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The National Football League (NFL) has entered into record-breaking TV deals with CBS, Fox, ABC, and ESPN, worth $17.6 billion over five years. As a result, NBC is out, and CBS has obtained the AFC package for $500 million annually, a significant increase over NBC's break-even figure.
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As college football season kicks off, networks ABC and NBC are ready to battle for top ratings, with ABC boasting strong regional packages and NBC featuring Notre Dame hosting defending co-national champion Michigan. Meanwhile, CBS's revamped "NFL Today" pregame show is looking to reclaim its legacy,
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CBS Sports president Sean McManus has a daunting task ahead of him: re-establishing the network's glory in the ultra-competitive TV sports world while making financial ends meet. With a five-year, $4 billion dollar deal for the AFC, McManus must provide high-quality product while navigating the challenges of a
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CBS's restored energy and pride fuel the return of the NFL on the network, with a cast of familiar and new faces broadcasting 102 games over 17 weeks, beginning September 6. The relaunch aims to complement the network's existing programming with a blend of tradition and
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The 1998 NFL Draft is set to begin, with several teams looking to make crucial decisions on quarterbacks and other franchise players. The Indianapolis Colts, with the first pick, are facing a tough choice between Peyton Manning, a quarterback with great bloodlines and instincts, and Ryan Leaf, a quarterback with
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With Brad Johnson expected to return to form after a rehabilitation-filled offseason, the Minnesota Vikings are confident in their quarterback situation. Johnson was among the league's passing leaders before a herniated cervical disk ended his 1997 season, and he finished fourth among NFC passers with a quarterback rating
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NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has expressed support for reinstating instant replay to aid game officials' calls on critical plays only, while limiting replays to games that can make or break a season. This decision comes after the competition committee proposed a new replay system built around coaches' challenges,
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ABC Sports has confirmed the signing of Boomer Esiason as the new analyst for its "Monday Night Football" broadcast, replacing long-time commentator Frank Gifford. Esiason, a former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, will join play-by-play man Al Michaels and analyst Dan Dierdorf in the booth. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills have
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre has hinted at a possible torn rotator cuff in his non-throwing shoulder, but it has not affected his play this season. Favre plans to have his shoulder checked after the Super Bowl and does not intend to undergo off-season surgery. Despite the injury, Favre&
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The highly anticipated AFC Championship Game is set to take place today at Three Rivers Stadium, with the Denver Broncos facing off against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In a conference call with sports writers, NBC studio analysts Sam Wyche and Phil Simms shared their insights on the game, predicting a close
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The Denver Broncos, under the guidance of talismanic quarterback John Elway, have moved one step closer to the Super Bowl after a nail-biting 14-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri. The Broncos, who have shifted their focus towards a running game, relied heavily on
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Washington State quarterback Ryan Leaf and Oklahoma State defensive back/receiver R.W. McQuarters are the latest college football players to opt for the NFL draft. Leaf, who led the Cougars to their first Rose Bowl in 67 years, has established himself as a top prospect with 3,637 passing
