NFL nets record TV deal with NBC boosting revenue
The NFL agreed to a four year package with NBC totaling 752 million dollars, lifting per team TV receipts from 17 million to 22 million, adding two playoff teams to 12 and likely extending the season from 16 to 18 weeks, nearly doubling the previous contract. Other items report Navy coach Pete Herrmann will retire after next season, Salisbury State hires Joseph Rotellini as head football coach, and academic All Americans named in basketball with Alec Kessler and Philip Hutcheson highlighted.
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Pirates Cancel Eight More Exhibition Games
The Pittsburgh Pirates cancelled eight additional spring training games due to the lockout. All 17 scheduled games through March 18 are called off, including nine at McKechnie Field in Bradenton and eight road contests.
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Baseball Talks Stall With No Agreement In Sight
New York AP report notes no meeting scheduled as owners and players reach 23 days of lockout. April 2 opening drifts further away while Fehr and O Connor play down prospects of weekend talks. Officials cite a power struggle over money and arbitration rules amid ongoing stalemate.
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Edwards Leads Honda Classic As Watson Closes In
In Coral Springs Florida Tom Watson moved into contention with a 69 while Joel Edwards surged to a 3-under 69 to lead halfway after two rounds at Eagle Trace. Watson said the course played within its limits despite strong winds as he finished two back at 142 alongside J C Snead and Mark Brooks who each shot 71. John Huston slipped to 73 leaving him one behind the leaders at 141.
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Trump King suits consolidated over Douglas first fight
U S District Judge Robert Sweet consolidated lawsuits by Donald Trump and Don King aiming to promote James Douglas first heavyweight title defense. The suits name Douglas manager John Johnson and the Mirage hotel in Las Vegas as defendants, with a tentative April 16 trial and plans for a rematch with Mike Tyson in Atlantic City set for June 18. Douglas says Evander Holyfield should get the first title shot.
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