Quote of the Day
“I think the good ol’ boy’s getting alienated a little bit.”— NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Rusty Wallace, on whether the sport’s fan base is changing (THE DAILY).
Top Stories
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NASCAR completes the second season under its new championship format this weekend, and Brian France’s tweaking of the system -- based on TV ratings and media coverage, as well as an inclination by other properties to emulate it -- may be deemed successful. Heading into the season finale, Tony Stewart holds a commanding lead to win his second title, and he should reap the benefits on Madison Avenue. Meanwhile, fallout continues over the suspension of Kurt Busch. Today’s issue also features a One-on-One with Rusty Wallace. For more NASCAR coverage, see today’s Closing Bell.
Stewart Seeking Second Title As NASCAR Enters Final Weekend
Separate
But Equal?
Premier League appeases EC, but not BSkyB competitors, by splitting TV rights
into six packages.
People
In Glass Houses
Nationals’ ballpark design moves away from retro trend toward more modern look.
Days &
Confused
Al Michaels reportedly makes overtures to NBC after having second thoughts about
staying with “MNF.”
Burning
Ring Of Fire
Two Raptors fans ejected for heckling GM Rob Babcock.
Ace In
The Hole
WSOP champion Joseph Hachem becomes William Morris Agency’s only poker player.
Milwaukee’s
Best
Attanasio ekes out more profit than $2-5M predicted in first year with Brewers.
Sideline
Route
ESPN’s Suzy Kolber lands endorsements with GM, PepsiCo.
Got The
GOAT
Muhammad Ali Center opens this weekend, aims to be more than just a celebratory
museum.
