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Michelle Kwan, the reigning Olympic champion, has a chance to replicate Ilia Kulik's achievement of winning the gold medal while skating first in the final group. Skating first is often considered an advantage as judges tend to save room for the highest marks. However, Kulik set a high
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The 1998 Nagano Olympics, the 18th Winter Games, have finally commenced, marked by the ceremonial ringing of the sacred Zenkoji Temple bell and the stomping of a 516-pound sumo wrestler. However, behind the pomp and circumstance lies a complex interplay of tradition and commercialism. The event has been shaped by
Broadcasting
The Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics, scheduled for February 1998, will feature a significant increase in participating nations, with 72 countries expected to participate, a 7.5% increase from the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. CBS and TNT will broadcast the Games, with CBS airing portions of the events daily from
Broadcasting
The latest NFL broadcasting-rights package has sparked a heated debate over whether the networks are risking a financial disaster or securing a lucrative deal. As the networks CBS, ABC, ESPN, and Fox prepare to shell out $18.6 billion for the next eight years, executives on both sides of the
Broadcasting
As the new NFL telecast contracts are signed, fans can expect to see a familiar game delivery format, despite the staggering sums changing hands. The NFL's tried-and-true formula of 17 Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays, with regional schedules and playoffs, remains unchanged. However, the networks will be shelling out
