| | The Daily Insider
Afternoon News & Headlines
Friday, January 23, 2004
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| • | YankeeNets BOD Today Approves Bruce Ratner’s Purchase Agreement For Nets |
| • | FSN Chicago To Experiment With Four-Camera View During Blackhawks Game |
| • | AHL Norfolk Admirals Co-Owners Announce That Team Is Now Up For Sale |
| • | Pete Rose To Appear Saturday At Foxwoods Resort & Casino For Book Signing |
| • | Critics Weigh In: “The Butterfly Effect” And “Win A Date With Tad Hamilton” |
| • | Buzzer Beaters/Weekend Events/Channel Surfing/The Daily Stat |
YANKEENETS BOD TODAY APPROVES NETS SALE; RATNER TO SIGN
The YankeeNets BOD today approved the purchase agreementbetween Bruce Ratner’s Brooklyn Basketball and Community YouthOrganization, the nonprofit group that controls the team. The approval is conditioned on thesuccessful conclusion of the YankeeNets’ separation agreement (YankeeNets).
CBS SportsLine reports that Ratner, NY Gov. George Patakiand N.Y. Mayor Michael Bloomberg have scheduled a news conference forlater today (CBSSportsLine, 1/23).
FSN CHICAGO TO EXPERIMENT WITH FOUR-CAMERA VIEW SATURDAY
The CHICAGO SUN-TIMES reports that FSN Chicago willexperiment with a new production element during Saturday night’sBlackhawks-Blue Jackets game at Nationwide Arena at 7:00pm ET. During the second period only, “viewers will see four separate camera anglesat the same time. A larger image willtake up much of the picture, with three alternative views offered on the rightside.” Viewers will be asked to visitthe station’s Web site and send anemail “if they would like to see this enhancement added to future telecasts” (CHICAGOSUN-TIMES, 1/23).
RELOCATED NATIONAL TRACK & FIELD HOF OPENS SATURDAY IN N.Y.
The National Track & Field HOF opens Saturday at theArmory Track & Field Center in N.Y., and USA TODAY noted that the new HOF“consists of 15,000 square feet over three floors of the Armory.” ‘74 NYC marathon winner Norb Sanders,who has presided over the rebirth of the Armory, “thinks there will be abuilt-in audience for the Hall because the Armory hosts meets that sometimesconsist of 6,000 athletes in a day.” The HOF previously was located in Indianapolis (USATODAY, 1/22).
AHL NORFOLK ADMIRALS OFFICIALLY ON THE SALES BLOCK
The Norfolk VIRGINIAN-PILOT reports that AHL NorfolkAdmirals co-Owner Page Johnson has announced that he and his partner, MarkGarcea, are putting the team up for sale. Johnson: “We’ll beginimmediately to look for someone to buy the team.” Johnson said that the Admirals “will complete their current AHLseason and are focused on attracting a local buyer who would keep the team” atNorfolk Scope. Johnson said the majorfactor in the decision “was the city of Norfolk’s inability to promise whetherthe 32-year-old Scope arena would be renovated or to what extent” (NorfolkVIRGINIAN-PILOT, 1/23).
PETE ROSE TO APPEAR SATURDAY AT FOXWOODS FOR BOOK SIGNING
The NORWICH BULLETIN reported that Pete Rose willappear Saturday at Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Mashantucket, CT, for an “invitation-only book signing and appearance”to promote his second autobiography, “My Prison Without Bars.” Foxwoods spokesperson Bruce MacDonaldsaid that 200-300 casino players “have been invited to the event and copies of[the] book have been purchased for them.” When asked about having Rose – given his history – appear at a casino,MacDonald said that he “didn’t think about that” (NORWICHBULLETIN, 1/22).
BUZZER BEATERS
The Western Golf Association today officially announced thatLilly Icos’ ED drug Cialis will be the title sponsor of the Western Openthrough ’06 (Western Golf Association).
Roush Racing today announced that Sharpie Markers and IrwinIndustrial Tools will be co-primary sponsors of the No. 97 Ford driven by KurtBusch in the ’04 NASCAR Nextel Cup series. While Sharpie was the primary sponsor of the majority of races lastyear, each will be primary sponsor for 18 races this year. Both Sharpie and Irwin are brands of NewellRubbermaid (Roush Racing).
The IOC Exec Board today unanimously decided to depriveSouth Korean IOC member Un Yong Kim of all the rights, prerogatives andfunctions of an IOC member until the current investigation into Kim in SouthKorea has been finalized (IOC).
TENNIS WEEK reported that ATP Tour player Taylor Denthas inked a contract extension with adidas (TENNIS WEEK).
Vision Media & Communications today announced that MichaelJordan will grace the inaugural cover of “The Green,” a publication forminority golf enthusiasts, which hits newsstands in March (Vision).
The CBA Great Lakes Storm have scheduled a Saturday pressconference at 5:30pm ET to announce that Kings F Chris Webber has joinedthe team’s ownership group (Storm).
The U.S. Congress today approved a 15% increase in fundingfor the Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress program as part of the’04 omnibus spending bill, resulting in $69M that will be provided in grants tolocal public and private schools, as well as faith-based and community-basedorganizations (SGMA).
The HOUSTON CHRONICLE notes that Reliant Stadium “went intowhat a facility official described as ‘lockdown’ mode [yesterday], and it willstay at that heightened level of security through Super Bowl XXXVIII” (HOUSTONCHRONICLE, 1/23).
Iowa-based Featherlite announced that its Featherlite LuxuryCoach division has reached a three-year sponsorship agreement with The GolfChannel. Under the deal, the divisionwill sponsor the Mutual of Omaha Drive, Chip & Putt Junior Challenge (Featherlite).
The CO Springs GAZETTE reports that the Colorado SpringsCity Council yesterday agreed to “hire hospitality industry consultant HVSInternational of New York to determine the economic impact that a move by the[USOC] to southwest downtown would have on the proposed convention center” (COSprings GAZETTE, 1/23).
WEEKEND EVENTS
FridayBusta Rhymes will perform a free postgame concert atPhilips Arena following Knicks-Hawks, which begins at 7:30pm ET.
The 76ers will distribute mini bobbleheads of F AaronMcKie to the first 5,000 children in attendance for the team’s 7:00pm ETgame against the Magic. Dodge is thepromotion’s sponsor.
The AHL Cleveland Barons will host “Indians On Ice” duringthe team’s 7:00pm ET game against the Houston Aeros. As part of the event, 22 Indians will sign autographs before andduring the game. A portion of theticket proceeds will benefit Cleveland Indians Charities.
SaturdayThe LSU football team will be honored for winning a share ofthe national championship during a 3:30pm ET ceremony in Tiger Stadium.
Olympic figure skating gold medalist Sarah Hugheswill be the Grand Marshal of the ’04 St. Paul Winter Carnival’s Grande DayParade, which begins in downtown St. Paul at 1:30pm CT (ST. PAUL PIONEERPRESS, 1/15).
Former NBAer A.C. Greenwill make his color commentary debut, teaming with Rich Waltzfor FSN Northwest’s coverage of Arizona State-Oregon State men’sbasketball. Green replaces LennyWilkens, who left to become the Knicks coach (PortlandOREGONIAN, 1/22).
The FieldTurf U.S.Sports Academy’s Senior Bowl Coaching School begins at the Mobile (AL)Convention Center. Open to footballcoaches from youth leagues through high school, the clinic costs $50 (MOBILEREGISTER, 1/13).
SundayThe N.Y. chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association ofAmerica will present Astros P Roger Clemens with an award at its annualdinner in Manhattan.
CHANNEL SURFING
FridayThe Golf Channel will air first-round coverage of theChampion Tour’s MasterCard Championshipat 7:30pm ET.
ESPN will air Rockets-Pacersat 8:00pm ET and Spurs-Suns at10:30pm.
ESPN Classic’s “SportsCentury” will profile Chris Evert at 8:00pm ET.
The Discovery Channel will air “Gold Star Racing” at 8:00pm ET.
Buccaneer DT AnthonyMcFarland, Cowboys S Roy Williams,Lakers G Gary Payton and N.Y. Postcolumnist Peter Vecsey are scheduledto appear on FSN’s “BDSSP.”
ESPN2 will air coverage of the Australian Open at 11:00pm ET.
SaturdayESPN2 will air coverage of the Australian Open at noon ET and again at 10:00pm.
NBC will the “MichaelJordan Celebrity Invitational” at 2:30pm ET.
ABC will air third-round coverage of the PGA Tour’s Bob Hope Chrysler Classic at 3:00pm ET.
ESPN will air coverage of the Winter X Games at 3:00pm ET and 9:00pm.
NBC will airthoroughbred racing: Sunshine Millionsat 4:00pm ET.
ESPN will air the NCAA football Senior Bowl at 5:00pm ET.
The Golf Channel will air second-round coverage of theChampion Tour’s MasterCard Championshipat 7:30pm ET.
ESPN will air “UltimateX: The Movie” at 8:00pm ET.
ESPN2 will air the HulaBowl at 8:00pm ET.
NBA TV will air Lakers-Jazzat 9:00pm ET.
Tony Hawk willappear on Fox’ “MADtv” at 11:05pm ET.
| Men’s College Basketball Schedule | Network | Time |
| Virginia-North Carolina | ESPN | noon ET |
| Temple-Massachusetts | ESPN2 | 2:00pm ET |
| Duke-Georgetown | CBS | 2:00pm ET |
| New Mexico State-Western Kentucky | ESPN2 | 4:00pm ET |
| Auburn-Florida or UCLA-California | CBS | 4:00pm ET |
| Tennessee-Duke (Women) | ESPN2 | 6:00pm ET |
| Pittsburgh-Syracuse | ESPN2 | 8:00pm ET |
Sunday
Former NFLer ToddRucci will be on ESPN2’s “Beat Charlie Moore” at 10:00am ET.
ESPN2 will air coverage of the Australian Open at noon ET and again at 10:00pm.
ABC will air Kings-Mavericksat 1:00pm ET and Rockets-Magic at6:00pm.
ESPN will air coverage of the Winter X Games at 3:00pm ET and 9:00pm.
ABC will air final-round coverage of the PGA Tour’s Bob Hope Chrysler Classic at 3:30pmET.
NBC will air coverage ofthe PBA’s Phoenix Invitational at4:30pm ET.
NBA TV will air Rockets-Magicat 6:00pm ET.
NBC will air the ’04The Golden Globe Awards at 7:00pm ET.
ESPN2 will air Flyers-Capitalsat 7:00pm ET.
The Golf Channel will air final-round coverage of theChampion Tour’s MasterCard Championshipat 7:30pm ET.
NBA TV’s “ScreeningRoom” will premiere at 9:00pm ET with a presentation of the ‘00 EmmyAward-winning film, “Whatever Happenedto Micheal Ray?”
NASCAR driver DaleEarnhardt Jr. will appear on “MTV Diary” at 10:00pm ET.
Joe Namath is thesubject of ESPN’s “Sunday Conversation” during the 11:30pm ET edition of “SportsCenter.”
| Men’s College Basketball Schedule | Network | Time |
| Wake Forest-Florida State | CBS | 1:00pm ET |
| Michigan State-Purdue | CBS | 2:00pm ET |
| New Mexico-Utah | ESPN2 | 3:00pm ET |
| Kentucky-Notre Dame or Oregon-Arizona | CBS | 4:00pm ET |
| LSU-Georgia | ESPN2 | 5:00pm ET |
| Louisville-Tennessee | ESPN | 7:00pm ET |
TODAY’S TEASER…
General: When registering with the Screen ActorsGuild, Michael Keaton changed his name because his originalname was already taken. What was his original name?
THE DAILY STAT: BILLBOARD CHARTS
The following lists Billboard Magazine’s top-selling CDs forthe week ending January 18 (BILLBOARD.com, 1/22):
| RK | ALBUM | ARTIST | LABEL |
| 1) | Speakerboxxx/The Love Below | Outkast | Arista |
| 2) | The Very Best Of Sheryl Crow | Sheryl Crow | A&M |
| 3) | The Diary Of Alicia Keys | Alicia Keys | J |
| 4) | Shock'n Y'all | Toby Keith | DreamWorks |
| 5) | Closer | Josh Groban | 143/Reprise |
| 6) | Now 14 | Various Artists | Columbia/Universal/EMI/Zomba |
| 7) | The Singles 1992-2003 | No Doubt | Interscope |
| 8) | Soulful | Ruben Studdard | J |
| 9) | Fallen | Evanescence | Wind-up |
| 10) | The Black Album | Jay-Z | Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam |
CRITICS WEIGH IN: “THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT” & “TAD HAMILTON”
Ashton Kutcher stars in “The Butterfly Effect” as a man whodiscovers an ability to travel back in time to relive the past but finds thechanges in the present are just as bad as what he was originally trying to fix.: Meanwhile, Josh Duhamel stars in “Win A Date With Tad Hamilton”as an actor who agrees to participatein a dating contest and falls in love with the winner, played by KateBosworth.
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