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NBC bumps Yankees-Red Sox to stay with golf as Scheffler forces playoff
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills News
For Terrell Hills residents who are also baseball fans, the preemption of the Yankees-Red Sox game may have been a disappointment, but it's a reminder that San Antonio is a city with a diverse range of sports interests. While the Alamo City doesn't have a professional baseball team of its own, many locals follow teams from other cities, including the Yankees and Red Sox. The fact that NBC chose to prioritize the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship over the baseball game suggests that golf is also a popular sport in the area, with many San Antonians likely tuning in to watch Scottie Scheffler's dramatic playoff. As NBC continues its first season of "Sunday Night Baseball," it will be interesting to see how the network balances its coverage of different sports and events, and how local viewers respond to the programming choices.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 2 min
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