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Original Series Aimed at Expanding Programming Blocks
Blossoming sports channel Versus is beefing up its repertoire of original programming, adding original series "Sports Soup" to its lineup beginning Oct. 14. The latest addition is part of the cable network's effort to expand its core programming blocks.
"Sports Soup" seeks to combine elements of series such as E! series "The Soup" and Comedy Central's "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," giving audiences a candid perspective on the sports world. The program will pull material from sports programming ranging from football pregame shows to mixed martial arts and all things in between. Pre- and post-game shows,...