Legendary Indianapolis 500 Race to Air Live on SIRIUS XM Radio
XM subscribers and SIRIUS subscribers with the ‘Best of XM’ will hear live broadcast of ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,’ plus extensive pre- and post-race programming
SIRIUS XM Radio, the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the Indy Racing League, the sanctioning body for the IZOD IndyCar® Series and Firestone Indy Lights, announced today that it will offer comprehensive coverage of the world-renowned Indianapolis 500.
SIRIUS XM listeners will have access to “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” live from Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30 on XM channel 145 and SIRIUS channel 211 (part of the “Best of XM”). Motorsports fans will hear pre-race programming, including expert commentary and analysis, interviews with drivers and live coverage of driver introductions. When the green flag drops at 1:00 pm ET, SIRIUS XM listeners will hear the race live in its entirety, followed by a post-race recap and interviews. Read more
2010 FIFA World Cup LIVE: SIRIUS XM to broadcast all 64 matches
SIRIUS XM will broadcast every match in its entirety International soccer legend Giorgio Chinaglia will offer exclusive analysis on “The Football Show” throughout the tournament.
SIRIUS XM Radio will broadcast all 64 matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup live from South Africa from June 11 through July 11.
English language broadcasts of every World Cup match, produced by ESPN Radio, will be available nationwide on SIRIUS XM. When multiple matches are played simultaneously, additional SIRIUS XM channels will be devoted to play-by-play, allowing listeners to hear every match in its entirety.
SIRIUS XM listeners will hear ESPN broadcasters JP Dellacamera and Tommy Smyth. Dellacamera has called the last six FIFA World Cups for a variety of television networks as well as the past two Summer Olympic Games. Smyth has called more than 2,500 international matches from leagues all over the world and has worked three FIFA World Cups.
In addition to live play-by-play of every match, SIRIUS XM will offer exclusive analysis throughout the tournament from international soccer legend Giorgio Chinaglia and Charlie Stillitano, who will host special World Cup editions of their SIRIUS XM program, The Football Show. Chinaglia, one of the game’s most prolific goal-scorers, played for Italy in the 1974 FIFA World Cup and earned international renown as a striker for the Italian club Lazio and the New York Cosmos. Stillitano is the former general manager of the NY/NJ Metrostars and a U.S. Soccer Foundation founding board member. Read more
The 2010 Churchill Cup Finals International Rugby Tournament Comes to the New York Area
TICKETS NOW ON SALE 6 TEAMS, 3 MATCHES, 1 PRICE SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 19 RED BULL ARENA
World-class rugby takes center pitch when the 2010 Churchill Cup Finals Day kicks off at the new, Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ on Saturday afternoon, June 19. The event is North America’s premier XV-a-side rugby tournament. The first match begins at 12 noon EDT. Start times for the following two matches are 2:30 pm and 5 pm EDT.
Attendees get to enjoy 3 exciting matches for 1 price. Ticket prices for the Finals start as low as $25 for the tripleheader. Other price levels are $35, $45, $60 and the $150 ticket includes VIP hospitality services. Tickets are now on sale and may be purchased via www.ChurchillCupRugby.net or www.redbullarena.us. Packages for groups of 15 or more may request $5 off each ticket (*excludes Club level). These group tickets may be ordered by calling 877-RBSOCCER.
USA Rugby, America’s governing body for the sport, is hosting this event which showcases six world-class, national teams – the USA Eagles, Canada, the England Saxons and tournament newcomers France A, Russia and Uruguay. Attendees will get a unique preview of Rugby World Cup 2011′s opening day match when USA faces off against Russia.
In addition, New York area sports fans will get the chance to experience one of the metro area’s newest, state-of-the-art professional sports facilities when The Churchill Cup Finals make its East Coast debut at Red Bull Arena. The Finals Day follows three earlier rounds of doubleheader matches that will be played on June 5, 9 and 13 at Infinity Park, Glendale, CO.
“The Churchill Cup is a vital part of our international season and offers top-flight international competition, as well as providing increased exposure of the sport to new audiences in the United States,” said Nigel Melville, Chief Executive Officer of USA Rugby. Read more
Porsche 911 GT2 RS, Most Powerful, Street Legal Porsche Ever
Ultimate 911 extracts 620 ultra-efficient, twin-turbocharged horsepower from 3.6 liters; Provides best-in-class power-to-weight ratio and increased fuel economy
The time: seven minutes, 18 seconds on the Nurburgring-Nordschleife. The power: 620 hp. The weight: 3,020 lb (1,370 kilograms) in road trim with all fluids on board. The car: the new 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS.
90 More Horsepower, 154 lbs Less Filling
The latest 911 is the fastest and most powerful road-going sports car ever built in the history of Porsche. With horsepower (hp) up by 90 and weight down by 154 lbs (70 kilograms) in comparison with the previous 911 GT2, the new 911 GT2 RS has a power-to-weight ratio of just 4.9 lbs (2.21 kg) per horsepower, by far the best power/weight ratio in its class. These are the ideal ingredients for an ultra-high-performance sports car with supreme agility and truly blistering performance on the road. Perfectly illustrating Porsche Intelligent Performance, the 2011 GT2 RS achieves a reduction of approximately 5 percent for both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions when compared with the previous 911 GT2. Read more
Daniela Rodriguez of Houston, Texas wins ESPN Deportes DREAM JOB: EL REPORTERO
Rodriguez to travel to South Africa this summer for her first assignment as an ESPN Deportes reporter
ESPN Deportes announced that Daniela Rodriguez of Houston, TX has been selected as the winner of its second installation of the network’s reality series Dream Job: El Reportero. Rodriguez was chosen among the seven finalists during the special three-episode show telecasted on ESPN Deportes. As the winner, Rodriguez will travel to South Africa this summer to serve on her first assignment as an ESPN Deportes reporter to cover the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
After being selected in Dallas as the only female finalist in the competition, Rodriguez stood out from the seven contestants with her broadcasting skills, personality, camera presence and her general knowledge of soccer. Throughout the competition, Rodriguez and the finalists competed in a series of on-air tasks such as anchoring a studio show, acting as a reporter, conducting interviews and participating in numerous debates. During the final show, Rodriguez competed head-to-head with Dhaniel Sanchez selected in Los Angeles and Rafael Luna selected in San Diego, proving to the judges that she has what it takes to become an ESPN Deportes reporter. In addition to becoming an ESPN Deportes reporter, Rodriguez won a brand new 2010 Ford Fusion Sports car. Read more