The News Review:
- Sports Briefing | College Football Houston Receiver Says He’ll Return
- hio State sells sports media rights for $110M
- Sports Briefing | Pro Football Texans’ Moats Accepts fficer’s Apology
- Sports Briefing | College Basketball Virginia Hires Washington …
- Sports Briefing | Soccer Fox Soccer to Broadcast Champions League
- USA TDAY Sports Weekly Publishes Special Edition NFL Draft …
- Barry Levinson to shoot ESPN sports documentary
Sports Briefing | College Football Houston Receiver Says He’ll Return
New York Times
Edwards also said he would pursue legal action against Marshall. Edwards Houston’s leading receiver when he was injured was running full speed for a long pass when his right shin crashed into the cart just beyond the end zone. ¶hio State said it sold the rights for its sports programs to IMG College and Radihio in a 10-year deal that guarantees the university $110 million. hio State said the deal would give the companies the rights to manage and market publishing related to hio State sports as well as radio game play-by-play and coaches’ shows. The deal also covers television not included in other contracts.
hio State sells sports media rights for $110M
The Associated Press
The university said Monday that its partnership with IMG College and Radihio gives the companies the rights to manage and market publishing related to hio State sports as well as radio game play-by-play and coaches’ shows. The contract also covers television not included in Big Ten Conference and NCAA contracts. In a statement athletic director Gene Smith says the arrangement will help maintain the financial stability of hio State’s 36 sports. The deal with IMG College and Radihio also allows them to seek corporate sponsorships coaches’ endorsements and sign advertising.
Sports Briefing | Pro Football Texans’ Moats Accepts fficer’s Apology
New York Times
css); Sports Briefing – Pro Football – Texans’ Moats Accepts fficer’s Apology – NYTimes. Moats said on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that he hoped fficer Robert Powell was sincere in his apology. Powell who has been placed on paid leave issued a statement Friday saying he “showed poor judgment and insensitivity. ” ¶The Giants’ Plaxico Burress will return to court Tuesday in his gun possession case as his lawyers and prosecutors negotiate what punishment Burress should face for accidentally shooting himself in a crowded Manhattan nightclub last year. Burress’s lawyer Ben Brafman said Burress would appear in court Tuesday but that the hearing would be adjourned.
Sports Briefing | College Basketball Virginia Hires Washington …
New York Times
Bennett will replace Dave Leitao who was 63-60 in four seasons but resigned after the Cavaliers finished 10-18. Bennett 39 was 68-30 in three seasons with the Cougars and was the Associated Press coach of the year in 2007. ¶hio State said it sold the rights for its sports programs to IMG College and Radihio in a 10-year deal that guarantees the university $110 million. Bennett will replace Dave Leitao who was 63-60 in four seasons but resigned after the Cavaliers finished 10-18. Bennett 39 was 68-30 in three seasons with the Cougars and was the Associated Press coach of the year in 2007.
Sports Briefing | Soccer Fox Soccer to Broadcast Champions League
New York Times
css); Sports Briefing – Soccer – Fox Soccer to Broadcast Champions League – NYTimes. ESPN which held the rights since the 1994-95 season confirmed the switch. ESPN and ESPN2 which are available in 98 million homes broadcast Champions League matches in high definition this season. FSC which reaches 34 million households has not yet started hi-def telecasts.
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USA TDAY Sports Weekly Publishes Special Edition NFL Draft …
FXBusiness
The Sports Weekly NFL Draft Preview ’09 gives fans the latest rankings and insight into the upcoming pro draft of college football players taking place April 25 through April 26 2009. Featured in this 48-page special issue: — A breakdown of the elite players in the draft from Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford to Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry to Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree — Top 100 ranking of players — Analysis and ranking by position — ur experts’ mock draft — verview of clubs’ needs and plans past three-year draft history and status of last year’s draft players for all 32 teams The Sports Weekly NFL Draft Preview ’09 will be on sale at newsstands through May 11 2009 at a cover price of $4. This issue can be ordered by calling 1-800-872-5149 or by visiting www.
Barry Levinson to shoot ESPN sports documentary
Reuters
The writer-director who has explored his native Baltimore in scripted pictures such as “Avalon” and “Tin Men” will examine the Baltimore Colts’ ignoble middle-of-the-night escape to Indianapolis in 1984. “And the Band Marched n” will cover owner Robert Irsay’s decision to sneak the team out of the city after a string of losing seasons; Levinson a longtime Baltimore Colts fans will investigate “how a fan base copes with losing the team that it loves” ESPN said. The sports cable giant also said Monday that it had signed up several more directors as part of its ambitious program which aims to match noted filmmakers with subjects they’re passionate about. Barbara Kopple will direct a documentary about the Steinbrenners examining the transfer of power from the polarizing New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner to his children. Kopple known for intimate portrayals of subjects such as Woody Allen (“Wild Man Blues”) and the Dixie Chicks (“Shut Up & Sing”) has already begun work on the documentary and will be shooting at the opening of the new Yankee Stadium on Friday. Albert Maysles meanwhile will revisit Muhammad Ali’s 1980 bout against Larry Holmes when the heavyweight champion took on the up-and-coming Holmes. Maysles known for groundbreaking documentaries like “Gimme Shelter” and “Grey Gardens” has obtained rare footage and will chronicle both the build-up to and aftermath of the boxing match ESPN said.
