In the National Football League, the TV apple cart is about to be turned over. Whoever picks up the apples—and they are quite expensive—could determine how viewers get the NFL for years to come. In an increasingly complex and dizzying sports television universe, the NFL has been an oasis of stability …
Thanks to Cable, Window of Opportunity Is Open Wide for the NF Read More »
He reported that running back Joe Cribbs would return to the Buffalo Bills. Cribbs denied it. He reported that the FBI was investigating the major league umpires union’s handling of its money. The umpires denied it. He reported that the Sullivan family was interested in selling the New England …
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In the latest episode of “Rich Man, Richer Man,” one group of wealthy sports folks the NFL, NBA PGA, NCAA, “Hey, we no longer can foot all of your bills, in other words, stop feeding those pampered athletes gourmet TV dinners at our expense.” For the past 18 months, CBS executive …
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But as ridiculous as it may sound, “CBS Sports Inside Out” is something the whole family ought to watch. If you don’t have a family, might be worth starting one just to watch the show. “Inside Out” debuts on Father’s Day at 5:30 p.m. and returns three times in July. It’s …
CBS’ Newest Weekend Show Is Strictly Kids’ Stuff Read More »
Sports anthology shows are the networks curious collection of Olympic-style events, bizarre competitions and junkyard sports, Boxing and bicycling, swimming and skating, track and triathlons, motor sports and marathons. Twenty-five years ago, ABC launched “Wide World Sports,” and its highly successful format—giving us a little of this and a little of …
Thompson finally blows his whistle and calls out, “Freddie, get over here!” He rests his hands on the player’s shoulders as he berates him gently, consoles him and then, with a gentle pat on the rear, sends the player back onto the court. Is it John Thompson the coach, or is …
Fortunately, if not surprisingly, ABC and ESPN are refusing to participate directly in the USFL’s reactionary future vision. “Our policy remains the same: we will provide a line feed into the press box as we always have. Nothing more,” said Scotty Connal, ESPN’s executive vice president. “we’re there to televise the …
