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Watch the ING New York City Marathon LIVE on TV, Internet
Posted November 2nd, 2008 at 7:17 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Columns, What To Watch
If you can’t make it in person, you can still catch all the action of the 2008 ING New York City Marathon live on TV and via the Web. Set for Sunday morning, November 2nd, the world’s most famous marathon will be celebrating it’s 50th anniversary.
TELEVISION
- New York: The race will be broadcast live exclusively on WNBC 4 New York for five hours. Telemundo Channel 47 will have live cut-ins during the race as well as segments leading up to the marathon. The WNBC 4 New York broadcast will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the pre-race warm-up and will follow the race through the five boroughs, across the bridges, and over the finish line until 2:00 p.m.
- United States:NBC Sports will broadcast a one-hour highlights show nationwide beginning at 3:00 p.m. EST on November 2; check your local listings for details. In the metro New York area, it will be on WNBC 4 New York. If your cable provider carries it, the race can also be viewed on the Universal Sports network.
- Around the World: A one-hour highlights show will be broadcast in nearly 125 countries worldwide. Check your local listings for details.
INTERNET STREAMING
- United States: On Sunday, November 2, it’s the world’s race — the ING New York City Marathon. Catch all the action LIVE, only on NBC’s UniversalSports.com! Coverage for the ING New York City Marathon begins at 9:00 a.m. The ING New York City Marathon will be available on demand after the live broadcast.
Universal Sports To Carry ING NYCM Live on TV and Web
Posted October 29th, 2008 at 4:45 PM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Marathons
Universal Sports, a television channel and website dedicated to Olympic and action sports, will show Sunday’s ING New York City Marathon live on both broadcast television and on-line.
The television broadcast is accessible in many major American cities on free, digital broadcast TV, including New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. The on-line broadcast is available free and to anyone in the world who logs on to http://www.universalsports.com with a fast Internet connection.
The broadcast and webcast begin at 8h45 Eastern Standard Time in the United States (5h45 Pacific Standard Time and 14h45 Central European Time).
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What To Watch: Running & Track Events on TV, Webcast
Posted October 17th, 2008 at 6:38 PM by Jesse Squire
Section: Columns, What To Watch
There’s only a little bit this week. As always, times listed are Eastern; if I’ve missed anything, put it in the comments section.
Beijing Marathon
Universal Sports, 9 AM - 2:30 PM Sunday
UniversalSports.com, Sunday (time TBA)
This relatively minor marathon still boasts a field of nearly 30,000 runners…but what else do you expect in a nation of 1.2 billion people?
Event website
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
HBO, 10-11 PM Tuesday
Segments include an interview with Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt.
San Jose Rock & Roll Half Marathon
Fox Sports Net, 3-4 PM Wednesday
You should definitely check your local listings for broadcast time. This is a taped highlights package of the October 4th race.
Event website
How to Watch Today’s Chicago Marathon on TV, via Internet
Posted October 12th, 2008 at 8:45 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Columns, What To Watch
Catch all the action of the 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon live on TV, radio and the Web:
NBC 5 Chicago
NBC 5 News coverage begins at 6 a.m. followed by live on-air and on-line coverage of the 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon from 7 to 11 a.m.
The Score Sportsradio 670 AM
On race day, The Score Sportsradio 670 AM will bring you all the race action live. Tune into 670 AM to catch the live broadcast from 7 to 11 a.m.
Universal Sports
Watch the Bank of America Chicago Marathon live webcast from 7 to 11 a.m. and on-demand at universalsports.com. This online broadcast and on-demand video coverage of the Chicago Marathon is brought to you by MarathonGuide.com. MarathonGuide.com also sponsored the 2008 Boston and Berlin Marathon webcasts, and will sponsor similar coverage for the ING New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 2, 2008.
Universal Sports Offering Live (and Free) Coverage of World Half Marathon Championships
Posted October 12th, 2008 at 6:42 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Columns, What To Watch
The exclusive webcast by Universal Sports of the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will begin this morning at 7:45 a.m. EST.
To tune in and watch the online broadcast, please visit: www.universalsports.com
Programming Note:
Rome Golden League Meet Live on Internet Today
Posted July 11th, 2008 at 12:53 PM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Track & Field
Today’s Golden Gala in Rome will be broadcast live on the internet for people within the United States at this link for no charge:
http://www.usatf.org/events/2008/GoldenLeague/
At 12:53 p.m. EDT the video had already started, but most of the meet has yet to occur so there is plenty of time to tune in.
Vierwers in the U.S. can also watch the meet live or on demand via Trackshark.com. The direct link is here: www.trackshark.com/videos/2008/goldenleague/
What To Watch: Running & Track Events on TV, Webcast
Posted June 26th, 2008 at 8:00 PM by Jesse Squire
Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Columns, Olympics, What To Watch
This week is the Superbowl of domestic track & field, the US Olympic Trials. All times EDT; as always, check your local listings.
US Olympic Trials, Day 1
USA, midnight-1 a.m. Saturday
replays at 7 p.m. on Universal HD and 11:05 p.m. on USA
Event finals are the women’s 10,000 meters and the first day of the women’s heptathlon. Available in HD fomat.
US Olympic Trials, Day 2
NBC, 8-9 p.m. Saturday (live)
replays at 3 a.m. Sunday on Universal HD
Event finals are the second day of the women’s heptathlon, the men’s shot put, and the women’s 100 meters. Available in HD format.
US Olympic Trials, Day 3
NBC, 8-9 p.m. Sunday (live)
replays at 1 a.m. Monday on Universal HD
Event finals are the first day of the decathlon, the women’s triple jump, discus and 400 hurdles, and the men’s pole vault, long jump, 400 hurdles and 100 meters. Available in HD format.
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Programming Note:
Watch NCAA Championships Live on CBS College Sports
Posted June 13th, 2008 at 2:00 PM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Track & Field, College
The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association reported today that CBS College Sports (formerly CSTV), will be airing the NCAA Division I Championships from Des Moines, Ia., live on the Internet at the following link:
http://all-access.cstv.com/cstv/player/player.html?code=ncaa&sport=c-track&category=live&media=69621
I’m not sure what time the coverage starts, but you can check in every hour or so. You must sign-up for the site to view the coverage, but there is no charge.
Programming Note: IAAF Grand Prix in Ostrava on WCSN at 1:00 p.m. EDT
Posted June 12th, 2008 at 10:13 AM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Track & Field
You can watch today’s IAAF Grand Prix. meeting in Ostrava on WCSN.com at 1:00 p.m. EDT in the United States.
The direct access link is extremely long, so I recommend using this shortened link: http://tinyurl.com/6dwdw4
Programming Note:
Track & Field on WCSN.com
Posted June 9th, 2008 at 10:30 AM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Track & Field
WCSN, the Home of World Champions, has full coverage of the 2008 IAAF indoor and outdoor season, along with numerous other highly anticipated major track and field events on the web.
Next up will be the IAAF Grand Prix meeting in Ostrava, Czech Republic, on Thursday, June 12. Go to the shortened link, below, to see the full schedule of heart pounding IAAF race action, only at WCSN.com and learn how to watch:
Which currently declared candidate would most improve USATF if elected as President of the Board of Directors?
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The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon will be streamed live at WCSN.com on Sunday morning, with coverage beginning at 08:30 EDT (14:30 CET). To sign-up for the coverage, go to this link:
http://www.wcsn.com/
Then click “Subscribe” next to the Chicago Marathon. The cost is USD 4.95.
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