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VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Billie Jean King Profiled on Thirteen's AMERICAN MASTERS Tonight
by TV News Desk - Sep 10, 2013


This new documentary traces the incredible life of the single most important female athlete of the 20th century as her 70th birthday nears.

VIDEO: Watch Jason Biggs & Rainn Wilson Team Up at US OPEN
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 6, 2013


This year's US OPEN held a 'Battle of the Sexes' doubles match featuring actors Rainn Wilson and Jason Biggs taking on tennis greats Chris Evert and Monica Seles.

ESPN to Receive Cullman Award from Int'l Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 5, 2013


ESPN will receive the Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Award to ESPN, in recognition of the company's longstanding commitment to the sport.

Rainn Wilson, Jason Biggs to Take on Tennis Champs at US OPEN; Al Roker to Serve as Chair Ump
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 5, 2013


The USTA today announced that it will hold a "Battle of the Sexes" doubles match featuring actors Rainn Wilson and Jason Biggs taking on tennis greats Chris Evert and Monica Seles.

CBS Sports Kicks Off 2013 US Open Tennis Championships Coverage
by TV News Desk - Aug 31, 2013


CBS Sports presents the U.S. OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS, tennis' final major of the year and the only one played in the United States, for the 46th consecutive year.

Billie Jean King Featured on Next METROFOCUS
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 30, 2013


A new edition of the award-winning series MetroFocus will premiere in the New York metro area Wednesday, September 4 at 7:30 p.m

CBS Sports Announces 2013 US Open Tennis Championships Coverage
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 27, 2013


CBS Sports presents the U.S. OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS, tennis' final major of the year and the only one played in the United States, for the 46th consecutive year.

ESPN Film's NINE FO IX DVD Gift Set Coming 10/15
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 27, 2013


ESPN Home Entertainment, in conjunction with Team Marketing, announced today that they will release the “Nine for IX DVD Gift Set” on October 15, 2013.

Time Warner Cable Teams Up with USTA for Multi-Year US OPEN Partnership
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 23, 2013


The USTA and Time Warner Cable today announced a multi-year sponsorship for the US Open.

VIDEO: First Look - THIRTEEN's American Masters Series Profiles Sports Legend Billie Jean King
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 21, 2013


American Masters Billie Jean King premieres nationally Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 8-9:30 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings) to commemorate three 40th anniversaries.

MAD MEN's Jon Hamm to Host 2013 ESPYS Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jul 17, 2013


The 2013 ESPYS will be hosted by actor Jon Hamm, widely celebrated for his role as Don Draper on AMC's award-winning series Mad Men.

Robin Roberts to Be Honored with Arthur Ashe Courage Award at 2013 ESPYS
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2013


The Arthur Ashe Courage Award will be awarded to Roberts at The 2013 ESPYS in Los Angeles. Presented annually to individuals whose contributions transcend sports, the Ashe Award is the emotional pinnacle of the industry-wide sports celebration, which will be televised live Today, July 17, at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPNHD from Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Billie Jean King Profiled on Thirteen's AMERICAN MASTERS
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 15, 2013


This new documentary traces the incredible life of the single most important female athlete of the 20th century as her 70th birthday nears.

LaGuardia Airport Hotel Offering Special Rates for MLB All Star Game
by Robert Diamond - Jul 11, 2013


CORONA, NY - When it comes to catching a sports game, seats are everything. And for anyone traveling to attend Major League Baseball's All-Star Game at Citi Field this month, booking the right hotel is tantamount to getting great tickets. That's why the area's best all-suite hotel, SpringHill Suites New York LaGuardia Airport, is the reservation to make.

ESPN Inks 5-Year Deal with Professional Bowlers Association
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 24, 2013


ESPN announced that it will expand its relationship with the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) under a new five-year deal that will see the network's previous coverage of the PBA Tour and the PBA League grow from 25.2 hours per year to 36.

'Marvin Hamlisch: The Way He Was' Set for PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 4, 2013


Three new AMERICAN MASTERS documentaries will be premiering this fall on PBS: Billie Jean King, Hendrix & Marvin Hamlisch.'

Streisand, New Hamlisch Doc & More Get PBS Fall Dates
by Caryn Robbins - May 9, 2013


PBS announced today a fall primetime line-up featuring a strong roster of wide-ranging programs. Among the exciting highlights will be "Barbra Streisand: Back to Brooklyn" in which the legendary Barbra Streisand makes a historic homecoming back to Brooklyn at the new Barclays Center arena

'Mad Men's Jon Hamm to Host 2013 ESPYS, 7/17
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 24, 2013


The 2013 ESPYS will be hosted by actor Jon Hamm, widely celebrated for his role as Don Draper on AMC's award-winning series Mad Men.

Robin Roberts to Be Honored with Arthur Ashe Courage Award at 2013 ESPYS
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 26, 2013


The Arthur Ashe Courage Award will be awarded to Roberts at The 2013 ESPYS in Los Angeles. Presented annually to individuals whose contributions transcend sports, the Ashe Award is the emotional pinnacle of the industry-wide sports celebration, which will be televised live Wednesday, July 17, at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPNHD from Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE.

Elton John AIDS Foundation OSCAR Party Raises $6 Million
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 25, 2013


The 21st annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish raised $6 million for the fight against HIV/AIDS.

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