0 comments by Ken Fang on 7/25/2011
Let’s do the linkage on this busy Monday where it appears the NFL will be back this week as the league and the NFL Players Association appear to have come together on a collective bargaining agreement that would last 10 years with no opt-out. We’re just waiting official word on everything. I’ll provide linkage until […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 7/24/2011
Let’s give you some linkage on this Sunday morning. I’m at work again. No rest for the weary here. Cam Martin of SportsNewser writes that Sports Illustrated’s Peter King broke news this weekend about HBO’s Hard Knocks. David Whitley of the Sporting News says there’s some hypocrisy in the Big 12’s criticism of the Longhorn […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 7/22/2011
Friday’s have become maddening. I was out of the office earlier today and expect to be out again later, but I’m doing the Megalinks early so I can be done with them and be free for other stuff tonight. As always, check out the Weekend Viewing Picks for the sports and entertaining programming. National We’ll […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 7/21/2011
As I was cleaning out the Fang’s Bites inbox, I found this press release from last month and thank goodness it’s still timely. This is from HBO Sports and it talks about the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz. It marks the return to the ring for Mayweather who hasn’t fought since 2009. This […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 7/20/2011
Earlier this month, HBO Sports and MLB Productions announced they were teaming up for a behind-the-scenes documentary looking at Derek Jeter’s quest for 3,000 career hits. Now that the New York Yankees shortstop has achieved this milestone, HBO & MLB Productions have set the premiere date for the one-hour film and it will be next […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 7/19/2011
Bryant Gumbel is never one to mince words and he does so again tonight on Real Sports in his closing comment. Says it’s time to stop coddling the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team. BRYANT GUMBEL CLOSING COMMENTARY REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL EPISODE #172 AIRS TONIGHT (7/19) @ 10:00 PM ET/PT “Finally tonight, can we stop […]
0 comments by Ken Fang
For the last week, I haven’t been able to do a full set of links. Work has been crazy, but I hope to give one today. It’s either going to the other office or heading out with the boss to various work sites or head to meetings, but today should be calmer. I’ve started a […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 7/16/2011
This Tuesday, the Emmy Award-winning Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel returns with three new stories and an update. Let’s check out what they have in store for us. REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL PRESENTS AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE HARBAUGH FOOTBALL FAMILY; TELLS THE STORY OF INJURED WAR VETS PLAYING COMPETITIVE SOFTBALL; TAKES A BEHIND-THE-SCENES […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 7/9/2011
While I’m at work on this Saturday, I’ll do some linkage for you. Marcus Vanderberg at SportsNewser notes that Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson used a gay slur to berate a caller on a Sirius XM radio show last week. At The Grio, Marcus looks at the legacy of the train wreck that’s known […]
0 comments by Ken Fang
Today, I was all over the place going in between two offices, heading to see a client and running through Northern Rhode Island for no good reason. But I’m trying to do some megalinkage after not being able to do them last week so let’s not delay any further. Check out the Weekend Viewing Picks […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 7/7/2011
He was a multiple All-Star, helped the St. Louis Cardinals to win two World Championships and won several Gold Gloves, however, Curt Flood’s legacy is not on the field, but in the courtroom and in the money that players in all sports are able to earn. Flood did not win his court battle to change […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 7/5/2011
Currently in production, HBO Sports and MLB Productions have teamed up on a new documentary on New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter’s quest to reach 3,000 career hits. The one hour special to be titled “Derek Jeter 3K” will air weeks after Jeter reaches the milestone. MLB Productions have been following Jeter and received the […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/29/2011
Let’s do the Wednesday links while I can. It’s going to get busy the next couple of days as I try to wrap things up for the 4th of July weekend so blogging may get sparse through the weekend. Just giving you a heads up. Here are the links for this Wednesday. Michael Hiestand of […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/21/2011
Tonight on HBO’s Real Sports, host Bryant Gumbel blasts the United States Golf Association for making the Congressional Country Club course in Bethesda, MD way too easy for the recently completed U.S. Open. Now Bryant is an avid golfer and was Johnny Miller’s original partner when he joined NBC Sports, so Gumbel has good knowledge […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/20/2011
On Tuesday, HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel returns. There are three new stories and one update. One story of interest is one on former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber who is attempting a comeback to the NFL. The story also chronicles Barber’s bout with depression after losing his NBC gig following the […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/19/2011
Ok, time for this year’s NHL TV Awards. There’s a lot to get to. Starting this year, I will add Jack Edwards moments in this year’s Awards because there’s only one Jack Edwards and to be honest, he’s added a lot to the blogosphere this year. Let’s get going on these. Not enough time to […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/11/2011
Tonight at 10, HBO Sports continues its long line of tremendous documentaries, this one focusing on the way too short Bjorn Borg-John McEnroe rivalry. For those of us who experienced the great matches between the two men at the 1980 & 1981 Wimbledon and US Open finals, it was a surprise to hear that Borg […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/10/2011
Ok, it’s getting late and in the work day and I need to get these megalinks done. I’ve traveled to the MA office and now back in RI. Let’s get this done so I can watch the Bruins tonight. All of your Weekend Viewing Picks are right here. National USA Today’s Michael Hiestand reviews the […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 5/17/2011
Tonight on the latest edition of Real Sports, Bryant Gumbel gives out praise to two sports figures who recently spoke out about homosexuality. Let’s take a look. BRYANT GUMBEL CLOSING COMMENTARY REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL EPISODE #170 AIRS TONIGHT (5/17) @ 10:00 PM ET/PT “Finally tonight, did you ever feel like not making a […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 5/16/2011
I spent the morning away from the office and after lunch, I’ve been dealing with crazy shit so I’m just getting to the links late this afternoon. I’ll put in as many as I can. This week is shaping up to be very busy so just bear with me as you may not see links […]
