| | The Daily Insider
Afternoon News & Headlines
Monday, July 22, 2002
4:00pm ET | |
| • | MLBPA Source States That September 16 Strike Date Report In Error |
| • | Charlotte City Council Expected To Grant Permission To Negotiate With NBA |
| • | Packers Formally Announce Details Of 10-Year Partnership With Miller |
| • | CART Schedules "Town Meeting" Prior To August Event At OH Racetrack |
| • | Super 8 Hops Into Driver Seat With New Ricky Craven VIP Membership Cards |
| • | Buzzer Beaters/Daily Stat/Articles of Interest/In Other News/Channel Surfing |
SOURCE: REPORT ON MLBPA SEPTEMBER STRIKE DATE IN ERROR
In an exclusive to THE DAILY, the SportsBusiness Journal's Liz Mullen cites an MLBPA source as saying that the union sent out a memo to players today, saying that the report the union will set a strike date of September 16 is in error. The memo told players that the union leaders are continuing to meet with clubs, and the union's executive board has yet to decide on whether to set a date. The date of September 16 has been the one most frequently mentioned in the last week. Prior to that, there was speculation that the union could set a date of August 16 or September 1 (THE DAILY).
On his afternoon segment on ABC Radio today, Keith Olbermann said, "Setting the 16th as a date to potentially shut down the season for good is not merely stupid, it's suicidal." It "means the story of your impending strike ... will be at the forefront of the public consciousness" the week of September 11. The entire week "will be as solemn with remembrance as any in American history" (ABC Radio, 7/22).
BetWWTS.com today became the first established bookmaker to announce odds on baseball's current tribulations. The MLBPA deciding to strike before the end of this season has 5/7 odds, while the MLB season being completed is listed at even (1/1) (THE DAILY).
CHARLOTTE EXPECTED TO APPROVE NBA NEGOTIATIONS TONIGHT
The CHARLOTTE OBSERVER reported that, following a citizens' forum at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center tonight, a majority of City Council members "will likely give City Manager Pam Syfert the go-ahead to work out a lease arrangement with the NBA." NBA officials "are expected to come to Charlotte the first or second week in August" for the negotiations (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 7/21).
IT'S MILLER TIME FOR PACKERS; TEAM ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP
The Packers formally announced today that the organization has entered into a long term, exclusive partnership agreement with Miller Brewing Company and its statewide distributors. Features of the 10-year partnership include Miller sponsorship of the main entrance gate at Lambeau Field's new Titletown Atrium, as well as signage throughout facility (THE DAILY).
ANDRETTI, POOK, RAHAL ON SCHEDULE FOR CART TOWN MEETING
CART will host a "Town Meeting" at PromoWest Pavilion in Columbus, OH, on Thursday, August 1. The panel will include CART President & CEO Chris Pook, Mario Andretti, CART FedEx Championship Series team owner Bobby Rahal and CART Steward Chris Kneifel. CBS and Speed Channel TV analyst Derek Daly will serve as the evening's emcee. The CART Town Meeting will be free and open to all CART fans who register in advance (THE DAILY).
BUZZER BEATERS
The AP reports that a judge issued a gag order in Allen Iverson's assault case today, saying he wanted to "buffer'' prosecutors and defense attorneys from "intense media coverage" (AP, 7/22).
Ricky Craven V.I.P. Club membership cards are now available at all U.S. and Canada-based Super 8 motels, which sponsors Craven's car. To receive the limited edition Craven membership card, consumers may complete new applications at any Super 8 location or online at http://www.super8.com/ (THE DAILY).
The L.A. TIMES reviews the NBAE's "Los Angeles Lakers 2001-2002 NBA Champions" video, which will be available starting tomorrow, and states that the "star of the video is Shaquille O'Neal, whose comedic and emotional sides are on full display. One moment, he's singing about the Kings' Vlade Divac on the team bus, the next he's tenderly holding his baby daughter after the last game with the Nets" (L.A. TIMES, 7/22).
TONIGHT'S EVENTS
The Tigers and HBO will host an invitation-only premiere screening of HBO Sports' "A City on Fire: The Story of the '68 Detroit Tigers," in conjunction with the Michigan Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The 6:00pm CT reception, to be held at the Detroit Public Library, will be followed by the screening and a panel discussion (THE DAILY).
Grand-Am Cup drivers Chuck Goldsborough, Andy Lally and Al Villamil will appear in a new Lexus IS300 commercial, titled "5th and Elm," that begins airing on network television tonight during CBS' "Everybody Loves Raymond" (THE DAILY).
TODAY'S ARTICLES OF INTEREST
The ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER's Marcia Smith on the NBA's foreign influx.
The PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER's Mike Bruton profiles NFL Dir of Player Development Mike Haynes.
The BOSTON GLOBE's Jackie MacMullan profiles Patriots Owner Robert Kraft.
In the first of a four-part series, the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER's Jim Salisbury reports on the passion for baseball in the Dominican Republic.
In the second of a four-part series, the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER's Salisbury on the Phillies' state-of-the-art training facility in the Dominican Republic.
The Memphis COMMERCIAL APPEAL's Zack McMillin on several issues the yet-to-be-selected Conference USA commissioner will have to face.
The CHICAGO TRIBUNE's Ed Cavanaugh profiles U.S. Postal Service pro cycling team member and mail carrier Kenny Labbe.
The DALLAS MORNING NEWS' Richard Alm comments on the Professional Women's Bowling Association.
The BOSTON GLOBE's Wendy Davis on how "image-use laws that could benefit the Williams family."
See The Daily Insider's Articles Of Interest section for more sports business-related links.
IN OTHER NEWS…
The AP reports that Prince Ahmed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, owner of Kentucky Derby winner War Emblem and a nephew of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, "died Monday of a heart attack at a hospital in the capital of Riyadh" at the age of 44 (AP, 7/22).
DAILY VARIETY reports that Fox "has sealed a deal with Ford to serve as the sole sponsor" on 24's second season premiere on Tuesday, October 29, as the network will air the episode without commercial interruption (DAILY VARIETY, 7/22).
"Saturday Night Live" star Jimmy Fallon will host the MTV Video Music Awards on August 29, while Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band "are close to signing on to headline" the show. Fallon "fronted last year's MTV Movie Awards with Kirsten Dunst" (DAILY VARIETY, 7/22).
THE DAILY STAT: N.Y. TIMES BEST SELLING NONFICTION
The following presents best selling nonfiction books from the N.Y. Times the week ending July 13, 2002 (N.Y. TIMES).
| THIS
WEEK | HARDCOVER NONFICTION |
| 1) | SLANDER, Ann Coulter (Crown) |
| 2) | YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS, John McEnroe with James Kaplan (Putnam) |
| 3) | STUPID WHITE MEN, Michael Moore (ReganBooks/HarperCollins) |
| 4) | JOHN ADAMS, David McCullough (Simon & Schuster) |
| 5) | THE LOBSTER CHRONICLES, Linda Greenlaw (Hyperion) |
| 6) | THE RIGHT WORDS AT THE RIGHT TIME, edited by Marlo Thomas (Atria) |
| 7) | A MIND AT A TIME, Mel Levine (Simon & Schuster) |
| 8) | SIX DAYS OF WAR, Michael B. Oren (Oxford University) |
| 9) | TUXEDO PARK, Jennet Conant (Simon & Schuster) |
| 10) | THE SEXUAL LIFE OF CATHERINE M., Catherine Millet (Grove) |
CHANNEL SURFING
ESPN will air The Great Outdoor Games at 8:00pm ET.
ESPN will air Cardinals-Giants at 10:00pm ET.
ESPN Classic's "SportsCentury" will profile Sandy Koufax at 8:00pm ET.
Don King, comedian Jim Breuer and "Dog Eat Dog" host Brooke Burns are scheduled to appear on FSN's "Best Damn Sports Show Period."
Lakers F Rick Fox and columnist John Feinstein will be on FSN's "The Last Word."
A&E's "TVography" will profile Jackie Gleason at 8:00pm ET.
E!'s "Revealed" will profile Mike Myers at 8:00pm ET.
A's P Barry Zito will be on CBS' "Late Late Show" with Craig Kilborn.
HEADLINERS
Here are tonight's headline guests on the following talk shows:
| "The Late Show" | Haley Joel Osment |
| "The Tonight Show" | Michael Caine |
| "The Late Late Show" | Chris Isaak |
| "Late Night" | Ethan Hawke (r) |
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