The cloud of a work stoppage hovers over tomorrow's Mid-Summer Classic as the MLBPA meets today near Chicago to discuss a possible strike date. Interestingly, much of the weekend media was pro-management, and USA Today's Mel Antonen called it "ridiculous" that the players may set a strike date today "and then expect everything to be just fine on Tuesday." Meanwhile, owners support Commissioner Selig for lifting the gag order on labor, but Selig was greeted in his hometown paper on Sunday with a call for his family to sell the Brewers.

Return To Sender?
With Postal Service possibly asking for government aid, some question its $25M sponsorship of U.S. cycling team.

NJSEA Undergoes Major Re-Org
Lays off 46 staffers in cost-cutting moves; former MLB exec Kathy Francis brought in to run one of the new units.

It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint
Sprint decides not to return as primary sponsor of Petty Enterprises' No. 45 team.

Will Cujo Sell In Hockeytown?
Curtis Joseph's Canadian partners ponder renewals after his departure from Toronto in favor of Detroit.

Sisters Score An Ace
Wimbledon's Women's Final overnight Nielsen rating up 28% from last year, while Men's Final up 3%.

The Annika Factor?
U.S. Women's Open draws 2.2/5 overnight Nielsen rating for Sunday's final round, topping the 2.1/5 for the Western Open.

Frankly, They Give A Damn
Why is FSN's "BDSSP" all the rage in TV sports circles?