Pinkeye Forces Bob Costas to Not Host NBC Olympic Primetime Coverage for First Time Since 1998

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[quote=CBS News]
Pinkeye has sidelined NBC sportscaster Bob Costas from Tuesday evening's Olympic primetime coverage, the longtime host said in a statement today.

“As a practical matter, I simply couldn’t do my job because my eyes had become so blurry, watery and sensitive to light,” Costas said in a NBC news release. “I’m hopeful the symptoms will improve in the next couple of days and I can return to the broadcast.

This marks the first time since 1998 that someone other than Costas will host the Olympic primetime show, NBC said. Matt Lauer will be taking over his responsibilities. [/quote]
Source: [URL="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/pinkeye-sidelines-bob-costas-from-olympic-broadcast-how-treat-conjunctivitis/"]CBS News[/URL]

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