In L.A., Ross Newhan wrote that the Dodgers "still have
not received ownership committee approval to share their
contracts and financial data" with News Corp. MLB Acting
Commissioner Bud Selig: "I understand the Dodgers' desire to
move ahead. We're trying to be sensitive to both sides."
Newhan also noted "unconfirmed rumors that [Time Warner Vice
Chair Ted] Turner has tried to organize National League
opposition to the sale" to News Corp. (L.A. TIMES, 7/13).
...Total attendance for the Dodgers-Giants series ending
yesterday was 195,333, the largest for a four-game set at
Dodger Stadium since a series against the Braves in '82
(L.A. TIMES, 7/14)....Mavs CEO Terdema Ussery was profiled
by David Markiewicz of the FT. WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM. Ussery:
"Sports has changed a lot just in the last few years with
the (Rupert) Murdochs of the world entering sports and all
the multimedia companies coming in and buying teams. All of
a sudden, there's a real intense focus on sports as a
business" (STAR-TELEGRAM, 7/13)....On Friday, MA Gov.
William Weld said he didn't personally agree with the Red
Sox' decision to play OF Wilfredo Cordero while his assault
case is pending: "I personally don't, but reasonable opinion
differs on that" (BOSTON GLOBE, 7/14)....Florida Panthers
Holdings debuted on the NYSE on Friday under its new symbol,
PAW. Shares fell 3/8 to 22 1/2 ("Market Wrap," CNBC, 7/11).
