NFL draft shatters viewership with 8.4 million over three days
ESPN executive producer Seth Markman led a nervy yet successful virtual NFL draft, watching 8.4 million viewers across three days. The event anchored by families at home became must see TV as the first major live sport since the pandemic paused play.
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Nielsen
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Bill Belichick
Nike
Aiken Standard Social Media Presence
The Aiken Standard maintains a presence on Facebook and Twitter under the handle aikenstandard, engaging readers with local news updates and community posts.
Lawson declares for draft while keeping college option open
USC guard A J Lawson enters the NBA draft without an agent to preserve eligibility. He can participate in the pre draft process and must decide by June 3 whether to return to USC for his junior season. Lawson averaged 13.4 points and 41 percent shooting this season and may rely on film to showcase his potential.
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A.J. Lawson
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USC
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1995 World Series ideal coronavirus entertainment for Braves fans
Braves fans across the South unite over shared affection for the Atlanta team. The piece weaves in college football rivalries and sports culture, highlighting cross-sport camaraderie and common ground despite regional loyalties.
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Atlanta Braves
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South Carolina
Clemson
New York Mets
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Auburn
Matt
Tuscaloosa
Duke
North Carolina
Hank Aaron
Dale Murphy
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1995 World Series replays on FOX Sports Southeast
FOX Sports Southeast and FOX Sports Go present six 1995 World Series broadcasts from April 27 to May 2. The Braves title run is highlighted with nightly replays featuring Hershiser Glavine Nagy Hill Maddux and Smoltz. Zoom watch parties are planned amid stay at home orders.
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FOX Sports Go App
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Dennis Martinez
Tom Glavine
John Smoltz
Charles Nagy
Steve Avery
Ken Hill
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South
ESPN
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Chicago Bulls
MLB Network
Full World
Bowman claims third straight Hendrick win in virtual Talladega
Alex Bowman held off Corey LaJoie and Ryan Preece in a two lap overtime sprint to win the virtual Talladega race. William Byron led into the event with back to back wins as Hendrick Motorsports notched its third consecutive victory. Garrett Smithley and Landon Cassill finished fourth and fifth with Jeff Gordon making his virtual debut and racing amid a race-ending crash.
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Talladega Superspeedway
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Corey LaJoie
Ryan Preece
Bowman
Finn
Garrett Smithley
Landon Cassill
Byron
Brennan Poole
Chevrolet
Talladega Racing
Ricky Stenhouse Jr
Ty Dillon
Stenhouse
Talladega
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Jeff Gordon
Clint Bowyer
Cash
Gordon
Mike Joy
Fox
Michael Waltrip
Bowyer
Nascar
LaJoie
Richmond
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