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Disney-owned ESPN cutting hundreds of jobs: source Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
By Liana B. Baker (Reuters) - ESPN, the sports channel that is Walt Disney Co's most profitable unit, is cutting 300 to 400 jobs across the company and closing a small Denver office, a person with knowledge of the cuts said. The job cuts, comprising 4 … More »Disney-owned ESPN cutting hundreds of jobs: source
By Liana B. Baker (Reuters) - ESPN, the sports channel that is Walt Disney Co's most profitable unit, is cutting 300 to 400 jobs across the company and closing a small Denver office, a person with knowledge of the cuts said. The job cuts, comprising 4 to 6 percent of ESPN's staff of 7,000, include open positions that will …
ESPN cutting workforce, 'smartly managing costs' AP - Tue, May 21, 2013
ESPN is cutting its workforce, the latest Disney division to reduce staff. "We are implementing changes across the company to enhance our continued growth while smartly managing costs," the sports ... More »ESPN cutting workforce, 'smartly managing costs'
ESPN is cutting its workforce, the latest Disney division to reduce staff. "We are implementing changes across the company to enhance our continued growth while smartly managing costs," the sports ...
Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Friday, May 17 Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
May 17 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Friday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - National Football League Confidence soaring for Cardinals with Palmer TEMPE, Ariz. - Coming off his most disappointing … More »Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Friday, May 17
May 17 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Friday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - National Football League Confidence soaring for Cardinals with Palmer TEMPE, Ariz. - Coming off his most disappointing season in the NFL, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald …
MAC and Sun Belt look to expand bowl lineup AP - Fri, May 17, 2013
As the power conferences work to secure spots in the most desirable bowl games, the Mid-American Conference and Sun Belt also are trying to expand their postseason lineups. Sun Belt Commissioner Karl Benson ... More »MAC and Sun Belt look to expand bowl lineup
As the power conferences work to secure spots in the most desirable bowl games, the Mid-American Conference and Sun Belt also are trying to expand their postseason lineups. Sun Belt Commissioner Karl Benson ...
US Open tennis leaving CBS for ESPN in 2015 AP - Thu, May 16, 2013
The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS after nearly a half-century and move all TV coverage to cable starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract with ESPN. More »US Open tennis leaving CBS for ESPN in 2015
The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS after nearly a half-century and move all TV coverage to cable starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract with ESPN.
Rutgers makes Louisville's Hermann AD AP - Wed, May 15, 2013
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers named Julie Hermann its new athletic director Wednesday, and the former No. 2 athletic administrator at Louisville promised a restart for the scandal-scarred program following the ouster of its men's basketball coach and … More »Rutgers makes Louisville's Hermann AD
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers named Julie Hermann its new athletic director Wednesday, and the former No. 2 athletic administrator at Louisville promised a restart for the scandal-scarred program following the ouster of its men's basketball coach and the resignation of other officials.
Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Wednesday, May 15 Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013
May 15 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Wednesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - National Football League Whaley replaces Nix as Bills' GM Assistant general manager Doug Whaley will be named general … More »Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Wednesday, May 15
May 15 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Wednesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - National Football League Whaley replaces Nix as Bills' GM Assistant general manager Doug Whaley will be named general manager of the Buffalo Bills today, following the succession plan …
AP Source: Rutgers makes Louisville's Hermann AD AP - Wed, May 15, 2013
A person familiar with the decision says Rutgers has hired Julie Hermann from the University of Louisville to be its new athletic director. More »AP Source: Rutgers makes Louisville's Hermann AD
A person familiar with the decision says Rutgers has hired Julie Hermann from the University of Louisville to be its new athletic director.
ABC Banks on Marvel and 'Empowered Women' at Upfronts The Atlantic Wire - Tue, May 14, 2013
RELATED: 'Red Widow' Is Not the Answer ABC Has Been Looking For More »ABC Banks on Marvel and 'Empowered Women' at Upfronts
RELATED: 'Red Widow' Is Not the Answer ABC Has Been Looking For
ABC's schedule for fall season AP - Tue, May 14, 2013
ABC's prime-time schedule for the fall: More »ABC's schedule for fall season
ABC's prime-time schedule for the fall:
ESPN Hasn't Stolen the U.S. Open Rights from CBS... Yet The Atlantic Wire - Tue, May 14, 2013
ESPN's upfront presentation on Tuesday had more soccer, more football, and more SportsCenter, but the Worldwide Leader refused to explain the most puzzling sport on its moneymaking lineup of contracts: tennis. ESPN president John Skipper teased a rumored … More »ESPN Hasn't Stolen the U.S. Open Rights from CBS... Yet
ESPN's upfront presentation on Tuesday had more soccer, more football, and more SportsCenter, but the Worldwide Leader refused to explain the most puzzling sport on its moneymaking lineup of contracts: tennis. ESPN president John Skipper teased a rumored announcement about the network becoming the exclusive home of the …
Michigan coach calls out Notre Dame for ‘chickening out’ of rivalry The Daily Caller - Tue, May 14, 2013
Michigan and Notre Dame represent two of the top three spots in all-time college football wins and are the top two in all-time winning percentage. More »Michigan coach calls out Notre Dame for ‘chickening out’ of rivalry
Michigan and Notre Dame represent two of the top three spots in all-time college football wins and are the top two in all-time winning percentage.
Kiffin and USC strive for drama-free 2013 season AP - Mon, May 13, 2013
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lane Kiffin has an idea. More »Kiffin and USC strive for drama-free 2013 season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lane Kiffin has an idea.
Vikings shore up agreement to play at TCF Stadium AP - Fri, May 10, 2013
The Minnesota Vikings and University of Minnesota have spent an entire year putting together an agreement that will allow the NFL team to play on the college campus while its shiny, new home is built. ... More »Vikings shore up agreement to play at TCF Stadium
The Minnesota Vikings and University of Minnesota have spent an entire year putting together an agreement that will allow the NFL team to play on the college campus while its shiny, new home is built. ...
How college coaches dominate state budgets: By the numbers The Week - Fri, May 10, 2013
The odds are pretty good that the highest-paid employee in your state is a football coach — or some kind of sports coach More »How college coaches dominate state budgets: By the numbers
The odds are pretty good that the highest-paid employee in your state is a football coach — or some kind of sports coach
PSU coach O'Brien not expecting more transfers AP - Wed, May 8, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — Penn State has 67 scholarship players on its football roster and coach Bill O'Brien sees no reason why that will change significantly by the time the season starts Aug. 31. More »PSU coach O'Brien not expecting more transfers
NEW YORK (AP) — Penn State has 67 scholarship players on its football roster and coach Bill O'Brien sees no reason why that will change significantly by the time the season starts Aug. 31.
Penn St coach not expecting 2nd wave of departures AP - Wed, May 8, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — Penn State has 67 scholarship football players on its roster and coach Bill O'Brien sees no reason why that will change significantly by the time the season starts on Aug. 31. More »Penn St coach not expecting 2nd wave of departures
NEW YORK (AP) — Penn State has 67 scholarship football players on its roster and coach Bill O'Brien sees no reason why that will change significantly by the time the season starts on Aug. 31.
Nick Saban's Ga. mountain mansion to be auctioned AP - Wed, May 8, 2013
University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban is selling his lake-front estate in the north Georgia mountains with its three-story lighthouse and custom boat house. A real estate firm confirmed on Wednesday ... More »Nick Saban's Ga. mountain mansion to be auctioned
University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban is selling his lake-front estate in the north Georgia mountains with its three-story lighthouse and custom boat house. A real estate firm confirmed on Wednesday ...
Huskers' Frazier knew his call to Hall would come AP - Wed, May 8, 2013
Some of the greatest players have had to wait decades after becoming eligible to get the call from the College Football Hall of Fame. More »Huskers' Frazier knew his call to Hall would come
Some of the greatest players have had to wait decades after becoming eligible to get the call from the College Football Hall of Fame.
Wuerffel, Frazier, Dayne selected for college Hall AP - Tue, May 7, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — The only time Tommie Frazier and Danny Wuerffel shared the field during their brilliant college careers, Frazier's Nebraska team trampled Wuerffel and Florida in the 1996 Fiesta Bowl to win the national championship. More »Wuerffel, Frazier, Dayne selected for college Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — The only time Tommie Frazier and Danny Wuerffel shared the field during their brilliant college careers, Frazier's Nebraska team trampled Wuerffel and Florida in the 1996 Fiesta Bowl to win the national championship.
Jason Collins Is Everything to Anybody The Atlantic Wire - Tue, May 7, 2013
It's been more than a week now since Jason Collins put his name above the words: "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay." You've had more than a week of arguments, at dinner parties, at sports bars, and online, about what those words really … More »Jason Collins Is Everything to Anybody
It's been more than a week now since Jason Collins put his name above the words: "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay." You've had more than a week of arguments, at dinner parties, at sports bars, and online, about what those words really mean. ...
Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:30 PM ET on Tuesday, May 7 Reuters - Tue, May 7, 2013
May 7 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:30 PM ET on Tuesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - National Basketball Association Clippers confident in Paul's return Chris Paul is one month from his first soiree … More »Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:30 PM ET on Tuesday, May 7
May 7 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:30 PM ET on Tuesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - National Basketball Association Clippers confident in Paul's return Chris Paul is one month from his first soiree into unrestricted free agency, but the Los Angeles Clippers are counting …
Wuerffel, Dayne, Frazier selected for college Hall AP - Tue, May 7, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — Heisman Trophy winners Danny Wuerffel of Florida and Ron Dayne of Wisconsin, along with two-time national champion Tommie Frazier of Nebraska, were selected Tuesday for the College Football Hall of Fame. More »Wuerffel, Dayne, Frazier selected for college Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Heisman Trophy winners Danny Wuerffel of Florida and Ron Dayne of Wisconsin, along with two-time national champion Tommie Frazier of Nebraska, were selected Tuesday for the College Football Hall of Fame.
NCAA hoops semifinal games moving to cable in 2014 AP - Tue, May 7, 2013
The Final Four's first two games are moving to cable next year. The national semifinals will air on TBS in 2014 and 2015, with the title game remaining on CBS, the companies said Tuesday. Under the 14-year ... More »NCAA hoops semifinal games moving to cable in 2014
The Final Four's first two games are moving to cable next year. The national semifinals will air on TBS in 2014 and 2015, with the title game remaining on CBS, the companies said Tuesday. Under the 14-year ...
Notre Dame's Kelly: All eyes on Cowboys Stadium AP - Fri, May 3, 2013
Notre Dame chose to play a "home" game in North Texas long before Cowboys Stadium was picked as the first venue for the national championship in the new playoff system. Now it just so happens ... More »Notre Dame's Kelly: All eyes on Cowboys Stadium
Notre Dame chose to play a "home" game in North Texas long before Cowboys Stadium was picked as the first venue for the national championship in the new playoff system. Now it just so happens ...
CA-SPORTS Summary Reuters - Wed, May 1, 2013
Unheralded Conley proving key to Grizzlies' playoff success LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - While Chris Paul was busy scoring a playoff career-high-tying 35 points on Tuesday, Memphis guard Mike Conley was quietly leaving his fingerprints on a series he has helped … More »CA-SPORTS Summary
Unheralded Conley proving key to Grizzlies' playoff success LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - While Chris Paul was busy scoring a playoff career-high-tying 35 points on Tuesday, Memphis guard Mike Conley was quietly leaving his fingerprints on a series he has helped shift in favor of the Grizzlies. Conley is the "other" point guard …
Collins is 'happiest' ever, but not everyone celebrates gay NBA player Reuters - Tue, Apr 30, 2013
By Julian Linden NEW YORK (Reuters) - Veteran basketball player Jason Collins basked in support and declared himself as happy as he had ever been on Tuesday, but not everyone was pleased about his becoming the first openly gay player in North America's … More »Collins is 'happiest' ever, but not everyone celebrates gay NBA player
By Julian Linden NEW YORK (Reuters) - Veteran basketball player Jason Collins basked in support and declared himself as happy as he had ever been on Tuesday, but not everyone was pleased about his becoming the first openly gay player in North America's four major professional sports leagues. Collins revealed he was gay …
Football preparing the ground for first gay players Reuters - Tue, Apr 30, 2013
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - They're big, they're tough, and, presumably, some of them are gay, but so far not a single active NFL player has come out and said so. After NBA player Jason Collins broke that barrier this week, the National Football … More »Football preparing the ground for first gay players
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - They're big, they're tough, and, presumably, some of them are gay, but so far not a single active NFL player has come out and said so. After NBA player Jason Collins broke that barrier this week, the National Football League is making sure it will be ready for any coming out party. Earlier …
NFL-Football preparing the ground for first gay players Reuters - Tue, Apr 30, 2013
By Simon Evans MIAMI, April 30 (Reuters) - They're big, they're tough, and, presumably, some of them are gay, but so far not a single active NFL player has come out and said so. After NBA player Jason Collins broke that barrier this week, the National … More »NFL-Football preparing the ground for first gay players
By Simon Evans MIAMI, April 30 (Reuters) - They're big, they're tough, and, presumably, some of them are gay, but so far not a single active NFL player has come out and said so. After NBA player Jason Collins broke that barrier this week, the National Football League is making sure it will be ready for any coming out party. …
Tebow Time over in New York as Jets cut quarterback Reuters - Mon, Apr 29, 2013
By Julian Linden NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Jets cut quarterback Tim Tebow on Monday, ending his ill-conceived stint in the Big Apple and leaving one of the most hyped players in the National Football League (NFL) facing an uncertain future. The … More »Tebow Time over in New York as Jets cut quarterback
By Julian Linden NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Jets cut quarterback Tim Tebow on Monday, ending his ill-conceived stint in the Big Apple and leaving one of the most hyped players in the National Football League (NFL) facing an uncertain future. The Jets notified Tebow of their decision to waive him after just one season …