Strong Debut for Gladiators
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NBCâs remake of âAmerican Gladiatorsâ muscled to a strong start on Sunday. The amateur athletic tournament, based on the early 1990s series, delivered the highest ratings among adults 18 to 49 of any new show this season on any network, matching the debut of âHeroesâ in September 2006, Nielsen estimated. In total viewers, however, âAmerican Gladiatorsâ was less impressive, drawing an average of 12 million from 9 to 11 p.m. ABCâs âCashmere Mafia,â by comparison, which made its debut on Sunday at 10 p.m., attracted 10.7 million viewers but markedly lower ratings in the 18-to-49 set. âCashmere Mafiaâ also benefited from a plum time slot following ABCâs âDesperate Housewivesâ (19.8 million), the only show to outpace âAmerican Gladiatorsâ on the night among adults 18 to 49. ABC, NBC and CBS finished in a virtual tie for first in that demographic over all on Sunday. CBS, buoyed by an overrun of its afternoon football coverage during the 7 p.m. hour that was followed by one of the highest rated editions of â60 Minutesâ in recent years (19 million), won the race in total viewers.
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Poster boys for jet lag, the newest Indiana Pacers quickly made themselves at home Thursday. Britton Johnsen and Tremaine Fowlkes were still a little woozy when they made their debuts against
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It didn't take long for the new coaches of three soccer powers to make their marks.
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NBC has picked up a  second season of the breakout reality hit "American  Gladiators," which debuted January 6 as the network's top new  series since "Heroes" in 2006.
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Fans at MCI Center got their first look at the Washington Wizards last night, and in a sense, so did Coach Eddie Jordan. Gilbert Arenas, Jarvis Hayes and Anthony Peeler returned from minor
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PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa : England opening batsmen Marcus Trescothick and Andrew Strausss gave their side a solid start on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at St George&#39;s Park.
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The Nets started the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic with a surprising burst from their supporting cast, and finished it with the expected contribution of their stars.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Even in an exhibition game on the first Saturday in March, baseball can still provide you with one of those moments .
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TORONTO -- They scored early, put up their fists when they started to get muscled around, and held off a late rush that earlier this season would have sent them scurrying behind the Zamboni to seek shelter from the storm.
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The Boston-to-New York bus wars are revving up, and the newest gladiator's arsenal includes complimentary onboard wireless Internet access and guaranteed seating.
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This new series has an experienced cast, a skilled crew and a hefty share of early setbacks.
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Across the spectrum of mass-appeal professional sports, Americaâs greatest regional rivalry has not been a pretty sight for New York fans.
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They play with a confident air these days, even a swagger, more befitting the Brazilians and Germans.
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In-form Alex Wharf made an impressive start to his international career this morning with wickets in his first two overs against India at Trent Bridge.
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Making his NHL debut Saturday in a pressure-packed game against a formidable foe, Sami Lepisto responded with cool composure against the Lightning.
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ATHENS -- In another era, say as far back as the pre-BALCO days, it would have been a wonderful moment. The host country's new hero, a rising star, sets an Olympic record, wins a gold medal, and lifts the emotions of an entire nation.
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Talent isn't required, but screams, cheers and lots of gyrations are.