Quote of the Day
align="center">“Please don’t be sarcastic. This case is very important to the people of Anaheim.”
— City of Anaheim attorney Andy Guilford, on testimony from Angels Owner Arte Moreno in the city’s lawsuit against the team (L.A. TIMES, 1/28).
Top Stories
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The
NFL has decided to forgo $400-500M in additional rights fees and place
a new package of eight Thursday and Saturday night regular-season games on its
own NFL Network beginning next season. The move will greatly increase the
value of the network, as some analysts say it could triple the number of homes
that receive it. Comcast, NBC Universal and an unnamed Internet company were all
reportedly in the running until the NFL made its final decision.
Simon Says
Analysts project Fox’ “American Idol” to beat NBC’s Turin Games in Nielsen ratings.
Caesars Salad
SMI spending $20M on fan-friendly renovations with Las Vegas feel at LVMS.
Pay Check
NHLers reject proposal that would have lowered salary cap by $3M.
OK Corral
Hornets reportedly staying put for majority of home games next season.
Pardon The Interruption ...
But ESPN is reportedly looking at putting Tony Kornheiser in “MNF” booth.
Shooting Star
Lakers sponsor Carl’s Jr. unveils poster promo after Kobe’s 81-point night.
Dime A Dozen
Texas A&M irked at Seahawks’ use of trademarked “12th Man.”
Sign Of The Times
NFL investigating Sportsbook.com’s billboards referencing Super Bowl.
