0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/25/2011
Received this press release from the National Hockey League in regards to its outdoor event in Canada last week, the Heritage Classic. While temperatures were cold and the ice was chippy, fans across Canada watched the game in droves, outdistancing the viewership of the first Heritage Classic in 2003. In addition, the game did well […]
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We have two announcements from MLB.com. One which many of you know about already, that the MLB At Bat mobile and tablet app for the 2011 season is out. While it carries a very hefty $14.99 price tag, it’s already the number one sports app at the iTunes Stores. I’ve already downloaded it for my […]
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Saturday, February 26 Boxing Championship Boxing/WBA Lightweight Championship: Brandon Rios vs. Miguel Acosta – Showtime, 10 p.m. College Basketball Viewing Picks College Hockey Bemidji State at North Dakota – Fox College Sports, 4:30 p.m. Vermont at Boston University – NESN, 6:30 p.m. Michigan Tech at Minnesota – Fox Sports North, 8:30 p.m. English Premier League […]
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Men’s Schedule Courtesy of Matt’s College Sports Saturday, February 26 College Gameday, live from Blacksburg, VA – ESPNU, 10 a.m./ESPN, 11 a.m. 11 a.m. Bowling Green at Miami (OH) – ESPNU noon Syracuse at Georgetown – CBS Boston College at Virginia – Comcast Sports Net Mid-Atlantic/Fox Sports Florida/Fox Sports South/NESN James Madison at Virginia Commonwealth […]
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Before Thursday’s NBA doubleheader, TNT’s studio crew of Ernie Johnson, Jr., Charles Barkley, Kevin McHale and Kenny “The Jet” Smith all discussed the Trade Deadline and the heavy activity that took place before the final whistle blew on all trades for the season. We have the situation and the press release right here. The NBA […]
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College Basketball men’s Siena at Fairfield – ESPN2, 7 p.m. Detroit at Wright State – ESPNU, 7 p.m. Iona at St. Peter’s – ESPNU, 9 p.m. College Hockey Niagara at Rochester Institute of Technology – CBS College Sports, 7:30 p.m. Vermont at Boston University – NESN, 7:30 p.m. Michigan Tech at Minnesota – Fox Sports […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/24/2011
This is just hilarious. I happened upon this video in the UK magazine, Monkey Magazine for the iPad and luckily, we have found this on YouTube. This is the crew of the Belgian Frigate F931 Louise-Marie doing a video to Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now”. I can why this was done, to boost the morale […]
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This story was broken not by ESPN, not by a sports media writer, but the co-author of the upcoming book on ESPN, James Andrew Miller. In a tweet that took most everyone covering the sports media by surprise, Miller announced that the Poynter Institute will be the Ombudsman for the next 18 months. .bbpBox40838675935932420 {background:url(http://a0.twimg.com/profile_background_images/191927553/x8281a999224052c46f619803eaf0e4c.jpg) […]
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Former Green Bay Packers executive Andrew Brandt joins ESPN as an analyst on NFL business affairs. With 25 years experience in pro football, Brandt will speak about the salary cap, trades, contract negotiations and any dealings having to do with the front office. He’ll appear on all ESPN platforms including TV, radio, online and in […]
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Continuing a buying spree that includes Tour de France, the Euro 2012 and ’14 Championships and Major League Soccer, TSN has announced that it has acquired the Canadian rights to the NCAA Tournament. If I remember right, the NCAA Tournament had been on The Score and TSN will now be able to show the games. […]
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One of the most entertaining days of the sports calendar is the NHL Trading Deadline and when trades start heating up, they come fast and furious, and seeing them unfold is fun. One of the more entertaining productions is TSN’s TradeCentre which can be a train wreck as there are over 20 people in studio […]
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On the heels of yesterday’s announcement that ESPN 3D will air 10 hours of coverage from The Masters in April, ESPN announces that its 3D channel will also air the NBA Finals in June. In addition to the Finals, ESPN 3D will air six NBA postseason games including Games 1, 2 and 4 of the […]
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Let’s provide the sports media links this morning. Lots of things to do today so I hope I can get this done and finish up the work I have to do later. John Czarnecki at Fox Sports is amazed at how the NFL Scouting Combine has become a made-for-TV event. George Winslow at Broadcasting & […]
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College Basketball men’s Northeastern at George Mason – Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic/Comcast SportsNet New England/The Comcast Network, 7 p.m. Mount St. Mary’s at Robert Morris – Fox College Sports, 7 p.m. Georgia at Florida – ESPN, 7 p.m. Marquette at UConn – ESPN2, 7 p.m. Old Dominion at James Madison – ESPNU, 7 p.m. Florida International […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/23/2011
Let’s look at what’s in this week’s issue of Sports Illustrated in print and for tablets. Tablet-Exclusive Story: Carmelo Anthony Takes His Talents to Broadway MLB Spring Training: Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward Usher In a Brave New World for Atlanta Plus: Sports Illustrated’s Six Rookies to Watch in 2011 An NBA Dunk Contest for […]
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This Spring, ESPN 3D will show all four rounds of The Masters and the Par 3 Contest, meaning some 10 hours of the Tradition Unlike Any Other in 3-D. Unfortunately, about 86 people across the country have a 3-D TV, so a minority of people will appreciate the coverage. Last year, Comcast and Sony banded […]
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CBS has a twin college basketball doubleheader this weekend. Involved are BYU, Ohio State, San Diego State, Florida and Kentucky. As you can see, CBS is ramping up for the NCAA Tournament. TNT’s Steve Kerr will be utilized this weekend and join CBS’ Verne Lundquist and Clark Kellogg in San Diego. Here’s what’s involved for […]
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Let’s provide the programs you’ll see over the next week on NFL Network. Starting Thursday and going through the weekend and into next week, the Scouting Combine will be the dominant programming. Let’s take a look at what’s on tap for the week. NFL NETWORK & NFL.COM PROGRAMMING NOTES (2/23 – 3/1) NFL NETWORK & […]
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The former Bull will be joining Comcast SportsNet Chicago in March to be a game analyst on Bulls games, then do every Bulls playoff game that will be aired on the network. We have the press release from Comcast SportsNet Chicago. I hope I get more releases from the CSN Chicago people. SCOTTIE PIPPEN TO […]
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It’s Wednesday. It means we’re midway through the week which is a good thing. It also means time for the linkage. I hope to get this done before I have an appointment so let’s get cracking. USA Today’s Michael Hiestand talks about the NBA’s ratings increases on ESPN and TNT. Mike McCarthy at USA Today’s […]
