Fox Sports Boss Seeks Fresh Look For Baseball Telecasts
Milton Kent reports for The Baltimore Sun that Fox Sports president David Hill pledged to fire any announcer who mentions dead ballplayers. He argues the network must attract younger viewers by shedding past framing and using modern clips to contextualize today’s stars.
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Favre faces addiction as he seeks help for painkillers
Packers star Brett Favre revealed entering the NFL substance abuse program after a seizure in February following ankle surgery. He aims to rehab and return for training camp, while team officials kept treatment details private amid questions on his future.
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Big 12 extension seen likely at spring meeting
Commissioner Steve Hatchell says the Big 12 charter extension from five to eight years is expected to be cemented or extended at the spring meeting. The move followed ABC’s demand for an eight year commitment to televise Big 12 football, yielding a $126 million contract, the top deal for any conference. James Toney regained the WBU light heavyweight title with a fourth round TKO of Earl Butler at Foxwoods.
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Unbridled's Song skips Preakness and Belmont Stakes
Maryland trainer confirms Unbridleds Song will miss the Preakness and Belmont Stakes to rest and regroup. The Kentucky Derby favorite, who wore a protective bar shoe at Churchill Downs, plans a July return in the Dwyer at Belmont Park, then the Haskell and Travers as a fall plan.
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Sports TV Schedule Highlights for Thursday and Friday
A dense lineup lists baseball, NBA playoffs, auto racing, hockey, tennis, golf, and soccer across multiple time slots and channels. Notable bets include Houston versus Chicago, Seattle against the Yankees, Mets versus Padres, St. Louis against Detroit, and Orlando versus Atlanta in late rounds.
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