Wimbledon Running Thread. *Updated--Isner wins 70-68 in 5th*

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I'm not one who normally bashes ESPN, mostly because what they do just doesn't rile me up. That said, how can the lead story on ESPN.com be about an NBA draft debate?

US soccer team wins its World Cup group for the first time since 1930, and the longest match in Wimbledon history is ongoing, but it's a package on NBA draft coverage where there is a consensus No. 1 pick that removes a lot of drama?

Not the best editorial decision.

 

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All of ESPN is a hype machine for other parts of ESPN. The draft precedes the next U.S. game. ESPN doesn't have rights to Wimbledon finals. Their "editorial" decisions are usually apparent when analyzed cross-promotionally.

 

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I've had ESPNU for a few years. How widespread is it?

If it's not in many homes, I agree they should've stuck with it on ESPN2.

Isn't ESPN News even more widespread? Maybe ESPN should have moved it there.

 

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43-43 in the fifth? That's ridiculous. Fed looks slow.

 

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5 hours, 12 minutes for this set.

 

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Federer gets by in a 4th set tie-break.

45-all Isner-Mahut

 

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What's a more improbable moment in tennis. This match or the 643-shot point between Vicky Nelson and Jean Hepner in 1984? Thankfully didn't see that point, so I have to guess this match is at least about 90 times more exciting.

 

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This match is one of the wildest things I've ever seen. I am STARVING, but I cannot tear myself away. Of course, ESPN will soon take care of that, which pisses me off.

 

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Dear Qwest, would you mind getting on board and provide ESPN3.com to your customers, so that we can finish watching Isner-Mahut.

Thank you.

 

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Too bad this match will bump up against ESPNU's upcoming coverage of dance team championships on tape delay or a tape delayed water polo.

I"m guessing from the responses on here that ESPNU isn't very widespread?