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Ebersol Big Winner  At Sports Emmys

NBC Sports & Olympics Chair Dick Ebersol emerges as the big winner of last night’s Sports Emmy awards ceremony in N.Y., as he leads the Peacock to wins in 10 different categories and is honored with a lifetime achievement award. The most emotional moment of the night comes when Ebersol is presented his award by Muhammad Ali. The long-time NBC exec also is feted on stage by six of the most influential commissioners in sports, with MLB's Bud Selig calling him a legendary figure in sports television, and the NHL's Gary Bettman saying Ebersol's "fingerprints are on the entire landscape" of the industry. The NFL's Roger Goodell simply says Ebersol is "doing what is best for American sports." Meanwhile, other winners from last night include Cris Collinsworth, who earns the award for top sports event analyst for his work with NBC and NFL Network; Bob Costas, who is named best studio host for his work with NBC and HBO; and CBS' Jim Nantz, who is selected as the top play-by-play announcer.