Blackout Lifted

NFL Week 2 Blackout Alert

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:50:00 +0000

The Detroit Lions and San Diego Chargers sold enough tickets for their home openers this Sunday to have the looming blackout lifted in their respective local markets. However, the Jacksonville Jaguars did not, despite pleas from Mayor John Peyton. The Jaguars game against the Arizona Cardinals will be the first NFL game this season blacked out. There were a total of 9 games blacked out during the 2008 season, and 4 were blacked out in 2007.

College Football Week 3 TV Schedule

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:04:00 +0000

Click the link to NationalChamps.net to see the full TV schedule for all of this week's matchups.

Games of the Week

Nebraska at VA Tech, 3:30pm ET, ABC (Regional)/ESPN360.com
Those of you who don't get this game on your ABC affiliate, check ESPN2 for a reverse mirror broadcast of this rematch from last season.

USC at Washington, 3:30pm ET, ABC (Regional)/ESPN360.com
**UPSET ALERT** Yeah, I know the Huskies were winless last season, but they gave LSU all they could handle in Week 1 and this looks like the sort of typical letdown-game USC has every year.

Cincinnati at Oregon St, 6:45pm ET, FSN
Cincinnati wiped the field with the Beavers back in 2007 in Cincy. The Beavers will look for revenge on their home turf, and a boost into the Top 25 with a victory.

No Week 1 Blackouts

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:14:00 +0000

After receiving a 24-hour extension, the Oakland Raiders sold out their Monday night game against the San Diego Chargers.

No Blackouts for Week 1 Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:52:00 +0000

Fans of the Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals made the most of the 24-hour extensions they received from the NFL to sell their remaining tickets. Both teams announced sellouts for their opening games; and that means there will be no local blackouts for any games Sunday. Still up in the air is the Oakland Raiders home opener Monday night. The 72-hour deadline for lifting the blackout expires at 10:15pm ET on Friday.

College Football Week 2 TV Schedule

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:50:00 +0000

Click the link to NationalChamps.net to see the TV schedule for all of this week's matchups.

Games of the Week

Notre Dame at Michigan, 3:30pm ET, ABC/ESPN360.com
Who would have thought this would be a must-see matchup at the end of last season? And for those of you planning on watching it on ABC, this will not be a regional broadcast, so the whole country will get to see it.

UCLA at Tennessee, 4:00pm ET, ESPN/ESPN360.com
Same goes for this one as the ND/Michigan game. I guess an early season inter-conference matchup of big time programs get the juices flowing no matter how good or bad they were the prior year.

USC at Ohio State, 8:00pm ET, ESPN/ESPN360.com
Since ABC's weekly national broadcast was moved up a time slot for the ND/Michigan game, ESPN gets the big prime-time tilt this week. Every ounce of common sense in me says USC should win easily, but for some reason I just have a hunch OSU will make it close and could pull the upset.

NFL.com To Replay Blacked-Out Games in Home Markets

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:44:00 +0000

I have been working on a post regarding the NFL's blackout policy and the impact it will have this season and beyond. More to follow, but for now here is the NFL's response.

NFL games that are blacked out in home team markets this season will be shown on NFL.com in their entirety on a delayed basis, the NFL announced Thursday.

The league's new NFL Game Rewind package on NFL.com will make all games available on an on-demand, subscription basis throughout the 2009 regular and postseason. However, games blacked out locally for failing to sell out 72 hours in advance will be available on NFL.com at no cost in the affected home markets.

These free "re-broadcasts" locally of blacked-out games will be available at NFL.com beginning at midnight on the day of the game and remain available for 72 hours (except during ESPN Monday Night Football telecasts).

"We understand that the economy is limiting some families and corporations from buying as many game tickets as they had previously," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "These free re-broadcasts on NFL.com will allow our fans that can't get to a blacked-out game an opportunity to see the entire game."

Following are other ways fans can see NFL game action:

* NFL Sunday Ticket on DirecTV carries all Sunday afternoon games (local blackout rules apply).

* The Red Zone Channel on DirecTV and NFL Network's NFL RedZone channel -- available on other satellite, cable and telco providers -- will provide live coverage from inside the 20-yard line as it happens during all Sunday afternoon games, with no game highlights blacked out.

* NBC's Sunday Night Football game will also be streamed live on NBCSports.com and NFL.com.

* Postgame highlights of all games are available immediately after each game on NFL.com and NFL Mobile Live on Sprint. In addition, fans can download extended highlight packages the day after each game on iTunes and Amazon.com.

* NFL Network's NFL Replay will re-air the four best games of the weekend (two on Tuesday and two on Wednesday in primetime) in a fast-paced, 90-minute format with bonus NFL Films footage, wired sound from the field, and coaches' commentary.

* NFL Network's NFL Replay Highlights video-on-demand product is available a few hours after each game, featuring extended highlights of every NFL game produced with NFL Films' signature audio and cinematic elements.

Sports Illustrated's 2009 NFL Broadcastin Guide

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:04:00 +0000

Here is an outstanding resource courtesy of SI.

Versus Off DirecTV

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:24:00 +0000

DirecTV is no longer broadcasting the Comcast-owned Versus sports channel, according to Dave Hughes in the Baltimore PressBox. Seems Comcast and DirecTV are butting heads yet again. So much for hockey season, fellow DirecTV subscribers.

Your College Football TV Guide

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:57:00 +0000

Here is a link to the TV schedule of the opening weekend of the college football season, courtesy of NationalChamps.net, the best source for college football information. Starting with Week 2, I'll preview some of the best games of the week. And after Week 4, I'll post my own rankings and BCS projections.

NFL Preseason Broadcast Info (Week 4)

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:03:00 +0000

Nationally broadcast games highlighted in green
NFL Network replays highlighted in red
Games shown on tape-delay noted with *, check local listings for exact time

WEEK 4

DETROIT @ BUFFALO
Thursday 9/3 - 6:30 PM ET

DET Affiliates:
WWJ (CBS) Detroit
WNEM (CBS) Saginaw
WSYM (FOX) Lansing
WXMI (FOX) Grand Rapids
WMNT (MY) Toledo

BUF Affiliates:
WKBW (ABC) Buffalo
WHAM (ABC) Rochester
WTVH (CBS) Syracuse
WBNG (CBS) Binghamton

NFLN Replay: Sunday 9/6 - 7:00 AM ET

PHILADELPHIA @ NY JETS
Thursday 9/3 - 7:00 PM ET
NFL Network

PHI Affiliates:
WPVI (ABC) Philadelphia
WPMT (FOX) Harrisburg
WOLF (FOX) Scranton

NYJ Affiliates:
WCBS (CBS) New York
WCWN (CW) Albany

BALTIMORE @ ATLANTA
Thursday 9/3 - 7:30 PM ET

BAL Affiliates:
Mid Atlantic Sports Network
WBAL (NBC) Baltimore

ATL Affiliates:
WXIA (NBC) Atlanta
WTGS (FOX) Savannah
WXTX (FOX) Columbus, GA
WFXG (FOX) Augusta, GA
WGXA (FOX) Macon
WSST (IND) Albany, GA
WTTO (CW) Birmingham

NFLN Replay: Friday 9/4 - 10:00 AM ET

INDIANAPOLIS @ CINCINNATI
Thursday 9/3 - 7:30 PM ET

IND Affiliates:
WTTV (CW) Indianapolis
WANE (CBS) Fort Wayne
WBND (ABC) South Bend
WTHI (CBS) Terre Haute
WMYO (MY) Louisville

CIN Affiliates:
WKRC (CBS) Cincinnati
WKEF (ABC) Dayton
WSYX (ABC) Columbus
WDRB (FOX) Louisville
WLIO (NBC) Lima, OH

NFLN Replay: Saturday 9/5 - 11:30 PM ET

NY GIANTS @ NEW ENGLAND
Thursday 9/3 - 7:30 PM ET

NYG Affiliates:
WNBC (NBC) New York
WNYT (NBC) Albany
WSTM (NBC) Syracuse
WIVT (ABC) Binghamton
WTIC (FOX) Hartford

NE Affiliates:
WBZ (CBS) Boston
WNAC (FOX) Providence
WWLP (NBC) Springfield, MA
WCTX (MY) Hartford
WMUR (ABC) Manchester, NH
WMTW (ABC) Portland, ME
WFVX (FOX) Bangor, ME
WVNY (ABC) Burlington, VT
KIMO (ABC) Anchorage, AK
KGMB (CBS) Honolulu
Rogers Sportsnet East

NFLN Replay: Friday 9/4 - 4:00 PM ET

WASHINGTON @ JACKSONVILLE
Thursday 9/3 - 7:30 PM ET

WSH Affiliates:
Comcast Sportsnet Mid-Atlantic
WRC (NBC) Washington
WRIC (ABC) Richmond
WTKR (CBS) Norfolk
WSLS (NBC) Roanoke
WVIR (NBC) Charlottesville

JAX Affiliates:
NO TV

NFLN Replay: Saturday 9/5 - 8:30 PM ET

CLEVELAND @ CHICAGO
Thursday 9/3 - 8:00 PM ET

CLE Affiliates:
WKYC (NBC) Cleveland
WBNS (CBS) Columbus
WYTV (ABC) Youngstown
WHIO (CBS) Dayton

CHI Affiliates:
WFLD (FOX) Chicago
WIFR (CBS) Rockford
WMBD (CBS) Peoria
WRSP (FOX) Springfield
WCCU (FOX) Champaign
WSBT DT (ind) South Bend
KLJB (FOX) Quad Cities
KFXA (FOX) Cedar Rapids

NFLN Replay: Saturday 9/5 - 4:00 PM ET

GREEN BAY @ TENNESSEE
Thursday 9/3 - 8:00 PM ET

GB Affiliates:
WFRV (CBS) Green Bay
WTMJ (NBC) Milwaukee
WKOW (ABC) Madison
WAOW (ABC) Wausau
WXOW (ABC) La Crosse
WQOW (ABC) Eau Claire
WYOW (ABC) Eagle River
WJMN (CBS) Marquette MI
KQDS (FOX) Duluth MN

TN Affiliates:
WKRN (ABC) Nashville
WMC (NBC) Memphis
WATE (ABC) Knoxville
WDSI (FOX) Chattanooga
WEMT (FOX) Bristol
WZDX (FOX) Huntsville, AL
WBMA/WCFT (ABC) Birmingham
WPSD (NBC) Paducah, KY

NFLN Replay: Friday 9/4 - 11:30 PM ET

KANSAS CITY @ ST. LOUIS
Thursday 9/3 - 8:00 PM ET

KC Affiliates:
KCTV (CBS) Kansas City
KOLR (CBS) Springfield
KODE (ABC) Joplin
KMOU (MY) Columbia
WIBW (CBS) Topeka
KWCH (CBS) Wichita
KMTV (CBS) Omaha
KCWI (CW) Des Moines

STL Affiliates:
KTVI (FOX) St. Louis
WDKA (MY) Paducah, KY

NFLN Replay: Friday 9/4 - 7:00 AM ET

MIAMI @ NEW ORLEANS
Thursday 9/3 - 8:00 PM ET

MIA Affiliates:
WFOR (CBS) Miami
WTVX (CW) West Palm Beach
WINK (CBS) Fort Myers

NO Affiliates:
Cox Sports Television
WVUE (FOX) New Orleans
WUFX (MY) Jackson, MS
KMSS (FOX) Shreveport
KAQY (ABC) Monroe
WJTC 44 Mobile, AL

NFLN Replay: Friday 9/4 - 1:00 PM ET

PITTSBURGH @ CAROLINA
Thursday 9/3 - 8:00 PM ET

PIT Affiliates:
KDKA (CBS) Pittsburgh
Fox Sports Pittsburgh
WTAJ (CBS) Altoona
WHP (CBS) Harrisburg
WQCW (CW) Charleston, WV
WYTV DT (MY) Youngstown, OH

CAR Affiliates:
WCCB (FOX) Charlotte
WFMY (CBS) Greensboro
WTVD (ABC) Raleigh/Durham
WFXI/WYDO (FOX) Greenville, NC
WSFX (FOX) Wilmington, NC
WSPA (CBS) Spartanburg, SC
WACH (FOX) Columbia, SC
WCSC (CBS) Charleston, SC
WVEC (ABC) Norfolk, VA
WFXR (FOX) Roanoke, VA
WAPK (MY) Bristol, TN

NFLN Replay: Sunday 9/6 - 4:00 PM ET

ARIZONA @ DENVER
Thursday 9/3 - 9:00 PM ET

AZ Affiliates:
KNXV (ABC) Phoenix
KWBA (CW) Tucson
KVCW (CW) Las Vegas

DEN Affiliates:
KCNC (CBS) Denver
KKTV (CBS) Colorado Springs
KKCO (NBC) Grand Junction
KLWY (FOX) Cheyenne, WY
KTWO (ABC) Casper, WY
KWBQ (CW) Albuquerque
KTNV (ABC) Las Vegas
KTVQ (CBS) Billings, MT
KRTV (CBS) Great Falls, MT
KXLH (CBS) Helena, MT
KXLF (CBS) Butte, MT
KBZK (CBS) Bozeman, MT
KPAX (CBS) Missoula, MT

NFLN Replay: Friday 9/4 - 1:00 AM ET

OAKLAND @ SEATTLE
Thursday 9/3 - 8:00 PM ET
NFL Network

OAK Affiliates:
KTVU (FOX) San Francisco
KCRA (NBC) Sacramento
KTLA (CW) Los Angeles
KOTR (MY) Monterey
KHSL (CBS) Chico
KERO (ABC) Bakersfield
KPSP (CBS) Palm Springs
KAME (MY) Reno
KMVU (FOX) Medford, OR
KVMY (MY) Las Vegas

SEA Affiliates:
KING (NBC) Seattle
KAYU (FOX) Spokane
KCYU (FOX) Yakima
KFFX (FOX) Kennewick, WA
KPTV (FOX) Portland, OR
KFXO (FOX) Bend, OR
KIVI (ABC) Boise
KSAW (ABC) Twin Falls, ID
KECI (NBC) Missoula, MT
KTVM (NBC) Butte, MT
KIMO (ABC) Anchorage

HOUSTON @ TAMPA BAY
Friday 9/4 - 7:00 PM ET

HOU Affiliates:
KTRK (ABC) Houston
KWTX-DT (CW) Waco
KBTX-DT (CW) Bryan
KNVA (CW) Austin
KXTS (MY) Victoria, TX
KYTX-DT (RTN) Tyler

TB Affiliates:
WFLA (NBC) Tampa
WFTV (ABC) Orlando
WFTX (FOX) Fort Myers
WTLH (FOX) Tallahassee

NFLN Replay: Saturday 9/5 - 10:00 AM ET

DALLAS @ MINNESOTA
Friday 9/4 - 8:00 PM ET
NFL Network

DAL Affiliates:
KTVT (CBS) Dallas
KJTL (FOX) Wichita Falls
KFXK (FOX) Tyler
KWKT (FOX) Waco
KEYE (CBS) Austin
KMYS (MY) San Antonio
KBTV (FOX) Beaumont
KVCT (FOX) Victoria, TX
KRIS (NBC) Corpus Christi
KRGV (ABC) Harlingen
KSAN (NBC) San Angelo
KRBC (NBC) Abilene
KPEJ (FOX) Odessa
KMYL (MY) Lubbock
KCIT (FOX) Amarillo
KFOX (FOX) El Paso
KOCB (CW) Oklahoma City
KQCW (CW) Tulsa
KTEN (NBC) Ada, OK
KARK (NBC) Little Rock, AR
KFTA (FOX) Fort Smith, AR
KTAL (NBC) Shreveport, LA
KARD (FOX) Monroe, LA
KASY (MY) Albuquerque

MIN Affiliates:
KSTP (ABC) Minneapolis
WDIO (ABC) Duluth
KAAL (ABC) Austin, MN
WKBT (CBS) La Crosse, WI
KGAN (CBS) Cedar Rapids, IA
KVRR (FOX) Fargo, ND
KNDX (FOX) Bismarck, ND
KSFY (ABC) Sioux Falls, SD
KXVO (CW) Omaha

SAN FRANCISCO @ SAN DIEGO
Friday 9/4 - 11:00 PM ET

SF Affiliates:
KPIX (CBS) San Francisco
KOVR (CBS) Sacramento
KGPE (CBS) Fresno
KION (CBS) Monterey
KERO (ABC) Bakersfield
KCVU (FOX) Chico
KOLO (ABC) Reno
KFBI (MY) Medford, OR
KITV (ABC) Honolulu

SD Affiliates:
KFMB (CBS) San Diego
KCBS (CBS) Los Angeles
KLAS (CBS) Las Vegas
KSWT (CBS) Yuma, AZ
KMIR (NBC) Palm Springs
KBFX (FOX) Bakersfield
KCOY (CBS) Santa Maria, CA
KGMB (CBS) Honolulu

NFLN Replay: Sunday 9/6 - 2:30 AM ET

Is it Time For the NFL to End Blackouts?

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:30:00 +0000

That's what Tim Keown writing for ESPN.com thinks. With the proliferation of Sunday Ticket, fantasy football, live internet/Twitter updates, and other televised games available, are NFL teams only hurting themselves by blacking out non-sellouts in their home markets? After all, how is a kid growing up in Hayward, CA (using Keown's example) going to become a Raiders fan when he can't even see half of their games? Wouldn't he get to watch his favorite team just as often if he became a Cowboys or Patriots fan? Something for the NFL to think about.

NFL Preseason Broadcast Info (Week 3)

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:36:00 +0000

Nationally broadcast games highlighted in green
NFL Network replays highlighted in red
Games shown on tape-delay noted with *, check local listings for exact time

WEEK 3

JACKSONVILLE @ PHILADELPHIA
Thursday 8/27 - 7:00 PM ET

JAX Affiliates:
WTEV (CBS) Jacksonville
WRBW (MY) Orlando
WNBW (NBC) Gainesville
WSAV (NBC) Savannah

PHI Affiliates:
WPVI (ABC) Philadelphia
WPMT (FOX) Harrisburg
WOLF (FOX) Scranton

NFLN Replay: Thursday 8/27 - 11:00 PM ET

ST. LOUIS @ CINCINNATI
Thursday 8/27 - 7:00 PM ET

STL Affiliates:
KTVI (FOX) St. Louis
WDKA (MY) Paducah, KY

CIN Affiliates:
WKRC (CBS) Cincinnati
WKEF (ABC) Dayton
WSYX (ABC) Columbus
WMYO (MY) Louisville
WLIO (NBC) Lima, OH

NFLN Replay: Friday 8/28 - 2:00 AM ET

MIAMI @ TAMPA BAY
Thursday 8/27 - 8:00 PM ET
FOX

NFLN Replay: Friday 8/28 - 1:00 PM ET

NEW ENGLAND @ WASHINGTON
Friday 8/28 - 8:00 PM ET
CBS

NFLN Replay: Saturday 8/29 - 7:00 AM ET

GREEN BAY @ ARIZONA
Friday 8/21 - 10:00 PM ET

GB Affiliates:
WFRV (CBS) Green Bay
WTMJ (NBC) Milwaukee
WKOW (ABC) Madison
WAOW (ABC) Wausau
WXOW (ABC) La Crosse
WQOW (ABC) Eau Claire
WYOW (ABC) Eagle River
WJMN (CBS) Marquette MI
KQDS (FOX) Duluth MN

AZ Affiliates:
KNXV (ABC) Phoenix

NFLN Replay: Saturday 8/29 - 1:00 AM ET

INDIANAPOLIS @ DETROIT
Saturday 8/29 - 1:00 PM ET
NFL Network

IND Affiliates:
WTTV (CW) Indianapolis
WANE (CBS) Fort Wayne
WBND (ABC) South Bend
WTHI (CBS) Terre Haute
WMYO (MY) Louisville

DET Affiliates:
WWJ (CBS) Detroit
WNEM (CBS) Saginaw
WSYM (FOX) Lansing
WXMI (FOX) Grand Rapids
WMNT (MY) Toledo

NEW ORLEANS @ OAKLAND
Saturday 8/29 - 4:00 PM ET
NFL Network

NO Affiliates:
Cox Sports Television
WUFX (MY) Jackson, MS
KAQY (ABC) Monroe
WJTC 44 Mobile, AL

OAK Affiliates:
KTVU 36 San Francisco
KCRA (NBC) Sacramento
KTLA (CW) Los Angeles
KOTR (MY) Monterey
KHSL (CBS) Chico
KERO (ABC) Bakersfield
KPSP (CBS) Palm Springs
KAME (MY) Reno
KMVU (FOX) Medford, OR
KVMY (MY) Las Vegas

BUFFALO @ PITTSBURGH
Saturday 8/29 - 7:30 PM ET

BUF Affiliates:
WKBW (ABC) Buffalo
WHAM (ABC) Rochester
WTVH (CBS) Syracuse
WBNG (CBS) Binghamton
Citytv Toronto

PIT Affiliates:
KDKA (CBS) Pittsburgh
Fox Sports Pittsburgh
WTAJ (CBS) Altoona
WLYH (CW) Harrisburg
WQCW (CW) Charleston, WV
WYTV-DT (MY) Youngstown, OH

NFLN Replay: Sunday 8/30 - 1:00 PM ET

TENNESSEE @ CLEVELAND
Saturday 8/29 - 7:30 PM ET

TN Affiliates:
WKRN (ABC) Nashville
WMC (NBC) Memphis
WATE (ABC) Knoxville
WDSI (FOX) Chattanooga
WEMT (FOX) Bristol
WZDX (FOX) Huntsville, AL
WBMA/WCFT (ABC) Birmingham
WPSD (NBC) Paducah, KY

CLE Affiliates:
WKYC (NBC) Cleveland
WBNS (CBS) Columbus
WYTV (ABC) Youngstown
WHIO (CBS) Dayton

NFLN Replay: Monday 8/31 - 12:00 AM ET

SAN DIEGO @ ATLANTA
Saturday 8/29 - 8:00 PM ET
CBS

NFLN Replay: Monday 8/31 - 7:00 AM ET

SEATTLE @ KANSAS CITY
Saturday 8/29 - 8:00 PM ET

SEA Affiliates:
KING (NBC) Seattle
KAYU (FOX) Spokane
KCYU (FOX) Yakima
KFFX (FOX) Kennewick, WA
KPTV (FOX) Portland, OR
KFXO (FOX) Bend, OR
KIVI (ABC) Boise
KSAW (ABC) Twin Falls, ID
KECI (NBC) Missoula, MT
KTVM (NBC) Butte, MT
KIMO (ABC) Anchorage

KC Affiliates:
KCTV (CBS) Kansas City
KOLR (CBS) Springfield
KODE (ABC) Joplin
KMOU (MY) Columbia
WIBW (CBS) Topeka
KWCH (CBS) Wichita
KMTV (CBS) Omaha
KCWI (CW) Des Moines

NFLN Replay: Saturday 8/29 - 11:00 PM ET

SAN FRANCISCO @ DALLAS
Saturday 8/29 - 8:00 PM ET

SF Affiliates:
KPIX (CBS) San Francisco
KOVR (CBS) Sacramento
KGPE (CBS) Fresno
KION (CBS) Monterey
KERO (ABC) Bakersfield
KCVU (FOX) Chico
KOLO (ABC) Reno
KFBI (MY) Medford, OR
KITV (ABC) Honolulu

DAL Affiliates:
KTVT (CBS) Dallas
KJTL (FOX) Wichita Falls
KFXK (FOX) Tyler
KWKT (FOX) Waco
KEYE (CBS) Austin
KMYS (MY) San Antonio
KBTV (FOX) Beaumont
KVCT (FOX) Victoria, TX
KRIS (NBC) Corpus Christi
KRGV (ABC) Harlingen
KSAN (NBC) San Angelo
KRBC (NBC) Abilene
KPEJ (FOX) Odessa
KMYL (MY) Lubbock
KCIT (FOX) Amarillo
KFOX (FOX) El Paso
KOCB (CW) Oklahoma City
KQCW (CW) Tulsa
KTEN (NBC) Ada, OK
KARK (NBC) Little Rock, AR
KFTA (FOX) Fort Smith, AR
KTAL (NBC) Shreveport, LA
KARD (FOX) Monroe, LA
KASY (MY) Albuquerque

NFLN Replay: Sunday 8/30 - 4:00 PM ET

NY JETS @ NY GIANTS
Saturday 8/29 - 8:00 PM ET

NYJ Affiliates:
NO TV

NYG Affiliates:
WNBC (NBC) New York
WNYT (NBC) Albany
WSTM (NBC) Syracuse
WIVT (ABC) Binghamton
WTIC (FOX) Hartford

NFLN Replay: Sunday 8/30 - 10:00 AM ET

BALTIMORE @ CAROLINA
Saturday 8/29 - 8:00 PM ET

BAL Affiliates:
Mid-Atlantic Sports Network
WBAL (NBC) Baltimore

CAR Affiliates:
WCCB (FOX) Charlotte
WFMY (CBS) Greensboro
WTVD (ABC) Raleigh/Durham
WFXI/WYDO (FOX) Greenville, NC
WSFX (FOX) Wilmington, NC
WSPA (CBS) Spartanburg, SC
WACH (FOX) Columbia, SC
WCSC (CBS) Charleston, SC
WVEC (ABC) Norfolk, VA
WFXR (FOX) Roanoke, VA
WAPK (MY) Bristol, TN

NFLN Replay: Sunday 8/30 - 7:00 AM ET

CHICAGO @ DENVER
Sunday 8/30 - 8:00 PM ET
NBC

NFLN Replay: Monday 8/31 - 4:00 PM ET

MINNESOTA @ HOUSTON
Monday 8/31 - 8:00 PM ET
ESPN

MIN Affiliates
KSTP (ABC) Minneapolis

HOU Affiliates
KTRK (ABC) Houston

NFLN Replay: Tuesday 9/1 - 10:00 AM ET

DISH Network to Offer NFL RedZone Channel

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:31:00 +0000

Add DISH Network to the list with Comcast.

DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) and NFL Network today announced that "NFL RedZone" - a new channel from NFL Network - will be available on DISH Network starting on the NFL's first Sunday of the regular season, Sept. 13.
NFL RedZone, produced by NFL Network, whips around every NFL game on Sunday afternoons delivering touchdowns and the most exciting moments live and in high definition. When a team goes inside the 20-yard line, known as the "red zone," fans see the crucial plays as they happen. The channel keeps fans up-to-date in real time, switching from game to game with live look-ins, highlights and a chance to see every important play.

NBCSports.com and NFL.com to Stream Sunday Night Football Again

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:38:00 +0000

NBCSports.com and NFL.com will be streaming live coverage of NBC's 17-game Sunday Night Football schedule for the second straight year. The feature, known as Sunday Night Football Extra, will again have a live stream of NBC's Sunday Night Football broadcast, plus four additional camera feeds providing different views of the game. Additional interactive features available this year will include DVR functionality, live in-game analysis, fantasy stats and chat. And best of all, it will still be free! Here's a reminder of NBC's Sunday Night Football schedule for 2009.

Week 1, Thursday Sept. 10: Titans at Steelers
Week 1, Sunday Sept. 13: Bears at Packers
Week 2, Sunday Sept. 20: Giants at Cowboys
Week 3, Sunday Sept. 27: Colts at Cardinals
Week 4, Sunday Oct. 4: Chargers at Steelers
Week 5, Sunday Oct. 11: Colts at Titans
Week 6, Sunday Oct. 18: Bears at Falcons
Week 7, Sunday Oct. 25: Cardinals at Giants
Week 8, Sunday Nov. 1: No game
Week 9, Sunday Nov. 8: Cowboys at Eagles
Week 10, Sunday Nov. 15: Patriots at Colts
Week 11, Sunday Nov. 22: Eagles at Bears *
Week 12, Sunday Nov. 29: Steelers at Ravens *
Week 13, Sunday Dec. 6: Patriots at Dolphins *
Week 14, Sunday Dec. 13: Eagles at Giants *
Week 15, Sunday Dec. 20: Vikings at Panthers *
Week 16, Sunday Dec. 27: Cowboys at Redskins *
Week 17, Sunday Jan. 3: TBD *
* Games subject to flex-scheduling

2009: The Blackout Season in Jacksonville?

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:18:00 +0000

According to Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union, the Jacksonville Jaguars have already given up on selling out any of their 10 home games within the 72-hour window necessary to lift local TV blackouts.

The Jaguars play the first of 10 home games this year Saturday night — two in the preseason and eight in the regular season — and the team has already announced all 10 will be blacked out on TV because of a lack of ticket sales.
This will be the first time in their 15-year history that they’ve blacked out all 10 games and the stadium might be only, about half-filled Saturday night.

Now I have not been able to find any quote or press release that is directly attributable to the Jaguars organization stating this, but if it is true, one has to think that this could be the beginning of the franchise laying the groundwork to eventually leave town. It was a very curious decision the NFL made 16 years ago when they granted Jacksonville a franchise over Baltimore and St. Louis, two larger markets that eventually got relocated teams and have been doing just fine at the ticket gates. If any of the powers-that-be in Los Angeles who want football back there are paying attention, now would be the time to step up your game.

NHL Releases National Broadcast Schedule

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:29:00 +0000

The NHL released its national broadcast schedule for the US and Canada. Here is the lineup for broadcasts on Versus and NBC. NBC games shown in italics indicate flex scheduling options.

Date	Time	Game	Net
Thu., 10/1/09	7:00 PM	Capitals (1)/Bruins (1)	Versus
Thu., 10/1/09	10:00 PM	Sharks (1)/Avalanche (1)	Versus
Fri., 10/2/09	12:00 PM	Panthers (1)/Blackhawks (1), from Helsinki, Finland	Versus
Fri., 10/2/09	3:00 PM	Red Wings (1)/Blues (1), from Stockholm, Sweeden	Versus
Mon., 10/5/09	7:00 PM	Rangers (1)/Devils (1)	Versus
Tue., 10/6/09	7:00 PM	Capitals (2)/Flyers (1)	Versus
Mon., 10/12/09	8:00 PM	Flames (1)/Blackhawks (2)	Versus
Tue., 10/13/09	7:00 PM	Red Wings (2)/Sabres (1)	Versus
Mon., 10/19/09	7:00 PM	Sharks (2)/Rangers (2)	Versus
Tue., 10/20/09	7:00 PM	Blues (2)/Penguins (1)	Versus
Mon., 10/26/09	8:00 PM	Wild (1)/Blackhawks (3)	Versus
Tue., 10/27/09	7:00 PM	Flyers (2)/Capitals (3)	Versus
Tue., 11/3/09	7:00 PM	Bruins (2)/Red Wings (3)	Versus
Mon., 11/9/09	8:00 PM	Kings (1)/Blackhawks (4)	Versus
Tue., 11/10/09	7:00 PM	Penguins (2)/Bruins (3)	Versus
Mon., 11/16/09	7:00 PM	Devils (2)/Flyers (3)	Versus
Tue., 11/17/09	7:00 PM	Capitals (4)/Rangers (3)	Versus
Mon., 11/23/09	7:00 PM	Red Wings (4)/Predators (1)	Versus
Wed., 11/25/09	8:00 PM	Blues (3)/Stars (1)	Versus
Mon., 11/30/09	7:00 PM	Sabres (2)/Maple Leafs (1)	Versus
Tue., 12/1/09	8:00 PM	Blue Jackets (1)/Blackhawks (5)	Versus
Mon., 12/7/09	7:00 PM	Devils (3)/Sabres (3)	Versus
Tue., 12/8/09	7:00 PM	Islanders (1)/Flyers (4)	Versus
Wed., 12/9/09	9:00 PM	Wild (2)/Avalanche (2)	Versus
Mon., 12/14/09	7:30 PM	Sabres (4)/Canadiens (1)	Versus
Tue., 12/15/09	7:00 PM	Flyers (5)/Penguins (3)	Versus
Mon., 12/21/09	7:00 PM	Sabres (5)/Maple Leafs (2)	Versus
Tue., 12/22/09	8:00 PM	Sharks (3)/Blackhawks (6)	Versus
Mon., 12/28/09	7:00 PM	Red Wings (5)/Blue Jackets (2)	Versus
Tue., 12/29/09	8:00 PM	Blackhawks (7)/Stars (2)	Versus
Fri., 1/1/10	1:00 PM	Flyers (6)/Bruins (4)	NBC
Mon., 1/4/10	7:00 PM	Bruins (5)/Rangers (4)	Versus
Tue., 1/5/10	8:00 PM	Wild (3)/Blackhawks (8)	Versus
Mon., 1/11/10	8:00 PM	Penguins (4)/Wild (4)	Versus
Tue., 1/12/10	7:00 PM	Devils (4)/Rangers (5)	Versus
Sun., 1/17/10	12:30 PM	Blackhawks/Red Wings or Flyers/Capitals	NBC
Mon., 1/18/10	8:00 PM	Wild (5)/Stars (3)	Versus
Tue., 1/19/10	7:00 PM	Lightning (1)/Rangers (6)	Versus
Sun., 1/24/10	12:30 PM	Penguins/Flyers or Bruins/Hurricanes	NBC
Mon., 1/25/10	7:00 PM	Penguins (5)/Rangers (7)	Versus
Tue., 1/26/10	7:00 PM	Coyotes (1)/Red Wings (6)	Versus
Sun., 1/31/10	12:30 PM	Red Wings/Penguins or Lightning/Capitals	NBC
Mon., 2/1/10	7:00 PM	Sabres (6)/Penguins (6)	Versus
Tue., 2/2/10	8:00 PM	Wild (6)/Stars (4)	Versus
Sun., 2/7/10	12:30 PM	Penguins/Capitals or Bruins/Canadiens	NBC
Mon., 2/8/10	7:00 PM	Devils (5)/Flyers (7)	Versus
Tue., 2/9/10	8:00 PM	Red Wings (7)/Blues (4)	Versus
Mon., 3/1/10	9:00 PM	Red Wings (8)/Avalanche (3)	Versus
Tue., 3/2/10	7:30 PM	Flyers (8)/Lightning (2)	Versus
Sun., 3/7/10	12:30 PM	Bruins/Penguins or Red Wings/Blackhawks or Hurricanes/Thrashers	NBC
Mon., 3/8/10	7:00 PM	Stars (5)/Capitals (5)	Versus
Tue., 3/9/10	7:00 PM	Islanders (2)/Flyers (9)	Versus
Sun., 3/14/10	12:30 PM	Flyers/Rangers or Penguins/Lightning or Capitals/Blackhawks or Avalanche/Stars	NBC
Mon., 3/15/10	7:00 PM	Bruins (6)/Devils (6)	Versus
Tue., 3/16/10	7:00 PM	Canadiens (2)/Rangers (8)	Versus
Sun., 3/21/10	12:30 PM	Rangers/Bruins or Sabres/Hurricanes	NBC
Mon., 3/22/10	7:00 PM	Penguins (7)/Red Wings (9)	Versus
Tue., 3/23/10	8:00 PM	Sharks (4)/Wild (7)	Versus
Mon., 3/29/10	7:00 PM	Sabres (7)/Bruins (7)	Versus
Tue., 3/30/10	8:00 PM	Blackhawks (9)/Blues (5)	Versus
Sun., 4/4/10	12:30 PM	Red Wings (10)/Flyers (10)	NBC
Mon., 4/5/10	7:00 PM	Bruins (8)/Capitals (6)	Versus
Tue., 4/6/10	7:00 PM	Capitals (7)/Penguins (8)	Versus
Sun., 4/11/10	TBD	Bruins/Capitals or Rangers/Flyers or Red Wings/Blackhawks	NBC

NFL & NBC extend deal

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:11:00 +0000

The NFL and NBC have extended their Sunday Night Football broadcast deal through the 2013 season, according to Broadcast & Cable. The original deal was to expire after the 2011 season. That means that all of the NFL's TV deals are now set to expire at the same time and could make for interesting negotiations/bidding for 2014 and beyond.

NFL Preseason Broadcast Info (Week 2)

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:14:00 +0000

Nationally broadcast games highlighted in green
NFL Network replays highlighted in red
Games shown on tape-delay noted with *, check local listings for exact time

CINCINNATI @ NEW ENGLAND
Thursday 8/20 - 7:30 PM ET

CIN Affiliates:
WKRC (CBS) Cincinnati
WKEF (ABC) Dayton
WSYX (ABC) Columbus
WMYO (MY) Louisville
WLIO (NBC) Lima, OH

NE Affiliates:
WBZ (CBS) Boston
WNAC (FOX) Providence
WWLP (NBC) Springfield, MA
WCTX (MY) Hartford
WMUR (ABC) Manchester, NH
WMTW (ABC) Portland, ME
WVII (ABC) Bangor, ME
WVNY (ABC) Burlington, VT
KIMO (ABC) Anchorage, AK
KGMB (CBS) Honolulu
Rogers Sportsnet East*

NFLN Replay: Thursday 8/20 - 11:00 PM ET

PHILADELPHIA @ INDIANAPOLIS
Thursday 8/20 - 8:00 PM ET
FOX

NFLN Replay: Friday 8/21 - 1:00 PM ET

KANSAS CITY @ MINNESOTA
Friday 8/21 - 8:00 PM ET

KC Affiliates:
KCTV (CBS) Kansas City
KOLR (CBS) Springfield
KODE (ABC) Joplin
WIBW (CBS) Topeka
KWCH (CBS) Wichita
KMTV (CBS) Omaha

MIN Affiliates:
KSTP (ABC) Minneapolis
WDIO (ABC) Duluth
KAAL (ABC) Austin, MN
WKBT (CBS) La Crosse, WI
KGAN (CBS) Cedar Rapids, IA
KVRR (FOX) Fargo, ND
KNDX (FOX) Bismarck, ND
KSFY (ABC) Sioux Falls, SD
KXVO (CW) Omaha

NFLN Replay: Friday 8/21 - 11:00 PM ET

ATLANTA @ ST. LOUIS
Friday 8/21 - 8:00 PM ET

ATL Affiliates:
WXIA (NBC) Atlanta
WJCL (ABC) Savannah
WFXG (FOX) Augusta, GA
WGXA (FOX) Macon
WSST (IND) Albany, GA
WABM (MY) Birmingham

STL Affiliates:
KTVI (FOX) St. Louis
WDKA (MY) Paducah, KY

NFLN Replay: Saturday 8/22 - 2:00 AM ET

TENNESSEE @ DALLAS
Friday 8/21 - 8:00 PM ET
FOX

NFLN Replay: Saturday 8/22 - 1:00 PM ET

DETROIT @ CLEVELAND
Saturday 8/22 - 7:30 PM ET

DET Affiliates:
WWJ (CBS) Detroit
WNEM (CBS) Saginaw
WSYM (FOX) Lansing
WXMI (FOX) Grand Rapids
WMNT (MY) Toledo

CLE Affiliates:
WKYC (NBC) Cleveland
WBNS (CBS) Columbus
WYTV (ABC) Youngstown
WHIO (CBS) Dayton

NFLN Replay: Sunday 8/23 - 10:00 AM ET

TAMPA BAY @ JACKSONVILLE
Saturday 8/22 - 7:30 PM ET

TB Affiliates:
WFLA (NBC) Tampa
WFTV (ABC) Orlando
WFTX (FOX) Fort Myers
WTLH (FOX) Tallahassee

JAX Affiliates:
NO TV

NFLN Replay: Sunday 8/23 - 7:00 AM ET

CAROLINA @ MIAMI
Saturday 8/22 - 7:30 PM ET

CAR Affiliates:
WCCB (FOX) Charlotte
WFMY (CBS) Greensboro
WTVD (ABC) Raleigh/Durham
WFXI/WYDO (FOX) Greenville, NC
WSFX (FOX) Wilmington, NC
WSPA (CBS) Spartanburg, SC
WACH (FOX) Columbia, SC
WCSC (CBS) Charleston, SC
WVEC (ABC) Norfolk, VA
WFXR (FOX) Roanoke, VA
WAPK (MY) Bristol, TN

MIA Affiliates:
WFOR (CBS) Miami
WTVX (CW) West Palm Beach
WXCW (CW) Fort Myers

NFLN Replay: Sunday 8/23 - 1:00 PM ET

PITTSBURGH @ WASHINGTON
Saturday 8/22 - 7:30 PM ET
NFL Network

PIT Affiliates:
KDKA (CBS) Pittsburgh
Fox Sports Pittsburgh
WTAJ (CBS) Altoona
WHP (CBS) Harrisburg
WQCW (CW) Charleston, WV

WSH Affiliates:
Comcast Sportsnet Mid-Atlantic
WRC (NBC) Washington
WRIC (ABC) Richmond
WTKR (CBS) Norfolk
WSLS (NBC) Roanoke
WVIR (NBC) Charlottesville

NEW ORLEANS @ HOUSTON
Saturday 8/22 - 8:00 PM ET

NO Affiliates:
Cox Sports Television
WVUE (FOX) New Orleans
WUFX (MY) Jackson, MS
KMSS (FOX) Shreveport
KAQY (ABC) Monroe
WJTC 44 Mobile, AL

HOU Affiliates:
KTRK (ABC) Houston
KWTX-DT (CW) Waco
KBTX-DT (CW) Bryan
KNVA (CW) Austin
KXTS (MY) Victoria, TX
KYTX-DT (RTN) Tyler

NFLN Replay: Monday 8/24 - 1:00 AM ET

BUFFALO @ GREEN BAY
Saturday 8/22 - 8:00 PM ET

BUF Affiliates:
WKBW (ABC) Buffalo
WHAM (ABC) Rochester
WTVH (CBS) Syracuse
WBNG (CBS) Binghamton
Citytv Toronto

GB Affiliates:
WFRV (CBS) Green Bay
WTMJ (NBC) Milwaukee
WKOW (ABC) Madison
WAOW (ABC) Wausau
WXOW (ABC) La Crosse
WQOW (ABC) Eau Claire
WYOW (ABC) Eagle River
WJMN (CBS) Marquette MI
KQDS (FOX) Duluth MN

NFLN Replay: Sunday 8/23 - 4:00 PM ET

NY GIANTS @ CHICAGO
Saturday 8/22 - 8:00 PM ET

NYG Affiliates:
WNBC (NBC) New York
WNYT (NBC) Albany
WSTM (NBC) Syracuse
WIVT (ABC) Binghamton
WTIC (FOX) Hartford

CHI Affiliates:
WFLD (FOX) Chicago
WIFR (CBS) Rockford
WMBD (CBS) Peoria
WRSP (FOX) Springfield
WCCU (FOX) Champaign
WSBT (CBS) South Bend
KLJB (FOX) Quad Cities
KFXA (FOX) Cedar Rapids

NFLN Replay: Sunday 8/23 - 7:00 PM ET

OAKLAND @ SAN FRANCISCO
Saturday 8/22 - 8:15 PM ET

OAK Affiliates:
KTVU (FOX) San Francisco
KQCA (MY) Sacramento
KTLA (CW) Los Angeles
KOTR (MY) Monterey
KHSL (CBS) Chico
KERO (ABC) Bakersfield
KPSP (CBS) Palm Springs
KAME (MY) Reno
KMVU (FOX) Medford, OR
KVMY (MY) Las Vegas

SF Affiliates:
KPIX (CBS) San Francisco
KOVR (CBS) Sacramento
KGPE (CBS) Fresno
KION (CBS) Monterey
KERO (ABC) Bakersfield
KCVU (FOX) Chico
KOLO (ABC) Reno
KFBI (MY) Medford, OR

NFLN Replay: Sunday 8/23 - 10:00 PM ET

SAN DIEGO @ ARIZONA
Saturday 8/22 - 10:00 PM ET

SD Affiliates:
KFMB (CBS) San Diego
KCBS (CBS) Los Angeles
KLAS (CBS) Las Vegas
KSWT (CBS) Yuma, AZ
KMIR (NBC) Palm Springs
KBFX (FOX) Bakersfield
KCOY (CBS) Santa Maria, CA
KGMB (CBS) Honolulu

AZ Affiliates:
KNXV (ABC) Phoenix
KVCW (CW) Las Vegas

NFLN Replay: Sunday 8/23 - 1:30 AM ET

DENVER @ SEATTLE
Saturday 8/22 - 7:30 PM ET
NFL Network

DEN Affiliates:
KCNC (CBS) Denver
KKTV (CBS) Colorado Springs
KKCO (NBC) Grand Junction
KLWY (FOX) Cheyenne, WY
KTWO (ABC) Casper, WY
KWBQ (CW) Albuquerque
KTNV (ABC) Las Vegas
CW Montana

SEA Affiliates:
KING (NBC) Seattle
KAYU (FOX) Spokane
KCYU (FOX) Yakima
KFFX (FOX) Kennewick, WA
KPTV (FOX) Portland, OR
KFXO (FOX) Bend, OR
KIVI (ABC) Boise
KSAW (ABC) Twin Falls, ID
KECI (NBC) Missoula, MT
KTVM (NBC) Butte, MT
KIMO (ABC) Anchorage

NY JETS @ BALTIMORE
Monday 8/24 - 8:00 PM ET
ESPN
WWOR (MY) New York
WBAL (NBC) Baltimore

NFLN Replay: Wednesday 8/26 - 1:00 PM ET

Early Start for NFL's RedZone Channel

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:51:00 +0000

This from the Sports Business Journal:

The NFL will launch its own RedZone Channel this season, per its agreements with Comcast Cable and networks CBS and Fox back in May. However as of now it will only be available on Comcast, as the NFL once again finds itself in carriage negotiations with other cable providers. The show will not be a simulcast of DirecTV's RedZone Channel, but rather a different version of the same concept that will be produced by the NFL Network in its studios.

NFL Preseason Broadcast Info (Week 1)

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:44:00 +0000

Nationally broadcast games highlighted in green
NFL Network replays highlighted in red
Games shown on tape-delay noted with *, check local listings for exact time

NEW ENGLAND @ PHILADELPHIA
Thursday 8/13 - 7:30 PM ET

NE Affiliates:
WBZ (CBS) Boston
WNAC (FOX) Providence
WCTX (MY) Hartford
WMUR (ABC) Manchester, NH
WMTW (ABC) Portland, ME
WFVX (FOX) Bangor, ME
WVNY (ABC) Burlington, VT
KIMO (ABC) Anchorage, AK
KGMB (CBS) Honolulu
Rogers Sportsnet East

PHI Affiliates:
WPVI (ABC) Philadelphia
WPMT (FOX) Harrisburg
WOLF (FOX) Scranton

NFLN Replay: Thursday 8/13 - 11:00 PM ET

WASHINGTON @ BALTIMORE
Thursday 8/13 - 7:30 PM ET

WSH Affiliates:
Comcast Sportsnet Mid-Atlantic
WRC (NBC) Washington
WRIC (ABC) Richmond
WTKR (CBS) Norfolk
WSLS (NBC) Roanoke
WVIR (NBC) Charlottesville

BAL Affiliates:
Mid-Atlantic Sports Network
WBAL (NBC) Baltimore

NFLN Replay: Friday 8/14 - 3:00 PM ET

ARIZONA @ PITTSBURGH
Thursday 8/13 - 8:00 PM ET
ESPN
KTVK (Ind)Phoenix
WTAE (ABC) Pittsburgh

NFLN Replay: Saturday 8/15 - 1:00 PM ET

DALLAS @ OAKLAND
Thursday 8/13 - 10:00 PM ET

DAL Affiliates:
KTVT (CBS) Dallas
KJTL (FOX) Wichita Falls
KFXK (FOX) Tyler
KWKT (FOX) Waco
KEYE (CBS) Austin
KMYS (MY) San Antonio
KBTV (FOX) Beaumont
KVCT (FOX) Victoria, TX
KRIS (NBC) Corpus Christi
KRGV (ABC) Harlingen
KSAN (NBC) San Angelo
KRBC (NBC) Abilene
KPEJ (FOX) Odessa
KMYL (MY) Lubbock
KCIT (FOX) Amarillo
KFOX (FOX) El Paso
KOCB (CW) Oklahoma City
KQCW (CW) Tulsa
KTEN (NBC) Ada, OK
KARK (NBC) Little Rock, AR
KFTA (FOX) Fort Smith, AR
KTAL (NBC) Shreveport, LA
KARD (FOX) Monroe, LA
KASY (MY) Albuquerque

OAK Affiliates:
KICU (Ind) Oakland*
KQCA (MY) Sacramento*
KTLA (CW) Los Angeles
KHSL (CBS) Chico
KERO (ABC) Bakersfield
KPSP (CBS) Palm Springs
KAME (MY) Reno
KMVU (FOX) Medford, OR
KVMY (MY) Las Vegas

NFLN Replay: Friday 8/14 - 2:00 AM ET

ST. LOUIS @ NY JETS
Friday 8/14 - 7:00 PM ET
NFL Network

STL Affiliates:
KTVI (FOX) St. Louis
WDKA (MY) Paducah, KY

NYJ Affiliates:
WCBS (CBS) New York
WRGB (CBS) Albany

MINNESOTA @ INDIANAPOLIS
Friday 8/14 - 7:30 PM ET

MIN Affiliates:
KSTP (ABC) Minneapolis
WDIO (ABC) Duluth
KAAL (ABC) Austin, MN
WKBT (CBS) La Crosse, WI
KGAN (CBS) Cedar Rapids, IA
KVRR (FOX) Fargo, ND
KNDX (FOX) Bismarck, ND
KSFY (ABC) Sioux Falls, SD
KXVO (CW) Omaha

IND Affiliates:
WTTV (CW) Indianapolis
WANE (CBS) Fort Wayne
WBND (ABC) South Bend
WTHI (CBS) Terre Haute
WMYO (MY) Louisville

NFLN Replay: Saturday 8/15 - 1:00 AM ET

CINCINNATI @ NEW ORLEANS
Friday 8/14 - 8:00 PM ET

CIN Affiliates:
WKRC (CBS) Cincinnati
WKEF (ABC) Dayton
WSYX (ABC) Columbus
WDRB (FOX) Louisville
WLIO (NBC) Lima, OH

NO Affiliates:
Cox Sports Television
WVUE (FOX) New Orleans
WUFX (MY) Jackson, MS

NFLN Replay: Saturday 8/15 - 7:00 AM ET

DENVER @ SAN FRANCISCO
Friday 8/14 - 10:00 PM ET
NFL Network

DEN Affiliates:
KCNC (CBS) Denver
KKTV (CBS) Colorado Springs
KKCO (NBC) Grand Junction
KLWY (FOX) Cheyenne, WY
KTWO (ABC) Casper, WY
KWBQ (CW) Albuquerque
KTNV (ABC) Las Vegas

SF Affiliates:
KPIX (CBS) San Francisco
KOVR (CBS) Sacramento
KGPE (CBS) Fresno
KION (CBS) Monterey
KERO (ABC) Bakersfield
KCVU (FOX) Chico
KOLO (ABC) Reno
KFBI (MY) Medford, OR

ATLANTA @ DETROIT
Saturday 8/15 - 4:00 PM ET
NFL Network

ATL Affiliates:
WXIA (NBC) Atlanta
WTGS (FOX) Savannah
WXTX (FOX) Columbus, GA
WGXA (FOX) Macon
WSST (Ind) Albany, GA
WABM (MY) Birmingham

DET Affiliates:
WWJ (CBS) Detroit*
WNEM (CBS) Saginaw*
WSYM (FOX) Lansing*
WXMI (FOX) Grand Rapids*
WMNT (MY) Toledo*

CHICAGO @ BUFFALO
Saturday 8/15 - 7:00 PM ET
NFL Network

CHI Affiliates:
WFLD (FOX) Chicago
WIFR (CBS) Rockford
WMBD (CBS) Peoria
WRSP (FOX) Springfield
WCCU (FOX) Champaign
WSBT (CBS) South Bend
KLJB (FOX) Quad Cities
KFXA (FOX) Cedar Rapids

BUF Affiliates:
WKBW (ABC) Buffalo
WHAM (ABC) Rochester
WTVH (CBS) Syracuse
WBNG (CBS) Binghamton

CLEVELAND @ GREEN BAY
Saturday 8/15 - 8:00 PM ET

CLE Affiliates:
WKYC (NBC) Cleveland
WBNS (CBS) Columbus
WYTV (ABC) Youngstown
WHIO-DT2 (weather) Dayton

GB Affiliates:
WFRV (CBS) Green Bay
WTMJ (NBC) Milwaukee
WKOW (ABC) Madison
WAOW (ABC) Wausau
WXOW (ABC) La Crosse
WQOW (ABC) Eau Claire
WYOW (ABC) Eagle River
WJMN (CBS) Marquette MI
KQDS (FOX) Duluth MN
KGCW (CW) Davenport, IA

NFLN Replay: Sunday 8/16 - 1:00 AM ET

HOUSTON @ KANSAS CITY
Saturday 8/15 - 8:00 PM ET

HOU Affiliates:
KTRK (ABC) Houston
KWTX-DT (CW) Waco
KBTX-DT (CW) Bryan
KNVA (CW) Austin
KXTS (MY) Victoria, TX
KYTX-DT (RTN) Tyler

KC Affiliates:
KCTV (CBS) Kansas City
KSFX (FOX) Springfield
KODE (ABC) Joplin
WIBW (CBS) Topeka
KWCH (CBS) Wichita
KMTV (CBS) Omaha

NFLN Replay: Sunday 8/16 - 10:00 AM ET

TAMPA BAY @ TENNESSEE
Saturday 8/15 - 8:00 PM ET

TB Affiliates:
WFLA (NBC) Tampa
WFTV (ABC) Orlando
WFTX (FOX) Fort Myers
WTLH (FOX) Tallahassee

TN Affiliates:
WKRN (ABC) Nashville
WMC (NBC) Memphis
WATE (ABC) Knoxville
WDSI (FOX) Chattanooga
WEMT (FOX) Bristol
WZDX (FOX) Huntsville, AL
WBMA/WCFT (ABC) Birmingham
WPSD (NBC) Paducah, KY

NFLN Replay: Sunday 8/16 - 1:00 PM ET

SEATTLE @ SAN DIEGO
Saturday 8/15 - 10:00 PM ET
NFL Network

SEA Affiliates:
KING (NBC) Seattle
KAYU (FOX) Spokane
KCYU (FOX) Yakima
KFFX (FOX) Kennewick, WA
KPTV (FOX) Portland, OR
KFXO (FOX) Bend, OR
KIVI (ABC) Boise
KSAW (ABC) Twin Falls, ID
KECI (NBC) Missoula, MT
KTVM (NBC) Butte, MT
KIMO (ABC) Anchorage

SD Affiliates:
KFMB (CBS) San Diego
KCBS (CBS) Los Angeles
KLAS (CBS) Las Vegas
KSWT (CBS) Yuma, AZ
KMIR (NBC) Palm Springs
KBFX (FOX) Bakersfield
KCOY (CBS) Santa Maria, CA
KGMB (CBS) Honolulu

JACKSONVILLE @ MIAMI
Monday 8/17 - 7:30 PM ET

JAX Affiliates:
WTEV (CBS) Jacksonville

MIA Affiliates:
WFOR (CBS) Miami

NFLN Replay: Monday 8/17 - 11:00 PM ET

CAROLINA @ NY GIANTS
Monday 8/17 - 8:00 PM ET
ESPN
WCNC (NBC) Charlotte
WWOR (MY) New York

NFLN Replay: Wednesday 8/19 - 1:00 PM ET

Some (old) news

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:09:00 +0000

As an addition to my post about DirecTV adding ESPNU to its basic package, Comcast has followed suit and done the same on its cable systems. Also, even more great news for Comcast internet subscribers (including yours truly). On August 4 Comcast subscribers gained access to ESPN360. This will be a great way for many of you to watch ESPN produced content (especially college football) via the internet.

Both of these are just in time for college football season!!!

Here We Go!

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:58:00 +0000

After a summer hiatus for both this blog and the NFL, it's time to get fired up for football season! It begins tonight with the Hall of Fame Game featuring the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans at 8:15pm ET on NBC. This also marks the first game broadcast in the post-Madden era. Cris Collinsworth will make his Sunday Night Football booth debut, providing commentary with Al Michaels doing play-by-play and Andrea Kremer on the sidelines.

In the next couple days I will be providing team-by-team information on preseason broadcasts. And specifically, information on when NFL Network will replay the games....so those of you outside your team's market can set your DVRs!

More Great News!

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:24:00 +0000

Props to Ray Frager (former Baltimore Sun sports editor and sports media blogger) with Sports Media Journal for apparently scooping this information about ESPNU officially moving to more widely subscribed-to packages on Comcast and DirecTV this summer. As I discussed here a couple months ago, great job by The Leader to make this move. I'm disappointed that it didn't happen in time for the NCAA Lacrosse Tournament, but it will be awesome to have ESPNU available for college football season without having to pay an extra 12 bucks a month (for DirecTV subscribers).

Now all I need are two things:

1) DirecTV to carry ESPNU-HD on its basic HD package
2) Comcast to make ESPN360 available to its internet subscribers

Update: Deal is Done

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:02:00 +0000

The NFL Network and Comcast have agreed on a 10-year carriage deal.

Comcast and the NFL said Tuesday that they had reached an agreement for the nation's largest cable TV operator to air the football channel on its second-most popular digital tier of service.
The deal spans 10 years and would cost Comcast 40 cents to 45 cents per subscriber, down from the NFL's previous asking price of 70 cents. By Aug. 1, the NFL Network will be carried throughout Comcast's service areas on a programming package called Digital Classic, which has around 10 million subscribers.

The NFL also threw in access to an upcoming channel, called RedZone, that will focus on touchdowns. Comcast expects RedZone to be carried in a premium sports package.

Sounds like it was the NFL that bent on the deal, by significantly lowering its per subscriber demand. I think they had to do it. Without the wide distribution the cable operators provide on their basic level service, the NFLN was bound to struggle; since anything that doesn't make the 32 owners enough money is quickly scrapped. And now, this deal should provide the structure that makes NFLN easily available in all of the other cable company homes in America.

For now at least, it should be a very good deal for Comcast subscribers, who now will not miss out on 8 televised games this season and will be able to watch exclusive NFL content, for those football junkies who just can't get enough. And shouldn't hit subscribers in the wallet either...but then again, this is Comcast we're talking about. And for those not yet familiar with it, I highly recommend the Red Zone Channel (or A.D.D. Channel, as I like to call it). It's the perfect place to go when the game you're watching locally goes to commercial or is at halftime. Hell, if you're not that interested in the game being shown locally, you just might want to watch the RZC for three straight hours!

Comcast/NFL Network on Path Towards Carriage Agreement

noreply@blogger.com (Synergy Legal, Inc.) — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:34:00 +0000

CNN/SI's Peter King writes an excellent column outlining the groundwork for a potential agreement between Comcast and the NFL Network on a carriage agreement. The basis for it is apparently contract extensions that were forged with CBS and Fox, holders of the rights to Sunday afternoon broadcasts. Originally scheduled to be pulled from Comcast on May 1, the NFLN and the cable operator agreed to indefinitely extend the existing agreement, which had NFLN on a sports tier package, while the parties negotiated. If things work out, it looks like Comcast customers will get to have the NFLN on their basic digital package instead of having to subscribe to extras to get it. Also, Comcast customers might have access to the Red Zone Channel (although cable companies might not be too enthused about that), which is currently only available to DirecTV's NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers who also opt for the add-on SuperFan package.

Interesting to note in King's piece is the role of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in negotiations. Hopefully the Commish will build the same bridges when negotiating a new CBA with the player's union.