Notre Dame sells home games to NBC in 1990
Notre Dame bucked the CFA by agreeing to a five year contract with NBC, becoming the first college to sell its home football games to a major network. The deal marks a historic shift in college sports broadcasting.
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Tiger Woods Defies Brutal Dubai Wind on Dry Day
Tiger Woods described today’s Dubai golf round as brutal with sandblasting winds. He endured a tough, windy conditions battle, delivering resilient play despite obstacles and arid air.
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The notice directs readers to visit the Lawrence Journal-World website for more information and updates. The message emphasizes online access and uses a simple call to action to engage readers via the publication's web portal.
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Stenson wins Dubai Desert Classic in home turf
Henrik Stenson shot a 4 under 68 to win the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club, finishing 19 under to beat Ernie Els by one and Tiger Woods by two. Els and Woods tied for third as Ross Fisher faded to fifth. Strong winds and tough greens challenged the field as Stenson celebrated a home triumph.
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Horna triumphs at Movistar Open over Massu in Chile
Hometown favorite Nicolas Massu loses to Luis Horna in straight sets 7 5 6 3 to capture the Movistar Open title in Viña del Mar Chile. Horna earns his second ATP Tour title and defeats the Chilean crowd favorite Massu in Sunday action.
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USOC Chief Cites China Strength Ahead of 2008 Beijing Games
USOC CEO Jim Scherr, addressing the board at the Olympic Training Center, questioned whether China will show full strength at future championships. He noted China led with 43 golds last year while the U S had 36 and discussed possible strategic shifts. The board will pick between Chicago and Los Angeles for the 2016 bid at the April 14 meeting.
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Commentary on Super Bowl ads overstated and dull
Miami Herald critic Glenn Garvin laments hype over Super Bowl commercials, arguing the ads failed to impress despite lavish production and fanfare. He mocks user generated content, notes ghastly Chevy and GM spots, and ridicules party ads featuring Chad Johnson while detailing a rain-soaked game day with fumbles and poor outcomes.
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