2013 ESPN The Magazine Editorial Calendar

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Jan 7	Dec 28	Dec 7	Nov 9	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 CoveredBowl games preview, Australian Open, Winter X Games
Feb 4	Jan 25	Jan 4	Dec 7	PerfectIf you want to get an athlete talking, asking him how he does his job. The intricacies of the games will be revealed in the most minute details in the perfect issue, which will examine whose technique is best in every sport, from throwing a spiral to shooting a free throw to making a stick save. Other Topics CoveredSuper Bowl, NHL All-Star Game, College football signing period
Feb 18	Feb 8	Jan 18	Dec 21	MusicThe 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, its the ultimate sports playlist. Other Topics CoveredNBA All-Star Game, NASCAR Sprint Cup Preview
Mar 4	Feb 22	Feb 1	Jan 4	AnalyticsBetween Moneyball and the Red Sox’s return to World Series glory, baseball analytics have become as much a part of the game as balls and strikes. but new metrics now dominate in all sports, from the NFL to soccer. What are the latest, greatest ideas, and who are the players, coaches, teams and brains benefiting from them most? Other Topics CoveredWorld Baseball Classic
Mar 18	Mar 8	Feb 15	Jan 18	One-Day, One-GameESPN The Magazine will take its readers behind the scenes for an inside look at where readers never get to go-on the court and behind the scenes at a college basketball game. From coaching strategy to player prep to fan traditions, our editors will reveal everything that goes into bringing a college basketball game to life. Other Topics CoveredNCAA basketball tournament, France Global X
Apr 1	Mar 22	Mar 1	Feb 1	MLB: The PreviewEvery 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 CoveredUEFA Champions League Soccer quarterfinals
Apr 15	Apr 5	Mar 15	Feb 15	The Photo IssueIn portraits, action photos and fly-on-the-wall reporting, The Mag will tell the story of sports through the lens of the greatest photographers in the world. Other Topics CoveredStanley Cup playoffs, Masters golf
Apr 29	Apr 19	Mar 29	Mar 1	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 CoveredNBA playoffs
May 13	May 3	Apr 12	Mar 15	Mag15 (Double Issue)Celebrating all the best and worst in sports over the past 15 years. Other Topics CoveredKentucky Derby; UEFA Champions League final, French Open
Jun 10	May 31	May 10	Apr 12	TabooThe things we are really talking about when we talk about Jeremy Lin or Tim Tebow or Seimone Augustus. Decoding the language of race, religion and homosexuality in sports. Other Topics CoveredNBA Finals, Belmont, U.S. Open golf, Stanley Cup Finals
Jun 18	Jun 18, on newsstands for 3 months	May 3	Apr 19	NFL Fantasy Guide SIPMock draft with ESPN experts? Got it. More player scouting reports than any other fantasy publication? Done. Enough inside-the-game secrets to topple your old college roommate? That, too. From Matthew Berry to Mel Kiper, this year’s edition of ESPN’s best-selling fantasy football stand-alone will utilize all of the company’s award-winning experts doing more than any other competitor: more sleepers, more busts, more insider tips, more strategy, more player reports, more of everything that fantasy owners need to dominate their drafts.
Jun 24	Jun 14	May 24	Apr 26	MoneyWho in sports earns more than he deserve? Who earns less? And how do fans win and lose as the superstars cut their deals and the moguls stack the deck? In The Mag’s annual market analysis, we make sense of the dollars. Other Topics CoveredNBA draft, Wimbledon
Jul 8	Jun 28	Jun 7	May 10	Youth SportsKids being recruited at 10. Parents asking their sons to specialize at 8. Building the perfect baby for any sport. Where are youth sports headed?
Jul 22	Jul 12	Jun 21	May 24	Body (Double Issue)The Magazine’s franchise celebration and exploration of the athletic form. Other Topics CoveredMLB All-Star Game, British Open golf; Summer X Games, PGA Championship
Aug 19	Aug 9	Jul 19	Jun 21	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.
Sep 2	Aug 23	Aug 2	Jul 5	NFL PreviewA must-read issue for every type of football fan, particularly the always-growing legion of fantasy football fanatics. Other Topics CoveredU.S. Open tennis
Sep 16	Sep 6	Aug 16	Jul 19	Three Days, Three GamesIn similar vein to One-day, One-Game, ESPN The Magazine will take its readers behind the scenes of an entire baseball series.
Sep 30	Sep 20	Aug 30	Aug 2	Franchise RankingsOur annual look at the best- and worst-run pro franchises selected by the fans and The Mag. Other Topics CoveredNASCAR Chase for the Cup
Oct 14	Oct 4	Sep 13	Aug 16	The Bay AreaA deep dive into the Bay Area sports teams 49ners, Raiders, Oakland A’s, San Fran Giants, San Jose Sharks, Golden State Warriors. Also, the underlining theme will feature Technology and Innovation. Other Topics CoveredMLB playoffs
Oct 28	Oct 18	Sep 27	Aug 30	NBA PreviewEverything fans need to know about the upcoming pro basketball season, from the preseason to the playoffs.
Nov 11	Nov 1	Oct 11	Sep 13	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.
Nov 25	Nov 15	Oct 25	Sep 27	QBEverything you ever wanted to read, see or know about playing quarterback in the NFL and in college football.
Dec 9	Nov 29	Nov 8	Oct 11	AdviceTop athletes from various sports disciplines share their best pieces of advice with fans. These tales, ranging from inspirational to funny to emotional, will shed light on the key moments that helped shape the lives of the biggest stars in sports.
Dec 23	Dec 13	Nov 22	Oct 25	The Interview IssueESPN multimedia come together to interview the biggest names in the games for the most comprehensive collection of Q&A’s in sports.