When did ESPN become NBA TV?

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Jul 3, 2014 7:31 AM
Ten of the first fourteen stories this morning are about the NBA and it's not even basketball season. This can be a slow sports time of the year, but why all the focus on a winter sport that is only mildly popular with the general population? I think most people could care less about all of these basketball "stars" shopping their talents around and the different teams courting them.

How about some human interest stories - which abound in the sports world? I knew ESPN had become a politically correct comedy network, but this is ridiculous.
Jul 3, 2014 7:31am
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Jul 3, 2014 8:08 AM
Jul 3, 2014 8:08am
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Jul 3, 2014 8:14 AM
Human interest stories lol
Jul 3, 2014 8:14am
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Jul 3, 2014 8:16 AM
Ratings? Human interest stories don't move the dial.
Jul 3, 2014 8:16am
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Jul 3, 2014 8:22 AM
Better then talking about the World Cup
Jul 3, 2014 8:22am
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Jul 3, 2014 8:23 AM
The NBA is so disinteresting to me, I'd rather watch FIFA or track and field.
Jul 3, 2014 8:23am
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Jul 3, 2014 8:34 AM
SportsAndLady;1632550 wrote:Human interest stories lol
Things like the 30 for 30 series - which is excellent. Sportscenter on loop with espn.com articles completely focused on NBA beauty contests are dreadful.
Jul 3, 2014 8:34am
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Jul 3, 2014 8:44 AM
I just wish they would cover more of cross country and hockey LOL.
Jul 3, 2014 8:44am
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Jul 3, 2014 8:52 AM
There is another alternative...FS1...

Dont complain to ESPN when they destroy the ratings. People bitch and moan, and then still tune in. Why would they change?
Jul 3, 2014 8:52am
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Jul 3, 2014 8:53 AM
Yeah I barely watch ESPN anymore because of this. They're just trying to push the NBA because they have the most rights to the league, they don't have Hockey and Baseball's rights to their finals and a majority of the games are on Fox and you can see the difference. Really don't show as much baseball as they used to and once August rolls around it's all football
Jul 3, 2014 8:53am
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Jul 3, 2014 8:54 AM
NBATV shits on ESPN, FWIW. Actually the other sports networks like MLB and NFL shit on ESPN too.

You'd think it'd be OK for those f*ckers (ESPN) to show highlights of the only major sport going on instead of the free agency BS
Jul 3, 2014 8:54am
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Jul 3, 2014 8:55 AM
Laley23;1632560 wrote:There is another alternative...FS1...

Dont complain to ESPN when they destroy the ratings. People bitch and moan, and then still tune in. Why would they change?
Do they though? Does AM sportscenter get decent ratings? I have no idea.
Jul 3, 2014 8:55am
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Jul 3, 2014 9:23 AM
lhslep134;1632564 wrote:Do they though? Does AM sportscenter get decent ratings? I have no idea.
Well, they arent pulling in good ratings in the AM. But, no one is. Its all relative. They are probably winning that slot by a good margin though, losing only to Today and GMA would be my guess.

FS1 has only beaten the 6pm SC once since it launched though. Granted, FS1 has been making inroads slowly and has cut into the 6pm market...but SC still dominates. The NASCAR/Racing crown into FS Live has been huge for them this summer. As they get actual sporting events in the future, their ratings will continue to rise...they have a better product imo
Jul 3, 2014 9:23am
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Jul 3, 2014 9:23 AM
ccrunner609;1632570 wrote:don't worry, Soccer is coming. It will be all about that.....
Yes it will, cause they like money.
Jul 3, 2014 9:23am
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Jul 3, 2014 9:28 AM
Laley23;1632571 wrote:Well, they arent pulling in good ratings in the AM. But, no one is. Its all relative.
Thanks, that's kinda why I asked. It makes more sense for them to spew that garbage for 50 outta 60 minutes in the morning when it's pretty much irrelevant to gaining/losing market share.
Jul 3, 2014 9:28am
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Jul 3, 2014 9:43 AM
ESPN is in the ratings business. Period.

I basically only watch it when a live sporting event I'm interested is on, or 30 for 30.
Jul 3, 2014 9:43am
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Jul 3, 2014 11:51 AM
Zoltan;1632576 wrote:ESPN is in the ratings business. Period.

I basically only watch it when a live sporting event I'm interested is on, or 30 for 30.
This.
Jul 3, 2014 11:51am
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Jul 3, 2014 11:52 AM
Zoltan;1632576 wrote:ESPN is in the ratings business. Period.

I basically only watch it when a live sporting event I'm interested is on, or 30 for 30.
Precisely. If one doesn't like their general non-live sporting event television, the proper solution is to change the channel or just turn the TV off.
Jul 3, 2014 11:52am
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Jul 3, 2014 11:59 AM
Since soccer is the worlds favorite sport and the ratings for the US games were better than the NBA and WS then I think they should focus mostly on soccer.

Spelling be and such has been on for years. Think I even saw flip-cup or something like that from time to time.

When I even had cable I rarely was watching ESPN anymore.
Jul 3, 2014 11:59am
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Jul 3, 2014 11:59 AM
Slipping? They've been showing things like that for years.
Jul 3, 2014 11:59am
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Jul 3, 2014 12:01 PM
ccrunner609;1632549 wrote:ESPN is slipping.....I have seen cheerleading, spelling bees and bowling in the last month.
Slipping? They've been showing things like for years.
Jul 3, 2014 12:01pm
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Jul 3, 2014 2:58 PM
bigorangebuck22;1632625 wrote:Slipping? They've been showing things like for years.

Exactly...they've been showing these types of events since they first went on the air over 30 years ago.
Jul 3, 2014 2:58pm
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Jul 3, 2014 3:39 PM
Dr Winston O'Boogie;1632541 wrote:Ten of the first fourteen stories this morning are about the NBA and it's not even basketball season. This can be a slow sports time of the year....
I think that's your answer. Six weeks from now no one will GAF about the NBA until it starts up again.
Jul 3, 2014 3:39pm
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Jul 3, 2014 4:19 PM
I thank god for MLB Network....that network was created for me (other than High Heat, that is their Skip Bayless/Stephen A)
Jul 3, 2014 4:19pm
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Jul 3, 2014 4:44 PM
Ironman92;1632850 wrote:I thank god for MLB Network....that network was created for me (other than High Heat, that is their Skip Bayless/Stephen A)
Yup. I love their integration of the local radio man into the highlights they show. Always gotta stay tuned in to hear Hammy.
Jul 3, 2014 4:44pm