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SIRIUS NFL Radio Goes Live August 2, Marking Launch of First 24/7 Radio Channel Dedicated to the NFL
August 02, 2004 11:00:00 (ET)
NEW YORK, Aug 2, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- SIRIUS (SIRI), the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and sports programming to homes and cars across the country, today announced that SIRIUS NFL Radio, the first 24/7 year-round radio channel devoted entirely to the National Football League, will go live on Monday, August 2. SIRIUS also announced the programming lineup for its inaugural season.
SIRIUS NFL Radio will provide the most comprehensive, in-depth radio coverage of the NFL, including daily live shows hosted by legendary NFL figures, including Cris Carter, Dan Reeves, John Riggins and Shannon Sharpe. Each show will feature team-by-team reports, expert analysis, exclusive conversations with team personnel and sports insiders - and best of all, phone calls from football fans from around the country. The channel will also cater to fantasy football fans with a show dedicated to fantasy leagues every Friday.
SIRIUS NFL Radio complements SIRIUS NFL Sunday Drive, the new programming package that lets subscribers choose from a full slate of live radio game broadcasts from all around the NFL each Sunday.
"Football fans -- real football fans -- will get the best coverage of the NFL, every day of the year on SIRIUS NFL Radio," remarked Steve Cohen, SIRIUS Director of NFL Programming. "We have spared no effort in assembling the wisest, smartest names in pro football for our on-air lineup. SIRIUS subscribers will be the best-informed football fans around!"
"SIRIUS NFL Sunday Drive will enhance football fans' fall Sunday rituals, because wherever they are -- at the beach, in the car or on the patio -- they can now follow every play of their favorite teams and players with SIRIUS," said Scott Greenstein, President of Entertainment and Sports, SIRIUS. "We've got something for every fan, including the opportunity to choose from either the home or away broadcast of the same game. SIRIUS NFL Sunday Drive and SIRIUS NFL Radio are two great ways to enjoy the NFL season this fall."
SIRIUS NFL Radio kicks off at 8am ET Monday, August 2 with "The Opening Drive" show hosted by Dan Reeves and Chris Moore. The complete weekday lineup:
-- Live talk shows: hosted by current and future NFL Hall of Famers, NFL
and media experts. A look at the opening day schedule:
* 8-10am "The Opening Drive" with Chris Moore and Dan Reeves
* 10am-1pm "Movin' The Chains" with Bob Papa, Shannon Sharpe and Tim
Ryan
* 1-3pm "The Red Zone" with Steve Cohen, Cris Carter, Glenn Parker,
Gil Brandt and Carl Banks
* 3pm-7pm "The Afternoon Blitz" with Adam Schein, John Riggins and
Pat Kirwan.
-- Fantasy Show: A weekly show throughout the season, updating fans on
statistics, injuries and all the players hosted by Adam Caplan and
John Hansen
SIRIUS NFL Radio and SIRIUS NFL Sunday Drive are provided to SIRIUS customers at no additional cost over SIRIUS' basic monthly subscription price of $12.95 per month (an annual subscription lowers the monthly cost to $9.95). SIRIUS radios that can be used in both the car and home are available for $149 at Best Buy, Circuit City, Radio Shack, Wal-Mart and other electronics retailers across America.
SIRIUS NFL Radio Goes Live August 2, Marking Launch of First 24/7 Radio Channel Dedicated to the NFL
August 02, 2004 11:00:00 (ET)
NEW YORK, Aug 2, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- SIRIUS (SIRI), the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and sports programming to homes and cars across the country, today announced that SIRIUS NFL Radio, the first 24/7 year-round radio channel devoted entirely to the National Football League, will go live on Monday, August 2. SIRIUS also announced the programming lineup for its inaugural season.
SIRIUS NFL Radio will provide the most comprehensive, in-depth radio coverage of the NFL, including daily live shows hosted by legendary NFL figures, including Cris Carter, Dan Reeves, John Riggins and Shannon Sharpe. Each show will feature team-by-team reports, expert analysis, exclusive conversations with team personnel and sports insiders - and best of all, phone calls from football fans from around the country. The channel will also cater to fantasy football fans with a show dedicated to fantasy leagues every Friday.
SIRIUS NFL Radio complements SIRIUS NFL Sunday Drive, the new programming package that lets subscribers choose from a full slate of live radio game broadcasts from all around the NFL each Sunday.
"Football fans -- real football fans -- will get the best coverage of the NFL, every day of the year on SIRIUS NFL Radio," remarked Steve Cohen, SIRIUS Director of NFL Programming. "We have spared no effort in assembling the wisest, smartest names in pro football for our on-air lineup. SIRIUS subscribers will be the best-informed football fans around!"
"SIRIUS NFL Sunday Drive will enhance football fans' fall Sunday rituals, because wherever they are -- at the beach, in the car or on the patio -- they can now follow every play of their favorite teams and players with SIRIUS," said Scott Greenstein, President of Entertainment and Sports, SIRIUS. "We've got something for every fan, including the opportunity to choose from either the home or away broadcast of the same game. SIRIUS NFL Sunday Drive and SIRIUS NFL Radio are two great ways to enjoy the NFL season this fall."
SIRIUS NFL Radio kicks off at 8am ET Monday, August 2 with "The Opening Drive" show hosted by Dan Reeves and Chris Moore. The complete weekday lineup:
-- Live talk shows: hosted by current and future NFL Hall of Famers, NFL
and media experts. A look at the opening day schedule:
* 8-10am "The Opening Drive" with Chris Moore and Dan Reeves
* 10am-1pm "Movin' The Chains" with Bob Papa, Shannon Sharpe and Tim
Ryan
* 1-3pm "The Red Zone" with Steve Cohen, Cris Carter, Glenn Parker,
Gil Brandt and Carl Banks
* 3pm-7pm "The Afternoon Blitz" with Adam Schein, John Riggins and
Pat Kirwan.
-- Fantasy Show: A weekly show throughout the season, updating fans on
statistics, injuries and all the players hosted by Adam Caplan and
John Hansen
SIRIUS NFL Radio and SIRIUS NFL Sunday Drive are provided to SIRIUS customers at no additional cost over SIRIUS' basic monthly subscription price of $12.95 per month (an annual subscription lowers the monthly cost to $9.95). SIRIUS radios that can be used in both the car and home are available for $149 at Best Buy, Circuit City, Radio Shack, Wal-Mart and other electronics retailers across America.
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