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    Knicks not worstEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Al Harrington and Danilo Gallinari each...    Nov 22, 2009
    Knicks knock off winless Nets, 98-91. Knicks knock off winless Nets, 98-91. (New York Post -- News)

    OU-VCU: Game Preview  Nov 22, 2009
    43 and Cox Cable 7 in OKC; Cox Cable 3 in Tulsa) and on DirecTV (640) and Dish Network (432) with Dave Weekley and Brooks Berry calling the action. OKLAHOMA'S PROJECTED STARTERS. (OUInsider.com)

    Football Scoreboard - Nov. 21, 2009  Nov 22, 2009
    SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21. BYU quarterback Max Hall established new MWC records for career passing (11,039) and total offensive (11,227) yards in the Cougars' 38-21 win over Air Force. (Themwc.com)

    The Bulldog Bite: No. 7 SCSU closes 2009 campaign undefeated in FCS, awaits playoff bid  Nov 22, 2009
    The S.C. State players will gather at The State Room in the Andrew Hugine Suites to watch the FCS playoff brackets released on ESPNews (Channel 147 on Digital Time Warner Cable, Channel 800 on The Dish Network and 207 for DirecTV.). . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Still no NFL Network on Time Warner  Nov 21, 2009
    Meanwhile, Giants-Broncos, a game of great interest in many markets, including San Diego, will be on NFL Network, seen locally only in those homes with Cox Cable's Sports mation Package, DirecTV, Dish Network or ATrse ... Of course, if you have DirecTV, you can't see any of the three. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    STEVENS: Donovan Porterie a Symbol of Lobos' United Core  Nov 21, 2009
    The University of New Mexico Official Athletic Site. " Sure, there are some that will judge these Lobos solely by their final record. There will be some that will look at them the same whether they are 0-12 or 1-11. There are other who will recognize that the traits these Lobos will carry with them into the next stage of life would be no stronger, would be no more deeply instilled in their core, if they were 12-0. "I'm going to be a Lobo at heart for the rest of my life. (Golobos.com)

    Liberty Sports Rebrands As DirecTV Sports Networks  Nov 21, 2009
    With the completion of the split-off transaction from Liberty Media Corp. combining DirecTV Group and Liberty Entertainment, Inc., Liberty Sports has been rebranded as DirecTV Sports Networks. The subsidiary of DirecTV comprises a trio of regional sports networks: FSN Northwest, FSN Pittsburgh and FSN Rocky Mountain (and sub-region FSN Utah) ... DirecTV Sports Networks will continue to be led by president and CEO Mark Shuken. (Multichannel News)

    Let the Speculation Begin  Nov 21, 2009
    Well now that it;s official and DirecTV has been spun off from Liberty Media as Liberty Entertainment my mailbox has filled up with people asking me what;s going to happen to DirecTV.. Judging from what I have been reading lately it appears that indeed the for sale sign is out, but now the question I have is, is it just DirecTV that;s for sale or is it the entire Liberty Entertainment Division ... And without taking office yet it appears that newly announced CEO Michael White already has plans... (Multichannel News)

    Tigers To Face Cougars In Houston Saturday  Nov 21, 2009
    222), on DirecTV (Ch. 613) and on DISH Network (Ch. (Gotigersgo.com)

    Liberty Sports Group renamed  Nov 21, 2009
    spun off its stake in Liberty Sports Group earlier this month to create a new DirecTV company that includes regional sports TV networks from Liberty Media. The Seattle sports division includes FSN Northwest, FSN Pittsburgh and FSN Rocky Mountain, which includes a sub-region, FSN Utah. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)

    World Cup will miss Ireland  Nov 21, 2009
    Note to Raiders fans disheartened by the constant blackouts: Find the Red Zone Channel on either DirecTV (where you need HD) or Comcast (where most outlets carry it). This is a live, ongoing, no-commercial look at every key play in every game, including blacked-out teams. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    Shareholders Approve Liberty Entertainment Spin  Nov 20, 2009
    The long-awaited spin-off of Liberty Entertainment was approved by shareholders in a 30-minute special meeting in New York Thursday, paving the way for a consolidation of its 57% interest in DirecTV Group and the separation of its Starz Entertainment business into its own stock ... Liberty Entertainment currently houses Liberty Media's 100% interest in Starz Entertainment, its 57% interest in DirecTV, three regional sports networks, a 65% interest in cable channel GSN and FUN Technologies,... (Multichannel News)

    DIRECTV Completes Merger Transaction with Liberty Media  Nov 20, 2009
    --(BUSINESS WIRE)--DIRECTV today announced the successful completion of the previously announced transactions involving the combination of DIRECTV Group and Liberty Entertainment,Inc ... The transactions were completed following a special meeting of stockholders of The DIRECTV Group held today ... The stockholders of DIRECTV Group approved both of the proposals up for vote at the special meeting. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Erickson brings stability to the kicking game  Nov 20, 2009
    ESPNews (Channel 147 on Digital Time Warner Cable, Channel 800 on The Dish Network and Channel 207 on DirecTV) will air the selection show. Tickets still available. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Shareholders OK DirecTV spinoff  Nov 20, 2009
    -based DirecTV also approved the merger in a vote held there. The spinoff creates a new, freestanding DirecTV company that includes regional sports TV networks from Liberty Media ... The company swapped stock of Liberty s existing entertainment group for all outstanding shares of DirecTV, effectively merging Liberty Media s controlling stake directly into DirecTV.. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    A Wi-Fi Wish List for the Holidays  Nov 20, 2009
    99): If I upgrade my DirecTV DVR to this model, I can get on-demand content wirelessly through my home network. Of course, the upgrade price is $199, there's a $50 installation charge, and I'd have to pay an extra $10 per month for HD channels that I don't want. (SmallBusinessComputing)

    S.C. State makes a bid to host FCS playoff game  Nov 19, 2009
    S.C. State will learn of the committee s decision at 3 p.m. Sunday when the brackets are announced live by ESPNews (Channel 147 on Digital Time Warner Cable, Channel 800 on The Dish Network and Channel 207 on DirecTV). Johnson said the school is finalizing plans to hold a gathering to watch the selection show on campus similar to last year. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    DirecTV chooses PepsiCo exec to fill CEO vacancy  Nov 19, 2009
    The Associated Press DirecTV Group chose the vice chairman of PepsiCo as its chief executive Wednesday, filling a vacuum created when its former chief left just as the nation's largest satellite TV provider was in the midst of a spinoff ... But White's experience is not a clear fit for DirecTV, which lost its CEO just as it was steadily gaining subscribers while its cable competitors were losing theirs ... "Maybe what DirecTV needs is an outsider's point of view. Maybe that fresh blood is what... (USA Today -- Money)

    DIRECTV Names Michael White as New President and CEO  Nov 19, 2009
    --(BUSINESS WIRE)--DIRECTV, the worlds leading provider of digital television services, today named Michael White as its new President and CEO. White announced in September that he will retire later this year from his current position as CEO of PepsiCo International and vice chairman of PepsiCo. He will assume his new role at DIRECTV beginning Jan. 1, 2010, and has also joined DIRECTVs Board of Directors ... John Malone, Chairman of the DIRECTV Board, made the announcement today. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Three Mountain West Conference Volleyball Matches To Be Broadcast Nationally  Nov 19, 2009
    CBS College Sports Network is widely available on cable systems across the country and via satellite on DIRECTV (Channel 613) and Dish Network (Channel 152) ... is carried nationally by DIRECTV (Channel 616) and numerous cable operators representing over 200 municipalities in nine states. (Themwc.com)

    DirecTV taps Pepsi for a CEO  Nov 19, 2009
    DirecTV yesterday named Michael White, head of PepsiCo's international operations, as its chief executive, effective Jan. 1. White, who will also join DirecTV's board, beat out interim CEO Larry Hunter and Bruce Churchill, CEO of DirecTV Latin America, for the job ... Liberty controls DirecTV, but shareholders are set to vote today on a plan to spin off the satellite company. (New York Post -- Business)

    Full Story »  Nov 19, 2009
    DirecTV to appoint PepsiCo executive as CEO by AP: Yahoo ... DirecTV to appoint PepsiCo executive as CEO ... DirecTV Group Inc. chose the vice chairman of PepsiCo Inc. as its chief executive Wednesday, filling a vacuum created when its former chief left just as the nation's largest satellite TV provider was in the midst of a spinoff. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Hispanic Television Update  Nov 19, 2009
    DirecTV this month added Nuestra Tele Noticias, a 24/7 news channel produced in Colombia, to its DirecTV Ms Hispanic package ... Starting Nov. 2, Bayly hosts his own nightly show, Bayly, which is available in several systems throughout South America and more recently in the U.S on DirecTV's channel 418 ... Radio host Ricardo Sanchez (aka El Mandril) this week made his TV debut as SBS's Mega TV began airing his show, "El Vaciln del Mandril" on Mega TV's Channel 405 on DirecTV Ms. (Multichannel News)

    Happy President's Day!  Nov 19, 2009
    Then Presidents day continued today at noon with DirecTV announcing that they have selected Michael White as the new President and CEO of DirecTV.. Mr. White comes to DirecTV from PepsiCo where he currently holds the position of CEO of PepsiCo International ... I got to be honest other than the bios I have read online I don;t really know too much about Mr. White and while it appears he is a financial business wizard, I just hope he understands and allows DirecTV to expand and upgrade their... (Multichannel News)

    NFL Network attempts to huddle with politicos  Nov 19, 2009
    The other distributors -- Comcast, DirecTV, Dish Network and Cox Communications -- carry the network on a digital-service tier ... The other distributors -- Comcast, DirecTV, Dish Network and Cox Communications -- carry the network on a digital-service tier. (New York Post -- Business)

    > RELATED: DirecTV taps Pepsi exec as new CEO  Nov 19, 2009
    DirecTV taps Pepsi exec White as new CEO - Denver Business Journal ... DirecTV taps Pepsi exec White as new CEO ... Business Wire Michael White will take the reins at DirecTV on Jan. 1, 2010. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    No. 145 -- Lafayette vs. Lehigh  Nov 18, 2009
    Live TV: (RCN-4H-60 and on DirecTV TBA Network TBA) - Gary Laubach, play-by-play (12th season) - John Leone, color analyst (11th season) - Dan Mowdy, sideline reporter (8th season). National Replay: on DIRECTV 640 and Dish 432 on Nov. 22 at 11:30 p.m. and Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. ... Nationally, LSN telecasts will be picked up for the ninth straight year by DIRECTV and DISH Network outlets, available to more than 90 million viewers via the Mid Atlantic Sports Network (MASN). (Goleopards.com)

    False Advertising?  Nov 18, 2009
    Dish likes counting regional sports networks which are not true 24 hour HD channels, instead Dish only carries select games from these RSNs in HD. DirecTV on the other hand counts the number of HD pay per view channels they offer ... Both Dish Network and DirecTV offer some PPV and VOD movies in 1080p ... Dont think that DirecTV is innocent here, a number of ads from DirecTV lately have been declaring its HD is 1080p and again only Pay Per View and VOD offers 1080p not your regular... (Multichannel News)

    Social media like Twitter change customer service  Nov 18, 2009
    Jefferson Graham explains how the Roku HD-XR brings the Internet to your TV.. By Eileen Blass, USA TODAY. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Multichannel Newswire  Nov 18, 2009
    is preparing an amendment to the Senate Commerce Committee version of the satellite reauthorization bill that would mandate local TV station service to all 210 markets by satellite carriers EchoStar and DirecTV. Likening it to the fee paid for grazing cattle on public lands, National Association of Broadcasters President Gordon Smith said Tuesday that hewing to community standards on content was one of the prices broadcasters pay for their spectrum. (Multichannel News)

    FSU Hosts Cal In Second Round Action  Nov 17, 2009
    FS Florida can be seen in Tallahassee on Comcast channel 29 and nationally on DirecTV channel 654 and Dish Network channel 423. Fans can listen in live over the internet on Seminoles. (Seminoles.com)

    Verizon Giving DSL Away  Nov 17, 2009
    1-Mbps DSL, DirecTV Plus DVR package and Freedom Essentials unlimited local and long-distance calling for $70 per month for the first six months. During the second six months of an annual plan, the bundle with up-to-3 Mbps service is $94. (Multichannel News)

    HDNet's 'Dan Rather Reports' Investigates Illegal Harvesting of Some of the World's Rarest Trees  Nov 17, 2009
    Launched in 2001 by Mark Cuban and General Manager Philip Garvin, the HDNet networks are available on AT&T, Charter Communications, Comcast, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, Mediacom, Verizon and more than 40 NCTC cable affiliated companies. To receive HDNet information via email, simply go to. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    STEVENS: Can Lobos Stop BYU's Pass-Happy Offense  Nov 14, 2009
    The University of New Mexico Official Athletic Site. Can DE Jaymar Latchison and the Lobos' defensive line get to BYU QB Max Hall. (Golobos.com)

    Football Wraps Up Regular-Season Road Slate at UCF This Weekend  Nov 14, 2009
    MEDIA INFORMATION RADIO: Houston-ISP Sports Radio Network 790 AM The Sports Animal-Houston Tom Franklin, PxP; Ted Pardee, analyst; Chuck Brown, sideline TELEVISION: CBS College Sports (DirecTV ch ... In addition, Saturday's game will be televised live on CBS College Sports (DirecTV ch. (Uhcougars.com)

    TiVo sues EchoStar over DVR patent  Nov 14, 2009
    TiVo has a partnership agreement with EchoStar rival DirecTV, a deal that contributes significantly to TiVo's revenue. The patent in question, which TiVo filed for in 1998, is described by the company as an "invention allowing the user to store selected television broadcast programs while the user is simultaneously watching or reviewing another program." TiVo has been awarded 40 patents and has more than 100 applications pending, according to the company. (Yahoo News -- Digital and Interactive TV)

    LSN Partners With ESPN  Nov 13, 2009
    The game be seen on DirecTV 792 and Dish Network 462 through Game Plan beginning at 12:30 p.m. and regionally on RCN-4 WBPH-60. Additionally, the 145th meeting of College Football's Most-Played Rivalry, Lafayette vs. Lehigh on Nov. 21, will also be available as part of the package. (Goleopards.com)

    BendBroadband Reaches Agreement To Carry NFL Network  Nov 13, 2009
    The NFL already provides full coverage from all those Sunday contests to DirecTV subscribers via its exclusive Sunday Ticket package. Talkback. (Multichannel News)

    Eddy W. Hartenstein to Serve as Non-Executive Chairman of SIRIUS XM Board of Directors  Nov 13, 2009
    Mr. Hartenstein was the Vice Chairman and a member of the board of directors of The DIRECTV Group, Inc. from December 2003 until his retirement in December 2004. Mr. Hartenstein served as Chairman and CEO of DIRECTV, Inc. from late 2001 to 2004 and as President of DIRECTV, Inc. from its inception in 1990 to 2001. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Patriot League Football Title, Postseason Berth on the Line in...  Nov 13, 2009
    The game will also be on ESPN Game Plan, ESPN's pay per view service, on DirecTV 792 and Dish Network 462. The loser of the Lafayette/Holy Cross showdown will still be in the thick of the race for an at-large berth into the postseason, and No. 24 Colgate hopes to remain in that mix as well when it hosts Bucknell on Saturday. (Patriotleague.com)

    Patriot League Men's Basketball Release - 11.12.09  Nov 13, 2009
    One Patriot League quarterfinal game will be shown on March 3 at 7 p.m., while a semifinal contest will be televised on March 7 at 8 p.m. CBS College Sports Network is available through cable operators as well as on DIRECTV Channel 613 and Dish Network Channel 152. The Patriot League Championship remains on ESPN2 and will be played on March 12 at 4:45 p.m.. (Patriotleague.com)

    Yale In National Spotlight; Bulldogs Play At Princeton Friday On Fox Soccer Channel  Nov 13, 2009
    The Fox Soccer Channel is available on DirecTV (619), Dish Network (149) and many cable outlets, including Comcast. "Having the game on FSC will allow us to showcase our program and the Ivy League to a national television audience of fans, friends, alumni and potential recruits," said Yale head coach Brian Tompkins. (Goyalebulldogs.com)

    DIRECTV to Deliver Local Programming in Marquette, Mich.  Nov 12, 2009
    DIRECTV to Deliver Local Programming in Marquette, Mich ... DIRECTV to Deliver Local Programming in Marquette, Mich ... Source: DIRECTV, Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming To Customers in Missoula, Mont.  Nov 12, 2009
    DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming To Customers in Missoula, Mont ... DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming To Customers in Missoula, Mont ... Local HD Programming from DIRECTV Now Available in 136 U.S. Cities. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    STEVENS: If You Want a Lobo Winner, Erik Cook's Your Man  Nov 12, 2009
    The University of New Mexico Official Athletic Site. Senior Erik Cook will be remembered as a Lobo winner regardless of any numbers on a scoreboard. (Golobos.com)

    DIRECTV Showcases Newly Branded MDU IP Technology at NMHC Apartment And Technology Conference  Nov 11, 2009
    DIRECTV IPAdvantage Offers Unique, Cost-effective Multi-Family Housing Triple-Play Distribution System ... Source: DIRECTV, Inc. ... PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DIRECTV will market its innovative satellite-based IP technology platform for the MDU market under a new name - DIRECTV IPAdvantage -- to highlight the value this unique, single-dish distribution technology offers to property owners who want a cost-effective way to provide their residents with the best entertainment experience. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Home Field Advantage Ticket Package on Sale Now  Nov 11, 2009
    Fans also can watch the game live on CBS College Sports (DirecTV ch. 613 Dish Network ch. (Uhcougars.com)

    H-Y-P Begins with Tigers  Nov 11, 2009
    The YES Network is found on many cable systems, DirecTV (631) and Verizon's FiOS service ... The YES Network, available nationally on DirecTV, Verizon's FiOS service and on select cable systems, is the country's No. 1 regional sports network. (Goyalebulldogs.com)

    Tech Chat Thoughts / Thank You Leslie!  Nov 11, 2009
    Tech Chat a good show for us subscribers, wish DirecTV would start shows like this one. POST A COMMENT. (Multichannel News)

    Players Network Announces a Major Milestone, Launches PNTVegas, a Complete One-Stop Las Vegas Media Destination  Nov 11, 2009
    Players Network is a Digital Media Company that focuses on the Las Vegas and Gaming Lifestyles, producing and distributing original content for its own VOD Channels on television in over 23,000,000 homes over Comcast, DirecTV, AT&T, Verizon and Dish Network and its own Broadband Network, Hulu, Blinkx, Google, YouTube and Yahoo Video, for DVD Home Video, mobile platforms, and through worldwide television syndication. Players Network has a 12-year history of providing consumers with quality Gaming... (Primezone Releases)

    Dish Files To Trademark 'TV Everywhere'  Nov 10, 2009
    As outlined by Time Warner Inc. CEO Jeff Bewkes, for example," encompasses Web-based video services available only to pay-TV subscribers provided through cable, satellite or telco TV operators in cooperation with programmers. Dish representatives would not say whether the company is developing a service along those lines.Comcast, Time Warner Cable, AT&T, Verizon Communications and DirecTV each have TV Everywhere-style services in various stages of development with programming partners, and... (Multichannel News)

    CBS College Sports Network to Broadcast INSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL LIVE FROM FORTH WORTH on Sat., Nov. 14  Nov 10, 2009
    CBS College Sports Network to Broadcast INSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL LIVE FROM FORTH WORTH on Sat. Nov. 14 - MWC OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. (Themwc.com)

    FSSW To Air BU-MU As Instant Classic  Nov 10, 2009
    Nationwide Satellite TV Distribution DirecTV Ch. 676 Dish Network Ch. (Baylorbears.com)

    LodgeNet Healthcare and SWANK HealthCare to Provide High-Definition (HD) Patient Experience  Nov 10, 2009
    In addition to providing an HD interactive patient television system, HD off-air channels and DIRECTV satellite programming, LodgeNet and SWANK HealthCare have delivered the first HD movie package for healthcare environments ... DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Things Picking Up For Dish  Nov 10, 2009
    It was mixed numbers for Dish Network;s third quarter earnings but one that stands out for me is their subscriber growth, Dish Network reported 241,000 new subscribers in the quarter, while DirecTV only added 136,000 in the same time period. This is the first time in a long time where Dish Network had added more subscribers at DirecTV. But what is the reason for the sudden shift of the tides from DirecTV to Dish Network ... The past few months DirecTV has been under fire in the press for... (Multichannel News)

    Time set for Big Game  Nov 10, 2009
    It is not available on DirecTV. ... It is not available on DirecTV.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    Baylor's Win Over Missouri Is An "Instant Classic"  Nov 10, 2009
    WACO (November 9, 2009)--FOX Sports Southwest will replay Baylors 40-32 victory over Missouri as a Big 12 Instant Classic on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 7:00 PM CT.. The game, which wasnt televised live on Saturday, will be shown in an edited two-hour format using the instant replay video feed from Missouris Memorial Stadium with Baylors radio call featuring John Morris (play-by-play), J.J. Joe (analyst) and Ricky Thompson (sideline reporter). (KWTX.com, TX)

    Nationally-Ranked BYU Rolls Into University Stadium Saturday  Nov 10, 2009
    The University of New Mexico Official Athletic Site. The 59th meeting and the two schools have played every year since 1951, making it the Lobos' second-longest uninterrupted series next to New Mexico State (player every year since 1946). (Golobos.com)

    comcast is greedy as hell. they're now trying to shill bay area customers through...  Nov 9, 2009
    Versus-DirecTV Remain At Distribution Impasse ... More than two months after their contract ended, Versus and DirecTV remain at distribution loggerheads, their impasse showing no signs of subsiding ... The ratings amelioration has come without DirecTV's 14 million-plus homes, as much of that subscriber loss has been made up by sneak previews on a number of cable operators and Dish Network, which has provided Versus a full berth of its homes. (Multichannel News)

    Football Scoreboard - Nov. 7, 2009  Nov 9, 2009
    DirecTV Doing Well / Sirius XM Kicks Off The Summer. 5/18/09 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram. (Themwc.com)

    Top 25 Matchup on Senior Day  Nov 8, 2009
    National Replay: MASN on DIRECTV 640 and Dish 432 on Nov. 10 at 8 a.m. ... Nationally, LSN telecasts will be picked up for the ninth straight year by DIRECTV and DISH Network outlets, available to more than 90 million viewers via the Mid Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) ... MASN, which is available regionally and nationally on DIRECTV channel 640 and DISH Network channel 432, is the official television home of the Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals and Baltimore Ravens and reaches nearly 6... (Goleopards.com)

    Versus-DirecTV Remain At Distribution Impasse  Nov 8, 2009
    More than two months after their contract ended, Versus and DirecTV remain at distribution loggerheads, their impasse showing no signs of subsiding ... The ratings amelioration has come without DirecTV's 14 million-plus homes, as much of that subscriber loss has been made up by sneak previews on a number of cable operators and Dish Network, which has provided Versus a full berth of its homes ... As such, Versus' sub count has only declined to 71 million homes from 75 million, before the DirecTV... (Multichannel News)

    SDSU Football Set to Take on No. 6/4 TCU on Saturday  Nov 7, 2009
    The game, which will kickoff at 1:02 p.m. PT, can be seen on Versus (San Diego Cox Cable channel 65, San Diego Time Warner 41, DirecTV channel 608, Dist Network channel 151). The Horned Frogs (8-0, 4-0 Mountain West) will be the Aztecs' (4-4, 2-2 MWC) highest nationally ranked opponent since facing No. 2 Ohio State in Columbus on Sept. 6, 2003, and the highest ranked foe SDSU has faced at home since playing No. 1 Miami on Nov. 28, 1992. (Goaztecs.com)

    Cisco Sends Stocks Soaring  Nov 7, 2009
    Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) and DirecTV (NASDAQ: DTV) were other winners on their results, while Sanmina (NASDAQ: SANM) and Network Equipment (NASDAQ: NWK) were among the biggest gainers on U.S. stock exchanges, up around 30 percent each. Smith Micro (NASDAQ: SMSI) and MetroPCS (NYSE: PCS) fell on their earnings reports. (SmallBusinessComputing)

    Bears Take On Yale In New Haven  Nov 7, 2009
    Saturday s Ivy League match-up between Brown and Yale will be televised nationally on the YES Network (DirecTV Channel 631) and Verizon s FIOS service. Chris Shearn will call the play, with Ross Tucker and Jack Ford providing the color commentary. (Brownbears.com)

    STEVENS: Lobos Visit Utah Utes Hoping For Major Upset  Nov 7, 2009
    The University of New Mexico Official Athletic Site. Jaymar Latchison is one of several Lobos who need to spend some time in the Utah backfield if Lobos plan to upset No. 14 Utes. (Golobos.com)

    Panthers Get Wings: JetBlue Signs on as Official and Exclusive Airline Partner of the Florida Hockey Team and a Pillar Partner of the BankAtlantic Center  Nov 7, 2009
    When jetting between destinations in the continental U.S., customers are treated to 36 channels of free live, DIRECTV programming, including FOX, CBS and NBC as well as ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN News, ESPN U and Setanta Sports ... DIRECTV(r) service is not available on flights outside the continental US. Other restrictions apply. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    General News  Nov 7, 2009
    11 G.P.A. - National Anthem Auditions Set for Saturday, Aug. 2 - OLYMPIC SPORTS SEASON PASS - Lobo Radio Network - Olympic Sports Season Pass - FULL WEEK OF NEW MEXICO LOBOS PROGRAMMING BEGINS MONDAY - Good Times Had By All - 2008 Junior Lobo Club Summer Picnic - Lobos Take Inaugural Rio Grande Rivalry Trophy - UNM Has 78 Earn MWC Scholar-Athlete Award - Spring 2008 Academic All-Mountain West Conference Team Announced - Lobos Help Out at Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - Lobo Louie and Lucy... (Golobos.com)

    Football Media Center: Western Michigan  Nov 7, 2009
    MSU-WMU Channel Assignments: DIRECTV: 615 or 615-1 (HD) ATRSE: 1695 DISH NETWORK: 5442 or 9503 (HD). For Comcast subscribers in the Lansing area, the game will be shown on Ch. (Msuspartans.com)

    DirecTV Has Stable Q3  Nov 6, 2009
    DirecTV's growth train showed some signs of slowing down in the third quarter, as net new subscriber additions clocked in at 136,000 in the period, slightly behind analyst estimates ... "It sounds like the lower adds and higher churn are voluntary and part of DirecTV's initiative to focus on profitability and high quality subs," wrote Wells Fargo media analyst Marci Ryvicker in a note to clients ... "The stability in ARPU trends should reassure investors who worried that the combination of... (Multichannel News)

    'HDNet Fights Presents: World Victory Road - Sengoku 11,' Premiering Live on HDNet  Nov 6, 2009
    " HDNet is also the exclusive high definition home to critically acclaimed and award winning documentaries as part of the InFocus series. "NASA on HDNet" presents all live shuttle launches through 2010.Only HDNet Movies (, twitter.com/hdnetmovies) delivers exclusive Sneak Previews of new movies before they hit theaters. The HDNet Movies Sneak Preview series features top Hollywood stars in critically acclaimed performances including Gwyneth Paltrow, Joaquin Phoenix, Demi Moore, Michael Caine, Tom... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    On the Call-DirecTV CEO Larry Hunter  Nov 6, 2009
    DirecTV Group Inc. is in an enviable position, as one of the few pay-TV operators seeing an increase in new subscribers in the third quarter. A partnership with AT to cross-market their services helped attract new customers, while its NFL Sunday Ticket package of out-of-market football games is a perennial favorite. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Horse Racing Coming to Satellite  Nov 6, 2009
    I was not really surprised with the reports from DirecTV and Sirius XM radio today. The DirecTV numbers were in line with my estimates. (Multichannel News)

    Big Ten Network to Show Four Football Games Saturday  Nov 5, 2009
    DIRECTV: PURDUE at MICHIGAN: channel 610 or 610 (HD) WISCONSIN at INDIANA: channel 611 or 611-1 (HD) ILLINOIS at MINNESOTA: channel 615 or 615-1 (HD) WESTERN MICHIGAN at MICHIGAN STATE: channel 612 or 612-1 (HD). DISH NETWORK: PURDUE at MICHIGAN: channel 439 or 9500 (HD) WISCONSIN at INDIANA: channel 5440 or 9501 (HD) ILLINOIS at MINNESOTA: channel 5442 or 9503 (HD) WESTERN MICHIGAN at MICHIGAN STATE: channel 5441 or 9502 (HD). (Fightingillini.com)

    DIRECTV Partners With HDNet and HDNet Movies to Offer On Demand Programming  Nov 4, 2009
    DALLAS, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- HDNet, the independent network delivering all of its programming in true high definition, announced today a deal in which DIRECTV, the nation's No. 1 satellite service, now offers more than 20 hours of HD programming from HDNet, and more than 25 movies from its sister network HDNet Movies, on a video on demand basis every month ... "HDNet is excited to partner DIRECTV on their VOD offering," said Mark Cuban, chairman and co-founder of HDNet ... "HDNet has been a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Online Publication Guides Consumers Sort Through VOD Choices  Nov 4, 2009
    On Demand Weekly Currently Sorts Through Comcast, Time Warner Cable's VOD Content. Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 11/3/2009 3:12:18 PM. (Multichannel News)

    Tommy West Radio Show To Be In-Studio This Week  Nov 4, 2009
    Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. ET. ESPNU is available in Memphis on the following channels --- 228 (Comcast Cable) 614 (Directv) and 141 (Dish Network). Fans have until Friday to sign up for the Battle For the Bones BBQ contest surrounding the Memphis-UAB football game on Nov. 14. (Gotigersgo.com)

    Marcial: Gabelli's Top Five Bets  Nov 4, 2009
    The value investor's team offers a handful of stocks it considers bargains for the fourth quarter, including MasterCard and DirecTV ... For the fourth quarter, Gabelli spotlights five diverse stocks: Constellation Brands (), currently trading at 15; DirecTV Group () at 26; MasterCard () at 219; Millicom International Cellular () at 62; and Safeway () at 22 ... DirecTV, a major U.S. provider of direct broadcast satellite TV service, with more than 18. (BusinessWeek)

    RFD-TV: How an Ex-Farmer Built a $25 Million Media Empire for Rural America  Nov 4, 2009
    Tiny RFD, armed with only market research and letters from potential viewers, until recently relied almost wholly on viewers who owned Dish Network and DirecTV satellite dishes. Since going for-profit in 2007 -- after the Federal Communications Commission ruled that airing cattle auctions no longer qualified as public-interest programming -- Gottsch has been on a quest to broaden his audience. (FastCompany)

    SDSU Carries Two-Game Win Streak Into Home Contest With BCS Contender No. 6/4...  Nov 4, 2009
    -Site: Qualcomm Stadium (54,000) -Series: TCU leads, 4-0 -Television: Versus HD (San Diego Cox Cable channel 65, San Diego Time Warner 41, DirecTV channel 608, Dish Network channel 151). Tim Neverett (play-by-play), Glenn Parker (analyst), Lindsay Soto (sidelines), Gary Milkis (producer). (Goaztecs.com)

    Bruins coach Julien makes quick fix - Sturm to No. 1 line  Nov 3, 2009
    The network remains unavailable to DirecTV customers. Matt Hunwick, a four-year University of Michigan star, visited the Ann Arbor campus Sunday. (Boston Globe)

    Bio shows only his best conduct  Nov 2, 2009
    Bio sho 00001D55 ws only his best conduct. Last Updated: 4:48 AM, November 2, 2009. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    TiVo sues EchoStar over DVR patent  Nov 2, 2009
    TiVo has a partnership agreement with EchoStar rival DirecTV, a deal that contributes significantly to TiVo's revenue. The patent in question, which TiVo filed for in 1998, is described by the company as an "invention allowing the user to store selected television broadcast programs while the user is simultaneously watching or reviewing another program." TiVo has been awarded 40 patents and has more than 100 applications pending, according to the company. (Yahoo News -- Digital and Interactive TV)

    Today's Mailbag  Nov 2, 2009
    Are you aware that we cannot even get basic things like DirecTV as we cannot deliver a Social Security number. There should be a solution to people who have and will bring more money into Florida, but instead were treated worse than illegal immigrants in certain points. (The News-Press -- Opinion)

    Henderson's Hat Trick Powers #5/7 Irish Past USF, 5-0 In BIG...  Nov 2, 2009
    Both semifinals will be televised live nationally by CBS College Sports (DirecTV Channel 613, Dish Network Channel 152), with Notre Dame still alive in its pursuit of an 11th BIG EAST postseason championship. -- ND. (Und.com)

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