NBC vows to stick with XFL amid ratings slide
NBC and WWF co-owners say they will keep XFL in prime time through its two year deal despite a steady fall in ratings from 13.9 million debut viewers to 3.9 million on a recent Saturday. NBC executives defend the strategy of building storylines and personalities to grow the audience.
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Bruins halt skid with 7 4 win over Coyotes
Lee Goren and Bill Guerin led Boston to a 7-4 victory over Phoenix as Guerin added a goal and two assists. Jarno Kultanen scored his first NHL goal and rookie goalie John Grahame earned his first win of the season, backing a Bruins attack that ended a five game losing streak.
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Royals optimism as Rosado works in spring sim game
In a Florida spring session Jose Rosado, returning from shoulder surgery, threw 30 pitches over two innings in a simulated game for the Royals. Pitching coach Brent Strom and staff watched closely as Rosado focused on velocity and location, while rookie Scott Mullen also pitched well in the same workout.
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Canadiens Edge Flyers 3 2 in Montreal Thriller
Montreal tops Philadelphia 3 to 2 with goals from Darby, Koivu, Souray and Primeau. Theodore earns the win for Montreal while Cechmanek suffers loss as the Flyers struggle on the power play.
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