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Kobe Bryant Wins “Social MVP Award” During NBA TV’s 2013 NBA Social Media Awards presented by SAP

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

NBA TV announced the winners of the 2013 NBA Social Media Awards presented by SAP during a one-hour show last evening, Wednesday, June 12, which celebrated NBA players, teams and fans for their social engagement during the 2012-13 NBA season. The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant took home two awards – the “Social MVP Award” and the “140 Award” for the best use of characters in a tweet.

The Miami Heat’s Harlem Shake video, which has received more than 45 million views, won the “OMG Award” for the team with the best video shared via social. Additional winners included Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook receiving the “#Trendsetter Award,” and Portland’s Damian Lillard accepting the “Social Rook of the Year Award.”

 

NCAA.com Launches Mobile Event App for 2013 NCAA® Men’s College World Series

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

College baseball fans attending the 2013 NCAA Men’s College World Series (June 15-25/26) in Omaha will have all the event information at their fingertips courtesy of a new free app available for iPhone, iPod touch and select Android devices. The NCAA Men’s College World Series app will include complete tournament and Fan Fest schedules, interactive maps, news, live scores, ticket information, social media integration and more.

“The NCAA Men’s College World Series App is a great mobile companion for the college baseball fan that is heading to Omaha this year,” said Mark Johnson, vice president of business operations for Turner Sports/NCAA Digital. “Event schedules, maps, live scores and even event history and trivia can be accessed from a fan’s iPhone, iPod touch or select Android smartphone while they enjoy all the College World Series has to offer.”

 

Turner Sports Bolsters Talent Lineup for its 2013 Major League Baseball Postseason Coverage on TBS

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

Furthering Turner Broadcasting’s longstanding commitment to leading coverage of the Major League Baseball (MLB) Postseason, David Levy, president of sales, distribution and sports, today announced key players in TBS’ 2013 coverage. Keith Olbermann has been named host of TBS’ Major League Baseball postseason studio show, joining analyst and Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley. Additionally, Ron Darling, who joined TBS as an MLB analyst in 2008, has reached a long-term extension with Turner Sports.

2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 Delivers TNT’s Third Most-Viewed Program of All Time

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

TNT’s exclusive presentation of the 2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers delivered a 7.1 U.S. HH rating and 11.5 million total viewers, based on Nielsen Fast Nationals, to become the third highest-rated and third most-viewed program in the history of the network. Last night’s Game 7 ranks as TNT’s highest-rated and most-viewed NBA telecast in the network’s 29-year history with the league and is the highest-rated and most-viewed NBA game across all of television (broadcast and cable) this year.

Los Angeles Clippers Win NBA Social Media Award in “Fan Nation” Category

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

 NBA TV announced today that the Los Angeles Clippers (@LAClippers) are the recipient of the “Fan Nation” Award for their increase in social engagement with fans across social media during the 2012-13 NBA season. The “Lob City” duo of guard Chris Paul and forward Blake Griffin continued to expand the team’s social profile this season with their volume of shared video highlights, photos and other related content across social platforms.

NBA Digital to Provide Wall-to-Wall Coverage of the 2013 NBA Finals

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

NBA Digital will provide the most comprehensive, multi-screen coverage of the 2013 NBA Finals with more than 40 hours of live programming on NBA TV, in-depth content on NBA.com including a new social module and extensive offerings via NBA Game Time, the league’s signature app.

Chuck D to Narrate NBA TV’s The Doctor Premiering June 10, at 9 p.m. ET

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

 Musician, author, and producer Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, better known as Chuck D, of the iconic group Public Enemy – which was inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame in April – will narrate the upcoming film on the storied life and career of Julius “Dr. J” Erving when NBA TV presents The Doctor on Monday, June 10, at 9 p.m. ET. Produced by the award-winning team at NBA TV Originals, the 90-minute documentary will air between Games 2 and 3 of The Finals.

Chuck D, a fellow native of Roosevelt, N.Y., and graduate of Erving’s alma mater, Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School, voices the documentary, which takes an in-depth look at the iconic Erving, who revolutionized the sports world through his awe-inspiring play on the court and his grace and style off it. It includes eye-witness accounts from the people who watched his greatness up close including:

NBA TV to Premiere Open Court: Legacies on Tuesday, June 4, at 9 p.m. ET

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

NBA TV will premiere a new episode of the critically-acclaimed Open Court, a roundtable discussion featuring a full cast of NBA TV and TNT commentators, on Tuesday, June 4, at 9 p.m. ET. Open Court: Legacies will feature candid discussions on a variety of legacies in the game including the impact of NBA Commissioner David Stern and players both past (Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal) and present (Miami’s LeBron James).

TNT to Provide “All-Access” Pass to 2013 NASCAR Summer Series

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

The green flag is set to wave on TNT’s 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series action with the network offering all-access coverage throughout the six-week NASCAR Summer Series beginning Sunday, June 9, at Pocono Raceway at 1 p.m. ET. TNT’s all-access pass will include behind-the-scenes content featuring a select driver and their team (one per week) throughout the NASCAR Summer Series along with special “off the track” segments and more.

TNT’s Exclusive Coverage of 2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 Delivers 5.1 U.S. HH Rating and 8.1 Million Total Viewers

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

 TNT’s exclusive presentation of the 2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 between the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers delivered a 5.1 U.S. HH rating and 8.1 million total viewers, based on Nielsen Fast Nationals, and bolstered the network to rank No. 1 across all of television (broadcast and cable) in prime time. TNT has televised the four most-viewed 2013 NBA Playoff telecasts to date across broadcast and cable.

The Heat/Pacers Game 4 telecast is up 26% in U.S. HH rating and 24% among total viewers compared with the network’s coverage of the 2012 Western Conference Finals Game 4 (4.1 U.S. HH rating; 6.5 million total viewers).