Comcast SportsNet Honored With Six Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards

Comcast SportsNet Honored With Six Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards

Network Honored For Daily News Live, 76ers Basketball, Flyers Play By Play

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast SportsNet, the leader in regional sports news, was honored with six Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards at a gala hosted by the National Television Academy on Saturday, September 9. The awards recognize excellence in news, programming and individual achievement in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Comcast SportsNet has been awarded 56 Emmys since the network launched in 1997.

"I am thrilled that the Academy continues to recognize Comcast SportsNet for the outstanding work that is produced at this network on a daily basis," said Stephanie Smith, Senior Vice President and General Manager Comcast SportsNet. "To be honored in a variety of categories, demonstrates the depth of talent that the staff here at Comcast SportsNet displays every day."

Comcast SportsNet was recognized in the following categories:
"Daily News Live" Interview/Discussion - Series
"Philadelphia 76ers Basketball" - Sporting Game - Live/Unedited Series
"What Ever Happened To ... ?" - Sports - One-Time Special
Jim Jackson - Sports Analyst - Play By Play
Dave DeMarco - Craft Achievement Editor Short Form
Brad Nau - Photographer - Program

Comcast SportsNet currently consists of four regional sports networks servicing the Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Chicago, and Northern and Central California television markets. In addition, Comcast SportsNet manages SportsNet New York, which serves the greater New York region. Together, the five networks reach over 22 million households providing local sports coverage to each respective market, including live game action for the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, and Chicago Blackhawks; the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards, Chicago Bulls, and Sacramento Kings; and MLB's Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and New York Mets.

Source: Comcast SportsNet

CONTACT: Maureen C. Quilter of Comcast SportsNet, +1-215-952-5944

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