Comedy Central Clears the Field for 'Onion SportsDome' Launch

By Alex Weprin 

On January 11, 2011 (that’s 01/11/11) Comedy Central will launch its own version of ESPN: “The Onion SportsDome.”

The network clearly has high hopes for the program, and not just because of its “Onion” pedigree. The new show will launch after the season premiere of one of the channel’s most successful programs. “Tosh.0.

The network is even working with The Onion to create a dedicated faux-sports news website at OnionSportsNetwork.com, which will feature clips from the show, as well as from The Onion.

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Watch out Bristol, you may have some competition coming your way. Check out the first preview of the series here:

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