What used to be known as “Daily News Live” will now reflect the NBC Sports Talk brand on Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. Starting in April, the daily talk program will be known as “Philly Sports Talk” which is a similar move conducted on Comcast SportsNet affiliates in Chicago and Washington which have dropped the connection with local newspapers and rebranded to “Sports Talk.”
Michael Barkann will remain the host and while Philadelphia Daily News reporters will still appear on the show, other personalities in the realm of Philly sports will be guests while CSN will also tap the NBC Sports Group for material.
We have the press release from Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia.
COMCAST SPORTSNET TO LAUNCH “PHILLY SPORTS TALK” ON APRIL 8
Michael Barkann to Host New Show Focusing on Trending Topics in Sports News and Entertainment
Philly Sports Talk will Tap into Resources from NBC’s Family of CompaniesPHILADELPHIA- (March 4, 2013) – Comcast SportsNet, Philadelphia’s source for comprehensive local sports coverage, announces the launch of “Philly Sports Talk.” This new sports news and entertainment program will debut on Monday, April 8 at 5 p.m. and will air weekdays on Comcast SportsNet.
Hosted by Michael Barkann, “Philly Sports Talk” will engage and inform the viewers on the trending topics in Philadelphia sports and from around the globe. Philadelphia Daily News writers will continue to contribute to the program but additional guests including local and national media members, coaches, players, radio personalities and others from the sports and entertainment industry will appear on the program. Comcast SportsNet will also tap into the NBCUniversal portfolio with guests from NBC’s family of companies.
“Philly Sports Talk will match the energy and passion of Philadelphia sports fans with entertaining and informative debates on the hot topics of the day,” said Comcast SportsNet President Brian Monihan. “We have a great relationship with the Philadelphia Daily News and are thrilled that they will continue to contribute to this new program.”
“We’re excited about this dynamic, interactive show, that will focus on breaking news and hot issues that are important to Philly sports fans,” said Comcast SportsNet Vice President of News Programming Michelle Murray.
Viewers’ opinions will be incorporated into the show and they will weigh in on the topics throughout the program. Fans can join the conversation by logging onto Comcast SportsNet’s Facebook page (Facebook.com/CSNPhilly) or on Twitter by following @CSNPhilly and Michael Barkann @MBarkannCSN, and by using the hashtag #PhillySportsTalk.
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