NFL Scrambling For More Cash Signals Pay-Per-View Move
NFL decides to scramble CBS and BC signals as a preview of a pay per view strategy. Bars, hotels, and fans face fewer free broadcasts, with owners pursuing revenue from decoders and direct game purchases. The shift could extend to home pay per view on addressable cable boxes for select games.
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USC Faces Fresh Questions Ahead of Duke Opener
South Carolina coach Sparky Woods faces numerous uncertainties for the Duke game at Williams-Brice Stadium. QB Bobby Fuller replaces Ellis, Dingle shares the backfield load, and a banged up defense plus several starters are listed as doubtful or limited. Adjustments shift Sweet to left tackle and Veal to left guard as USC fields a reshuffled line and assigns Brooks to punt returns while Ellis’ replacement aims to match his touchdown to interception marks.
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Tennis Open day deepens seed play and upsets in rain
In New York the U S Open saw Graf and Becker win easily as Edberg and Lendl opened with wins. Mats Wilander, defending champion, fell in straight sets to Brad Gilbert in an early upset while top seeds advanced amid rain delays and wind on a long day at the National Tennis Center.
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Playoff System Rewards Tougher Schedules
North Augusta coach Bill Utsey critiques the football playoff point system used in Class AAAA and its impact on scheduling. He notes flaws, including points for losses, and cites examples from North Augusta and Midland Valley. The system affects playoff qualification and may change with reclassification plans.
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Lions Finalize Deals With Ware and Thomas
Thurman Thomas and Andre Ware secured contracts after NFL cuts. Thomas, top yards from scrimmage leader last season, agreed to a four year Bills deal worth over 1 million annually, covering two years plus two more. Ware joins Lions amid a millionaire welcome after negotiations with Bills front office.
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