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MultiChannel News - Thu Dec 3, 2:03 pm ET
Comcast executives said they won't try to turn their Versus cable channel into a rival to ESPN after their joint venture with NBC Universal clears.
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EARTHtimes.org - Thu Dec 3, 12:46 pm ET
Robben Island, South Africa - Prize money for the 2010 World Cup will increase by 61 per cent compared to the 2006 edition while the Olympic football tournament will remain unchanged for the 2012 Games, FIFA announced Thursd...
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Bloomberg - Thu Dec 3, 8:58 am ET
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Former Wimbledon and Australian Open champion Amelie Mauresmo ended her tennis career at the age of 30 because she no longer has the drive to compete for trophies.
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FOX 5 San Diego - Thu Dec 3, 12:35 pm ET
Legendary broadcaster Dick Enberg has agreed to become the San Diego Padres' lead television play-by-play announcer, a person familiar with the negotiations told SDNN.com Wednesday night.
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San Francisco Chronicle - Thu Dec 3, 3:34 am ET
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is trying to persuade the Cubs to move their spring training from Arizona to Florida. Crist met with Cubs President Crane Kenney, Chairman Tom Ricketts and other team officials about possibly moving from Mesa to Naples, on Florida's...
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Nasdaq - Thu Dec 3, 7:47 am ET
BERLIN -(Dow Jones)- German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged to help reach a successful conclusion of the climate talks in Copenhagen later this month and expressed support for a fast conclusion of the Doha round of world trade talks, German government spokesman Ulrich Wilhelm said Thursday.
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Bloomberg - Thu Dec 3, 7:13 am ET
The ex-top-ranked player announced her retirement at a press conference today in Paris. The Frenchwoman, who turned pro in 1993, hadn’t played a match on the WTA Tour since she lost in the second round of the U.S. Open in September.
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BetaNews - Thu Dec 3, 11:38 am ET
After this morning, there should be no question in anyone's minds whatsoever as to what Comcast's deal with General Electric for control of NBC Universal is about: NBCU is a huge producer of cable TV content, and Comcast would like to be the parent company of that producer.
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Big Bear Grizzly - Thu Dec 3, 4:02 pm ET
The Big Bear Marathon by any name is no more—at least for now.
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Major League Baseball - Wed Dec 2, 10:15 pm ET
Enberg on board as Padres TV voice
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Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Thu Dec 3, 7:08 am ET
1926: National Broadcasting Co. formed by General Electric Co., Westinghouse Electric Co. and Radio Corporation of America after buying broadcast assets from AT&T. Launches first permanent radio network in United States.
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ESPN - Wed Dec 2, 10:05 pm ET
Henrik and Daniel Sedin had a hand in three first-period goals and Roberto Luongo made 27 saves as the Canucks beat the Devils 5-2.
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Inside Hoops - Thu Dec 3, 11:16 am ET
Hall of Famer Anne Donovan has been named head coach of the New York Liberty, it was announced today by team President and General Manager Carol Blazejowski. As per team policy, terms of the contract were not released. “There’s no question that Anne is one of the most respected coaches in our game. Her experience and [...]
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FOX 5 Washington D.C. - Thu Dec 3, 10:42 am ET
Marc Savard celebrated his new seven-year contract extension by scoring his 200th NHL goal, and Marco Sturm scored twice in 2:33 to lead the Boston Bruins to a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL on Wednesday.
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KTVN Reno - Thu Dec 3, 2:36 pm ET
Along with an increased risk for high cholesterol and diabetes, overweight and obese children also may be more prone to spinal problems and back pain, according to U.S. researchers.
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Colorado Springs Independent - Thu Dec 3, 3:12 am ET
Just when the city thinks it's in the clear on its controversial U.S. Olympic Committee deal, it gets another pie in the face. by Pam Zubeck Just when the city thinks it's in the clear on its controversial U.S. Olympic Committee deal, it gets another pie in the face. Last week, LandCo Equity Partners leaders were slapped with racketeering, theft and fraud charges, meaning the city's hand ...
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Colorado Springs Independent - Thu Dec 3, 3:11 am ET
Questions are once again nagging the city's U.S. Olympic Committee retention deal, now that a grand jury has indicted Ray Marshall and James Brodie of LandCo Equity Partners on 33 felony counts. by Pam Zubeck Questions are once again nagging the city's U.S. Olympic Committee retention deal now that a grand jury has indicted Ray Marshall and James Brodie of LandCo Equity Partners on 33 felony ...
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AP via Yahoo! News - Wed Dec 2, 8:46 am ET
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency will unveil details of a new plan to confront manufacturers who produce supplements that contain steroids and other dangerous drugs.
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Park Hills Daily Journal - Thu Dec 3, 7:51 am ET
Here's a look at Tuesday's sports in brief around the world.
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Gothamist - Thu Dec 3, 1:13 pm ET
Despite a steady rain, thousands of people amassed at Rockefeller Center last night for the annual tree lighting event . Besides the dramatic moment when the lights go from off to on, there were performances by Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, Rob Thomas, Alicia Keys, Jo Dee Messina, Barry Manilow, Shakira, The Muppets, and The Roots. Photographer Katie Sokoler got a bird ...