Quote of the Day
align="center">“I could care less, to tell you the truth. I make enough money on the field, so I don't need that stuff. I'm not big on commercials anyway;
I'm not good at acting.”
— Bears LB Brian Urlacher, on endorsements (ALBUQUERQUE TRIBUNE, 1/10).
Top Stories
Selig On The Hot SeatMLB leadership is taking hits all over the country. Politicians and the media continue to call for Bud Selig's resignation over the '95 loan from a Carl Pohlad-owned company to Selig's Brewers. In the Midwest, report has another Pohlad firm in financial dealings with Rockies Chair Jerry McMorris — contraction's chief proponent. In the Northeast, MA AG Tom Reilly wonders why Selig's fingerprints are all over the Red Sox sale. All this as the league and union try to bargain a new CBA before next season.
When Charles Speaks ...
Dolan ups Red Sox bid by $40M; team says it'll listen.
Only Time Will Tell
Despite yesterday's reports, N.Y. Mayor Bloomberg says it's "too early to tell what we're going to do" regarding new Jets/Olympic stadium.
Not Standing Pat
With DeVos looking to sell minority stake in Magic, former 76ers boss Croce lines up.
The Schwartz Is Still With Him
Sampras does an about face; reportedly won't be leaving AMG Sports after all.
Black Sunday
No playoff fever in South FL, as Dolphins fail to sell out for Ravens game.
Blue Monday
ABC's "MNF" ratings sink to all-time low, but net says no changes planned for booth.
They Got New Balls
The Sports Authority inks up- and-comer Andy Roddick.
Raising Ad-Rizona
Coen brothers to create Super Bowl spot for H&R Block.
