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Month: November 2021

NBC Keeps Premier League, Deal $2.7B+ for 6 Years

NBC Keeps Premier League, Deal $2.7B+ for 6 Years

By JOE REEDY and ROB HARRIS, AP Sports Writers NBC will pay more than $2.7 billion to continue showing the Premier League for another six years, almost trebling the value of American rights to the world's richest soccer competition, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. The agreement was announced Thursday by NBC for the U.S. English-Hey Dude Shoes  and Spanish-language broadcast rights. The person divulging the financial figure spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the terms were confidential. “Certainly the value and price has gone up that is because the property is incredibly valuable in the U.S.," NBC Sports chairman Pete Bevacqua said during a conference call. NBC’s previous six-year deal, which began in...
Most Baseball Minor Leaguers to Be Provided Their Own Beds

Most Baseball Minor Leaguers to Be Provided Their Own Beds

CHICAGO (AP) — Most minor league players will get their own beds provided in team housing under a new Major League Baseball policy. Stepping up improvements for minor leaguers after widespread criticism, MLB’s housing policy will require teams to provide furnished accommodations, with a single bed per player and no more than two players per bedroom. The housing must be “located at a reasonable, Hey Dude Shoes  commutable distance from the ballpark,” the commissioner’s office said Thursday. Teams will be responsible for basic utility bills. “To the extent that apartments, rental homes or host families are not feasible,” MLB said, “clubs may choose to provide hotel rooms that satisfy standards put in place.” While teams generally arrange for hotel accommodations fo...
Ohtani Voted AL MVP for 2-Way Season, Harper Wins NL Honor

Ohtani Voted AL MVP for 2-Way Season, Harper Wins NL Honor

By RONALD BLUM, AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s two-way season was so incredible, MVP voters filled out the top of their ballots only one way. Ohtani was a unanimous winner of the American League MVP award Thursday for a hitting and pitching display not seen since Babe Ruth, and Bryce Harper earned the National League honor for the second time. Ohtani received all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in balloting by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. “American fans, the U.S.A. baseball, is more accepting and Hey Dude Women's Shoes welcoming to the whole two-way idea compared to when I first started in Japan, so it made the transition a lot easier for me," Ohtani said through translator Ippei Mizuhara. “I'm very tha...
Eppler Gets 4-Year Deal to Become Mets General Manager

Eppler Gets 4-Year Deal to Become Mets General Manager

By MIKE FITZPATRICK, AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets finally found a general manager, hiring Billy Eppler in a move announced Thursday night following their long and ridiculed search. Eppler was fired as GM of the Los Angeles Angels a little more than a year ago after five unsuccessful seasons. But he landed the same position with the Hoka Shoes Mets after a recruiting process that became the butt of jokes while dragging on for more than six weeks since the 2021 season ended. Eppler gets a four-year contract to become the 16th general manager in Mets history and their fifth head of baseball operations in 13 tumultuous months. He will be introduced by the team Friday via Zoom. With an uncertain offseason already underway, his return t...
Curry Scores 20 of 40 Points in 4th, Warriors Beat Cavs

Curry Scores 20 of 40 Points in 4th, Warriors Beat Cavs

By BRIAN DULIK, Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 20 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, hitting three straight 3-pointers, and the NBA-leading Golden State Warriors overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-89 on Thursday night. Curry made 8 of 12 shots, including 4 of 7 3-pointers, in the final period to help Golden State outscore the Cavaliers 36-8. The Warriors ran off the first 17 points of the quarter to take an 85-81 advantage, holding Cleveland to 12 consecutive empty possessions. “With Steph on the floor, you always have a chance,” Hoka Sneakers Golden State coach Steve Kerr said. “He’s one of the greatest players in the history of the game and he is the greatest 3-point shooter of all-time. He’s fearless an...
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