NFL reaches record Internet deal with AOL Time Warner Viacom and SportsLine
The NFL plans to announce a five year $110 million core Internet rights deal with AOL Time Warner Viacom and SportsLine.com valued with promotions and services pushing the potential to $225 million to $250 million The Cowboys and 31 other teams keep their site rights and share revenue The NFL.com traffic ranks third among sports sites with 7.5 million unique visitors in October SportsLine will handle production and advertising sales for NFL com and super bowl com replacing ESPN Internet Group The deal leverages NFL content across partner sites and expands advertising and merchandise revenue opportunities
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National Football League
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Viacom Inc
SportsLine.com Inc
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Los Angeles Sports Business Group
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Nfl.com
Espn.com
SportsLine.com
SportsLine
Superbowl.com
Espn Internet Group
AOL
Viacom
CBS Television Network
Kim Un yong gains USOC backing in IOC bid
South Korea’s Kim Un yong receives unexpected support from USOC president Sandy Baldwin amid the IOC presidential race. Baldwin backs Anita DeFrantz, noting an American victory is unlikely, while Kim remains a leading candidate despite ties to Salt Lake City scandal.
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Olympic Committee
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Anita DeFrantz
Salt Lake City
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Sandy Baldwin
Washington Post
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DeFrantz
Juan Antonio Samaranch
Associated Press
Anita
Salt Lake
International Olympic Committee
John Hancock Financial Services
Phillips sparks Liberty to 72 65 win over Fever
Tari Phillips had 20 points and 14 rebounds as New York Liberty beat Indiana Fever 72 65 to move into first in the Eastern Conference. With Vickie Johnson and Crystal Robinson sidelined by injuries, Phillips played nearly every minute and led a resilient effort as New York swept the Fever and extended their home win streak.
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Crystal Robinson
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Robinson
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Crystal
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Hamman
Scott. Richardson
NASCARs Pepsi 400 finish sparks big questions
The Pepsi 400 outcome prompts debate over NASCAR credibility and rule tinkering as Earnhardt led 116 of 160 laps for a dramatic overtake. Officials deny fixing, while critics point to post race TV influence and the era of theatrical endings in stock car racing.
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Reagan
Tony Stewart
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Dale Earnhardt Inc
Jeremy Mayfield
Tony Kornheiser
Thomases
NBC
Victory Lane
Judge questions federal case in Olympic bribery scandal
A Salt Lake City judge pressed why federal prosecutors pursue a federal racketeering case in the Olympic bribery matter, noting Utah law already covers bribes and kickbacks in business. The hearing focused on whether to dismiss racketeering charges as Welch and Johnson face July 30 trial for allegedly paying IOC delegates to influence votes.
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Dave Johnson
Salt Lake
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Johnson
IOC
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