1994 Lillehammer Olympics highest rated in U.S. TV history
The Lillehammer Games drew a 27.8 rating, CBS coverage outpacing the 1972 Munich and 1980 Lake Placid Winter Games. Kerrigan Harding case boosted ratings, with Kerrigan Harding episodes among top sports programs. CBS notes calendar shift increased winter sports familiarity and success.
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Associated Press
Sonya Harding
Nancy Kerrigan
Tommy Moe
Bonnie Blair
Dan Jansen
U.S
Nielsen Media Research
ABC
CBS
NBC Sports
Dick Ebersol
NBC
Fox Network
United States
NBC Executive Sees Easier Sell for Atlanta 1996 Games
LILLEHAMMER GAMES RATINGS quote from Dick Ebersol says NBC’s rights will ease selling the 1996 Games. He notes a shift allowing fans to root for rivals and compliments CBS producers Rick Gentile and Mike Pearl for their storytelling, highlighting NBC’s focus on narrative.
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Ebersol
NBC
Rick Gentile
CBS
Mike Pearl
Torvill and Dean retire from competitive skating
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean announce retirement from competition amid reflection on their Olympic finale in 1984 and controversy over sport rules. They skip the World Championships in Japan, plan a Skate-a-thon for the British Red Cross aiding Yugoslavia, and focus on a charity tour.
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England
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Christopher Dean
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Sarajevo
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Torvill
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Lyndon races past Valley Falls in sub-state opener
Lyndon rolled to a 107 48 victory over Valley Falls as J Gragg led Valley Falls with 11 points and Lyndon got balanced scoring from A Shoup, Kirkpatrick and others. Valley Falls ends 0-19. Lyndon advances toward a semifinals showdown with Wabaunsee.
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Lyndon
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Valley Falls
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Harding hearing delayed a day in Kerrigan case
U S Figure Skating Association moved the disciplinary hearing on Tonya Harding from March 9 to March 10. Panel chair Hybl said the delay was to accommodate the defense as world championships approach in March. If found in violation, Harding could face suspension or lifetime ban, making her ineligible for the World Championships in Chiba Japan.
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Ore
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USFSA
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Colorado Springs
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Nancy Kerrigan
Kerrigan
Hybl
Organization For Life
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Japan
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ORC to discuss equipment purchases at meeting
The Ottawa Recreation Commission holds a 7 p.m. board meeting at the Youth Center 115 W Fourth to discuss use of ORC equipment and vote on equipment purchases and changing meeting times. Call 242 1939 for special accommodations.
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ORC
Belleville Tops SirMilitary In Lopsided Kansas Night
Scores from a Kansas prep basketball night show Belleville winning 108 to 42 over SirMilitary while multiple other teams posted substantial victories or close losses across the state. Notable results include Concordia over Chapman, Chase Co over Cherokee SE, and Marysville edging Council Grove.
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SirMilitary
Beloit
Marton
Bereth Academy
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Udall
Chapman
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Lebo
OU Loss Mirrors Tough Season For Friends And Sterling
OU finished 17-1 in a setback described as a reflection of the season. Friends led by Coffing 3-7 0-7 and Gorges 8-17 14, while Omawa top performers included Miller 3-13 2-8 and Watkins 5-14 0-0 as Sterling and Friends advance with late free throws and solid shooting.
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