dealt with enough awfulness that I feel we have more fans in this town that “get it;” “it” being, yeah, losing sucks, but I don’t have to look at this as just a black and white, did they win or did they lose issue.
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• The 16 Worst Coaches In Modern NFL History

  
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  We are living in the Golden Age of Terrible NFL Coaching. The NFL rulebook and offensive and defensive playbooks have become so complex in the 21st century that only a hobo savant like Bill Belichick can even come close to making every right decision over the course of an entire football game. And new coaches are ...
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• ESPN launches more second screen coverage with golfs US Open

  
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  ESPN is further boosting its major sports coverage by producing a raft of extra material for golf enthusiasts at the US Open. And the outlet will be doing the same during the British Open, along with Wimbledon, the US Open and Australian Open for tennis. The network is employing a special team during the tournament ...
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• Bill Simmons Is Pissed That SportsCenter Edited Out This Joke

  
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  Up above, Bill Simmons and the rest of the NBA Countdown crew discuss how Dwyane Wade transmogrified himself last night into an All-Star once again. Magic Johnson wonders if he could do it again for Game 5, and Michael Wilbon says hell benefit from getting two off days. Read more...        
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• Bill Simmons is Mad ESPN Edited His Joke About Dwyane Wade Visiting Germany Before Game 4 From a SportsCenter Replay

  
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  Thats like, censorship, man!
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• Stephen Jackson Gives the Most Real Interview Ever: “It Felt Good to Hit a Fan”

  
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  You will NEVER be able to accuse Stephen Jackson of not keeping it real or failing to speak his mind. It’s the kind of behavior that has cost him a job (and maybe another ring) … but on the bright side it makes him an incredible interview. Watch all of this interview on ESPN’s “Highly [...] The post Stephen ...
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• ESPN Bill Simmons Takes Shot at Stephen A.; Upset NBA Countdown Show Sucks

  
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  Curious if this gets a fine or suspension. He hasn’t been able to hold his tongue a lot on social media and suddenly it boiled over last night. One of his jokes (that has been said a million times by others) was edited by Sportscenter and that set him off. Simmons probably won’t return to the NBA ...
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• Bill Simmons frustrated with ESPN, lets loose on Twitter

  
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  Bill Simmons let loose on his employer, ESPN, in the wee hours of the morning following Game 4. At issue was a joke Simmons used that was edited out on SportsCenter. Twitter Twitter It appears Simmons’ days on NBA Countdown are numbered. The show never really caught on with viewers, lacking the ...
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• Watch US Open Live Stream and Marquee Groups

  
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  ARDMORE (Sporting Alert) – While World No. 1 Tiger Woods struggled in the first round of the US Open at Merion Golf Club, Luke Donald and Phil Mickelson were impressing others on an interrupted day one of action. Online streams via USOpen.com Friday’s second round coverage Online streams on USOpen.com Marquee ...
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• ESPN to kill 3D broadcasts citing ‘limited’ interest

  
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    ESPN’s announcement that it will shut down its 3-D channel by the end of the year is the latest sign the format won’t revolutionize entertainment as the industry once hoped.Troubling signs for 3-D have been on the horizon for a last year or so. ESPN 3D’s audience ratings were below The Nielsen Co.’s ...
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• Kristen Keith Added To The D210TV Line-Up

  
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  D210TV is excited to announce Kristen Keith to its sports team. Kristen is a graduate of the University of Arkansas and has experience as a host and sideline reporter. She has worked with the Drew Pearson Show for Fox Sports Network, KHBS-KHOG, ESPNU, ESPN2, CST and Razorvision.
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• A's Edge Yankees In 18

  
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  Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Read More
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• Media: 67 for Phil...father-of-the-year award

  
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  By John Strege The travels, sans travails, of Phil Mickelson was the story of the day in the first round of the U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on Thursday, and it was succinctly summarized by NBCs Peter Jacobsen. "Sixty-seven for Phil, as well as a father-of-the-year award," he said. The three-under par ...
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• Source: Seahawks, QB Jackson agree to deal

  
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  The Seattle Seahawks have reached a one-year deal with quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, a source told ESPN.com’s John Clayton. Jackson passed his physical on Thursday and then accepted the Seahawks’ offer. Read More
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