Comcast SportsNet Honored With Eight Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards

Comcast SportsNet Honored With Eight Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards

Network Honored for Sports Coverage, General News, Anchor and Promotion

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast SportsNet, the leader in regional sports news, was honored with eight Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards at a gala hosted by the National Television Academy on Saturday, September 17. The awards recognize excellence in news, programming and individual achievement in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Comcast SportsNet has been awarded 50 Emmys since the network launched in 1997.

"I am extremely proud of our staff here at Comcast SportsNet for their continuing efforts to produce outstanding programming for our viewers," said Stephanie Smith, Senior Vice President and General Manager Comcast SportsNet. "To be honored in such a wide variety of categories shows the depth our talented staff has in producing work that is enjoyed by the viewer and respected in the industry."

Comcast SportsNet was recognized in the following categories: Outstanding Sports Newscast (SportsNite), Outstanding Camera/Programming (Brad Nau); Outstanding Sports Program/One Time Only Special (24/7 Prep Football); Outstanding Promotional Announcement Campaign (Post Game Live); Outstanding Reporter/Sports (Matt Yallof); Outstanding Sports Feature/Programming (T.O.'s Impact); Outstanding General News/Single Report (Snow Job) and Outstanding Sports Play by Play (Marc Zumoff).

Comcast SportsNet currently consists of four regional sports networks servicing the Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Chicago, and Northern and Central California television markets. Together, the four networks reach over 14 million households and provide game coverage 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, and Chicago White Sox. Comcast SportsNet is owned by Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSK).

Source: Comcast SportsNet

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

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