How would you compete against sportscenter?

[Pudge714]

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Apparently Canada has a station (TSN or something) where you almost never see commentators on the highlight shows. Just highlights. Thats basically what's wrong with ESPN. All their shows are about the commentators getting face time and spitting out catch phrases.

Basically there is no nead for lead ins, or "he grew up dirt poor but now he gives back to the community" stories, there are enough channels out there doing that stuff. In fact CNN had it right like 10 years ago with headline sports. Just straight highlights- slow it down a bit, add tons more to fill in the 1/2 or full hour and i'll watch.

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I don't like TSN however it's sportscentre is better than ESPN's. When I watch Sportscentre I want to say all the highlights from the night before. ESPN has MUCH better programming in general. The only shows I watch on TSN are sportscentre, live sports, and PTI(which is an ESPN show). The other major problem with TSN is a complete over reliance on hockey. I like hockey but it is ridiculous that they previewed the WJC finals, before showing the Rose Bowl highlights the day after the Rose Bowl. Pretty much be careful what you wish for

[Pudge714]

Isn't ESPN news similar to what you are asking for? I live in Canada so I have no clue.