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"My takeaway is that we're still at 30,000 feet."-- Mountain West Conference Commissioner Craig Thompson, on changes coming to the BCS. (AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN, 2/22)
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FedExCup will still offer $35M in bonus money to players based on points standings
The PGA Tour today announced a five-year extension of FedEx' sponsorship of the tour's season-long points championship through '17. The FedExCup will continue to offer $35M in total bonus money to players based on their finish in the points standings, including $10M to the winner. Beginning in ‘13, the four-tournament PGA Tour Playoffs for the FedExCup will be officially rebranded as the FedExCup Playoffs. As part of the extension, FedEx will continue to advertise in PGA Tour telecasts and other media outlets and become further integrated into the Tour's digital and global endeavors. FedEx also plans to continue its B-to-B initiatives at tournaments in key markets ( PGA Tour ). PGA Commissioner Tim Finchem said FedEx' renewal provides ...
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Going Too Far
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Out At Home
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Buzz Bin
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Duck Tales
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Newton's Law
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American Beauty?
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