0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/1/2011
If you’ve been visiting the blog throughout the morning, you may have noticed a couple of theme changes and then the return of the current theme. I’ve been trying to make a few cosmetic changes, but I screwed them up so I had to delete the theme and then reinstall it. If you were visiting […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 4/10/2011
After not being able to bring you the Friday megalinks or even Saturday linkage, I have some time to provide the Sunday linkage. Some good stuff here and don’t forget to read my Sunday thoughts. USA Today’s Mike McCarthy breaks news that former co-host of Versus’ The Daily Line, Jenn Sterger will give her first […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 4/9/2011
On Sunday, the award-winning CBS News program 60 Minutes will profile St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols. The profile will show him in his native Dominican Republic reaching out to the children. And I’m sure there will be talk about his impending free agency. Here’s a preview. “I WAS ONE OF THOSE LITTLE BOYS […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 3/27/2011
Let’s provide some links on this Sunday. Original plans to go to work have been scrapped leaving me free to do links which is good for you. I certainly hope you had a chance to read my Sunday thoughts which I hope to make a weekly feature here at Fang’s Bites. Here are the links. […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 3/24/2011
This Sunday, the CBS Newsmagazine 60 Minutes will give us a profile on one of the most successful high school basketball coaches in the country, Bob Hurley of St. Anthony’s in New Jersey. He has won 24 state championships and is known as one of the toughest coaches around. Steve Kroft will interview Hurley and […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 12/11/2010
On Sunday following CBS’ NFL doubleheader, Dallas Cowboys owner and General Manager Jerry Jones will be profiled on the newsmagazine “60 Minutes”. Jones will talk about various issues including having the Super Bowl at his stadium in February and his team’s poor performance this season. The preview of the interview is below. COWBOYS’ JERRY JONES […]
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Let’s do some linkage on this Saturday. Trying to provide you with a full week of linkage for the first time in a while. And look for reviews of Pony Excess, the last ESPN 30 for 30 documentary, and Lombardi, HBO’s documentary on the late coach. Here are the links. Mike Demenchuk of Multichannel News […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 11/7/2010
Tonight after NFL coverage, CBS News’ venerable 60 Minutes will have a story on Philippine boxing champion Manny Pacquaio. And while much of the story will focus on Pacquaio’s career, some of it will look at his future as many Filipinos hope he will enter the political arena once Manny is all done with boxing. […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 10/29/2010
This Sunday, CBS News’ 60 Minutes will air a report on the thoroughbred mare Zenyatta who goes for history in the Breeders’ Cup next weekend. She’ll attempt to win her 20th consecutive race in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Zenyatta has won races not only over her fellow mares, but over male horses and goes into […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 9/24/2010
Once again, CBS’ 60 Minutes will have a sports profile right after an NFL doubleheader. CBS seems to be doing more sports stories on 60 Minutes and usually has them following the late game of the doubleheader. That’s one way to hook the audience. And for Sunday’s season premiere of the CBS Newsmagazine, a story […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 7/13/2010
On this day of the passing of one of the larger-than-life personalities in sports, what better way to remember him with some of his more famous ads and appearances. While George was known not to have much of a sense of humor, he did realize that poking fun at himself would endear himself to fans. […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 3/29/2010
Let’s do some linkage on this wet Monday in the Northeast. I’m building an ark and gathering animals 2×2. If you want to help, let me know. First, we have this story from the Sports Business Journal. A rare triple byline. John Ourand, Terry Lefton and Daniel Kaplan combine for a story in which ESPN […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 3/20/2010
Ok, you’re owed some linkage big time. Thursday, I got caught up with the Sports Emmy Award nominations and the NCAA Tournament. On Friday, I was out of the office and unable to do the usual features until very late at night. So after running errands this morning, it’s time to provide you with some […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 1/30/2010
I hate how I haven’t been able to do the Friday megalinks for most of this month. Work has gotten in the way and while it’s good to get paid, I feel I’ve been behind for most of January. And knowing what’s coming next week, it appears I won’t be able to do them next […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 12/1/2009
We have some late news for you. Let’s provide a few links. First, it appears that a Comcast purchase of NBC is getting closer. Tim Arango and Bill Carter of the New York Times report that General Electric has come to an agreement on a purchase price of the 20% of NBC Universal that is […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 11/7/2009
We can actually group some tennis-centric releases for you. Tennis Channel airs the Federation Cup final this weekend involving the US vs. Italy. UNITED STATES CAN CAPTURE 18TH FED CUP CHAMPIONSHIP, LIVE ON TENNIS CHANNEL THIS WEEKEND Young US Open Star Melanie Oudin Leads Americans into the Final Against Italy LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5, 2009 […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 8/14/2009
I’m trying something new to get the Friday megalinks in during the day. I hope it works. As always, we highlight the Weekend Viewing Picks and there are quite a few this weekend. The PGA Championship, golf’s last major of the year is taking place at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota. CBS is hoping […]
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Right as ESPN’s Chris Mortensen breaks the news that Michael Vick has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles tonight, you wonder if the interview with CBS’ 60 Minutes that airs Sunday will be rendered obsolete, but you would think they’ll get Vick’s reaction to add to the interview that James Brown conducted on Monday. Here’s a […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 8/11/2009
Here are some links for you on this late night Monday going into early Tuesday. First a favor to ask. My lovely friend, Steelergurl, is asking you to fill out a survey on NFL and new media. It won’t take more than five minutes of your time. If you’re an NFL fan, she wants to […]
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I think this is a first for Fang’s Bites. We have a whole slew of press releases and I will split them up. This is the first time I’ve devoted one entire multiple press release post to CBS and we have stuff to give you. First is the appearance of Michael Vick on 60 Minutes […]
