‘Outside Shot’ by Keith O’Brien is no ‘Friday Night Lights’
The story line seems the same. Just change the sport from football to basketball, and the states from Texas to Kentucky. Keith O'Brien's new book, "Outside Shot: Big Dreams, Hard...
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Despite criticism, NBC wins ratings gold
But can network endure another Olympics ignoring demands for live TV coverage of marquee events? With the Olympic flame going out Sunday, it won't be long before NBC turns its...
Despite complaints, NBC’s ratings soar
Twitter is on fire with angry tweets directed at NBC over its tape-delay approach to the Olympics. #NBCFail has become a favorite hashtag. However, the reality is a huge portion...
Costas not slowing down at 60
Wasn't it just yesterday that Bob Costas was this hotshot kid working NBC's "Game of the Week" in baseball with Tony Kubek? Well, the kid turned 60 in March. "It...
NBC’s Lazarus faces large task with Olympics
Mark Lazarus is an affable man, but he seems to prefer to be in the background. The Olympics, though, will thrust him squarely into the intense spotlight created, in part,...
NBC now living in present
NEW YORK — The takeover is complete. Studio 8H, normally the domain of Lorne Michaels' "Saturday Night Live," has been transformed into the U.S. mission control for NBC's coverage of...
6 PLAYERS TO WATCH AT THE PGA CHAMPIONSHIP
Ed Sherman previews six players to watch at the PGA Championship. 1. Phil Mickelson: Mickelson desperately wants to win majors to enhance his legacy, but he has been stuck on...
No sour grapes for him
It wouldn't be accurate to say Luke Donald is drinking wine from his signature label to dull the pain in his ailing left wrist. It doesn't hurt. Rather, Donald is...
Jenkins may be same, but never gets old
Since Tiger Woods can't do much these days, he might want to catch up on his reading. He should check out the latest from Dan Jenkins. The 78-year-old legend is...
Painful truth: Injury no barrier
If you want to look smart predicting the winner of the PGA Championship next month, go with the player who is on the verge of skipping the tournament because of...