ESPN to launch 3D network in June

By Edward C. Baig
USA TODAY
posted Jan. 5, 2010

ESPN is going 3D. The venerable sports network will launch ESPN 3D on June 11 with a World Cup soccer match, creating what it says will be the first all three-dimensional television network to the home.

ESPN 3D expects to showcase at least 85 live sporting events during the first year. There'll be no reruns initially, so the network will be dark when there's no 3D event. Among other events planned for 3D broadcast: the Summer X Games (extreme sports), NBA games, college basketball and college football. the rest

At Consumer Electronics Show, 3-D TV will take center stage