0 comments by Ken Fang on 5/15/2012
I’ve accumulated a lot of links. They’re slowing down my browser so let’s clear them so I can let my computer get back some memory. Lots of stuff going on. Let’s start with ESPN stuff as it dominated the news today with its network upfront presentation to advertisers and also confirmed personnel moves. First, Sports […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 4/26/2012
This is certainly not a surprise. The four games of the NHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinal Series between the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals set a ratings record for Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic. According to Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic, the four game average rating in Washington, DC was a 5.90 which makes the series the highest-rated NHL playoff […]
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Let’s get to some linkage. Four days in a row. Let’s keep up the momentum. Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports that the NFL is considering suspending the Pro Bowl. Stuart Kemp of the Hollywood Reporter writes that BBC’s staff to cover the London Olympics will outnumber the British athletic contingent to the Games. Tim Baysinger […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 4/18/2012
Time for some linkage again. Starting with Sports Business Daily which gauges media reaction to last night’s extravagant NFL regular season schedule release on both ESPN and NFL Network. Mike Reynolds from Multichannel News reviews both the Monday Night and expanded Thursday Night Football schedules. Ed Sherman at the Sherman Report has your potential hits […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 4/17/2012
Been crazy with the schedules again, but I’m giving you some linkage today because you’re owed some. Let’s get busy. Sports Business Daily notes the dueling NFL regular season schedule release shows on ESPN and NFL Network today. Terry Lefton of Sports Business Journal says Comcast wants to replicate the success of its “Xfinity Live!” […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 4/11/2012
We have the last of our NHL-centric press releases for today. This one from Comcast SportsNet Chicago which outlines the coverage plans for the Chicago Blackhawks-Phoenix Coyotes series. As NBC decides to ignore the Blackhawks for the first round, it means Comcast SportsNet Chicago can air the entire series. It will have complete local exclusivity […]
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The Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins series has the potential to be a barnburner as these rivals will see each other over the next couple weeks. It all begins tonight at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia offers coverage of the series in the Delaware Valley and will carry as many as five games. […]
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As mentioned in the previous post, the Boston Bruins-Washington Capitals series starts on Thursday. We had NESN’s press release and now let’s take a look at the other regional sports network that will cover the series. Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic will offer comprehensive coverage of B’s-Caps starting on Thursday. Like NESN, CSN Mid-Atlantic will have the […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 4/10/2012
Let’s do linkage again. Trying to get this done as I have several errands to run in the afternoon. At Multichannel News, Mike Reynolds says Fox Sports is eying several sports properties which are coming up for grabs as potential programming for a cable channel which would challenge ESPN. Mike talks with the President of […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 3/30/2012
It’s only been eight years since we last saw Ron Burgundy and the Channel 4 Evening News team. Well, on Wednesday, Ron showed up on TBS’ Conan to announce that indeed, a sequel to Anchorman, The Legend of Ron Burgundy will be produced. Let me say that it’s about time. Anchorman was one of the […]
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This week has been hellish for me and I apologize for not being able to post as much as I would like. I’ve been away from my computer for most of the day and by the time I get home, I’m tired and don’t want to update the blog. Well, with me already done my […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 3/12/2012
Let’s do our Monday linkage today. Michael Hiestand from USA Today writes that CBS/Turner’s Clark Kellogg will have a big “get” during halftime of Tuesday’s NCAA Tournament First Four game. Mike Reynolds at Multichannel News says MSG Network has a new show dedicated to the best and worst baseball trades and deals. Mike says YES […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 3/11/2012
On this NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday, it’s time to present some sports media thoughts and as usual, they come in bullet form. With college basketball’s conference tournaments wrapping up and we get ready for three awesome weeks of the NCAA Tournament, ESPN’s coverage of Championship Week (11 days in reality) has been nothing short of […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 3/9/2012
Linkage has been scarce around the site this week, but I should be able to get a good set of megalinks in today as we head into NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday. You deserve the links and I thank you for your patience around some server problems this week. As usual, you can check the Weekend […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 3/2/2012
Men’s Schedule courtesy of Matt’s College Sports Saturday, March 3 Men’s Schedule College GameDay live from Durham, NC — ESPNU, 10 a.m./ESPN, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Atlantic Sun Championship, Macon, GA Belmont vs. Florida Gulf Coast — ESPN2, 7 p.m. Big South Championship, Asheville, NC VMI vs. UNC-Asheville — ESPN, noon Colonial Athletic Association […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/24/2012
Men’s Schedule Courtesy of Matt’s College Sports on TV Saturday, February 25 College GameDay live from Storrs, CT — ESPNU, 10 a.m./ESPN, 11 a.m./ESPN, 8 p.m. 11 a.m. Robert Morris at Quinnipiac — ESPNU noon Virginia Tech at Duke — ACC Network Vanderbilt at Kentucky — CBS Northeastern at Delaware — Comcast SportsNet New England/CSS/The […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/17/2012
Men’s Schedule Courtesy of Matt’s College Sports on TV Saturday, February 18 College GameDay live from Ann Arbor, Michigan — ESPNU, 10 a.m./ESPN, 11 a.m./ESPN, 8 p.m. BracketBusters Drexel at Cleveland State — ESPNU, 11 a.m. Wichita State at Davidson — ESPN2, noon Buffalo at South Dakota State — ESPNU, 1 p.m. Akron at Oral […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/16/2012
Ok, going to attempt some linkage here. Quite busy, but I’ll try to sneak some stuff for you. Eric Fisher of Sports Business Daily looks at the new $3.99 charge for the new March Madness Live app for the NCAA Tournament. R. Thomas Umstead of Multichannel News/Broadcasting & Cable also writes about the new March […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/13/2012
Becoming the first college sports conference to sign with the NBC Sports Group, the Colonial Athletic Association signs a five year deal giving TV and digital rights to NBC Sports Network, Comcast SportsNet and NBCSports.com. Over the life of the contract that begins with the 2012-13 season, NBC Sports Network will air give CAA football […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/10/2012
Men’s Schedule Courtesy of Matt’s College Sports on TV Saturday, February 11 College GameDay live from Nashville, TN — ESPNU, 10 a.m./ESPN,11 a.m./ESPN, 8 p.m. 11 a.m. Butler at Cleveland State — ESPN2 Ball State at Kent State — ESPNU noon DePaul at Notre Dame — Big East Network: Cox Sports Television/MASN/SNY James Madison at […]
