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Timberlake Takes Broadcast Job With TNT
Wed May 7, 9:57 AM ET
By The Associated Press
NEW YORK - Justin Timberlake (news) is going from center stage to the sidelines as a special correspondent for Turner Sports.
The 'N Sync (news - web sites) singer will report from several sports events for TNT, including the NBA playoffs, NASCAR (news - web sites) races and the PGA championship (news - web sites). For TBS, he'll appear at major league baseball games and Big 12 and Pac-10 college football games.
"We are excited at what this unique marriage between the world of sports and entertainment can bring to our high-profile sports properties," Mike Pearl, executive producer for Turner Sports, said Tuesday. "Justin's interest and enthusiasm not only in the NBA, but in all sports should help provide our broadcasts with a new, fresh approach."
The 22-year-old pop star has played in the celebrity basketball game during the NBA All-Star Weekend the past two years. Last year, he hit a long-range jumper over fellow TNT analyst Kenny Smith, who won two championships with the Houston Rockets.
Timberlake's debut solo album, "Justified," has sold more than 2 million copies.
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