NBC now will have exclusive rights to the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, as well as the 2018 Winter Games and 2020 Olympics, whose sites have not yet been chosen.
Comcast executives have made clear they're not interested in a repeat of the 2010 Vancouver Games, when NBC lost more than $200 million in a rough economy. NBC also stands to take a similar hit from next year's London Olympics.
"It was very clear from the beginning that we wanted to be disciplined and responsible," Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said. "We think this will be a profitable relationship . . . I believe we will be profitable and build value for our shareholders."
Boxing
* Undefeated six-time world champion
Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced on his Twitter feed that he will end a 16-month hiatus when he faces WBC welterweight champion
Victor Ortiz on Sept. 17 at a site to be determined. Mayweather (41-0, 25 KOs) hasn't fought since a unanimous decision over
Shane Mosley on May 1, 2010, and has repeatedly declined to accept a bout against WBO welterweight champ
Manny Pacquiao.
* WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck will defend his title against former light heavyweight champ Hugo Hernan Garay, of Argentina, on July 16 in Munich.
Auto Racing
* Hendrick Motorsports said
Kasey Kahne will be sponsored by Farmers Insurance when he joins the organization next season. Kahne will replace
Mark Martin in the No. 5 Chevrolet.
* Sam Hornish Jr. will return to the Sprint Cup Series for the first time this season at Pocono Raceway. Hornish will replace Travis Kvapil in the No. 38 Ford for Front Row Motorsports. Hornish is a three-time IndyCar champion. He has been out of a full-time ride this year.
Sport Stops
* Olympic gymnastics champion
Paul Hamm said that there is a "small possibility'' he could be ready to participate in a few events at nationals in August just 7 months after shoulder surgery.
* Andy Roddick began his bid for a record fifth title at Queen's Club in London by defeating Feliciano Lopez, 7-6 (2), 6-7 (5), 6-4. Defending champion Sam Querrey also advanced into the third round of the tournament, with a 7-6 (6), 5-7, 6-3 win over Rainer Schuettler.
