History of CNN (1980–2003) History of CNN (1980–2003) Cable News Network (CNN), an American basic cable and satellite television channel that is owned by the Turner Broadcasting System division of Time Warner, was founded in 1980 by Ted Turner and 25 other original members, who invested $20 million into the network. Upon its launch, CNN became the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and was the first all-news television network in the United States. This article discusses the history of CNN, beginning with the June 1980 launch of the channel. Four years before CNN's launch, in December 1976, Ted Turner turned his
CNN Sports Illustrated continues airing and since 2002 has been produced by CNN International. Unlike ESPNews, which provided 30-minute blocks of news and highlights, CNN/SI concentrated on "in-depth" and the "flow" of the news reporting. It was live every day from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. The CNN/SI name was maintained for Sports Illustrated's online presence, which was located at cnnsi.com. It has since moved to just si.com. In January 2013, CNN acquired Bleacher Report and after Time Warner's spin-off of their publishing assets into Time Inc., ceased all partnerships with Sports Illustrated. CNN Sports Illustrated CNN Sports Illustrated (CNNSI) was a 24-hour