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          In N.Y., Bob Raissman calls NBC's technical coverage of
     Michael Jordan's 55-point game on Sunday "mesmerizing," but
     adds, "Can't say the same for the time wasted shooting David
     Falk during the game" (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 4/29)....In Akron,
     Terry Pluto writes on Sports Illustrated/Women Sport under
     the header "Magazine Goes Beyond Edge Of Good Taste." 
     Pluto: "Now that Sports Illustrated Women Sport has hit
     every sexual hot button, maybe it can settle down and give
     us a magazine that everyone can be proud of" (AKRON BEACON
     JOURNAL, 4/29)....NY-based Think Inc. expects to launch a
     new MLBPA World Wide Web site around MLB's All-Star Game in
     July (BRANDWEEK, 4/28 issue)....Game Seven of the Coyotes-
     Mighty Ducks game will be simulcast on Fox Sports West and
     Fox Sports West 2 (Mighty Ducks)....The Marlins are likely
     to switch their entire cable package to SportsChannel FL
     next season as the team confirmed they are close to
     completing a multiyear deal with SportsChannel, which is
     managed by Marlins Owner Wayne Huizenga's Front Row
     Communications (MIAMI HERALD, 4/29).


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