ESPN Xtra
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| Broadcast area |
United States Canada |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Sirius XM 84 |
| First air date | February 4, 2008 |
| Format | Sports talk and news |
| Class | Satellite Radio Station |
| Affiliations | ESPNews |
| Owner |
ESPN Inc. (Disney 80%/Hearst 20%) |
| Sister stations | XM140 |
| Website | SiriusXM: ESPN Xtra |
ESPN Xtra is a satellite radio station that combines the existing audio simulcast of ESPNEWS programs with sports talk programming produced by ESPN. This channel is on Sirius XM Radio channel 84.
Three shows from local ESPN Radio owned-and-operated stations were added to the XM 141 lineup, including The Michael Kay Show and The Max Kellerman Show both from WEPN, and Galloway and Company from KESN (on a 4 hour delay). Bill Simmons's The B.S. Report podcast from ESPN.com is also aired on the new channel.[1] In addition, the channel will air exclusive content to satellite radio throughout the year, and will include live events such as the ESPY Awards and the X Games.
XM announced the addition of this channel on January 28, 2008. Sirius announced changes to its audio simulcast of ESPNEWS, now called ESPN All Access, on December 12, 2007, but would not be adding any content announced for XM as it will be exclusive to XM.
On March 9, 2009, Max Kellerman was released from his WEPN contract after disputes over his show in at the station.[2] The Brandon Tierney Show will be airing in the time slot until a permanent show is in place.
As of 2014, the station no longer carries the simulcasts of local ESPN shows. Paul Finebaum's regionally syndicated show airs in afternoon drive, with the rest of the schedule being audio simulcasts of SportsCenter from either ESPNEWS or whatever ESPN network is airing that show at the time. ESPN Xtra is also used as a channel for live sports broadcasts, particularly for Major League Baseball.
References
- ↑ "ESPN and XM Satellite Radio to Launch 'ESPN Xtra' Radio Channel" (Press release). PR Newswire via xmradio.com. January 28, 2008. Retrieved January 28, 2008.
- ↑ Raissman, Bob (March 10, 2009). "Max Kellerman leaving ESPN-1050; is pairing with Francesa in the works?". NY Daily News. Retrieved March 26, 2009.