Comcast Reportedly Eyeing MLB's Sunday/Wednesday Cable Package For OLN

While Comcast execs continue to downplay their aspirations of turning OLN into a national sports network that could compete with ESPN, this week’s trade publications are reporting that the company is in talks for MLB’s Sunday and Wednesday night cable rights. Some believe that ESPN will opt for a scaled-down version of its current rights deal, which may open the door for OLN to get some games. One obvious carrot Comcast can dangle: Carriage of MLB’s Baseball Channel. >>Read More

Internal Affairs
ESPN’s John Wildhack and Jed Drake reportedly frontrunners to replace Mark Shapiro.

Prime Rate
Currency exchange firm Travelex inks John McEnroe to endorsement deal.

Hedge Fund
Arlington ticket, parking tax will help pay Cowboys’ portion of new stadium and avoid NFL revenue sharing.

Arch Support
Blues draw bid groups, AEG eyes Savvis Center lease.

Spanish Castle Magic
MLS looks to enhance image as legitimate soccer league with today’s Real Madrid exhibition.

Pre-emptive Strike
CFL ratings unaffected by CBC’s lockout-impacted telecast, but league mulls pulling games from network.

Inside Out
AFL expansion franchise plans on hold for K.C. in ’06.