XM Satellite Radio is getting set to launch a new 24/7 sports news and talk channel come August 28, it was announced today. XM Sports Nation will debut on XM channel 143.

XM Sports Nation will incorporate existing XM-produced series, including shows hosted by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Cal Ripken, Jr., Coach Mike Krzyzewski, James Carville and Luke Russert. The channel will also feature popular content from Sporting News Radio, including shows from Tim Brando, Tony Bruno and Troy Aikman, among others, as well as adding several new shows to the lineup, including “XMSN This Morning,” a daily show featuring the latest in sports news, highlights, interviews and scores from the world of professional and collegiate sports. The weekday program will be hosted by XM personality T.J. Rives, current host of the original XM program “College Football Coast-to-Coast.”