SportsNewser The SportsNewser Interview: Gary Stevenson By Marcus Vanderberg on Aug. 26, 2011 - 12:21 PM Just days after he was formally announced as president of Pac-12 Enterprises, SportsNewser had a chance to chat exclusively with Gary Stevenson. The sports marketing and media executive comes to the Pac-12 from OnSports, a consult ...
People | SportsNewser Former Coaches Go Back to Their High Schools in New ESPN Series By Cam Martin on Aug. 26, 2011 - 11:07 AM Starting Sunday SportsCenter will follow four former coaches and current ESPN talking heads as they visit their old high schools. “Back to School” will feature Mike Ditka returning to Aliquippa, Pa.; Herm Edwards going ...
SportsNewser Artest Officially 'Metta World Peace' as of Today By Cam Martin on Aug. 26, 2011 - 10:15 AM Take note, media members: From this day forward, the basketball player formerly known as Ron Artest should henceforth be called “Metta World Peace” in all news stories. Yes, Artest’s name change becomes official ...
SportsNewser Video: Anderson Silva Lip-Syncs Burger King Ad By Cam Martin on Aug. 26, 2011 - 8:53 AM UFC middleweight champion Anderson “Spider” Silva is a bad man. It’s yet to be determined if he’s a bad singer, as the Brazilian native lip syncs “Lovin’ You,” the familiar standard by Min ...
SportsNewser Jeter Splits from Minka Kelly By Cam Martin on Aug. 26, 2011 - 8:27 AM Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and Charlie’s Angels actress Minka Kelly have reportedly split up after three years, news that wouldn’t be relevant here if one half of this equation weren’t a future Hall of Fame sh ...
SportsNewser ESPN Releases College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon Schedule By Marcus Vanderberg on Aug. 26, 2011 - 12:30 AM One of the days that I’ve circled on my calendar the last three years is ESPN’s College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon. The network has delivered another fantastic lineup starting Tuesday, Nov. 15 at midnight ET. The ESPN fami ...
SportsNewser Video: Youkilis Pairs Up With Biz Markie By Cam Martin on Aug. 25, 2011 - 10:14 PM The walk-up song for Kevin Youkilis has long been “Just a Friend” by Biz Markie, a little play on words as “Youuuuuu got what I need” easily becomes “Youkkkk….got what I need.” It was prob ...
SportsNewser MSG Varsity's High School SportsDesk Expands By Marcus Vanderberg on Aug. 25, 2011 - 9:23 PM MSG Varsity’s premiere show, High School SportsDesk, will expand their coverage across the tri-state area. Four simultaneous shows will air throughout four regions – New Jersey, Long Island, Connecticut/Westchester/Hud ...
SportsNewser ESPN's Revamped Social Networking Policy By Marcus Vanderberg on Aug. 25, 2011 - 7:28 PM ESPN personalities (that means everyone except Chris Berman) will have to think twice before sending out that next tweet. The network rolled out their revamped policy when it comes to social media. Some highlights: • Think b ...
SportsNewser | TV Biz What Did You Think About The Michael Vick Photo/Article? By Marcus Vanderberg on Aug. 25, 2011 - 5:10 PM The hot story Thursday (besides Hurricane Irene … good luck with that) has been the ESPN The Magazine story/photo of Michael Vick. The photo (seen above) was pulled from ESPN.com shortly after it hit the website. Personally, ...