2012 ESPN the Magazine Editorial Calendar

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Jan 9 Dec 30 Dec 9 Nov 11

NEXT Double IssueCross-platform treatment of NEXT: The Mag’s definitive take on who and what will matter most in the sports world over the coming weeks, months and years.
 

Other Topics CoveredNFL Playoff Preview, Australian Open tennis, College Basketball, BCS, Winter X Games

Feb 6 Jan 27 Jan 6 Nov 25

Report On RecruitingTimed to coordinate with ESPN’s National Signing Day project, this special report on recruiting will examine the long and complex road from local prodigy to national star.
 

Other Topics CoveredSuper Bowl, College Basketball Rivalries

Multimedia
ESPNU, ESPNHS, ESPN

Feb 20 Feb 10 Jan 20 Dec 9

Rivalries An examination of what makes sports’ biggest rivalries, why they fuel fans and what the next big rivalries will be.
 

Other Topics Covered: NASCAR Season Preview, NBA All-Star Game/Midseason Report
Multimedia: TV – Rivalry Week

Mar 5 Feb 24 Feb 3 Dec 23

Analytics:  Sandwiched between the biggest betting events on the sports calendar— the Super Bowl and the NCAA Tourney—this issue will look at sports through the same prism all fans do, whether they know it or not: Who is the favorite? Who is the underdog? Why? What does that really mean? And how much is it worth?
 

Other Topics CoveredFantasy MLB, College Basketball

Mar 19 Mar 9 Feb 17 Jan 6

Choke: A ranking of the great chokes of all time. A question: Is there really
such a thing as choking?

Other Topics Covered: MLB, NCAA Tournament, Olympics

Apr 2 Mar 23 Mar 2 Jan 20

MLB: The Preview Every April, hope springs eternal for MLB’s 30 teams and their fans. This issue covers each team’s chances for the coming season and the storylines sure to come into play.
 

Other Topics CoveredThe Masters, Final Four, NHL Playoffs

Apr 16 Apr 6 Mar 16 Feb 3

One-Day, One-Game – Bulls @ Heat: On January 29th, when the Chicago Bulls visit the Miami Heat, ESPN The Magazine will take readers all-access and reveal everything that goes into bringing an NBA game to life.

Other Topics Covered
: MLB, Olympics

Apr 30 Apr 20 Mar 30 Feb 17

NFL DraftESPN The Magazine is all about what’s NEXT in sports, and no event showcases this platform more than the NFL Draft. This issue puts the NFL’s NEXT great stars on display.
 

Other Topics Covered:  Kentucky Derby, MLB, NFL Draft, Kings for a Day, Olympics

MultimediaInsider –
NFL Draft Town Hall

May 14 May 4 Apr 13 Mar 2

Money A recalibration of who has how much and how they’re spending it. Plus, Title IX hasn’t come close to evening the money game.
 

Other Topics Covered:  MMA, MLB, Soccer, Style, Olympics

May 28 May 18 Apr 27 Mar 16

World Football: The state of the world’s favorite game, from EPL to Serie A La Liga
to the Euro tourney itself.

Other Topics Covered: Indy 500, French Open tennis, MLB, Soccer, Olympics

Jun 11 Jun 1 May 11 Mar 30
The Future of Women in Sports: In the 40 years since Title IX, women’s sports has
gone from afterthought to forefront in many ways. But what will define success
going forward? Better ratings, more successful pro leagues, pay equity? The issue
will examine all these subjects.

Other Topics Covered
: U.S. Open golf, MLB, Olympics
Jun 25 Jun 15 May 25 Apr 13

DOUBLE ISSUEGreat Debate (Top Sports Moments by State, Summer Stunt)
 

Other Topics CoveredWimbledon Preview, Jobs In Sports, NBA and NHL Drafts, Tour de France, MLB Midseason Report, Style, Olympics
 

MultimediaInsider – Great Debate Town Hall

Jul 23 Jul 13 Jun 22 Apr 27

The Body IssueThe Magazine’s franchise celebration and exploration of the athletic form.

Other Topics Covered
British Open golf, NFL Fantasy, MLB, Style, Olympics

Aug 6 Jul 27 Jul 6 May 5

Franchise RankingsOur annual look at the best- and worst-run pro franchises, selected by the fans and The Mag.
 

Other Topics CoveredPGA Championship golf, MLB

Aug 20 Aug 10 Jul 20 May 18

College Football PreviewBack to school also means back to the gridiron, as ESPN The Magazine’s much-anticipated College Football Preview Issue celebrates the players and pageantry that make the game what it is.
 

Other Topics CoveredU.S. Open tennis, MLB, College Franchise Rankings, Style

Sep 3 Aug 24 Aug 1 Jun 1

NFL PreviewA must-read issue for every type of football fan, particularly the always-growing legion of fantasy football fanatics.

Other Topics Covered
MLB, College Football, Style

Sep 17 Sep 7 Aug 17 Jun 15

SexA look at its role in sports.


Other Topics Covered
NASCAR Chase for the Cup Preview, MLB, NFL, Style

Oct 1 Sept 21 Aug 31 Jun 29

27An examination of maintaining peak performance in sports.

Other Topics Covered
MLB Playoffs, NFL/NFL Style

Oct 15 Oct 5 Sep 14 Jul 13

The Music IssueThe games we love all have a score of their own—and we’re not talking numbers. From the songs each pitcher chooses when he enters a game to the ones that stream through the headphones during game prep, the ultimate sports playlist.
 

Other Topics CoveredNFL, College Football, Midnight Madness, MLB playoffs

Oct 29 Oct 19 Sep 28 Jul 27

NBA PreviewEverything fans need to know about the upcoming pro basketball season, from the preseason to the playoffs.

Other Topics Covered
World Series Preview, NFL, Style

Nov 12 Nov 2 Oct 12 Aug 10

College Basketball PreviewFew sports inspire as much passion as college hoops— and The Mag captures this love of the game perfectly in this annual issue. 
 

Other Topics CoveredNASCAR Chase for the Cup, College Football

Nov 26 Nov 16 Oct 26 Aug 24

The Genius IssueIt’s midseason for the NFL, and someone’s outscheming the rest of the league. Plus, all the other innovations that keep the games changing.

Other Topics Covered
College Basketball, Pro Basketball*, Hockey, Holiday Gift Style Guide, Style

Dec 10 Nov 30 Nov 9 Sep 7

Interview IssueESPN multimedia come together to interview the biggest names in the games for the most comprehensive collection of Q&As in sports.
 

Other Topics CoveredNFL, Pro Basketball*, College Basketball

Dec 24 Dec 14 Nov 23 Sep 21

Do-Over IssueThe second annual opportunity for our readers to determine what moments they would like to do over.

Other Topics Covered
NFL Playoff Preview, College Basketball, BCS, Winter X Games