NBC Shuttering Olympic-Focused Channel
(ATR) NBC tells ATR they will announce plans regarding acquisition of Universal Sport’s media rights in November.
Universal Sports Network and Suddenlink Announce Multi-year Distribution Agreement
Universal Sports Network announced today a new, multi-year distribution agreement with Suddenlink, the seventh largest cable distributor in the U.S.
Universal Sports Premieres Countdown to Sochi Tomorrow at 8 PM ET
Universal Sports Network will debut Countdown to Sochi, a weekly show capturing the most compelling stories leading up to the 2014 Sochi Games tomorrow, October 30, at 8 PM ET – just 100 days from the opening ceremonies. The 15-week show will air every Wednesday at 8 PM ET until February 5, and showcase Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls through exclusive interviews and profiles like the new “Train Like a Champion” and “Countdown Conversation” segments. The show will also have extensive coverage of recent winter sports competitions and Olympic qualifying events and “Sochi Social,” a weekly roundup of the hottest topics and trends on social media.
Universal Sports Network Announces New Original Series "Against the Tide" Featuring the Comeback Effort of Olympic Swimmer Ed Moses
Universal Sports Network Announces Schedule for European World Cup Bobsled and Skeleton Races
Skating Stars Converge at 2011 Hilton HHonors Skate America with Coverage on NBC Sports and Universal Sports Network
Universal Sports Launches "I Want Universal Sports" Campaign
Universal Sports Begins "Countdown to London" Programming
Improper Sponsor Gift is Costly; Coke Raising Prices; Cisco's Olympic Plans
(ATR) Improper gift from potential sponsor forces Commonwealth Games chief resignation ... Coca-Cola set to raise U.S. prices ... Cisco’s vision for 2012 Olympics.
Infront seals media rights deal with Universal Sports for FIS World Cup