January 31st, 2014
Well it’s finally here, and you couldn’t have picked a better match up — except for the fact that this is the exact match up every analyst picked at the beginning of the season. But, again, this is a good thing. These were the best two teams throughout the year, and here we are. It rarely happens this perfectly, especially in football these days as injuries have been mounting up to ridiculous degrees. The story lines are clear: Peyton’s legacy, and the “team-first” nature of the Seahawks and their young quarterback. Are these the actual game story lines though? We’ll see. Read more
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January 23rd, 2014
Fox Sports has announced it will stream live all of its coverage from Super Bowl 48 next Sunday. The move is being characterized as the Fox network showcaing it’s online and mobile authenticating services.
Naturally, the free “preview” is not permanent, and subscribers to FOX’s online content will have to subscribe (i.e. pay). However, the most watched event in the United States every year isn’t a bad place to start for showcasing a new product. Read more
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January 22nd, 2014
Troubling developments within Brazilian construction of one of the major stadiums for the 2014 FIFA World Cup have led to doubts over whether or not the stadium will be ready in time to fulfill it’s duties. The Arena da Baixada in Curtiba, Brazil is well behind schedule and has suffered multiple issues since building began.
Several teams scheduled to play in the stadiums (most World Cup-hosting nations have multiple venues with different teams playing in different areas of the country), including #1 world-ranked Spain, might be in jeopardy of having their schedules changed — disrupting their preparation and basic comforts at the very least. Read more
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January 22nd, 2014
From a Business Wire press release, Dish Network and Southwest Airlines announced this past week that they’re extending their “TV Flies Free” promotion through the end of 2014.
DISH Network has promised to provide 20 live TV channels and 75 onDemand shows for all Southwest flights which have wifi connectivity. Users will be able to watch the media streamed to their iOS, Android or connected device. And of course, all shows and usage will be free. Read more
Categories: DISH & TV news
January 21st, 2014
A new global network of sports channels, beIN Sports is making its name as the premiere source for worldwide football (i.e. soccer), joining Dish Latino and Dish Network in bringing first rate sports with an alternative style to more traditional sports broadcasting.
Displaying mostly international soccer events, beIN broadcasts famous European leagues such La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and the English Championship (the division below English Premier League in Britain). Not to miss out on tournament football, the Copa del Rey, World Cup qualifying, and even Barca TV will be shown throughout sporting seasons. Read more
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January 20th, 2014
Surprise! The two teams everyone had pegged in the Super Bowl in August made the Super Bowl. In a nearly perfect match-up, the league’s #1 offense in the Broncos will line up against the #1 defense in the Seahawks, and of course you might have heard this Manning guy has his legacy at stake. Or something like that. Read more
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January 7th, 2014
A recent profile by Bloomberg News on “cable cowboy” and billionaire Mark Robichaux, revealed the secret and long-held fears of many cable-providers: they know their near-monopoly on providing television is at an end, and the idea of raising rates to make up for the losses is never going to cut it. Read more
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January 6th, 2014
Auburn (SEC Champs, 11-1) vs. Florida State (ACC Champs, 12-0) Read more
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