| This article addresses some of the sports and | | | | has also added a number of exclusive |
| exclusive programming offered by satellite | | | | programming channels to include CNN HD. With an |
| television providers. As of a few months ago, | | | | identical lineup of CNN, the difference is seeing the |
| satellite now offers 150 national high definition | | | | program in high definition, which provides greater |
| channels, not to mention local and special | | | | clarity and sound. Keep in mind that only CNN |
| programming channels. Not only is satellite the | | | | shows based in New York City studios are |
| leader in television entertainment, but also the | | | | covered since not all CNN studios have high |
| best choice when it comes to technological | | | | definition as of yet.o Big Ten Network - Launching |
| advances and customer support. The following are | | | | in the summer of 2007, this exclusive |
| some of features viewers love about satellite: | | | | programming offered by satellite provides Big Ten |
| Sportso ESPN2HD - Owned by Disney, this cable | | | | Conference shows, along with those on Fox Cable |
| television network is broadcast seven days a | | | | Networks. The goal of this network is to |
| week and 24 hours a day. Simulcast in high | | | | broadcast a minimum of 35 football games every |
| definition to include live sports and specials, this is | | | | season, 105 regular season basketball games for |
| an excellent channel. Recently, ESPN2HD has been | | | | men ,and 55 regular season basketball games for |
| creating even more programming specific to high | | | | women. Then, 170 sporting events for the |
| definition to include Mike and Mike in the Morning, | | | | Olympics are also scheduled.o Universal HD - |
| NASCAR Now, and ESPN First Take.o Major | | | | Owned by NBC Universal, this satellite |
| League Baseball Advanced Media, LP - As a | | | | programming broadcasts only in high definition |
| subsidiary of Major League Baseball, this satellite | | | | 1080i, which offers both unedited and |
| channel is both interactive and internet based. This | | | | uninterrupted sports, specials, dramas, films, |
| particular offering is operated as the official | | | | series, and performing arts programming. For |
| website for major league baseball, getting over | | | | instance, Chiller branded movies has been a part |
| four million hits every day. Other features include | | | | of this programming for a long time and continues |
| baseball news, statistics, and schedules.o National | | | | to air on a regular basis. Then, as of late 2007, |
| Hockey League - Comprised of 30 teams in North | | | | Universal HD also started providing coverage for |
| America, viewers of this satellite programming | | | | World Cup Volleyball.o Smithsonian Networks HD - |
| can gain access to both, fifteen-team | | | | As a joint venture between the Smithsonian |
| conferences, specifically with coverage of | | | | Institute and Showtime Networks, satellite |
| Canadian leagues, which make up a large portion | | | | television now offers the Smithsonian Networks in |
| of the NHL.o ESPNEWS - As combination | | | | high definition. As the name suggests, exclusive |
| programming for sports and news, this channel | | | | programming touches on the various museums, |
| airs news, press conferences, and analysis from | | | | galleries, and displays found in the Smithsonian. |
| professionals, as well as game highlights. | | | | Additionally, this programming covers cultural, |
| Special Programmingo CNN HD - satellite television | | | | scientific, and historical shows as well. |