Quote of the Day
align="center">“I’m going to see David Letterman in Indianapolis in the next week or so. I’m going to mention to him as a friend that he can lighten up a little bit on Detroit.”
— Detroit Super Bowl XL Host Committee Chair Roger Penske, on promoting the event (DETROIT FREE PRESS, 5/17).
Top Stories
- MLB has issued a cryptic ultimatum to political leaders in Florida that a financing plan for a new Marlins ballpark should be completed by June 9. While some wonder if the team will begin negotiating with other cities after that date, MLB President & COO Bob DuPuy said only, “We will deal with the June 9 date when it comes. I had to put a date in there.” >>Read More
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