NBC lands Olympic rights in record 1.25 billion deal
NBC secures exclusive U.S. TV rights to the 2000 Sydney Summer Games for 705 million and the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games for 545 million, totaling at least 1.27 billion with promotional contributions. IOC and Pound call the bid a pre-emptive move. rivals note shifts after ABC Disney and CBS sale headlines.
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Raiders reaffirm Oakland return with new stadium lease plan
Oakland California AP reports Raiders owner Al Davis signed final papers committing the team to play at the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum, with an 85 million dollar stadium upgrade and 42 million in loans. Officials back 225 million in bonds to fund renovations and seat licenses. The project aims to add 15 000 seats and 118 luxury suites, finishing by next season.
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Reich and Trudeau duel for Panthers QB starting job
Spartansburg AP Reich and Trudeau continue splitting No 1 duties as Panthers prep for Denver. Reich, under long contract and TV ads, and Trudeau, expansion pick, have split two exhibitions with Reich starting and Trudeau finishing. Coach Capers says no decision yet and both will be evaluated through first home game sequence.
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Edwards Dominates World Championships with 18 Meter Jump Record
Jonathan Edwards shattered the world triple jump mark at the World Championships in Goteborg. He first cleared 18.16 meters then soared to 18.29 meters, becoming the first to break 60 feet, while winning the world title amid a packed, royal audience.
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Yankees bring Darryl Strawberry back to New York battle
Darryl Strawberry, once a Mets star, signs with the Yankees for 650000 after six months of house arrest for tax evasion. He debuts amid mixed reviews, homering in batting practice but going 0 for 3 in an Orioles game as fans react with cheers and boos in a return to Yankee Stadium.
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