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NBC bumps Yankees-Red Sox to stay with golf as Scheffler forces playoff
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· 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 Sugar Land News
For Sugar Land residents who are also golf enthusiasts, the decision to prioritize the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship over the Yankees-Red Sox game may have been a welcome one. Scottie Scheffler, the world's No. 1 player, forcing a sudden-death playoff against Viktor Hovland would have been exciting to watch for local golf fans. The fact that NBC chose to stay with the golf tournament, even after a 90-minute rain delay, shows the network's commitment to covering high-stakes golf events. This move may have also been a boon for local sports bars and restaurants in Sugar Land that show golf, as fans would have been eager to catch the conclusion of the tournament. With the Houston area being a hub for golf, it's likely that many Sugar Land residents were tuned in to watch Scheffler's dramatic finish.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? 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...
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