Bio

Created as a 24-hour national sports cable network and Web site. Provides an extensive package of live and taped sports events via an array of cable networks, including ESPN2, ESPN Classic and ESPNews. Offers in-depth analysis, scores and features across a range of channels including action sports, football, basketball, auto racing, boxing, tennis and more. Features extensive coverage of ESPN, the "Worldwide Leader in Sports," to the Internet. The site provides sports fans with breaking news, expert analysis from ESPN personalities, in-depth statistics and multimedia highlights for all major sports. Also features fantasy leagues, fan polls, sports video game reviews, chat rooms and access to the Training Room, a page devoted to sports nutrition, sports injuries and fitness. The site boasts advanced features such as real-time ESPN game casts and live audio webcasts. Also provides access to This is SportsCenter, a section that provides access to video clips and show archives. Links to ESPN The Magazine, ESPN Radio, ESPNEWS, ESPN Wireless, TV Listings, the ESPY Awards, ESPN Zone and Personalities can also be found on the site. Sections include ESPNChicago.com, a Chicago-focused online sports destination offering exclusive, original content, a stable of authentic Chicago voices, and customized content integrated from across ESPN's multiple platforms, branded programming and award-winning contributors. Integrates ESPN.com's Chicago team clubhouse pages in addition to providing top-quality coverage of both the college (Illinois, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Northern Illinois, Southern Illinois, DePaul, Loyola, Illinois-Chicago and Illinois State) and professional leagues (Bears, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox, Blackhawks and Fire).