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XM Satellite Radio to Launch 24-Hour Sports News and Talk Channel

Dateline: 08/10/06

By Corey Deitz, About.com

XM Satellite Radio will launch "XM Sports Nation," (XMSN) a dedicated 24-hour sports news and talk channel.

The programming lineup for XMSN (XM channel 143) will incorporate existing XM-produced series, including shows hosted by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Cal Ripken, Jr., Coach Mike Krzyzewski, James Carville and Luke Russert.

XM Sports Nation will feature popular content from Sporting News Radio, including shows from Tim Brando, Tony Bruno and Troy Aikman, among others. The channel will debut on XM's programming lineup August 28.

XM will add several new shows to the lineup, including "XMSN This Morning," a daily show featuring sports news, highlights, interviews and scores from the world of professional and collegiate sports. The weekday program will be hosted by XM personality T.J. Rives, current host of the original XM program "College Football Coast-to-Coast."

In addition to "XMSN This Morning," the the new channel also will feature original XM shows dedicated to collegiate sports, motorsports, fantasy sports and more.

A complete programming schedule for XMSN, including show descriptions and times, is available online at www.xmradio.com/xmsn.

- Portions from an XM Satellite Radio News Release

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