0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/29/2012
Due to a very hectic schedule, I have not been writing as much as I would like, but with so many sports media stories occurring, I have to give you some of the thoughts that have come to mind. I want to provide them before they become outdated. As usual, they come in bullet form. […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/28/2012
Fox is claiming a victory for the rain-delayed Daytona 500 which ran in primetime for the first time ever. The network says a total of 36.5 million people watched at least a portion of the race, saying that’s the highest total viewership since it started carrying the Great American Race in 2002. Fox adds it’s […]
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Let’s provide some links now. John Ourand and John Lombardo of Sports Business Journal write that local NBA TV ratings are up thus far. Eric Fisher of SBJ writes that sports arenas have an issue with providing more bandwidth as fans demand wifi access. Paul White at USA Today says the newly-renamed Miami Marlins are […]
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Due to weather delays, the Daytona 500 was pushed to Monday night in primetime. And thanks to some compelling racing, the Great American Race on Fox received a decent number. According to Nielsen, the overnight rating for the Daytona 500 was a 7.7, down from last year’s race which ran in its regularly scheduled Sunday […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/27/2012
Let’s do some long overdue linkage for you. It’s been owed big time. We begin with Mike McCarthy of USA Today who writes that a San Diego sports anchor is in trouble for referring to NASCAR driver Danica Patrick as a “B.” Michael Hiestand from USA Today says the NBA All-Star Game’s overnight ratings are […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/26/2012
Since television began, theme songs have helped us to identify our favorite programs. This is certainly the case in sports where the theme for Monday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, Wide World of Sports, the Olympics, The Masters and others have become iconic. I thought about writing a post on which themes should be the […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/22/2012
This Sunday, Fox Sports airs The Great American Race, the 54th annual Daytona 500 live from the Daytona International Speedway. Mike Joy, Darrell Waltrip and Larry McReynolds will be in the broadcast booth to call the race. Speed’s John Roberts, subbing for a grieving Chris Myers, will host from Fox’s “Hollywood Hotel” located in the […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/20/2012
This week is going to be busy for me. I was cleaning out an office for most of the day and it looks like that will be on the agenda for the rest of the month. I’ll do my best to post what I can here. But just know that I may be scarce. I’ll […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/18/2012
The last thing I wanted to wake up to this morning was reaction to racist headlines regarding Jeremy Lin, but that’s what we have on this Saturday. I’ve already written a post about it and I’ve given my opinion about the incident already. I’ll give ESPN the benefit of the doubt feeling the headline was […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/17/2012
Let’s do your media megalinks since last week you did not get any. Hard to believe that college baseball, college lacrosse and NASCAR seasons are starting up, but they are and they’re included in the Weekend Viewing Picks along with the regular Golf, NBA, NHL, Skiing, Soccer, Tennis and Entertainment recommendations. To your links now. […]
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Fox is in the pits and ready to start its engine for its 12th season of NASCAR. It all begins on Saturday with the Budweiser Shootout, part of the Daytona Speedweeks, leading up to next Sunday’s Daytona 500. The Budweiser Shootout will feature last Sprint Cup season’s top 25 racers including champion Tony Stewart. Then […]
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 2/15/2012
Building on a trend from the previous two seasons, Fox Sports will increase the amount of MLB games from three to eight in 2012. This season, the primetime stretch begins on May 19 and will continue through July 7. According to Fox, all teams excluding Toronto will be featured during that 8 week stretch at […]
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I owe you linkage. I’m in a bad stretch so linkage is scarce. I try to give you breaking news when I can. Let’s start with Michael Hiestand of USA Today who reports that MLB on Fox will go eight straight weeks in primetime during the upcoming 2012 season. Sports Illustrated’s Peter King says it’s […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/11/2012
Been battling the stomach flu over the last 24 hours which is why you haven’t seen new posts since the Weekend Viewing Picks. My apologies for that. Still feeling a bit blue over the flu and running to the bathroom every 15 minutes, but I’m getting better now. Been a tough winter for me getting […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/7/2012
Fox is back with 13 Sprint Cup races including the Daytona 500 and 15 NASCAR events in all. They’ll begin on Saturday, February 18 with the Budweiser Shootout live in primetime. Then the Daytona 500 takes place the following weekend on Sunday, February 26. The network’s races include stops in Las Vegas,NV; Bristol, TN; Richmond, […]
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I was hoping to do links on Monday featuring reviews of the Super Bowl and the ads, but real life got in the way. Plus, a link from SI.com to my Biff Henderson post temporarily knocked my site down. Much appreciated to Jimmy Traina and Hot Clicks for the link. The links begin with Sports […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/1/2012
On Super Bowl Sunday, the biggest rivalry in the English Premier League takes place. Chelsea hosts Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. This marks the second live English Premier League game on Fox in three weeks. Two weeks ago on the day of the NFC Championship, Fox aired Manchester United-Arsenal attracting 1.3 million viewers. Rob Stone […]
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It seems like last week we rang in the New Year. Now, we’re one month into 2012. Didn’t take long. Let’s do some linkage. Starting with Michael Hiestand of USA Today, we learn that NBC has quite a bit in store for its six hour Super Bowl pregame show. Also in USA Today, Michael Coppinger […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 1/31/2012
UFC on Fox’s official debut last Saturday scored lower than its November special premiere, but when you look inside the numbers, Fox is happy with the ratings in the 18-34 and 18-49 categories. For advertisers, that’s what they want to hear. The final rating for the mixed martial arts tripleheader was a 2.6 with a […]
