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FCC prepares for "messy" DTV switch

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I'm not one who likes to say, "I told you so," but this would certainly be a situation that calls for it.

An official over at the FCC says that the pending Digital Television change-over is going to be "messy," something I've been anticipating for months now.

Microsoft pulls plug on Seinfeld ads

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Just weeks after launching their new Windows Vista ad campaign, Microsoft is reportedly ending their series of commercials featuring comedian Jerry Seinfeld.

The software giant made headlines when they inked the sitcom star for a reported $10 million, as they aimed to counter competitor Apple's long-running, and well-received, "PC vs. Mac" spots.

NFL Network, ESPN consider joining forces

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As if being the home of Monday Night Football wasn't enough to make ESPN NFL-happy, the 'Worldwide Leader in Sports' may be replacing ESPN Classic with the NFL Network.

As the NFL Network toils away battling the FCC, they've has been in talks with ESPN, hoping to form a joint venture that would have the NFL Network taking ESPN Classic's spot on your TV dial.

ESPN considering late night talk show

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Most late night talk shows originate from LA or NY... how about Bristol, CT? Sports giant ESPN is reportedly courting hosts for a new late night talk show.

Tops on ESPN's list are Colin Cowherd, from ESPN radio; Dan LeBatard, a columnist from the Miami Herald; and Jason Whitlock, a sports writer from the Kansas City Star.

NBC rides wave, secures swimming coverage

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America's broadcast home for the summer games drew 40 million viewers on back-to-back nights as Michael Phelps grabbed his 7th and 8th gold medals. And with the 29th Olympiad winding down in Beijing, NBC is already looking for more ratings gold.

The network has secured the rights to broadcast the 2009 World Swimming Championship and the 2009, 2010 and 2011 USA Swimming National Championships.