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/ 4247 days agoChampions League red zone channel coming to FOX Soccer Plus
FOX Sports has announced a new feature to its UEFA Champions League coverage named Multimatch 90, which will allow soccer fans the ability to watch a "red zone channel" where the best highlights will be shown live or on quick replay. The feature, which will become available for the UEFA Champions League matches beginning this […]
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/ 4250 days agoExperiencing a Norwegian soccer match: Brann vs Molde
At the foothills of Mount Ulrika in the beautiful city of Bergen, nestled on the western coast of Norway, the “Gateway to the Fjords” is the home of Brann, a top flight Norwegian soccer team. This past Sunday, I got a chance to experience what a top flight Norwegian football match is like. Brann, who […]
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/ 4258 days agoHighs and Lows of Soccer Viewing Experience, Aug. 23-25
Hardcore soccer fans consume a lot of the sport. So much so that many of us can identify an announcer or co-commentator by hearing just a few of his words. It's almost as if we feel we know the person considering the vast number of hours we spend listening to the talent over the days, months […]
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/ 4259 days agoManchester City vs Liverpool: Starting Lineups, TV Times and Open Thread
After just over one week of the 2014/15 Premier League season, today marks the first biggest match of the season with the Premier League champions against last season's runner-up. With the excitement of the Mario Balotelli signing sure to be one of the main talking points of the game, even though he's not available to […]
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/ 4262 days agoCommentators for Premier League Matches On NBC Sports, Gameweek 2
NBC has announced the commentators for this weekend's Premier League matches that will be shown on television and Internet across the United States. Here's the line-up: Saturday, August 23: Aston Villa vs Newcastle, 7:45am, NBCSN and NBC Sports Live Extra; Jim Proudfoot & Chris Waddle Chelsea vs Leicester, 10am, NBCSN and NBC Sports Live Extra; Daniel […]
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/ 4263 days agoTim Howard Announces Hiatus From US Men's National Team
USA and Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has decided to take a hiatus from playing for the US Men's National Team, and will not be considered for selection until the fall of 2015. The shock decision by Howard, who was arguably the best performing American at World Cup 2014, was made after discussion with USMNT Head […]
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/ 4263 days agoNBC Sports Live Extra to Launch New Tactical Cam
EXCLUSIVE: Eagle-eyed viewers will have noticed that NBC Sports beta tested a brand-new feature on its app during a Premier League match last weekend that featured a tactical cam (see screenshot above). Officially, NBC Sports Digital will formally debut its "Tactical Cam" during next Monday's Manchester City-Liverpool game (3pm ET kickoff). The tactical cam is […]
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/ 4265 days agoPremier League Coverage On NBC Scores Best Opening Weekend Ever
NBC Sports reported today that its coverage of the 2014/15 Premier League season scored the best opening weekend ever on US TV for the world's most popular sports league. More than 3.3 million people tuned in to five telecasts on NBC and NBCSN Saturday and Sunday — up 3% from the 3.2 million total for […]
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/ 4265 days agoHighs and Lows of the Soccer Viewing Experience, August 15-18
In a new feature on World Soccer Talk, I'll review the highs and lows of my soccer viewing experience on a weekly basis. The feature will review what's it like watching the beautiful game online and on TV from the perspective of a soccer fan — someone, like you, who loves the sport and eats, […]
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/ 4265 days agoMalky Mackay to Be Named Crystal Palace Manager to Replace Tony Pulis
Former Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay is set to be confirmed as the manager of Crystal Palace, to replace Tony Pulis who left the club by mutual consent last week. In December, Mackay was sacked by Cardiff owner Vincent Tan despite the club being in 15th position in the Premier League. Tan subsequently hired Ole Gunnar […]
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/ 4266 days agoPremier League Mini Coopers Spotted On the Streets of New York City [PHOTOS]
For the opening weekend of the Premier League season, NBC Sports and Uber partnered in New York City to offer free Uber rides to soccer fans in the Big Apple. There's a fleet of Mini Cooper Countrymans on the streets of New York City, so we thought we'd share photos collected from Twitter of the Premier […]
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/ 4268 days agoNBCSN's Exclusive Interview With Steven Gerrard
In the latest 20-minute episode of Premier League Download, NBC's Rebecca Lowe sits down with Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard for a heartfelt interview with the Premier League footballer. Whether you're a Liverpool fan or not, the interview is a must-see. Lowe, in a reserved but purposeful manner, manages to allow Gerrard to open up and […]
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/ 4269 days agoSwansea City 2014/15 Season Preview: Garry Monk Faces Difficult Challenge
On the surface, Swansea appears to be stronger than where they left off last season. The club signed French striker Bafetimbi Gomis to solve the goalscoring issue, while Gylfi Sigurdsson returns to the club to add an impetus as an attacking midfielder. The Swans also finally acquired Marvin Emnes, who has moved to South Wales after […]
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/ 4269 days agoTime Warner Cable and Bright House Add NBC Sports Live Extra In Time For EPL Season
Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks now offer access to NBC Sports Live Extra to its customers. With the availability of the service, soccer fans in the US who have TV subscriptions to either Time Warner or Bright House can now access Premier League matches via live, legal strams from the entire season. Time […]
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/ 4269 days agoCommentators for Premier League Matches On NBC Sports, Gameweek 1
NBC has announced the commentators for this weekend's Premier League matches that will be shown on television and Internet across the United States. Here's the line-up: Saturday, August 16: Manchester United vs Swansea City, 7:45am, NBCSN and mun2 and NBC Sports Live Extra; Peter Drury & Jim Beglin Leicester City vs Everton, 10am, NBCSN and […]