Quote of the Day
“We had to get bigger like anybody else. When you go talk to a sponsor, the first question you get is, ‘Who is your teammate?’"
— Wood Brothers Racing co-Owner Eddie Wood, on his operation’s new partnership with ST Motorsports (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 1/11).
Top Stories
- While the CBA is having a profoundly positive impact on the value of NHL franchises, the Blues are having little luck nailing down a buyer. With the exclusive negotiating period for Andy Appleby expiring, price is almost certainly the sticking point, since the Blues continue to struggle this season and sports financing experts say the value of NHL teams is skyrocketing. In another indication of the enhanced appeal of NHL franchises in some markets, the Senators have announced Scotiabank as their new naming-rights partner.
New CBA Leading To Increased Franchise
Values, But Blues Struggling To Find Buyer
Judge
Advocate
DC Council member Jack Evans says he’ll cease lobbying efforts for Nationals
ballpark.
Pigskin
Picks
Saints retool front office, with Rita Benson LeBlanc assuming Arnold Fielkow’s
past duties; meanwhile, Dolphins
promote Wiedmeier to President.
Mega Hurts
Chiefs, radio partner peeved after competitor airs live Herm Edwards presser.
De La
Sole
AND 1 to focus on shoes exclusively after selling apparel licensing rights.
Spirit
Of 76
Agent says kinder, gentler Allen Iverson attracting interest from marketers.
Well-Cultured
Nike No. 100 on Fortune’s “Best Companies To Work For.”
Trump
Cart
The Donald signs some big- name partners for inaugural $1.5M golf tournament.
Washington
Mutual
Seattle Times limits use of “Redskins” name ahead of playoff game with Seahawks.
