With all of the changes that the Oakland Coliseum is
undergoing now that the Raiders are back, 49ers President Carmen
Policy claims he wants a new stadium, according to Ira Miller in
today's SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE.  Policy:  "I think it's a sin
for us to subject our fans to a stadium that's inferior to what
Oakland has provided.  That has now accelerated our obligation
and our desire to get a new stadium."  Miller notes, however,
that the 49ers are "not threatening to leave the area."  Policy:
"Whatever we do, we're going to do in concert with the community.
We're not going to be adversaries" (SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE,
9/1).

     The Raptors' arena plans "have hit a snag" that will
probably delay the start of construction past the Province's
October 1 deadline and force the team to play an extra year at
the SkyDome, according to Craig Daniels of the TORONTO SUN.  The
delay is being caused by four parties, including the SkyDome, who
said they will appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) the
zoning approval granted by the city in July.  OMB COO Diana Marci
said "it was impossible" to tell whether a formal hearing would
be required without all necessary information.  If any party
requires a hearing, it's "unlikely" the Raptors will have the
foundation poured before October 1.  Missing the deadline would
force the team to pay the Province a $1M penalty (TORONTO SUN,
9/1).

      The WI Legislature's search for Brewers stadium
construction money alternatives "gained momentum" when Gov. Tommy
Thompson told northern WI audiences they should favor stadium-
supporting taxes that are imposed only on Milwaukee and Waukesha
counties, according to the MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL.
Legislators reportedly were already seeking financing
alternatives before Thompson made his "stick it to 'em" remark
about taxing the two counties.  Thompson later apologized saying
his "choice of words" stemmed from enthusiasm for keeping the
Brewers.  Financing alternatives include:  Expand the 1/10 of 1%
sales tax to two additional counties, Washington and Ozaukee, and
discard the 1% room tax for Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.  2)
An additional cigarette tax of $.05/pack in Milwaukee, Waukesha,
Ozaukee, Washington, Racine and Kenosha counties, and $.02/pack
statewide (AP/MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL, 9/1).

     TWA's naming rights deal for the new St. Louis dome was made
official yesterday when it was announced that it will now be
called the Trans World Dome.  In addition to its name being used
in promotions, event advertising and signage, TWA plans to launch
a promotion called "Touchdown TWA" which will highlight the
airline's destinations and award free tickets after the first
Rams touchdown at every game.  The airline also becomes the
official airline of the Rams, and one of its aircraft will be
painted in Rams colors (TWA).  Terms of the deal are for $1.3M a
year for 20 years with an option for renewal (WASHINGTON POST,
9/1).