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"I don't ever want to be an executive again."-- Outgoing NBC Sports Group Chair Dick Ebersol, who Thursday announced his resignation. (WALL STREET JOURNAL, 5/20)
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Bidding Adieu
Ebersol says contract offer "wasn't as high as I wanted to go"
NBC Sports Group Chair Dick Ebersol "resigned abruptly on Thursday after negotiations on a four-year contract collapsed," according to a front-page piece by Sandomir & Carter of the N.Y. TIMES. Ebersol has been "best known for his work with the Olympics, and his departure could significantly change what is expected to be a vigorous battle for the television rights for the next two Games." Ebersol said, "If I wasn't going to produce them, I wasn't going to be part of the process." Ebersol "had been negotiating a contract extension" with NBC Universal President & CEO Steve Burke for months. But Ebersol last week "was sensing a deal might not be done." He said, "I went to see Mr. Burke [Wednesday], and I said ...
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Leaving On A Jet Plane?
Report denied that Thrashers' move to Winnipeg is done, but a deal seems close.
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Only Room For One Of Us
Katz says Rexall Place should not compete with new arena.
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Not Enought Time
NFL seeks to delay filing reply in antitrust lawsuit.
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Dimension Analysis
The CBC cuts planned 3D coverage of Stanley Cup Final.
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Back To The Ballot Box?
FIFA not ruling out revote for '22 World Cup amid allegations.
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Cimbing The Ladder Again
LeBron James seeing a post-Decision rise in his marketability.
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Follow The Leader
ESPN book already on best-seller list prior to release.
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Curtain Call
"Lombardi" producers talk about the end of their Broadway run.
