“Rundown” of What Weekday Live SportsCenter Could Present

With the launch of a six-hour block of live programming (9 a.m.-3 p.m. ET), SportsCenter will present the latest breaking news, provide in-depth analysis of the previous night’s events, cover the day’s press conferences and secure interviews with topical newsmakers, as well as preview that night’s games.

A “rundown” of the 9 a.m.-noon block co-anchored by Hannah Storm and Josh Elliott could look something like this (based on the events of Thursday, July 31, the date of Major League Baseball’s trading deadline):

 9 a.m.              

• Elliott presents latest on the Ken Griffey, Jr. possible trade to the White Sox.
• ESPN MLB Insider Jason Stark presents his insight into Girffey-to-White Sox, and updates the Manny Ramirez out-of-Boston possibility.
• Storm updates the Team USA basketball game being played during SportsCenter.
• Storm presents the latest on the Brett Favre/Packers situation.

• ESPN NFL Insider Ed Werder presents his insight into Favre’s possible reinstatement.
• Storm and Elliott voice-over re-packaged highlights from the previous night, and present analysis of the previous day's events and news.
• Storm and Elliott read e-mails sent to the SportsCenter inbox reacting to the Manny trade rumors.
  

10 a.m.  

• Elliott updates the Griffey trade possibility.
• Chicago Tribune White Sox beat writer provides insight and the Chicago take on the possible Griffey trade.
• Trey Wingo, hosting ESPN’s coverage of Saturday’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony, reports live from Canton, Ohio.
• SportsCenter simulcasts Chicago’s ESPN 1000 (WMVP) to present live fan/listener reaction to the White Sox apparent acquisition of Griffey.
• Storm updates the Ramirez trade possibilities.
• SportsCenter.com poll: “Should the Red Sox Trade Manny” Yes/No
• Pirates reporter from ESPN Radio 1250 WEAE in Pittsburgh provides insight on the possible three-way trade involving the Pirates and gives Pittsburgh’s perspective.
• Elliott and Storm present news and analysis from the previous day, voice-over re-packaged highlights from the previous night, and preview the day’s key upcoming games.

11 a.m.

• Storm updates Favre situation.
• ESPN reporter Wendi Nix, in Green Bay, presents latest Favre news and the city’s perspective.
• Storm voices-over highlights from just concluded Team USA basketball game.
• Elliott updates Ramirez out-of-Boston possibility with news Los Angeles could be part of a three-way deal.
• Dodgers’ reporter from ESPN Radio 710 KSPN in Los Angeles provides insight on the possible three-way trade involving the Dodgers, and gives Los Angeles perspective.
• ESPN Baseball Tonight analysts provide insight into the swirling trade activity.
• Elliott and Storm present the play-off implications of the afternoon’s MLB games.
• ESPN’s John Kruk gives his analysis on the afternoon’s big MLB games.
• Storm reports that Griffey has approved his trade to the White Sox.
• Storm interviews Cincinnati Enquirer Reds reporter who confirms the Reds will pay the $4 million remaining on Griffey’s 2008 contract.
• Piece on Griffey’s career and legacy is followed by debate by ESPN2’s First Take “First and 10” panelists. 
• Elliott and Storm present news and analysis from the previous day, voice-over re-packaged highlights from the previous night, and preview the day’s key upcoming games.
• During the final break, Elliott makes a few notes preparing for his afternoon blog on SportsCenter.com.

Noon

• Chris McKendry and Robert Flores enter the studio to co-anchor three all-new hours of SportsCenter (noon-3 p.m.).

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