Little League Innocence Fades in TV Glare
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The ESPN, ABC and ESPN2 expanded coverage of Little League baseball games has created a new atmosphere for children's baseball.? The players are more aware that millions of baseball fans are watching them and are obviously concerned about?their image and performance.?Thirty-five games will be broadcast in the US and overseas because the new format allows for a championship game between the American and foreign winners. The question that lingers is whether the players can enjoy the games as children or if they feel pressured to imitate Major League professionals.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2003
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Fox News, Media Elite
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Fox News Network L.L.C. had 8.1 million viewers on election night, more than any other cable news network. It has surpassed CNN in prime time ratings since January 2002, and advertising revenues are projected to increase 30 percent over 2003.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2004
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Sorrow Mixed With Disbelief For Patrons Of Community
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Some residents of the town of Coudersport, Pennsylvania express disappointment at the guilty verdict of John Rigas of Adelphia Communications, as they know him as a kind community benefactor.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2004
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