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Storm joins ESPN; live morning/afternoon "SportsCenter" shows start Aug. 11
By Ken Schott
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
ESPN is making major changes to its morning/afternoon programming block, beginning Aug. 11. And a familiar face will be joining the cable network. ESPN will have live editions of “SportsCenter” from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. And Hannah Storm will be anchoring the 9 a.m. to noon “SportsCenter” block. “We are thrilled to add Hannah’s experience, enthusiasm and personality to our new SportsCenter,” said Norby Williamson, ESPN executive vice president, production. “She connects with viewers who recognize her credibility and passion as a journalist.” Storm had spent five years as co-host of CBS’ “The Early Show.” She also worked for NBC Sports (1992-2002) and was a sports anchor at CNN (1989-1992). She is married to NBC golf anchor Dan Hicks. The new nine-hour block of live “SportsCenters” will feature three teams of two main show anchors, an update anchor, and production personnel split into three-hour shifts. Shows will generally reset every hour and “SportsCenter Right Now” updates will be presented every 20 minutes throughout the block. The live “SportsCenters” will replace the reruns of the 1 a.m. “SportsCenter.” Also being dumped are “Best of Mike and Mike” and “1st and 10.”
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July 5, 2008
12:53 a.m. [ Suggest removal ]
Ken, is there any news that ESPN will be dumping Skip Bayless? He knows absolutely nothing about sports. When you admit that you cover sports and don't know the teams that play in the NHL, then you're nothing but a dork. Wish I could find a better word, but I cannot. Dork fits best.
8:09 a.m. [ Suggest removal ]
Johnny, who's Skip Bayless? LOL