Manchester United and SiriusXM Announce Exclusive Broadcasting Agreement
SiriusXM subscribers can hear every Manchester United Premier League match live through their satellite radios, online and through the SiriusXM Apps
Manchester United, the 18-time champions of the English Premier League, and Sirius XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI), announced today a multi-year agreement to make SiriusXM the official U.S. radio broadcaster of Manchester United.
Sirius and XM subscribers will have access to live play-by-play of every Manchester United English Premier League match and will hear the official Manchester United club broadcast.
The agreement also gives SiriusXM the rights to stream Manchester United Premier League matches to Sirius and XM subscribers online at www.sirius.com and www.xmradio.com and through website access via the SiriusXM App.
“Manchester United is delighted to announce this arrangement with SiriusXM,” said Manchester United Chief Executive David Gill. ”This agreement demonstrates the enduring strength of the Club internationally. We are very proud to have SiriusXM as our first satellite radio broadcaster in the US. This is an exciting arrangement as we know how passionate our fans are in the United States and now they can catch all the match action live on Sirius and XM.”
“Manchester United is one of the most famous and widely followed sports franchises in all of the world and we’re thrilled to offer our listeners access to every one of their Premier League matches,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer. ”Fans across the U.S. will be able to tune in to live play-by-play through their radios, through their computers and through the SiriusXM App. No matter where you are in the U.S., you won’t have to miss a minute of Manchester United football throughout the EPL season.” Read more
University of Pittsburgh Accepts Invitation to Play in BBVA Compass Bowl
ESPN Regional Television announced that the University of Pittsburgh will represent the BIG EAST Conference in the fifth annual BBVA Compass Bowl.
The BBVA Compass Bowl, an ERT owned and operated event, will be played Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011 at Birmingham’s historic Legion Field and will be televised by ESPN at 11 a.m. CT.
“We are extremely pleased to host the University of Pittsburgh in this year’s game,” said Mark Meadows, Executive Director of the BBVA Compass Bowl. ”We congratulate Coach Wannstedt and his team on winning a share of the BIG EAST championship. We look forward to having the Panther fans in Birmingham with the opportunity to experience some great southern hospitality during their stay.”
Pittsburgh (7-5, 5-2 BIG EAST) is lead by head coach Dave Wannstedt, in his sixth season, and finished in a three-way tie for the BIG EAST regular season championship this season. The Panthers will be playing in their 27th bowl game and will be making their third straight postseason appearance. Read more
FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid LIVE on ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.com
FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Monday, November 29 at 2:55 p.m. ET Live from the Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain
Continuing its extensive multi-platform coverage of the 2010-2011 season of Spain’s La Liga, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Deportes Radio and ESPN3.com present exclusive live television, radio and online coverage of El Clasico – Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, Monday, Nov. 29 at 2:55 p.m. ET from the Camp Nou in Barcelona.
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona meet for the first time this season at the Camp Nou. The two favorites are currently the most prolific teams ranking in the top with only a point difference – Real Madrid 33, Barca 32. This past weekend, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, again showed why they are ranked the world’s best as they struck hat-tricks for their respective sides, during big wins for both teams. With this head-to-head battle between these superstars, this Clasico will have all the drama and excitement fans have come to expect from this rivalry. Read more
Texas to Welcome Super Bowl XLV in February
Visitors Encouraged to Explore Area’s Arts, Culture, Food, Music and Family Attractions
What better backdrop for football’s biggest game than the world’s largest domed stadium, in the state where everything is bigger? On February 6, 2011, the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington will make history by hosting Super Bowl XLV, marking the first Super Bowl in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and the third Super Bowl held in Texas. The stadium will seat more than 90,000, serving as the largest venue to host a Super Bowl since 1993. This event presents a valuable opportunity for visitors to experience the Lone Star State, and to enjoy all the experiences Texas has to offer beyond the stadium.
Sixteen events hosted by several North Texas cities will surround the 45th Super Bowl, including the NFL Experience at the Dallas Convention Center on January 27-30 and February 2-6. On February 5, the Taste of the NFL will take place at the Fort Worth Convention Center, and the NFC Fan Party will be held in Dallas’ historic Fair Park. Fort Worth’s Sundance Square will serve as ESPN’s production headquarters. For the schedule of events, visit http://www.northtexassuperbowl.com.
“The Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is a vibrant melting pot of nightlife, cuisine, shopping, culture and family fun, and we encourage visiting sports fans to spend a few extra days exploring,” said Julie Chase, Tourism Director for the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism.
Part of the Prairies and Lakes Region, the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is a popular Texas destination. Located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Arlington is also home to the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, the International Bowling Museum, Six Flags over Texas and Hurricane Harbor. The region stretches north and south through charming small towns, as well as natural attractions such as freshwater lakes, forests, and authentic dinosaur tracks. Read more
EURO-2012 Developments: New Terminal of Kyiv International Airport Opens on October 31
On October 31 2010, the newly built terminal F of Ukraine’s main Kyiv-Boryspil international airport will see its first flight. Designated as the official terminal for Ukraine International Airlines, the new terminal will provide world class service for the Ukrainian and international travelers.
The opening of the new terminal in Kyiv will be the third occasion in a series of Ukraine’s air gateways modernization within the framework of the country’s preparations for EURO-2012. Earlier this year Kharkiv and Donetsk airports were opened after substantive renovation.
The new terminal’s total area is 20685.6 square meters. The airport’s average capacity provides for 900 passengers per hour in arrivals and same quantity in departures. The maximum capacity during rush hours can be up to 1500 passengers in departures.
Terminal F is not the end of Ukraine’s main gateway modernization. The construction of another new terminal D started in 2008. The management of the airport expects the building to be finished by September 2011. In 2012, all operating terminals of Kyiv-Boryspil airport will be able to process more than 6 thousand passengers per hour, whereas the UEFA requirements for EURO 2012 are not less than 4500 passengers.
The opening of the new airports in the country is one of the clearest signs of the positive impact that EURO 2012 is making on Ukraine. Many experts agree that had it not been for the Championship, it would have taken Ukraine much more time to modernize its airports as well as to develop other important infrastructure.
Kyiv-Boryspil International Airport is located at the crossroads of many air routes from Europe to Asia and America. Currently the airport is serving the flights of more than 50 foreign airlines with more than 100 flight itineraries. To date the airport is Ukraine’s only gateway serving trans-continental flights.