Washington, D.C. (November 16, 2006)
-- Comcast will launch a new High-Definition sports
channel in January.
That's according to a TVWeek.com report published yesterday, confirming an earlier article by TVPredictions.com
The channel will feature a simulcast of The Golf Channel during the day and Versus content at night. Versus, formerly known as The Outdoor Life Network, airs high-def action from the National Hockey League, boxing and other minor sports.
Comcast owns both The Golf Channel and Versus. However, TV Week reports that DIRECTV has agreed to carry the new high-def channel, which will be called Versus/Golf Channel.
One reason for the launch: In the past, Comcast (and other cable operators) have broadcast NHL action and other sporting events on INHD 2, However, In Demand, the parent company of INHD and INHD 2, said this week that the two channels will merge in January. So cable operators will need a new channel to broadcast special event high-def sports.
The Golf Channel's high-def coverage will include PGA tournament action and other events.
That's according to a TVWeek.com report published yesterday, confirming an earlier article by TVPredictions.com
The channel will feature a simulcast of The Golf Channel during the day and Versus content at night. Versus, formerly known as The Outdoor Life Network, airs high-def action from the National Hockey League, boxing and other minor sports.
Comcast owns both The Golf Channel and Versus. However, TV Week reports that DIRECTV has agreed to carry the new high-def channel, which will be called Versus/Golf Channel.
One reason for the launch: In the past, Comcast (and other cable operators) have broadcast NHL action and other sporting events on INHD 2, However, In Demand, the parent company of INHD and INHD 2, said this week that the two channels will merge in January. So cable operators will need a new channel to broadcast special event high-def sports.
The Golf Channel's high-def coverage will include PGA tournament action and other events.