TripleCast seen as future pay per view in sports
Matthew Bickey argues the Olympic TripleCast shows a frightening sports TV future with 12 hour channels and high prices. He warns pay per view could price out average fans and turn sports into elite theater while predicting grim salaries and fewer free broadcasts.
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Four area gridiron stars named to South squad for all star clash
Chad Johnston of Peterstown joins Mount View teammates Charlie Dabney Jermaine Martin and Bluefield’s Buddy Gilpin on the South Cardinal All Star team for the North South Football clash at Laidley Field Charleston. Johnston set school records with 14-0 Peters town in 1991 and signed with West Virginia University.
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Rain Out Delays Bluefield Orioles Game With Mets
The Bluefield Orioles had a rainout two days into their Appalachian League home schedule, delaying a planned doubleheader with the Kingsport Mets at Bowen Field. Manager Mike O Berry and pitching coach Charlie Puleo stressed the rest day would not derail momentum as Ishovany Marquez and Carlos Chavez were set to start. Marquez has struggled with control but showed potential, while Lantrip earned his first pro win after a rough debut.
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Like father like son in baseball umpiring in Appy League
Hunter Wen delstedt, 21, follows his father Harry into baseball by becoming an Appalachian League umpire. He describes a difficult path from player to official, including schooling, top finish in umpire school, and challenges of minor league travel, while noting his family’s initial discouragement but eventual support.
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Reds doubleheader called after rainout at Princeton
A heavy morning thunderstorm and ongoing rain postponed Princeton Reds at Burlington Indians. The makeup doubleheader begins at 6 p.m. with Todd Ruyak and William Brunson starting for the Reds. Little Leaguers in uniform admitted free.
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