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NBC bumps Yankees-Red Sox to stay with golf as Scheffler forces playoff
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
It is rare that a New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox game gets preempted for anything, especially on network television. That was the case though Sunday night due to a rain delay at the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship, and with Scottie Scheffler in contention.An NBC Sports spokesman said the decis...
Key takeaway An NBC Sports spokesman said the decision was made in consultation with the PGA Tour and Major League Baseball to stick with coverage of the golf tournament once it resumed at 7:20 p.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For Alamo Heights residents who are also golf enthusiasts, the decision by NBC to prioritize the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship over the Yankees-Red Sox game may have been a welcome one. The sudden-death playoff between Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland, set to resume Monday morning, will likely draw the attention of local golf fans who frequent courses in the San Antonio area. Meanwhile, baseball fans in the community may have been disappointed by the preemption, but they could still catch the game on Peacock or tune in later when NBC resumed coverage. The fact that NBC stuck with the golf tournament until its conclusion or suspension due to darkness suggests that the network is committed to providing comprehensive coverage of major sporting events, which may bode well for local sports fans who appreciate in-depth coverage of their favorite games.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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