Review of 30 for 30 – Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks

March 14, 2010

This is a review of the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary, “Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks”.
As with the previous 30 for 30 films, it focuses on one particular time period, this one between 1993 and 1995 and in particular, the three epic NBA playoff series between the New York Knicks and [...]

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Going To Sunday Linkage

March 14, 2010

Doing some Sunday links as we moved ahead one hour this morning.
Starting with Mike Reynolds of Multichannel News who says Manny Pacquaio’s convincing win over Joshua Clottey last night still gives hope for a massive payday with Floyd “Money” Mayweather.
Mike writes that Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari is using social networking to [...]

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A Few Saturday Links

March 13, 2010

As Championship Weekend continues in college basketball, time to do some linkage while I can.
Mike Reynolds from Multichannel News says while the eyes of March will be focused on CBS and CBS College Sports for the NCAA Tournament, several networks are looking towards the summer when negotiations on a new TV contract could begin.
CNBC’s [...]

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Weekend Viewing Picks

March 12, 2010

Saturday, March 13
Boxing
WBO Welterweight Title/Manny Pacquaio vs. Joshua Clottey – HBO PPV, 9 p.m.
College Basketball Viewing Picks
English Premier League
Tottenham vs. Blackburn – ESPN2, 7:30 a.m.
Chelsea vs. West Ham United – Fox Soccer Plus, 9:55 a.m.
Birmingham City vs. Everton – Fox Soccer Channel, 10 a.m.
Hull City vs. Arsenal – Fox Soccer Channel, 12:30 p.m.
Stoke City [...]

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Friday’s Viewing Picks

March 12, 2010

College Basketball
men’s
ACC Tournament – Greensboro, NC
Quarterfinals
Duke vs. Virginia – ESPN2 noon
Virginia Tech vs. Miami (FL) – ESPN2, 2:30 p.m.
Maryland vs. Georgia Tech – ESPN2, 7 p.m.
Florida State vs. NC State – ESPN2, 9:30 p.m.
Atlantic 10 Tournament – Atlantic City, NJ
Quarterfinals
Temple vs. St. Bonaventure – Comcast SportsNet, noon
St. Louis vs. URI – Comcast SportsNet New [...]

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Doing Some Thursday Links

March 11, 2010

Let’s give you some links on this Thursday.
ESPN Ombudsman Don Ohlmeyer discusses the suspension of Tony Kornheiser and the coverage of the Tiger Woods story.
R. Thomas Umstead of Multichannel News says Turner Sports has launched a new iPhone app.
Katy Bachman of Mediaweek says the Chicago Bears had the biggest radio audience of all NFL teams.
CNBC’s [...]

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Thursday’s Viewing Picks

March 11, 2010

College Basketball
men’s
ACC Tournament – Greeensboro, NC
First Round
Boston College vs. Virginia – TV-38/NESN plus, noon
Wake Forest vs. Miami (FL) – NESN plus, 2:30 p.m.
Georgia Tech vs. North Carolina – ESPN2, 7 p.m.
Big East Tournament – New York, NY
Quarterfinals
Syracuse vs. Georgetown – ESPN, noon
Villanova vs. Marquette – ESPN, 2:30 p.m.
Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh – ESPN, 7 [...]

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Doing A Wednesday Link Thing

March 10, 2010

Let’s do some linkage for you as I wasn’t able to do it yesterday.
USA Today’s Michael Hiestand writes that CBS will produce the NCAA Final Four in 3-D and show it in about 100 movie theaters.
Phil Swann in TV Predictions feels a deal between Versus and DirecTV could be forthcoming.
CNBC’s Darren Rovell says the NCAA [...]

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Wednesday’s Viewing Picks

March 10, 2010

College Basketball
men’s
Big East Tournament – New York, NY
2nd round
Georgetown vs. South Florida – ESPN, noon
Marquette vs. St. John’s – ESPN, 2:30 p.m.
Notre Dame vs. Seton Hall – ESPN, 7 p.m.
Louisville vs. Cincinnati/Rutgers – ESPN, 9:30 p.m.
Big Sky Championship – Ogden, UT
Montana vs. Weber State/Portland State – ESPN2, 9 p.m.
Big 12 Tournament – Kansas [...]

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Chuck Wilson Returns to ESPN Radio

March 9, 2010

Just received word that original ESPN Radio host Chuck Wilson will be returning this weekend to the Mothership where he will do what he does best, talk about college basketball, help to break news and host shows. Wilson joined ESPN Radio when it went on the air in 1992 and stayed until 2005. He then [...]

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