Fox Sports 1 vs ESPN

[Wacky D]

let me ask yall this: why is nbc sports so much more popular than cbs sports network on here?

as for the thread, if they want to truly rival espn, theyre going to have to do 3 things:
1.) be able to provide news coverage on the spot.
2.) have talk shows with competitive banter.
3.) carve their own niche.....CHECK. they seem to have done this already.

 

[HarlemUSA]

NFLN let me down

 

[*Hulks Up*]

let me ask yall this: why is nbc sports so much more popular than cbs sports network on here?

as for the thread, if they want to truly rival espn, theyre going to have to do 3 things:
1.) be able to provide news coverage on the spot.
2.) have talk shows with competitive banter.
3.) carve their own niche.....CHECK. they seem to have done this already.

This is why I think ESPN will always be on top, beating ESPN at their own game will take more than Erin and Clarissa. 1. No one can really touch ESPN here with the exception of Yahoo sports, ESPN is pretty good with an overall sport coverage, NBC and FOX might have them on football and/or baseball but in general ESPN is quick enough that even if they are not actually first no one cares in this internet age.

Your second point is where I think Fox could steal some of ESPN's thunder. They have the personalities to rival a First Take, ATH and PTI but they have to do it in a way that's not a blatant ripoff and even if it is a ripoff it better be so good that no one cares. Like Fox Sports hiring Rigis, Gary Payton and McNabb? I like Regis and the Glove and all but that's not making change the channel from SAS and Skip, Magic and Bill Simmons.

3. This will make or break Fox Sports, I think people will tune in (myself included) just because I'm burned out on ESPN running every story into the ground (OTL is cool, though for the way they present their stories) and just want something different, they need that one show to make people tune in and that's a big challenge with ESPN having major control over the GOAT sports.

 

[Smooth3d]

This is why I think ESPN will always be on top, beating ESPN at their own game will take more than Erin and Clarissa. 1. No one can really touch ESPN here with the exception of Yahoo sports, ESPN is pretty good with an overall sport coverage, NBC and FOX might have them on football and/or baseball but in general ESPN is quick enough that even if they are not actually first no one cares in this internet age.

Your second point is where I think Fox could steal some of ESPN's thunder. They have the personalities to rival a First Take, ATH and PTI but they have to do it in a way that's not a blatant ripoff and even if it is a ripoff it better be so good that no one cares. Like Fox Sports hiring Rigis, Gary Payton and McNabb? I like Regis and the Glove and all but that's not making change the channel from SAS and Skip, Magic and Bill Simmons.

3. This will make or break Fox Sports, I think people will tune in (myself included) just because I'm burned out on ESPN running every story into the ground (OTL is cool, though for the way they present their stories) and just want something different, they need that one show to make people tune in and that's a big challenge with ESPN having major control over the GOAT sports.

I agree, But I do think it is room for another major sports network. I do believe Espn does have to much influence on things such as the Heisman votes etc. We shall see. Fox have always been underestimated and they have always delivered so far.

 

[Optimus Prime]

People forget Fox tried this before. "Best Damn Sports Show" was suppose the be the flagship show. I'm not sure why this will work now. ESPN is triple what it was back when it beat the original Fox Sports channel. Max Kellerman originally left Around the Horn for his own show like it on Fox and it bombed. Same for the radio side when SAS was banished, he got a Fox Sports Radio show. But as soon as ESPN told him he could come back, SAS left that show with no warning...

 

[The G.O.D II]

Yea I was about to say didn't they already have a network like this that flopped? The sports programs like college football and UFC will do well but will people stick around for Erin Andrews or Gary Payton slobbering all over himself? The fact that major network such as fox hasn't made a deal with major satellite providers a week before launch is not a good sign

 

[SubZeroDegrees]

The thought of a threesome

 

[Wacky D]

People forget Fox tried this before. "Best Damn Sports Show" was suppose the be the flagship show. I'm not sure why this will work now. ESPN is triple what it was back when it beat the original Fox Sports channel. Max Kellerman originally left Around the Horn for his own show like it on Fox and it bombed. Same for the radio side when SAS was banished, he got a Fox Sports Radio show. But as soon as ESPN told him he could come back, SAS left that show with no warning...

fox sportnet was a completely different animal.

"best damn sports show" was a big deal, especially considering that it came on late at night.

This is why I think ESPN will always be on top, beating ESPN at their own game will take more than Erin and Clarissa. 1. No one can really touch ESPN here with the exception of Yahoo sports, ESPN is pretty good with an overall sport coverage, NBC and FOX might have them on football and/or baseball but in general ESPN is quick enough that even if they are not actually first no one cares in this internet age.

Your second point is where I think Fox could steal some of ESPN's thunder. They have the personalities to rival a First Take, ATH and PTI but they have to do it in a way that's not a blatant ripoff and even if it is a ripoff it better be so good that no one cares. Like Fox Sports hiring Rigis, Gary Payton and McNabb? I like Regis and the Glove and all but that's not making change the channel from SAS and Skip, Magic and Bill Simmons.

3. This will make or break Fox Sports, I think people will tune in (myself included) just because I'm burned out on ESPN running every story into the ground (OTL is cool, though for the way they present their stories) and just want something different, they need that one show to make people tune in and that's a big challenge with ESPN having major control over the GOAT sports.

cosign everything except magic & bill simmons.

 

[WhatsGoodTy]

FINALLY ESPN got somebody on their ass. ESPN been kinda sus the past few years. This like WWF vs WCW

 

[LezJepzin]

GOOD. Sports television needs this. Gus season is coming

Hopefully NBC can get the NBA back from ESPN next.

 

[thatrapsfan]

They stole our guys:

 

[Skooby]

I don't watch any of these sports shows except ROME on CBSsports. Other than some of their NBA stuff and their draft coverage on espn.com I try to avoid ESPN since they shyt on the Raiders all the time.

 

[L68]

Fox Sports 1 will launch with major cable, satellite providers showing the network


Fox Sports 1 should launch with few hiccups Saturday as Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, DirecTV and Dish all have agreed to show the new network that will replace Speed.

The SportsBusiness Journal reported Wednesday night DirecTV, Time Warner Cable and Bright House will carry the channel even if they have not finalized carriage agreements by Saturday. The Los Angeles Times reported that Dish will do the same.

Fox Sports 1 should launch on Saturday with few hiccups. (Fox)
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Speed is in nearly 86 million homes, and Fox Sports 1–anchored by NASCAR, baseball, college sports and UFC –is expected to be in 90 million homes at its launch Saturday as it should be carried by all major cable operators and satellite operators.

According to the SportsBusiness Journal, Speed costs about 23 cents each month per subscriber, and Fox was looking to increase that to 80 cents per month at launch.

NASCAR programming will be some of the first programming the network is scheduled to deliver. Originating from Michigan International Speedway, Fox Sports 1 will air NASCAR Live at 8 a.m. Saturday followed by Sprint Cup Series practice at 8:30 a.m., Camping World Truck Series qualifying at 9:30 a.m., Cup practice at 11 a.m., the truck pre-race show at noon and the race at 12:30 p.m.

On Sunday, NASCAR RaceDay is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Fox Sports 1 and then NASCAR Victory Lane is set for 7 p.m.

MIS President Roger Curtis expressed confidence earlier Wednesday that agreements will be reached.

“We know our friends from Fox are working very closely with the cable providers to make sure the new Fox Sports 1 is available to as many fans as possible,” Curtis said. “And we’re confident they’ll work out all the contracts.”

Fox also is launching Fox Sports 2 this weekend in place of Fuel. Fox Sports 2 will have truck qualifying and modified race Wednesday from Bristol.

The changes also have provided angst for fans in Canada, where Fox Sports 1 has not yet gotten approval. The Speed channel that remains on Canadian television providers will carry the Fox Sports 1 coverage from Michigan.

http://www.sportingnews.com/nascar/...ers-agreement-sprint-cup-schedule-races-shows

 

[Rev]

Chris Myers? Man, fukk that piece of shyt a$$hole.

 

[L68]

FOX Sports 1 Frequently Asked Questions
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FOX Sports 1 officially launches at 8 a.m. ET on Saturday, August 17 and includes 18 hours of original programming on Day 1, 16.5 hours of which are live, kicking off with NASCAR LIVE from Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

Six-and-a-half hours of NASCAR programming follows, highlighted by live flag-to-flag coverage of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race from MIS (12:30-2:30 p.m. ET):

*8-8:30 a.m. ET NASCAR LIVE
*8:30-9:30 a.m. ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice
*9:30-11 a.m. ET NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Keystone Light Pole Qualifying
*11 a.m.-noon ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series final practice
*Noon-12:30 p.m. ET NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Setup
*12:30-2:30 p.m. ET NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race

FOX Sports 1 NASCAR Programming Highlights
*Select NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races as soon as 2015
*Select NASCAR Nationwide Series races starting in 2015
*NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races
*NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race
*Practice and Qualifying sessions from all three national series
*NASCAR RaceDay, providing pre-race coverage
*NASCAR Victory Lane,
providing pre-race coverage
*Race Hub, a daily studio show with the latest from drivers, owners and garages.
*All Speedweeks events leading up to the Daytona 500 including:
**Daytona 500 Coors Light Pole Qualifying
**Sprint Unlimited at Daytona (2014, 2017-22)
**Budweiser Duel, now in prime time

SPEED/FOX Sports 1 Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful Websites
FOX Sports 1 FAQ: http://msn.foxsports.com/other/page/foxsports1-faq
FS1 Channel Finder: http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsports1

GENERAL FS1 QUESTIONS
Q: What is FOX Sports 1?
A: FOX Sports 1 is America's newest sports network, a national 24-hour cable channel being launched by FOX on August 17, 2013.

Q: What is FOX Sports 2?
A: FOX Sports 2 is an extension of FOX Sports 1 that features live coverage of sporting events and connects with fans through entertaining studio shows and original programming.

Q: How will I know what channel FOX Sports 1 is on?
A: In most markets, FOX Sports 1 will be located in the same channel position now occupied by SPEED. As we get closer to launch, more updated FOX Sports 1 information will be available via the Channel Finder (Click here).

Q: What can I do if I don't get FOX Sports 1 on August 17?
A: We would suggest that you place a call to your TV provider and let them know that you'd really like to have FOX Sports 1 included in your basic package.

Q: Will I have to pay more for FOX Sports 1?
A: For the overwhelming number of viewers who subscribe to a cable, satellite or telephone company video service, FOX Sports 1 will likely be included in your expanded basic level of service at launch.

Q: How will FOX Sports 1 be different from the other sports networks I get?
A: Over the past several years, FOX Sports has acquired or renewed rights agreements with entities like the FIFA World Cup, MLB, NASCAR, NFL, UFC and collegiate conferences like the Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, Conference USA, Pac-12, and soccer leagues around the world to develop a full, robust programming schedule. FOX Sports 1 will have nearly 5,000 hours of live event, news and original programming annually.

Q: In addition to NASCAR, what sports will FOX Sports 1 televise?
A: FOX Sports 1 has seven pillar sports: college basketball and football, MLB, NASCAR, NFL (ancillary programs), soccer and UFC. FOX Sports 1 boasts nearly 5,000 hours of live event, news and original programming annually and that number will continue to grow. College football on FOX Sports 1 is highlighted by regular season coverage of Big 12, Pac-12 and Conference USA games. FOX Sports 1 carries dozens of exclusive prime time college basketball games from the Big East, Big 12, Pac-12 and Conference USA and the network is home to the Big East men's basketball tournament. Starting in 2014, select MLB League Championship Series and Division Series games as well as regular season games are coming to FOX Sports 1. Soccer is highlighted on FOX Sports 1 with the world's most prolific club soccer competitions, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League and CONCACAF Champions League. FOX Sports 1 carries the world's oldest soccer competition, the FA Cup; CONCACAF Gold Cup; CONCACAF Qualifiers, FIFA Women's World Cup coverage in 2015 and 2019; FIFA Men's World Cup coverage in 2018 and 2022. UFC is also a core programming pillar. In addition to Saturday pay-per-view preliminary cards, Wednesday nights are home to the UFC with UFC Tonight, live events and The Ultimate Fighter.

Q: Can I get FOX Sports 1 on my phone or tablet?
A: When FOX Sports 1 launches in August, the FOX Sports GO app will also be released. The groundbreaking mobile sports experience for iPhone, iPad, Android devices and web will offer more than 1,100 live games and events from across FOX Sports, FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports' 22 regional sports networks. It will also have scores, highlights, news, stats and analysis. Access to games and live events will be free to fans who receive their video programming from a participating cable, satellite or telephone company.

NASCAR ON FOX SPORTS 1
Q: Will NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races be on FOX and FOX Sports 1?
A: FOX Sports 1 also carries select NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events beginning 2015. In 2014, FOX broadcast channel will continue to broadcast the races from Daytona through Dover as in the past. In addition, FOX Sports 1 will be the home of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races. The NASCAR Sprint All-Star race, all SpeedWeeks events including Daytona 500 Qualifying, Sprint Unlimited at Daytona, the Budweiser Duel, and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Camping World Trucks Series Practice and Qualifying sessions will continue to air on FOX Sports 1. Additionally, FOX Sports 1 carries NASCAR RaceDay, NASCAR Victory Lane and Race Hub shows.

Q: Where can I find my favorite NASCAR shows?
A: NASCAR Race Hub will air weekdays at 4:30pm ET on FOX Sports 1. NASCAR RaceDay and NASCAR Victory Lane will continue to lead into and air following NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. Fans can continue to check NASCAR.com and FOXSports1.com for TV schedules or check local listings.

What other NASCAR programs will be on FOX Sports 1?
A: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races, Speed Weeks coverage, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Practice and Qualifying sessions. FOX Sports 1 will continue to carry NASCAR RaceDay, NASCAR Victory Lane and Race Hub shows.

SPEED RELATED QUESTIONS
Q: What happens to SPEED programming when FOX Sports 1 launches?
A: FOX Sports continues its major commitment to motorsports programming with top-level NASCAR events, including NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races as well as popular programs like NASCAR RaceDay, NASCAR Victory Lane and RaceHub.

Q: What will happen to the SPEED website?
A: NASCAR news, updates and editorial features will live under the "NASCAR" section on FOXSports.com. SPEED.com will continue to cover all other motorsports news and series such as F1, IndyCar, MotoGP, Supercross, Sports Car racing and more.

Q: What will happen to SPEED's social media platforms?
A: The SPEED Facebook (facebook.com/speed) and Twitter (@SPEED) accounts will continue to provide motorsports news and coverage as they have in the past. Also, NASCAR fans will still be able to engage with high quality content via the NASCARonFOX facebook (facebook.com/NASCARonFOX) and twitter pages (@NASCARonFOX).

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