0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/29/2011
Let’s do the Wednesday links while I can. It’s going to get busy the next couple of days as I try to wrap things up for the 4th of July weekend so blogging may get sparse through the weekend. Just giving you a heads up. Here are the links for this Wednesday. Michael Hiestand of […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/14/2011
At least I hope I’m back to a regular schedule. Saturday and Sunday were a lost weekend. I couldn’t finish your Friday megalinks after I started them. And due to having a weekend that was scheduled behind my back, I could not do any linkage. Silly family commitments on both Saturday and Sunday and by […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 10/3/2010
With more rain in Wales and a delay on Sunday, the Ryder Cup will have its first ever Monday finish. This is what happens when you play golf into October, you have the chance for inclement weather. These are the plans for Monday with USA Network airing the full coverage starting at 4 a.m. East. […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 10/1/2010
Due to the heavy rains in Wales today, the Ryder Cup has had to adjust its schedule. In addition, it means instead of ridiculous tape delays, it means we’ll have live golf all weekend, provided we don’t have more weather delays. ESPN will kick off coverage on Saturday, hand off to NBC which will go […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 7/24/2010
Let’s give you some weekend programming releases. Asides from baseball, NASCAR and golf, there are some slim pickings, but you may find something you like in the following announcements. Don’t let me influence your viewing. Tomorrow, CBS airs the finale of the Tour de France plus has a special on the road to the PGA […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/24/2010
We have quotage from NBC’s networks for Day 12 of the Winter Olympics. As usual, we begin with the quotes and notes from Universal Sports. UNIVERSAL SPORTS AT THE VANCOUVER GAMES: NEWS, NOTES AND QUOTES FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 — On the twelfth day of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/23/2010
Here’s what was said on the NBC Universal networks on Monday. First, Universal Sports. UNIVERSAL SPORTS AT THE VANCOUVER GAMES: NEWS, NOTES AND QUOTES FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010 Monday, February 22, 2010 — On the eleventh day of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Universal Sports at the Vancouver Games continues its five-hour programming block, […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/22/2010
I’m trying to get ratings numbers for USA-Canada on MSNBC. Here’s a press release from NBC recapping the numbers for the first 9 days of the Olympics not only for the main network, but for its other networks and various programming. Take a look. OLYMPIC HALO EFFECT: NBC’s VANCOUVER SUCCESS BOOSTS VIEWERSHIP ACROSS NBC UNIVERSAL […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/20/2010
We have your quotage from NBC Universal for Day 8 of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. As usual, we begin with Universal Sports and its notes and quotes from its studio shows. UNIVERSAL SPORTS AT THE VANCOUVER GAMES: NEWS, NOTES AND QUOTES FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 — On the eighth day […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/5/2010
Be ready to scroll. This is the NBC Universal Olympics Schedule from Day 1, February 12 until Day 17 on February 28. I have omitted overnight programming on MSNBC which starts at 3 a.m. If you’re up at that time, you’re a better person than me. All times are Eastern. Here we go. DAY 1 […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 1/13/2010
I have a couple of announcements from NBC Sports. First, NBC and USA will air six prep races leading up to the Kentucky Derby in May. CHURCHILL DOWNS & NBC SPORTS PARTNER FOR “ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY” SERIES Three Broadcasts Encompassing Six Derby Prep Races Airing on NBC Sports & USA Network This Spring […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 1/11/2010
After helping Dad to meet the deadline, I’m now free to do some links for you. Let’s get to them. Starting with the Sports Business Daily, the publication takes a look at how the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the NFL v. American Needle case could have widespread effects on the league’s labor negotiations. Writing […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 9/6/2008
Now that Tropical Storm Hanna has arrived in New York and canceled play at the US National Tennis Center, here’s what the schedule looks like for Sunday and Monday. As of Saturday, Sept. 6, at 4:30 p.m. ET Due to the current inclement weather and the forecast for continued rain throughout Saturday evening, the USTA […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 9/5/2008
Tonight as USA Network signed off from the US Open, it marked the final time it would be bringing sports regularly into our homes. Technically, when USA airs the women’s doubles final on Sunday, it will end USA’s association with the US Open, but tonight was really the end. And it’s really sad. For 25 […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 9/4/2008
I don’t have much time to blog today as when I arrived in my office, I found that all my phone lines were down preventing me from using my DSL at work. So I’m home so I can e-mail some documents out. While I’m dealing with this, I’ll give you a few links for now. […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 8/26/2008
Here we go, the last press release from NBC that I will put up on the Communist China Olympics. Without looking at it, I can tell you it will say the Olympics in Beijing set a viewing record. The Games averaged over a 16 rating for the 17 days of viewing. The Olympics won each […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 8/24/2008
Now that the Olympics in Communist China are over, it’s time for me to hand out my Gold, Silver and Bronze medals to the NBC Hosts and Announcers. In addition, those not deserving of medals will receive an infamous carton of Chinese cigarettes. Here we go. I’ll start with hosts and then move down to […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 8/23/2008
Here’s your final Olympic Viewing Guide. This covers the weekend. If you know where to look, there is plenty of live action to watch. You may have to stay up late to do it, but I’m sure you can find it. SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 – DAY 15NBC and NBC HD10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Women’s Basketball […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 8/22/2008
Here is your viewing guide for the 2nd to last day of the Olympics. FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 – DAY 14NBC and NBC HD10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Track & Field – Decathlon, Final DayMen’s Basketball – Semifinal USA vs. Argentina (LIVE)Gymnastics – Rhythmic CompetitionWomen’s Table Tennis – Gold Medal Final8:00 p.m. – MidnightTrack & Field – […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 8/21/2008
Here are your viewing highlights for Thursday on the networks of NBC Universal. Remember, the Olympics in Communist China end on Sunday so we’re in the home stretch and we’ll deal with the next Summer Games in four years. THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 – DAY 13NBC and NBC HD10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Track & Field […]
