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NBC Sports Digital Sets February Sports Record With 93 Million Unique Users
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 16, 2018

The 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, Super Bowl LII, NHL, and Premier League powered NBC Sports Digital to the best February delivery ever in the sports category, with 93 million unique users in the month, according to multiplatform data released by comScore. In addition to setting the February record, Yahoo Sports–NBC Sports Network's 93 million unique users topped by 31% the No. 2 outlet in February (ESPN, 71 million uniques), and delivered NBC Sports Digital's second best month ever – behind its sports-industry record 110 million uniques in August 2016, which was highlighted by the Rio Olympics, NASCAR, the Premier League's season opening weekends, and NFL preseason games. NBC Sports Digital also outpaced its performance last February by 83% (51 million) and the Sochi Olympics-led February 2014 by 46% (64 million).

ESPN to Exclusively Televise 2017 T-Mobile Home Run Derby
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2017

ESPN will exclusively televise the 2017 T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday, July 10, at 8 p.m. ET from Marlins Park in Miami, Fla. The event will feature Miami Marlins slugger and reigning T-Mobile Home Run Derby Champion Giancarlo Stanton, among other soon to be announced Major League Baseball stars. The T-Mobile Home Run Derby will also be available to be streamed via the ESPN App.

ESPN to Exclusively Televise 2017 T-Mobile Home Run Derby
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 27, 2017

ESPN will exclusively televise the 2017 T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday, July 10, at 8 p.m. ET from Marlins Park in Miami, Fla. The event will feature Miami Marlins slugger and reigning T-Mobile Home Run Derby Champion Giancarlo Stanton, among other soon to be announced Major League Baseball stars. The T-Mobile Home Run Derby will also be available to be streamed via the ESPN App.

ESPN2 to Simulcast ESPN Deportes' Spanish-Language Coverage of 2017 World Baseball Classic Final
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 22, 2017

To complement ESPN Deportes' coverage of the 2017 World Baseball Classic, ESPN2 will simulcast ESPN Deportes' Spanish-language coverage of the championship game featuring the United States vs Puerto Rico live from Dodgers Stadium tonight at 9 p.m., ET. ESPN Deportes Radio and ESPN Radio (English) will also broadcast the final live.

Major League Baseball Returns Live on ESPN Deportes
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 4, 2016

The 2016 Major League Baseball (MLB) season kicked off on ESPN Deportes with Sunday's Opening Day game between the St. Louis Cardinals vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates April 3

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel Films New Comedy Short Film, BUSINESS UNUSUAL Featuring Chicago Icons
by Nora Dominick - Oct 9, 2015

Renaissance Hotels and Marriott's Content Studio have partnered with Substance Over Hype to produce a new comedy short film, “Business Unusual”. This is the second film partnership between Marriott's Content Studio and Substance Over Hype, who debuted Two Bellmen in March 2015. “Business Unusual” will have a global multiplatform release on Q1, 2016 including a limited theatrical release, YouTube, and additional digital platforms. 

HBO's REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL Kicks Off 20th Anniversary Season Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 20, 2015

?REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL kicks off the celebration of its 20th anniversary season with an all-new edition TONIGHT, JAN. 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, marking the 214th show in its history.

ESPN Airs 2014 GILLETTE HOME RUN DERBY Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jul 14, 2014

ESPN will televise the 2014 Gillette Home Run Derby tonight, July 14, at 8 p.m. ET from Target Field in Minneapolis.

ESPN to Air 2014 GILLETTE HOME RUN DERBY, 7/14
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 9, 2014

ESPN will televise the 2014 Gillette Home Run Derby Monday, July 14, at 8 p.m. ET from Target Field in Minneapolis.

ESPN to Kick Off MLB's 25th Season with 7 Season-Opening Telecasts
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 27, 2014

ESPN will begin its 25th Major League Baseball season on Sunday, March 30, when the Los Angeles Dodgers and Yasiel Puig visit the San Diego Padres and Chase Headley on MLB Opening Night presented by Scotts at 8 p.m. ET.

Showtime Previews THE FRANCHISE: A SEASON WITH THE MIAMI MARLINS Tonight
by TV News Desk - Apr 21, 2012

On the heels of an eventful start to the 2012 baseball season, SHOWTIME will air a special 30-minute preview episode of THE FRANCHISE: A SEASON WITH THE MIAMI MARLINS featuring the new-look Miami Marlins, on Saturday, April 21 at 9 PM ET/PT.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Showtime's THE FRANCHISE: SEASON W/ THE MIAMI MARLINS
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2012

On the heels of an eventful start to the 2012 baseball season, SHOWTIME will air a special 30-minute preview episode of THE FRANCHISE: A SEASON WITH THE MIAMI MARLINS featuring the new-look Miami Marlins, on Saturday, April 21 at 9 PM ET/PT.

Showtime to Preview THE FRANCHISE: A SEASON WITH THE MIAMI MARLINS, 4/21
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 13, 2012

On the heels of an eventful start to the 2012 baseball season, SHOWTIME will air a special 30-minute preview episode of THE FRANCHISE: A SEASON WITH THE MIAMI MARLINS featuring the new-look Miami Marlins, on Saturday, April 21 at 9 PM ET/PT.

ESPN to Begin 23rd Major League Baseball Season 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2012

ESPN will begin its 23rd Major League Baseball season with a full national telecast of Opening Night - the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals at the Miami Marlins - Wednesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. ET.

Miami Marlin's Reyes, Bell & Buehrle to Be Featured in Showtime's THE FRANCHISE
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 13, 2012

Showtime Networks Inc., Major League Baseball Productions and the Miami Marlins are teaming up for season two of THE FRANCHISE, the acclaimed sports documentary series that takes audiences into the normally private world of a professional baseball team.

ESPN to Begin 23rd Major League Baseball Season 4/4
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 11, 2012

ESPN will begin its 23rd Major League Baseball season with a full national telecast of Opening Night - the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals at the Miami Marlins - Wednesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. ET.

Chicago White Sox Manager Robin Ventura Makes His Goodman Debut
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2011

Chicago White Sox Manager Robin Ventura and nine-year-old Emily Beazley of the Make-A-Wish Foundation make a one-night-only special appearance in A Christmas Carol on Wednesday, December 21 at 7:30pm.

Chicago White Sox Manager Robin Ventura Makes His Goodman Debut
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 15, 2011

Chicago White Sox Manager Robin Ventura and nine-year-old Emily Beazley of the Make-A-Wish Foundation make a one-night-only special appearance in A Christmas Carol on Wednesday, December 21 at 7:30pm.

SAM Improv Group Brings the Funny to Second City, 11/10
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2011

SAM is the comedic all female improv show at Second City's Skybox Theatre. This fully improvised show begins with a talk show styled after The View, and then breaks off into scenes based on the audience's suggestion. It features Punam Patel and Sarah Shook who are members of Second City's House Ensemble, Blair Beeken, and Meg Grunewald. Directed by Dan Bulla, Creator of the video series He's a Great Book with Ozzie Guillen.

SAM Improv Group Brings the Funny to Second City, 11/10
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 7, 2011

SAM is the comedic all female improv show at Second City's Skybox Theatre. This fully improvised show begins with a talk show styled after The View, and then breaks off into scenes based on the audience's suggestion. It features Punam Patel and Sarah Shook who are members of Second City's House Ensemble, Blair Beeken, and Meg Grunewald. Directed by Dan Bulla, Creator of the video series He's a Great Book with Ozzie Guillen.