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    Sanctioned by the Nevada Boxing Commission. And...

    Sanctioned by the Nevada Boxing Commission. And you'd need at least three full briefcases to buy them off!
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    But it's not a solo venture. Rights are being...

    But it's not a solo venture. Rights are being shared with Bell and Rogers.
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    There is no source, and the idea that...

    There is no source, and the idea that mega-millions were left on the table is just wishful thinking. I don't see anyone outbidding TSN while delivering the same exposure (all games televised) any...
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    Can't hurt.

    Can't hurt.
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    Ask your doctor about Valium.

    Ask your doctor about Valium.
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    Who really gives a crap what you think is right?...

    Who really gives a crap what you think is right? The fact it's happening and will continue happening makes it a reality. For the CFL not to fight for any government money that may be up for grabs...
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    You must be kidding. The NFL is a textbook case...

    You must be kidding. The NFL is a textbook case in how to blackmail local and state governments into helping fund new stadiums. L.A. is the only case you can cite of a city saying no long-term, but...
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    I doubt the feds (regardless of party) would ever...

    I doubt the feds (regardless of party) would ever go there, though it would be nice if they at least required that the Grey Cup must be on over-the-air TV. I think the UK mandates that with the FA...
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    Do we know that for sure? Can't find anything...

    Do we know that for sure? Can't find anything online as to how much Bell pays for NFL rights.
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    This calls for some research... 2014 - 7...

    This calls for some research...

    2014 - 7 Sunday games after Labour Day
    2013 - 6
    2012 - 6
    2011 - 7
    2010 - 9
    2009 - 8
    2008 - 6
    2007 - 7
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    Baseball could have started the World Series on...

    Baseball could have started the World Series on Saturday, but didn't want to (potentially) go against college football and the NFL over two weekends. That would have been unthinkable years ago.
    ...
  12. Thread: TV ratings

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    Regarding the CBC, those people are called...

    Regarding the CBC, those people are called morons.

    As if Bell would purposely keep its own property "down". If Bell is calculating anything, it's how to maximize revenue.

    If the CFL demanded to...
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    That's a good point, Ravi. CTV always shows...

    That's a good point, Ravi. CTV always shows regional NFL games at 1:00.
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    Huge difference: some NASL teams had numerous...

    Huge difference: some NASL teams had numerous "franchise players", MLS teams can't do that. There has also been an unprecedented construction of soccer specific stadiums since the MLS began. The NASL...
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    They've got a place to play, and an ownership...

    They've got a place to play, and an ownership committed to the team long-term and willing to cover losses

    Crowing about the ratings is great, but that won't solve the problems of the Argos.
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    2nd overall, I'll buy. When a regular season Argo...

    2nd overall, I'll buy. When a regular season Argo game gets over 2 million, then I'll buy close.
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