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NBC's THE VOICE is #1 Entertainment Telecast of the Night
by Caryn Robbins - October 28, 2015

Facing high-rated World-Series competition on Fox, NBC is the top non-sports network of the night in adults 18-49, with the #1 entertainment telecast, “The Voice,” and +19% week-to-week growth for “Chicago Fire.”...


Five-Time World Series Champion Derek Jeter to Be Honored with the Legend Award at Nickelodeon's KIDS CHOICE SPORTS 2015
by Caryn Robbins - May 26, 2015

After a historic 20-year career with the New York Yankees, former team captain, entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Derek Jeter will be honored with the Legend Award at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2015...


ESPN Announces Coverage of SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2015

ESPN announced today that two of Major League Baseball's classic rivalries will take center stage this June on Sunday Night Baseball presented by Taco Bell....


VIDEO: Bret Saberhagen Raps Congratulations to World Series Champs on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - November 05, 2015

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy welcomed two-time Cy Young Award-winner Bret Saberhagen on the show to rap congratulations to the World Series champion Kansas City Royals....


Billy Joel to Perform National Anthem at Game Three of World Series
by Caryn Robbins - October 28, 2015

New York native Billy Joel will perform the National Anthem at Game Three of the 2015 World series, a rivalry between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets....


NBC Sports Airs Coverage of WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING Today
by TV News Desk - June 05, 2015

World Series of Fighting returns to NBCSN today, June 5, live at 9 p.m. ET, highlighted by two world title fights. WSOF featherweight champion Lance Palmer (9-1) defends his title against Chris 'The Polish Hammer' Horodecki...


Matt Hanna Promoted to EVP, Original Programming for Esquire Network
by Caryn Robbins - September 30, 2015

Matt Hanna has been promoted to EVP, Original Programming for Esquire Network and will continue overseeing all original programming and development for the network....


Danish String Quartet Makes Seattle Debut Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2015

The Danish String Quartet has established a reputation for possessing an integrated sound, impeccable intonation and judicious balance.  With their technical and interpretive talents matched by an infectious joy for music-making and 'rampaging energy' (The New Yorker), the quartet has been acclaimed...


WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING Returns to NBCSN This Saturday
by Tyler Peterson - March 10, 2016

 World Series of Fighting returns to NBCSN this Saturday, Mar. 12, live at 10 p.m. ET, with the undefeated Justin 'The Highlight' Gaethje (15-0) defending his lightweight title against Brian Foster (25-8) from Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, Colo....


Billy Joel to Perform National Anthem at Game Three of World Series
by Caryn Robbins - October 28, 2015

New York native Billy Joel will perform the National Anthem at Game Three of the 2015 World series, a rivalry between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets....


Photo Flash: WEHO Cheerleaders Win 2015 Drag Queen World Series to Support The Life Group LA
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015

On Saturday, May 9, 2015 the West Hollywood Cheerleaders won The 4th Annual Drag Queen World Series against the returning champions The LA Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. The final score was 23 West Hollywood Cheerleaders to 18 The LA Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Scroll down for photos!...


Hall of Famer John Smoltz Named Lead Analyst for FOX Sports' MLB
by Caryn Robbins - December 23, 2015

A first-ballot Hall of Famer, World Series champion and Cy Young Award winner, John Smoltz has been named the lead analyst for FOX Sports' presentation of Major League Baseball regular and postseason games...


Quotables from NBC's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON Week of 10/26
by TV News Desk - November 03, 2015

Below, check out quotables from NBC's THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON for the week of October 26 - October 30!...


ESPN Inks New Agreement with SportsCenter Anchor Chris McKendry
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2016

ESPN has reached an agreement with Chris McKendry in which the longtime SportsCenter anchor and host of live events including the Little League World Series will focus on tennis, continuing to front ESPN's start-to-finish and extensive coverage of three of the sport's Majors – the Australian and US ...


University of Washington Receives $750,000 Mellon Grant
by Tyler Peterson - March 02, 2016

A three and a half year, $750,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has been awarded to the University of Washington to pilot a new Creative Fellowships Initiative that will explore the nature of creative research at a top public research university. The interdisciplinary Initiative will ad...


Danish String Quartet Makes Seattle Debut, 11/4
by Christina Mancuso - September 22, 2015

The Danish String Quartet has established a reputation for possessing an integrated sound, impeccable intonation and judicious balance.  With their technical and interpretive talents matched by an infectious joy for music-making and "rampaging energy" (The New Yorker), the quartet has been acclaimed...


WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING to NBC Sports, 2/20
by Caryn Robbins - February 18, 2016

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING returns to NBCSN this Saturday, Feb. 20, live at 9 p.m. ET, with Marlon Moraes (15-4-1) defending his bantamweight title against Joseph Barajas (12-1) from Next Level Sports Complex in Orange County, Calif....


Over 30 Hours of RED BULL GLOBAL SPORTS Coverage Coming to FOX Sports
by Caryn Robbins - January 22, 2016

After setting viewership records in 2015, FOX Sports and Red Bull Media House are excited to announce that more than 30 hours of action-packed Red Bull Global Sports Series programming is coming to FS1 and the FOX family of networks in 2016....


WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING Continues 8/1 on NBCSN
by Tyler Peterson - July 30, 2015

World Series of Fighting returns to NBCSN this Saturday, August 1, live at 10:30 p.m. ET, highlighted by two world title fights. WSOF welterweight champion Rousimar 'Toquinho' Palhares (17-6) defends his title against Jake Shields (31-7-1). Palhares won the belt last March, needing just 69 seconds t...


NBC Sports to Air Coverage of WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING, Today
by Caryn Robbins - June 04, 2015

World Series of Fighting returns to NBCSN tomorrow, today, June 5, live at 9 p.m. ET, highlighted by two world title fights. WSOF featherweight champion Lance Palmer (9-1) defends his title against Chris 'The Polish Hammer' Horodecki...


International Dance Sensation Pilobolus Returns to Meany Hall, 5/14-16
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2015

Named after a barnyard fungus that propels its spores with extraordinary speed, accuracy, and strength, audience favorites, Pilobolus, return to Seattle for their eighth appearance on the UW World Series....


Don Barnhart to Host 'Entertaining The Military' Seminar, 9/25
by Tyler Peterson - July 30, 2015

Celebrating its Sixth Anniversary as America's largest comedy contest, the World Series of Comedy is bringing in award winning comedian Don Barnhart to host a seminar on entertaining the military. Comedian, booker, comedy coach and filmmaker Don Barnhart will host an 'Entertaining The Troops' semina...


ESPN to Expand Coverage of Legion World Series
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2015

ESPN will expand its live coverage of The American Legion World Series (ALWS) to broadcast two semifinal games, Aug. 17, on its ESPNU channel in addition to the championship game on Aug. 18, the network announced today....


ESPN Names New Sunday Night Baseball Analysts Jessica Mendoza & Aaron Boone
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2016

ESPN announced today its new Sunday Night Baseball team, which will debut at the start of the 2016 Major League Baseball season....


ABC's THE MUPPETS Returns Up in Adults 18-49 & Other Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - October 28, 2015

ABC's “The Muppets” returned from the prior week's preemption up 8% in Adults 18-49 (1.4/5 vs. 1.3/5 on 10/13/15)....






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