CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Chapter of the National Academy of
Television Arts and Sciences recognized Fox Sports Net for its commitment to
quality programming by awarding the network three Emmy Awards at its annual
ceremony last Saturday. Steve Liverani, senior vice president and general
manager, Fox Sports Net Ohio, made the announcement.
Fox Sports Net's Emmy Award winners are:
Sports Event – Live/Live on Tape
Cleveland Indians Baseball
Director – Non News
Bob Pennell (Cleveland Indians Baseball)
Sports Programs: Specials
Wendy's High School Heisman Showcase
"To bring home three local Emmy Awards is an indication of the
collective efforts of the entire Fox Sports Net staff," said Liverani.
"We are proud to work with some of the most talented people in the
business, and are very honored by the recognition."
Fox Sports Net Ohio reaches more than four million households in Ohio,
Kentucky, Indiana, western Pennsylvania, western New York, and West
Virginia. Fox Sports Net Ohio is managed by Rainbow Sports Networks, a
division of Cablevision's Rainbow Media Holdings, Inc. Fox Sports Net
Ohio's programming includes the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds,
Columbus Blue Jackets, and Cleveland Cavaliers along with select NASCAR and
PGA Tour coverage.
Fox Sports Net reaches more than 79 million households nationwide and is a
service of National Sports Partners, equally owned by Cablevision's
Rainbow Media Holdings, Inc. and Fox Entertainment Group. Rainbow Sports
Networks incorporates Rainbow's 50% ownership of Fox Sports Net and Fox
Sports National Advertising and the ownership and management of Fox Sports
Net regional networks in five of the nation's largest markets:
Chicago, Florida, Ohio, New England and San Francisco.