Declaring that the agenda of one team should not outweigh the collective good of the NFL, Patriots Owner Robert Kraft today said at the league meetings in S.F. he would not appeal the Deflategate sanctions levied by Commissioner Roger Goodell against his team. Speaking for five minutes, Kraft said, “Believing in the strength of the partnership and the 32 teams, we have concentrated the power of adjudication in the office of the commissioner. And although I might disagree with what he has decided, I do have respect for the commissioner and believe he is doing what he perceives to be in the best interest of the 32.”

Kraft did not take questions afterward. His decision does not affect the NFLPA’s appeal of Tom Brady’s four-game suspension.

Here is a sampling of Twitter reactions to Kraft’s comments: NFL Network’s Albert Breer: “Patriots owner Robert Kraft handled that with class and grace.” Yahoo Sports’ Dan Wetzel: “Kraft takes high road but clearly will not object to Tom Brady going to the wall.” NBCSN’s Ross Tucker: “Kraft Synopsis: Roger owes me one now.” Pro Football Talk’s Darin Gantt: “So after Robert Kraft takes one for the team today, when can we expect Gillette Stadium to host a Super Bowl?” The Newark Star-Ledger’s Steve Politi: “I guess we’ll never find out if that Deflator guy lost the weight.”

The "complex land deal" for the proposed Chargers/Raiders stadium in Carson, Calif., closed today "after months of closed-door negotiations." The deed for 157 acres transferred from Carson Marketplace to a "joint powers authority controlled by Carson." Chargers Special Counsel Mark Fabiani said that Carson "would retain control" of the 157 acres if the $1.7B stadium "isn't built" (LATIMES.com, 5/19). The land deal is a "model similar to one used" by the 49ers for Levi's Stadium (AP, 5/19).

Jesse Palmer has joined ABC News and "GMA" as a special contributor. He will "focus on stories for the second hour" of the morning show, "as well as live events throughout the show." Palmer will continue his roles as a college football analyst at ESPN and SEC Network (BROADCASTINGCABLE.com, 5/19).

Meanwhile, Adam Schein is getting his own show on CBS Sports Network, launching later this summer and airing weekdays from 6:00-7:00pm ET. CBS Sports today announced the move via a video starring its on-air talent (THE DAILY).

Churchill Downs Inc. is suing Daily Racing Form, "alleging the publication's online wagering service illegally took bets on races at the Louisville track during Kentucky Derby weekend." CDI in a lawsuit filed Monday alleges that it did not give DRF "permission to accept off-track bets on Churchill races." DRF VP/Marketing Mandy Minger said that the publication's execs as of this morning "had not seen the lawsuit and would not immediately comment" (WDRB.com, 5/19).

The T'Wolves and WNBA Lynx today through Thursday are selling an "eclectic mix of more than 5,000 old photos, basketballs, bobbleheads and more" before they move to their new HQ. The sale will be held on the skyway level of Target Center, "with proceeds benefiting the Wolves and Lynx Foundations." T'Wolves VP/Communications Brad Ruiter: "Once people really started going through what was in closets and what was in storage, we discovered a lot more than we probably thought we would" (Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE, 5/19).

Nike has signed Storm G Jewell Loyd, the No. 1 pick in this season's WNBA Draft, as an endorser. Nike now counts the top four picks in this year's Draft as part of its roster of 50 WNBA endorsers (Nike).

Majestic Athletic, MLB's official on-field uniform outfitter, today announced plans for Jersey Day celebrations in every Major League city. The celebrations will be held on consecutive Fridays, May 22 and 29 (Majestic Athletic).

SiriusXM today announced that it has signed golf broadcaster Peter Oosterhuis to host a new show on its PGA Tour Radio station alongside Fred Albers. "Oosty & Fred" will air live Saturday mornings from 8:00-10:00am ET starting this week (SiriusXM).

FC Bayern Munich, along with team sponsor T-Mobile, will announce today that it is providing free access to the club’s premium subscription content to U.S. T-Mobile customers. The channel, called FCB.tv, features match highlights, full match replays, player interviews and other behind-the-scenes footage (Ian Thomas, Staff Writer).

"One of the biggest challenges is you are rehearsing for something that is kept top secret. ... So it's not like you can have full preparation on our end" – ESPN Senior Coordinating Producer Jay Levy, on the net's coverage of tonight's NBA Draft Lottery (SI.com, 5/18).

"I said, 'You know, we lowered your corporate taxes, we lowered the (personal) income tax, we cleaned up the issue of what was a (3 percent gross-receipts) tax embedded into my Panther tickets and yet for the last two years I've increased (my payments because of higher prices)'" – North Carolina State Sen. Bob Rucho, on a conversation he had with NFL Panthers President Danny Morrison (BIZJOURNALS.com, 5/19).

Raiders owner Mark Davis says he is not interested in moving to St. Louis and not interested in selling the team.

— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) May 19, 2015

katie whats ur fav part about filming ur sports tv show idk, tough choice but prob how we film in the closet next to a bravo reunion show

— Katie Nolan (@katienolan) May 19, 2015

Group bringing minor league baseball to Columbia, S.C. will hold a press conference Thursday to announce which team it is relocating there.

— Josh Leventhal (@joshlev44) May 19, 2015

Kraft backing down makes a mockery of everything we believe in — mostly rich people devouring each other for our entertainment.

— Ray Ratto (@RattoCSN) May 19, 2015

Total Cave by Kraft. Wasted work by the Ideal Gas Law folks. Pats are accepting their punishment. I hate it when they take take high road

— Dan Shaughnessy (@Dan_Shaughnessy) May 19, 2015

Air New Zealand, known for the star power and production value of its in-flight safety videos, recently produced this effort starring a slew of pro surfers from around the globe.

$624 – Cost to participate in the Jeff Gordon VIP Experience, now in its second year, in which fans are able to get a "guaranteed opportunity to hang with Gordon at the track" (USA TODAY, 5/19).