THE SIDELINES : ABC Scores Big in Sports Emmys

ABC collected 15 of the 27 awards presented during the 11th annual Sports Emmy Awards ceremonies, and ABC’s Jim McKay received the first Lifetime Sports Achievement Award.

ABC won for such events as the Indianapolis 500, NFL Monday night football, the New York City Marathon and the World Series, as well as for the Trans-Antarctica Expedition and the Iditarod sled dog race.

Al Michaels of ABC was selected outstanding play-by-play broadcaster, and John Madden, CBS commentator for NFL football, was selected as top analyst.

CBS won five awards and ESPN three, with one each going to NBC, NFL Films, Insport and Cappy Productions.

CBS was feted for its pregame program, “The NFL Today,” as well for the Western Open golf tournament and the Dream Season. ESPN was cited for “Speedworld” and “Sportscenter.”

NBC’s award was for “NBC Sportsworld.”