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[muppetman11]

Thanks for the info Chad

I wouldn't at all be surprised to see it land on Sky Sports.

[alwaysabear]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Thanks for the info Chad

I wouldn't at all be surprised to see it land on Sky Sports.

Neither would I . NBA probably fancy a bit of what Sky has done for the NFL.

[OLDGOLD]

Originally Posted by Chad

---------- Post added at 20:13 ---------- Previous post was at 18:20 ----------

[/COLOR]SKY in talks with ESPN to secure NBA rights:

http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-and-...hts-801497460/

Thanks for this snippet, Chad. This is great news. When I learnt that ESPN weren't broadcasting NBA this season, I was going to contact Sky to ask (plead, actually) that they step in and bring it to Sky Sports, but couldn't find any suitable email address or link on their website to send it to, so didn't bother

Hope this now goes ahead.

[Chad]

Originally Posted by alwaysabear

Neither would I . NBA probably fancy a bit of what Sky has done for the NFL.

I must admit that when SKY put their might behind a sport it tends to be a more pleasurable viewing experience. For me their boxing coverage is great for so many reasons:

1. All fights are in HD
2. Some fights are in 3D
3. Dedicated weekly boxing programme
4. Up to the minute boxing news on SKY Sports News
5. Live weigh-ins and press conferences
6. Some of the best boxing commentators and pundits in the UK
7. Studio guests and guest pundits are of a high calibre
8. Special preview shows to their bigger fights
9. Ultra slow motion replays during fights
10. General presentation i.e. graphics and effects etc....
11. Great coverage on SKY Sports website
12. Action is available on demand for months afterwards

[nstokes]

I hope NBA does come to Sky Sports. Means once the football season is over i can cancel ESPN and watch American sports on Sky Sports

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by nstokes

I hope NBA does come to Sky Sports. Means once the football season is over i can cancel ESPN and watch American sports on Sky Sports

Espn not be worth it when they lose the premier league football next season

[Chad]

Originally Posted by Dave42

Espn not be worth it when they lose the premier league football next season

I'm one of only a few on here that would still value ESPN next year, if they didn't lose any more rights.

ESPN have 30 SPL games as well as 10 SFL games involving Rangers, my team. ESPN have also picked up Scotland friendlies such as their game against USA and Luxembourg. ESPN show 30 live boxing shows from their Friday Night Fight series each year and have snapped up the rights to the World Series of boxing. For me and my sporting tastes, ESPN is still very appealing. In fact at the moment ESPN is more appealing that BT Sports.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Chad

I'm one of only a few on here that would still value ESPN next year, if they didn't lose any more rights.

ESPN have 30 SPL games as well as 10 SFL games involving Rangers, my team. ESPN have also picked up Scotland friendlies such as their game against USA and Luxembourg. ESPN show 30 live boxing shows from their Friday Night Fight series each year and have snapped up the rights to the World Series of boxing. For me and my sporting tastes, ESPN is still very appealing. In fact at the moment ESPN is more appealing that BT Sports.

Yes l like ESPN quite a bit but a lot depends on the pricing and how they will be packaged next year.

What does ESPNA even have anymore just MLB & NCAA?

[Chad]

Originally Posted by Jameseh

What does ESPNA even have anymore just MLB & NCAA?

It's a great question. Does ESPN America only have low level content? Are we talking about stuff only the real die hard fans would watch?

[The Yank]

Originally Posted by nstokes

I hope NBA does come to Sky Sports. Means once the football season is over i can cancel ESPN and watch American sports on Sky Sports

sadly they do not cover college football which I watch alot as I think others on here do.

[alwaysabear]

Originally Posted by The Yank

sadly they do not cover college football which I watch alot as I think others on here do.

Same here College football is a must. I like to know what is coming into the NFL draft. I also like watching the MLB .

[nstokes]

Originally Posted by Dave42

Espn not be worth it when they lose the premier league football next season

I dont think it will ether

Originally Posted by Chad

I'm one of only a few on here that would still value ESPN next year, if they didn't lose any more rights.

ESPN have 30 SPL games as well as 10 SFL games involving Rangers, my team. ESPN have also picked up Scotland friendlies such as their game against USA and Luxembourg. ESPN show 30 live boxing shows from their Friday Night Fight series each year and have snapped up the rights to the World Series of boxing. For me and my sporting tastes, ESPN is still very appealing. In fact at the moment ESPN is more appealing that BT Sports.

Well someone has to support Rangers and watch them but alot does depend on there cost and BT sports channel cost as well

Originally Posted by denphone

Yes l like ESPN quite a bit but a lot depends on the pricing and how they will be packaged next year.

I agree

Originally Posted by Jameseh

What does ESPNA even have anymore just MLB & NCAA?

There also cover college base ball as well

[Chad]

What do our American sports fans know of this:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/20...l#post35505054

[nstokes]

Originally Posted by Chad

What do our American sports fans know of this:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/20...l#post35505054

Tragic. He must of been depressed to do that