Let's give you some news. First, I'll incorporate a press release into the links. Early this morning, ESPN announced that Magic Johnson would be joining ABC's NBA pregame show on Christmas Day:
As mentioned in the press release, Magic has worked off and on for TNT over the last seven seasons and began his TV work on NBC.Earvin “Magic” Johnson has joined ESPN as an NBA studio analyst and will mainly work with Stuart Scott, Mike Wilbon and Jon Barry on ABC's GMC NBA Countdown. He will provide analysis on Christmas Day – when ABC and ESPN combine to showcase an NBA tripleheader (beginning at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN) – and contribute to the networks' post-season studio coverage. The announcement was made by Norby Williamson, executive vice president, production.“Magic has always been one of the most accomplished people in every field he has endeavored. He was an incomparable player and has become one of the best NBA analysts in the business. His unique insights, perspective and personality will be the perfect complement to Stuart (Scott), Mike (Wilbon) and Jon (Barry),” said Williamson.“I am thrilled to be a part of the ESPN family. I look forward to working with a great team and covering all the big NBA events,” said Johnson. “Christmas Day can’t come soon enough for me.”Johnson comes to ESPN from Turner Sports, where he was an NBA analyst for seven years, primarily on TNT’s Thursday night NBA coverage. Johnson appeared on ESPN and ABC as a guest studio analyst during Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals.
Newsday's Neil Best was on top of it last night! Neil also went to yesterday's Bengals-Jets game. Finally, Neil has highlights of Friday's Mike Francesa-Joe Benigno pairing on Friday.
David Scott of the Boston Sports Media Watch breaks his sabbatical for one quick update as he has Michael Wilbon's comments about Elite XC's Kimbo Slice being a fraud. My best to you, David and I hope you come back soon. You'll be missed here at Fang's Bites.
Bruce Allen of the BSMW has some Columbus Day links as well as some thoughts on Comcast not bringing back Bob Cousy to the Celtics broadcasts.
The 38 Cliches blog wishes Happy Birthday to former Red Sox announcer Jerry Trupiano.
Over to the Sports Business Journal which has a bunch of stories today. First, today's issue of the SBJ has a special section on digital sports media. First, the SBJ lists the 20 Most Influential People in Digital Sports Media today. Next, the SBJ held a roundtable of industry leaders to ask who is connecting online to watch sports? Eric Fisher writes about the keys to online programming and getting people to watch.
Other stories from the SBJ today, Friend of Fang's Bites John Ourand says ratings for baseball's ratings for the regular season just completed were down compared to the season before.
John Ourand and Jon Snow team up for a story in which the Golf Channel will share weekend coverage of 12 PGA Tour events with CBS starting next year in exchange for CBS College Sports gaining carriage in 2 million Comcast homes. Comcast is the parent company of Golf Channel.
Eric Fisher reports that the NBA has signed a new sponsorship and technology deal with Hewlett-Packard.
Terry Lefton writes that the the NBA is seeing potential for growth in Europe and Asia for merchandise sales.
John Lombardo says Comcast has signed a sponsorship deal with the Boston Celtics giving the cable provider exclusive marketing rights.
Terry Lefton says the NFL's sponsors are getting ready for the its second annual game in London later this month.
Daniel Kaplan profiles Jets owner Woody Johnson.
As usual, thanks to the people at the Sports Business Journal for allowing me to link to the above stories. They really help to spice up the Monday links. Now if I could only get some stories from sister publication, Sports Business Daily, I'd be all set.
CNBC's Darren Rovell updates us on the situtation with T. Boone Pickens' massive donation to the Oklahoma State University athletic program and how much it's worth now. You might be surprised.
The New York Post's Phil Mushnick continues to rail against ESPN's Monday Night Football.
Laura Nachman noticed a former Philadelphia sports anchor working the sidelines of yesterday's Eagles-49ers game.
USA Today's Michael Hiestand says the NFL pregame shows spent a lot of time talking about Adam "Pacman's Not My Name" Jones.
Barry Horn of the Dallas Morning News says CBS' Boomer Esiason had the right take on Adam "I'm Not Pacman" Jones. Barry has his thoughts on the Fox broadcast of Cowboys-Cardinals. Barry has video (through Awful Announcing) of Lou Holtz going beserk early Sunday morning.
Over to Tom Jones of the St. Petersburg Times who has his take on the weekend in televised sport including his thoughts on Brent Musberger and TBS' MLB studio show.
Christopher Byrne's Eye on Sports Media blog answers the question, what is the lapel pin that the Fox Sports analysts are wearing every Sunday?
Bob Wolfley of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says the Brett Favre trade to the Jets still is the subject of debate on the NFL pregame shows. And Bob says former NFL bust Tony Mandarich is apologizing for his actions in Green Bay.
Jeffrey Flanagan of the Kansas City Star says Royals radio announcer Bob Davis had an easy transition from TV this past season.
Tom Hoffarth of the Los Angeles Daily News remembers legendary LA TV sportscaster Gil Stratton who died over the weekend at the age of 86. Tom also has a look at the Fox broadcast of Game 3 of the NLCS. Tom talks about the ESPN hiring of Magic Johnson which means that Bill Walton is out.
John Ryan of the San Jose Mercury News has some thoughts on the Raiders and 49ers through the game analysts' eyes.
Chris Zelkovich of the Toronto Star says the theme might have changed, but overall, Hockey Night in Canada's production was mostly the same on Saturday.
The Toronto Globe and Mail's William Houston writes about the winner of the CBC Hockey Night in Canada anthem challenge.
That's it for your Monday.
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