TV's billion dollar NFL future looms over the sport
A critic argues TV wields control of football, from scheduling to length, as networks grab a billion-dollar four-year NFL deal. He contrasts CFL earnings, implying the league’s reliance on television has transformed the game and culture, and eyes a looming next season.
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Russell Minor Hockey Report and Local Athletics
Local hockey notes cover Russell and Rossburn games with scorers Maurice Morriseau Scott DeMontigny Devin Zimmer and Darrin Joss leading scorers plus a 7 4 Rossburn win after overtime. Bantams post 22 5 season with 16 0 win over Virden and 2 3 losses to Dauphin in overtime. Upcoming events include Parkland Figure Skating Feb 7 and a Feb 7 volleyball tourney.
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Parkland Region Winter Games finals dates listed
Cliff Zimmer lists locations and dates for Manitoba Winter Games 1982 finals. Badminton Roblin Feb 6. Basketball Dauphin Feb 21. Broomball Swan River Feb 21. Cross Country Roblin Feb 20. Jr Curling Binscarth Feb 27 28. Also notes Jr Curling venues Russell Feb 12 13 with finals Feb Mth. Broomball Rossburn Feb 13. alpine and cross country at Roblin Feb 20 21. Contacts Jim Boucher Rick Lane Neil Hayes for registrations.
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Falloon rink advances to Brandon provincials in 2 district curlers
Elsie Falloon and teammates Mona Gillespie Martha Liske and Verna Evans will represent District 2 at the Senior Ladies Provincials in Brandon on February 18. They won the Russell district playoffs January 17 18 sweeping four opponents including Draper Grandview and Dauphin entries to take the A side then beat Field send also of Dauphin in the AB final. Falloon clinched two shots on the final end counting two to win. The club notes three rinks competed this year with several members named and upcoming events listed including February 6 7 mixed zone playoffs and the Scottie provincials in Winnipeg.
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Manitoba to fund sport centre training grant details
Minister Larry Desjardins announced a 15000 dollar grant from lottery revenues for the Regional Sport Training Centre at the University of Manitoba. The two year pilot project involves the Canadian and Manitoba Track and Field Associations the University of Manitoba Sport Canada and the Province of Manitoba with coach Alphonse Bernard leading instruction in middle distance running. The program aims to benefit university athletes while granting access to high performance and aspiring competitors.
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Ladies Bowling News Leaders and High Scores
Woodlin Herefords top standings with 10640 points as January 26 bowling night boosts Grand Totals for Clement's Fertilizer Service Jolly Ledger and WJ Simmentals. Liz Lopushinsky claims high single with 24 games and Brenda McGregor a 619 high triple along with multiple strong scores across teams.
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