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Sports Media Watch found this 6/13/2008 on www.msnbc.msn.com [flag]
WASHINGTON - Tim Russert, NBC News’ Washington bureau chief and the moderator of “Meet the Press,” died Friday after being stricken at the bureau, NBC News said Friday. He was 58. Russert was recording voiceovers for Sunday’s “Meet the Press” broadcast when he collapsed, the network said. He had recently returned from Italy, where his family was celebrating the graduation of Russert’s son, ... [link]

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Breaking news: NBC's Tim Russert is dead.
Published 6/13/2008 by Paulsen (noreply@blogger.com) at Sports Media Watch
[image] Shocking news. Tim Russert is dead at 58 . Russert " was conducting a political Q&A on MSNBC.com " early this afternoon, when he " collapsed while in the tracking booth at the Washington bureau ." One of the leading political journalists in this country, Russert was host of the venerable Meet the Press , the highest rated and perhaps the most important Sunday morning news program. Anyone who has watched NBC News coverage of the recent political primaries has seen Russert nearly every day for the past several months. Russert was relatively young and ...

Extremely sad news about the death of Tim ...
Published 6/13/2008 by Will Leitch at Deadspin
Extremely sad news about the death of Tim Russert. He'll be missed. Go Bills. [MSNBC]

Tim Russert Dies at Age 58
Published 6/13/2008 by BearsNecessity at Buffalo Rumblings: Front Page Posts
... Tom Brokaw reporting that his colleague, Meet the Press moderator, and long time Bills fan Tim Russert collapsed and died this morning. Totally shocking--he was only 58, and one of my favorite TV news personalities--kept it straight for the most part and tried his best to never judge.  NBC coverage :: ...

Remembering Tim Russert, Baseball Hall of Fame Director
Published 6/13/2008 by susan mullen (noreply@blogger.com) at XM MLB Chat
Elected in 2003 to the Board of Directors of the Baseball Hall of Fame. MSNBC/NBC report

It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere - R.I.P. Tim Russert Edition
Published 6/13/2008 by BDoc (noreply@blogger.com) at The Sports Oasis
... Originally, I was going to put up a post regarding "He Got Game" in honor of Ray Allen's play last night. However, due to recent, and very sad, events it's been replaced to honor the memory of Tim Russert. He died today of a heart attack at the age of 58. ...

Tim Russert 1950-2008
Published 6/13/2008 by ATL_eagle (noreply@blogger.com) at Eagle in Atlanta -- atleagle.com
... Huge BC fan and BC dad Tim Russert died Friday after a sudden heart. Terrible news. Thoughts and prayers go out to Luke Russert '08 and to the whole Russert family.

Rest in Peace, Tim Russert
Published 6/13/2008 by ssilva at Boston Dirt Dogs
... NBC News Washington Bureau Chief Tim Russert Has Died Baseball Hall of Fame Issues Statement " 'My dad bought tickets way up in the nosebleeds,' Russert says. 'I went down the aisle and tried desperately to get autographs. This one baseball player, Joe Pepitone, pushed me aside and I was crushed. I came back to my seat very dejected and my dad said, ‘What happened?’ I explained it to him and he said, ‘Don’t ever forget that. It takes as much time to be nice to someone as it does to be a jerk.’ It has stayed with me my entire life." ...

Tim Russert
Published 6/13/2008 by Screech's Best Friend (noreply@blogger.com) at Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog
... As you may well have heard--Mr. Tim Russert--Washington Bureau Chief of NBC NEWS and Moderator of "Meet The Press" passed away this afternoon in Washington, DC--unexpectedly and sadly. ...

Game 67: Dodgers (31-35) at Tigers (29-37)
Published 6/13/2008 by Ian Casselberry at Bless You Boys: Front Page Posts
... Forgive me for getting somber for a moment, but I'd like to note the passing of Tim Russert, someone whose work I've admired for a very long time.  (And judging from all the photos and clips I'm seeing on TV right now, he was a huge baseball fan.)  As an aspiring journalist, I always thought it would be great if just once, I could nail a guy with a question the way Russert did to politicians all the time.  And if I loved my job as much as he seemed to, I must be doing okay.  I can't imagine a Sunday morning (or election coverage) ...

BILLS MOURN PASSING OF RUSSERT
Published 6/13/2008 by Mike Florio at ProFootballTalk.com
It was a shocker on Friday afternoon to learn that NBC’s Tim Russert died today at age 58 .  When we heard about it, we immediately wanted to post something on the site, even though it is unrelated to the world of football. Thanks to a statement released by the Buffalo Bills, we now can say a few words about Mr. Russert.“The Buffalo Bills organization is devastated in hearing the news of the passing of Tim Russert,” the statement reads.  “Tim, as everyone knows, was a tremendous Bills fan.  He was always so proud to let people know just how much he loved our team and was such a ...

Tim Russet of NBC News Has Died
Published 6/13/2008 by Fenway West (noreply@blogger.com) at Fenway West
NBC Washington Bureau Chief and moderater of meet the Press has died after collapsing today. Russert moderated the debate for President of Red Sox Nation last September. The Red Sox released the following statement about his passing. ...

Tim Russert of NBC News Has Died
Published 6/13/2008 by Fenway West (noreply@blogger.com) at Fenway West
NBC Washington Bureau Chief and moderater of Meet the Press Tim Russert has died after collapsing today. Russert moderated the debate for President of Red Sox Nation last September. The Red Sox released the following statement about his passing. ...

Russert Remembered As Die-Hard Buffalo Bills Fan
Published 6/13/2008 by jason at SPORTSbyBROOKS
Shocking to hear that Tim Russert died on Friday , apparently collapsing from a heart attack while doing voiceovers for Sunday’s “Meet The Press”. Tim Russert In addition to being a political analyst, NBC bureau chief & board member of the Baseball Hall of Fame , Russert was also a big Buffalo Bills fan. And USA TODAY’s GAME ON pays tribute to the late Bills backer by re-telling a college speech Tim gave on supporting his favorite NFL team through thick & thin. In 2005, Russert gave the commencement address at American University in Washington, ...

Win one for Tim.
Published 6/14/2008 by ck at The Nationals Enquirer
Tonight, out on the West Coast, a little sliver of meaning for an otherwise meaningless game between the two worst teams in baseball: Win one for Tim Russert. Here's the official statement from the Nationals: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of renowned journalist Tim Russert. Tim was a dedicated friend and fan of the Washington Nationals. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Russert family during this time of great loss." ...and true to form, ...

BC Sports Treehouse Fort Headlines For June 13
Published 6/14/2008 by Tuffy at Blogcritics Section: Sports
... . In other news, Chicago Bulls GM John Paxson has not signed Vinny Del Negro to a contract, instead choosing Kevin James as his next head coach. Finally, in political news, 'Meet the Press' helmer Tim Russert died at 58 . He famously once said on Meet The Press that he attended Woodstock in a Buffalo Bills jersey with a case of beer. If there is a higher power, she should really let the Bills win the Super Bowl this season or else prepare to be peppered with incredibly difficult philosophical questions until she does. And this is the Treehouse Fort.

BULLETS
Published 6/15/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Docksquad) at Docksquad Sports
Check out these links from around the Web... 10 things to know about the Bears The Cubs keep rolling, Reed Johnson steps up! Reaching out to players, first step for Coach Del Negro. Phil Jackson cancels practice after the Lakers collapse. RIP Tim Russert. Freddy Adu's game continues to grow. Thirty two players who need to produce in 2008. Ranking the greatest Finals Performances in NBA History. Marquette Administrator provides ...

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Rest in peace, Tim Russert

Rover found this 6/13/2008 on yankees.lhblogs.com

Just got to Minute Maid Park and heard the news that NBC’s Tim Russert has died. Russert was a tremendous baseball fan who was at RFK Stadium to see the Yankees when they played there a few years ago. What a shame.
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RIP, Tim Russert, Fan of the Buffalo Bills

Rover found this 6/13/2008 on sports.aol.com

Tim Russert, the longtime host of NBC's Meet the Press, has died of a heart attack . Although those in the political arena can memorialize Russert far better than we can here, it's worth noting for our corner of the world Russert's love and affection for his native Buffalo, and especially for the Bills. Russert was well known for making it a point to be home from his Meet the Press tapings ...
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Baseball fan, Nats season ticket holder Tim Russert passes away

Rover found this 6/13/2008 on wevegotheart.com

He loved his family, his Catholic faith, his country, politics, the Buffalo Bills, the New York Yankees and the Washington Nationals. - Tom Brokaw, announcing Russert’s sudden death, June, 13, 2008 Tim Russert was no stranger to Nats fans. Seated as his perch just above the dugout at RFK Stadium, Russert was often seen rooting for the Washington Nationals. Russert also narrated ...
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Red Sox offer condolences to Russert family

Sports of Boston found this 6/13/2008 on www.boston.com

The Sox just released the following statement in the wake of the death of broadcast journalist Tim Russert: Statement from Larry Lucchino, President and CEO, Boston Red Sox On behalf of John Henry, Tom Werner, and the entire Boston Red ...
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RIP Tim Russert 1950-2008

eSabre posted 6/13/2008 from 3rdmanin.wordpress.com

Buffalo native Tim Russert, the host of NBC’s Meet The Press, died today at age 58. Russert was a world renowned journalist who held one of the premier posts in the national media. The host of Meet the Press since 1991. Go Bills.
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Conan OBrien Remembers Tim Russert, Video

ethanator1088 posted 6/14/2008 from neswsports.com

Conan O’Brien Remembers Tim Russert, Video
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Tim Russert On Ty Willingham: He'd Make a Great President

SeaTown Sports found this 6/14/2008 on www.enjoytheenjoyment.com

The Denver Post used the occasion of Tim Russert's death to re-run an interview their Adam Scheffer did with Russert in 2002 , mostly about sports. In the interview Russert (who was Catholic and a big Notre Dame fan) had something very kind words ...
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Tim Russert: Father, Sports Fan, Journalist

The Arena found this 6/15/2008 on thebiglead.com

With Tim Russert’s passing yesterday, the examples of his fanhood are coming from every angle. We know he was a tenacious Buffalo Bills fan , but he was also a big supporter of Boston College athletics where his son just graduated.
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Posted 6/13/2008 on RealClearSports - Blog

Sad news out of Washington, DC, today: Tim Russert has died, apparently from a sudden heart attack. He was 58. RealClearPolitics will have the latest as it develops. From us at RCS, our condolences.
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Posted 6/13/2008 on Hoops and Other Pop Culture

http://news.aol.com/story/_a/nbcs-tim-russert-dies-at-58/20080613154109990001 . Is it concerning to me that a chunky white guy from Buffalo with a law degree whose job involves sitting all day dies a sudden death at age 58?? Oh yeah. More than a little. Consistent with his training and education, Russert is one of the only political reporters whom I have seen on TV who actually did his ...
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Posted 6/16/2008 on Signal to Noise

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Posted 6/14/2008 on Knuckle Curve - Baseball News

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Posted 6/14/2008 on Yellow Chair Sports

We here at the YCS family would like to give our condolences to the the Russert family and their friends. The shocking passing of Tim Russert today has dealt a major blow to the journalism industry, one it can struggle to afford in today's world. On a personal note, I had only recently begun to seriously watch Meet the Press because of the closely contested Democratic primaries. However, in ...
Bills Release Statement on the Passing of Tim Russert

Posted 6/13/2008 on Bills Gab

The Bills released a statement today about Buffalo native and NBC Political anaylist Tim Russert, who passed away today suddenly at the age of 58. “The Buffalo Bills organization is devastated in hearing the news of the passing of Tim Russert,” the statement reads. “Tim, as everyone knows, was a tremendous Bills fan. He was always so proud to let people know just how much he loved our ...
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Posted 6/13/2008 on BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog

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RIP Tim Russert

Posted 6/13/2008 on Hot Foot

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Posted 6/13/2008 on The Sports Buzz

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Posted 6/13/2008 on SPORTS COUCH POTATO

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends and colleagues of the consummate sports couch potato, Tim Russert. The Washington bureau chief of NBC News and moderator of "Meet the Press' died Friday of a heart attack. He was 58. Family was his first love and politics a close second, but not far behind was his passion for sports — especially his beloved hometown Buffalo ...
Remembering Tim Russert

Posted 6/13/2008 on The Eric Gargiulo Blog at phillyBurbs.com

To say I am stunned by the news of Tim Russert is an understatement. I never find myself getting emotional at all when a celebrity or famous politician dies. However, I couldn’t help feel moved and upset when I heard about the passing of the great Tim Russert. Tim Russert was ...
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Posted 6/13/2008 on The Sports Culture

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Posted 6/13/2008 on SOX & Dawgs

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Posted 6/13/2008 on The Mighty Quinn Media Machine

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Posted 6/13/2008 on Boiled Sports

I don't know why this bothers me so much, but I feel compelled to mention it here. Tim Russert, host of Meet the Press on NBC -- and only 58 years old -- passed away this morning . Brokaw just came on during golf coverage to break the news to the country. Russert was the most passionate guy about politics I've ever seen. He always talked about how awesome primary season was and he always ...
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Published 6/14/2008 on Mark Maske's NFL Insider

The Buffalo Bills have issued a statement about the death of newsman Tim Russert, a huge fan of his hometown team. The Bills' statement says: "The Buffalo Bills organization is devastated in hearing the news of the passing of Tim Russert. Tim, as ...