NBC Open blackout: Burns’ 59 goes unseen as Herbert steals the show

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OutKick argues NBC/USA Network botched The Open coverage by burying Sam Burns’ 59 on Thursday while Lucas Herbert’s 62 dominated the broadcast, sparking fan backlash over the way the round was presented. The piece frames it as a spotlight miscue in a larger Friday Nightcaps-style roundup that also touches on Sophie Cunningham vs. Big Tech, Hooters Gianna’s beach update, and a broader look at recent sports headlines.
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