Quote of the Day
align="center">“You don’t believe it was for his cousin?”
— NFLPA Exec Dir Gene Upshaw, to U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), on Vikings RB Onterrio Smith getting caught with “The Whizzinator” at an airport recently (ESPNews, 5/19).
Top Stories
- The NBA has embarked on a PR offensive, saying the hard-line stance of agents has disrupted the collective-bargaining process. But Billy Hunter takes exception to the league’s assertion that the agents are running the show, even implying that the notion is bigoted. >>Read More
Hunter (r) Disputes League's Assertion That
Agents Are Disrupting CBA Negotiations
Return Of The Jedi?
Jets near ten-year lease extension at Meadowlands as backup to West Side plan.
Revenge Of The Sith
Bernie Ecclestone considering taking new FIA post; is he posturing to regain control of sport’s commercial rights?
Attack Of The Clones
MLB considers keeping MASN stake depending on value of bids for Nationals.
Empire Strikes Back
Ironman Triathlon lands first title sponsor in a decade with three-year Ford deal.
A New Hope
Dwyane Wade rocketing up marketability chart with No. 1 NBA jersey last week.
The Phantom Menace
Leaders of professional sports leagues continue hearings on Capitol Hill.
