0 comments by Ken Fang on 1/26/2011
We have what is in this week’s issue of Sports lllustrated including Peter King once again patting himself on the back on his preseason Super Bowl prediction. I like Peter, but enough of the Super Bowl prediction. Peter King Sticks With His Preseason Pick: Steelers to Win Super Bowl XLV 33–27 Plus: His Three Most […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 1/5/2011
Just when you think it’s safe to ignore 3-D TV, comes this press release from Sports Illustrated announcing that its annual Swimsuit video will be distributed not just in regular 2-D, but 3-D as well. Talk about eye-popping. In addition, the video will available through Sony Playstation and Qriocity’s Video on Demand service. Sports Illustrated […]
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This week, Sports Illustrated is back with a preview of the NFL playoffs. Lots of good stuff if you subscribe or still buy issues off the newsstand. Other sports are covered as well. Complete NFL Playoff Preview: It’ll Be the Potent Pats over the Packers 30–24 in Super Bowl XLV Plus: Scouting Reports for the […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 12/22/2010
I’m very happy the people at Sports Illustrated have begun to send the weekly previews of their issues. Let’s take a look at what’s inside this week’s issue. 10 for ’10: Walter Iooss Jr.’s Candid Photo Essay of the Year’s Ten Most Memorable Athletes Plus: A Tribute to Those That the Sports World Lost This […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 12/18/2010
Let’s give you some linkage since I wasn’t able to do that last night. Jon Lafayette of Broadcasting & Cable reports that NBC has sold out its ad inventory for the NHL Winter Classic. George Winslow of B&C says the Portland Trail Blazers have upgraded their broadcast control facilities to full 5.1 sound surround. Mike […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 12/15/2010
Ok, I’ve been accumulating links when I finally got ready to provide them for you and I have enough that it’s time to bring them to you now. USA Today’s Michael Hiestand goes into two sports specials which are Pittsburgh-heavy. Austin Karp at Sports Business Daily notes that for the more part, college football ratings […]
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Yesterday, I was able to provide the cover for this week’s Year in Sports Media issue and some stories. I have some more info for you. Thanks to the people at Time, Inc. public relations for sending this out. The Year in Sports Media: Highlights and Lowlights from Movies, TV, Digital Media and Books […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 12/14/2010
Thanks to the fine people at Time, Inc., I now have some of the stories you’ll see in the Year in Sports Media review issue of Sports Illustrated which is due out on Wednesday. Let’s take a look at what’s being covered. Sports Illustrated’s “The Year in Sports Media” MOVIES– Mark Wahlberg and his co-star […]
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One of my favorite issues of Sports Illustrated is the annual sports media review. A lot of good stuff is packed in every year. I hope to get a more detailed press release from Sports Illustrated tomorrow in regards to the stories. But we do have who’s on the cover this week and I get […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 12/8/2010
We have the stories Sports Illustrated will cover in this week’s issue. The cover is a regional split between Auburn’s Cam Newton and Oregon’s LaMichael James. Yes, the BCS National Championship Game is the focus this week, but there’s more than just college football. Let’s take a look. Auburn-Oregon: In Spite of the BCS, […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 11/30/2010
Happening now, Sports Illustrated has named New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees as its 2010 Sportsman of the Year. I can’t argue with that choice. What he’s done for New Orleans, winning the Super Bowl and how he’s become part of the community, to help those still displaced by Hurricane Katrina some five years later […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 11/24/2010
Here’s what you’ll read in Sports Illustrated this week. Is It O.K. to Cheer for Michael Vick? The Moral Dilemma Behind the NFL’s Most Compelling Story Special Guest Op-Ed: Bill Clinton’s Impassioned Plea to Bring the 2022 World Cup to the U.S. His Drive for Five Complete, Jimmie Johnson Takes His Place As the Greatest […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 11/23/2010
Let do some linkage for you on this Tuesday. Short week for many of you so this is like a Thursday. Not me, but this is good. Mike Reynolds of Multichannel News writes that Bright House subscribers have begun to access the authenticated ESPN and ESPN3.com online. Multichannel News notes that Fox Soccer Channel will […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 11/16/2010
The issue is coming out on newsstands and through the iPad this week. It’ll have four regional covers and plenty of information on the 2010-11 college basketball season. Take a look. 2010-11 College Basketball Preview: Duke Is No. 1 in a Top Five Laden with Senior Stars Plus: the Entire Tournament Field of 68, All-Americas […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 9/29/2010
Starting on Friday, Sports Illustrated and Turner Sports will team up for a new video series that will be seen at SI.com. It will involve various broadcasters who will discuss the latest news in the sports they cover, plus go in-depth on current issues. This sounds quite interesting and has some good potential. The good […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 7/13/2010
This press release came Monday morning, but because I was at a jobsite and then dealing with home disaster, things have slipped through the cracks. I’m trying to make up for lost time now. Kind of tough, but I’m dealing as best as I can. Time Warner siblings Turner Sports and Sports Illustrated have announced […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/22/2010
Work has been crazy and I haven’t been able to provide linkage as I would like. It also doesn’t help when I have to shuttle between two offices and I have to borrow a car as I’m still without my own transportation. Eventually this will get resolved, but for now, I’m still depending on others […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/8/2010
Yesterday, I just wasn’t in the mood to blog after putting up a few press releases. It’s time to do some blogging now because it’s important that you get linkage and fresh material as much as possible. Don’t want to be dormant for too long. By the way, whatever happened to Awful Announcing? It’s like […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 4/22/2010
I’m grouping three press releases here. All deal with the NFL, two with the Draft and one on embattled Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Let’s deal with the Draft first since it begins tonight and continues through Saturday. Sports Illustrated informs us on its coverage and says it will offer live video coverage on its […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/10/2010
I’m going to provide a few links during this overnight period. Trying to make up for the lack of links over the last week or so. The Smoking Gun has the court documents filed earlier this week alleging that convicted stalker and scumbag Michael Barrett not only was following Erin Andrews, but apparently 30 other […]
