ESPN launches Chicago site

ESPN’s first foray into local launched this morning, ESPNChicago.com. “In our minds, this site, one dedicated to all of Chicagoland sports at every level, is long overdue,” writes columnist Scoop Jackson. In addition to ESPN stories on Chicago teams, the site also features content from the ESPN Radio station as well as the ABC TV station in town. It also features a “Chicago SportsCenter” video report, anchored by none less than Chris Berman (we’ll see if he’ll continue to anchor it after launch.) ESPN says they’ll see how the Chicago site does, and if it succeeds, they’ll launch more local sites around the country. My prediction: It will be a smashing success, and it could ultimately become the top sports destination in Chicago.