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John Smoltz, Al Leiter Refuse Vaccine, Won’t Work In MLB Network Studio
“Two of the network’s high-profile analysts refused. Rather than turning in their resignation letters or the network firing them, an agreement has been reached. Both John Smoltz and Al Leiter will continue breaking down baseball for MLB Network, but they will not be allowed inside the studio. Andrew Marchand of The New York Post reports that the two former pitchers will each be appearing remotely.”

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Eli Manning: ‘People Enjoy’ When ManningCast Has to Apologize for Language
“We get a lot of curse words, some from Peyton, some from guests.”


Jordan Bondurant is a features reporter for Barrett Sports Media. He’s a multimedia journalist and communicator who works at the Virginia State Corporation Commission in Richmond. Jordan also contributes occasional coverage of the Washington Capitals for the blog NoVa Caps. His prior media experiences include working for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the Danville Register & Bee, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, WRIC-TV 8News and Audacy Richmond. He can be reached by email at bondurantmedia@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @J__Bondurant.
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JJ Redick: ESPN Sells The NBA As ‘Only 5 or 6 Teams Matter’
“To me, this could be the best thing possible for the NBA and its fans because we have not done a good job of selling the rest of the NBA.”
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Diamond Sports Group In Danger of Losing Padres TV Rights
“The company has a grace period to deliver the payment that runs through May 30.”