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 […]
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The PGA on CBS stops in Silvis, IL for the John Deere Classic. CBS will have live weekend coverage starting at 3 p.m. Eastern today and tomorrow. Jim Nantz has a rare week off. Unlike Joe Buck, Jim works most of the PGA Tour events and works about 48 weekends a year. Jim will be […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/30/2011
CBS Sports has announced that it will air the annual Service Academy game between Air Force and Navy from Annapolis, MD on October 1 at noon ET. This game had been originally scheduled for CBS Sports Network at 3:30 p.m. ET on the same date, so the contest is being moved up 3½ hours. Add […]
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This Saturday, CBS Sports will tap the Turner Sports crew once again for a Midseason MLB Report. The CBS Sports Spectacular will have host Matt Winer joined by TBS MLB analysts Dennis Eckersley, Cal Ripken, Jr. and David Wells to talk about baseball through the halfway point of the season. The show will originate from […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/28/2011
Let’s go for your links today. Starting with Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated, he explores whether the Women’s World Cup can find an audience and he also scolds Pierre McGuire. Steve Weiberg of USA Today says a group of former college athletes is suing ESPN and CBS plus other networks for using their likenesses on […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/16/2011
Even though I didn’t links on Wednesday, it feels I haven’t done them in ages. You’re owed a chunk of them. Here goes. Nathan Vardi of Forbes reports that ESPN basketball writer Chris Sheridan is suing New York Post basketball chameleon Peter Vecsey for libel. Interesting. Thanks to The Big Lead for the link. David […]
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CBS Sports sent this announcement about a new agreement with the Big Ten Conference for basketball games. It starts with the upcoming season and will last through the 2016-17 season, so it’s a six year agreement. This includes the semifinals and finals of the Big Ten Tournament which CBS has had the rights to since […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/13/2011
This from a story that I’ll be linking to in today’s links. This is from the Sports Business Journal and a story written by Tripp Mickle on how Comcast managed to keep the Olympics in NBC’s fold and away from aggressive bids from Fox and ESPN. It’s good reading. Bob Fernandez of the Philadelphia Inquirer […]
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 6/8/2011
This weekend, both CBS Sports Network and the CBS Sports mothership combine to air the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Division I Track & Field Championships from Drake Stadium in Des Moines, IA. CBS Sports Network airs primetime coverage on Friday. CBS has the coverage Saturday afternoon. Ian Eagle will have the call and he’ll be […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/7/2011
We have a statement from Turner Sports President David Levy on the news that Marv Albert is joining the NFL on CBS for the 2011 season. Albert replaces Gus Johnson who left for Fox. Marv will continue as the lead voice for the NBA on TNT as well as continue as one of the main […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/6/2011
Just over a year to the day after announcing that he was leaving Westwood One Radio and ending his association with Monday Night Football, the legendary Marv Albert returns to the NFL with CBS Sports. He replaces Gus Johnson who went to Fox Sports. Marv will continue as the lead announcer for the NBA on […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/2/2011
For SEC football fans, today is a big day as both CBS and ESPN have announced their preliminary football schedules for the 2011 season. Let’s take a look at the SEC on CBS schedule first. CBS SPORTS’ 2011 COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE OFFERS BEST OF SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE EACH WEEK CBS Sports’ Weekly Selection of SEC Football […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 5/27/2011
I think I’ll have to add some more linkage tonight. Not sure of my schedule this holiday weekend so I’ll take the opportunity while I can. Scott Cacciola of the Wall Street Journal says Bristol, CT residents aren’t happy over how their town is portrayed in the new ESPN book. Andy Staples of Sports Illustrated […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 5/25/2011
Time for the mid-week links. Lots of stuff to get to. Michael Hiestand of USA Today looks at the ratings from some of the events held this past weekend. Michael says networks may have to scramble to fill holes if the NFL lockout extends into October and November. Brian Lowry at Fox Sports wonders if […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 5/23/2011
Time for another mailbag and let’s answer the sports media questions that have landed in the Fang’s Bites inbox over the last week or so. Thanks to all who sent e-mails and left comments. I’ll do my best to answer as best as I can. And don’t forget, I have two $50 Nike.com gift cards. […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 5/18/2011
As the rain continues to fall in the Northeast and the sun remains behind the clouds for one more day, I’ll provide some links for you. Trying to finish work before doing links and I’d like to provide these earlier, but sometimes, it can’t be helped. Anyway, here are the sports business and media stories […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 5/15/2011
I’m going to try to do some Sunday links and write my Sunday thoughts later. Usually, it’s been one or the other, but I’m hoping to get both done today. Linkage first and let’s get to it. I didn’t get to see this last night as I was at a wedding, but The Big Lead […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 5/11/2011
The CBS Sports Spectacular is back on Saturday with a pair of pre-taped events. First, the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships gets an airing at 3 p.m. East. This event took place back in April, but is getting its airing now. Then CBS brings back the National High School Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championships that originally […]
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On this Wednesday, it’s time to provide some linkage. Some stuff to get to. Let’s not delay any further. Steve Wieberg of USA Today writes that the NCAA spent a lot of money to protect the March Madness™ trademark. Michael Hiestand of USA Today looks at Gus Johnson leaving CBS for Fox Sports. Eben Novy-Williams […]
