The Thursday Update

It’s Thursday afternoon and I’m hungry thanks to reading that the great Kobayashi returns to the place of his most famous victories, the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. CNBC’s Darren Rovell, who loves the Major League Eating competitions, has the story in his Sports Business blog. Darren has been quite prolific in his blog this week, also having been named as a “suspect” in the “explosion” that “killed” Vince McMahon.

Jim Williams of the DC/Baltimore Examiner recaps the DC Emmy Awards that saw WUSA9 Sports Anchor Brett Haber win over former WRC Sportscaster George Michael.

ESPN has announced a reorganization of its content division.

Chad Purcell of the Omaha World-Herald looks at the production of the College World Series by ESPN.

Scott Pitoniak of the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle catches up with retired pitcher Jim Kaat, formerly of the YES Network.

The University of Kentucky is trying to find a TV outlet for its rivalry football game with the University of Louisville after ESPN did not pick it up.

Steve King of the Philadelphia Daily News focuses on Takeo Spikes of the Eagles who is taking part in the NFL Broadcasters Boot Camp.

I’ll give you primetime viewing choices later.

About Ken Fang

Ken has been covering the sports media in earnest at his own site, Fang's Bites since May 2007 and at Awful Announcing since March 2013. He provides a unique perspective having been an award-winning radio news reporter in Providence and having worked in local television. Fang celebrates the three Boston Red Sox World Championships in the 21st Century, but continues to be a long-suffering Cleveland Browns fan.

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