ESPNews

ESPNEWS (word origin: grammatical blend of ESPN and news), launched on November 1, 1996, is a 24-hour-a-day sports news television channel produced by the sports network ESPN. It airs news, highlights, press conferences, and commentary by analysts all in relation to sports. On most basic cable systems in the United States, ESPNEWS is not offered, and in some areas it is considered a premium channel.

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Grammatical blend - ESPN - News - November 1 - 1996 - Sport - United States

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ESPN's "bottom line"—a small rectangular area at the bottom of the screen flashing scores—is more in-depth on ESPNEWS. It contains not only scores but also statistics and brief news alerts about the day's happenings in sports. It also remains on screen during commercial breaks.

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