The Eagles today tweeted dog masks "will be allowed" at Lincoln Financial Field for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Vikings, but fans should "make sure to take them off when you go through security." Eagles OT Lane Johnson and DE Chris Long "wore German Shepherd masks following the 'underdog' team's win" over the Falcons on Saturday, and they quickly "became a hot commodity in Philly" (6ABC.com, 1/15). Amazon sold out of its supply of the masks, and there has been "no word" from the online retailer on "whether more masks will be in stock in time for Sunday's game" (PHILLY.com, 1/15).

Doggone it, you better believe dog masks will be allowed at @LFFStadium this weekend. Just make sure to take them off when you go through security.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/0REb840ME7

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 15, 2018

The Blue Jays are "expanding their protective netting around home plate at Rogers Centre" by 150%, "running a camouflaged-coloured mesh from the outfield end of one dugout to the other." The screen behind home plate will "rise from the previous 18 feet to 28 feet above the playing surface," while the netting over the dugouts will "stand 26 feet above the turf." Between the elimination of the knotted netting and the "switch to a camo colour designed to blend into the field’s green, the Blue Jays are hoping to minimize the intrusiveness of the new barrier" (SPORTSNET.ca, 1/15).

Team Penske and Hitachi Group today announced an extension of their partnership for the '18 Verizon IndyCar Series season. After five years sponsoring Helio Castroneves' ride, Hitachi will transition to the No. 1 Dallara/Chevrolet of driver Josef Newgarden for eight races in '18. Castroneves is no longer a fulltime IndyCar driver, but Hitachi will sponsor his No. 3 in the Indianapolis 500. The brand also will continue as an associate sponsor on Penske's other fulltime IndyCar entries driven by Simon Pagenaud and Will Power. Penske and Hitachi have been partners since '12 (Team Penske).

With play underway at the Australian Open, the weather in Melbourne is making for "kind of a different first day" than what fans and players are used to. Tennis Channel’s Mark Knowles: "It is 65 degrees. ... Normally you think 95 degrees, super hot." Tennis Channel’s Steve Weissman added, “A ton of rain in qualifying. ... But in a few days, triple digits. Don’t worry, it’ll be that summertime in Australia.” Jim Courier: “Thursday, Friday it’s going to be hot out. This is a nice way to start the season here, though, at the majors” (“Tennis Channel Live,” 1/14). ESPN’s Brad Gilbert said of the coming heat wave, "That’s what the proper temperature is supposed to be here. We want to see the players have to deal with that adversity of the weather here” (“Australian Open,” ESPN2, 1/15).

U.S. Lacrosse today named Chipotle the official Mexican restaurant of the NGB and Team USA. Financial terms were not disclosed. Chipotle’s assets will include a presence at U.S. Lacrosse and Team USA events beginning with the U.S. Lacrosse Convention Jan. 19-21 in Baltimore, where the chain will share samples of chips and guacamole and extend a buy-one-get-one offer to attendees. Chipotle will also roll out promotional programs throughout the year for U.S. Lacrosse members and youth lacrosse players. U.S. Lacrosse Managing Dir for Strategic Partnerships Brett Hurwitz negotiated the deal for the NGB.

5-Hour Energy has signed on as a foundational sponsor to FlyQuest as the League of Legends team's “official energy shot.” Along with jersey branding, social media and streaming integrations, 5-Hour Energy will sponsor two original content series produced by the team. Terms were not disclosed. Last week, FlyQuest signed Snickers as its official chocolate. This is the second recent team deal for 5-Hour, which signed with Detroit Renegades earlier this month and also sponsors some individual streamers.

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CBS Sports Network tonight at 9:00pm ET will debut the documentary "History in the Astrodome -- 1968: UCLA vs. Houston," about a regular-season college basketball game referred to at the time as the "Game of the Century." The film features a panel discussion that includes the late Dick Enberg, "taped about six weeks before Enberg's passing at age 82 last December." Jim Nantz, who narrates the documentary and hosted the panel, said, "It's still difficult for me to get my mind around the fact we were all part of what will be his last TV show ... it's such a powerful thing" (L.A. DAILY NEWS, 1/14).

In 1968, two of the top teams in the country met at the Astrodome for a basketball game. 50 years later, the "Game of the Century" stands as the moment that changed college basketball forever. CBS Sports Network tells the story tonight at 9 PM ET pic.twitter.com/VnhMYZerUM

— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) January 15, 2018

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment-owned Team Dignitas has signed a Super Smash Bros. Melee Team, which will become the sixth squad under the Team Dignitas umbrella (HBSE).

Colorado-based Honig has agreed to become MLL's official referee outfitter (Honig).

Former MLBer Justin Morneau will "officially retire with a press conference at Target Field set for Wednesday." He will then join the Twins as a special assistant (TWITTER.com, 1/15).

"This is a genuine goal of his after he retires, to add another African-American in the position of majority ownership" -- An unnamed source, on Warriors F Kevin Durant's desire to own an NBA franchise after he retires from playing (ESPN.com, 1/15).

"I’m not going to lie to you. It was up there with winning the World Series, just the high we had from that" -- Former MLBer Kevin Youkilis, on his Loma Brewing Co. winning the '17 California Commercial Beer Brewery of the Year (S.F. CHRONICLE, 1/13).

"After undergoing five days of extensive testing, doctors determined I suffered an adverse reaction to my prescription medication. I am doing much better and look forward to returning back to work" -- Houston-based sports reporter Courtney Roland, on her condition after being reported missing and then later found this month (SECCOUNTRY.com, 1/15).

First trip to cover Oilers in Vegas. Great show at T Mobile. Loud, proud fans. Heckuva, hard-working, good Golden Knights team. PR staff, everybody, very helpful. Definitely as a fan, it's worth experiencing

— Jim Matheson (@NHLbyMatty) January 15, 2018

With the Blue Jays announcing extended netting at Rogers Centre today, I wouldn’t be surprised if there was an announcement of league-wide expanded netting out of the owners meetings in two weeks. Majority of ballparks there already.

— Maury Brown (@BizballMaury) January 15, 2018

A great way to explain this NFL season is that German Shepherd dog masks are being ordered in such mass by @Eagles fans, they are sold out worldwide. It's been an odd season

— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) January 15, 2018

According to @tickpick, average purchase price for AFC championship ticket is $983.29. NFC is $941.48.

— Sam Farmer (@LATimesfarmer) January 15, 2018

WWE will salute Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during tonight's edition of "Raw."

$25,000 -- Annual cost to lease ZipBlimp, an in-arena dirigible used to pass out promotions. The cost does not include pilot and spotter (SPORTSBUSINESS JOURNAL, 1/15 issue).