NBC plans more commercials as Olympics ratings lag
NBC faces lower than expected Sydney viewership with a 14.3 national rating and 25 share, 1% shy of advertiser promises. TV coverage shifts to taped segments, while NFL broadcasts and ABCs Monday Night Football draw stronger ratings, prompting NBC to add ads without changing overall profit projections.
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Olympics Roundup Is Full of Scandal and Setbacks
In Sydney, Bulgarian weightlifter Ivan Ivanov tested positive for a diuretic after winning gold, while Belarus hammer thrower Vadim Devyatovsky failed an out of competition test for nandrolone. American sprinter Inger Miller strained her left hamstring and may miss the 100 and possibly the Games. Cuba’s baseball team saw its 21 game Olympic streak end with a 4-2 loss to the Netherlands as US and other athletes pursue medals.
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Krayzelburg Leads U S Charm in Olympic Pool Headlines
Krayzelburg dominates the 100 backstroke and eyes the 200 title as De Bruijn seeks her second gold in the 100 freestyle. Aaron Peirsol emerges as Krayzelburg’s likely challenger in a crowded field while De Bruijn praises Pieter van den Hoogenband as world record pace fuels a star studded night in the pool. Torres returns for a fourth Games and aims for another medal as U S relays chase records and glory.
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U S gymnasts finish fourth amid turmoil at Olympics
Commentary frames the U S women's team as fractured after a fourth place at Olympic Park in Sydney. Dantzscher accuses coach Bela Karolyi of puppeteering while Karolyi faulted the team's work ethic and questionable selection. Subplots include Hill and Rybacki's defense, Dawes' prep remarks, and looming self examination as the team lags world rivals.
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