Quote of the Day
align="center">“Donald Sterling is getting paid for losing a game, and that’s not the way
it should be.”
— Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban, on the Clippers benefiting from losing late in the season by securing home-court advantage in the first round of the NBA playoffs (“PTI,” ESPN, 4/19).
Top Stories
- Adam Silver becomes the No. 2 to David Stern under an organizational restructuring announced by the NBA yesterday. Taking over for outgoing Deputy Commissioner Russ Granik, Silver will continue to focus on the key business issues facing the league and is now the heir apparent to Stern. The NBA has also created two new operating divisions, with Heidi Ueberroth and Joel Litvin being promoted to head them. Among other topics discussed by the BOG this week: arena developments, revamping the playoff seeding system and team ownership of D-League franchises.
Silver (r) Named Deputy Commissioner, COO Of NBA
Return Goods Policy
NHL sets new regular-season attendance record.
Things That Make You Go Hmmm...
Sales of Duke lacrosse merchandise spike after news of alleged sexual assault.
April Showers
Orioles, D’Backs struggle early-on at the box office.
Drive, Dish And A Putt
Heat makes some concessions to Callaway after choosing “White Hot” as playoff theme.
Call Dropped
Rogers Sportnet nixes plan to add Sean Avery to studio after call from NHL’s John Shannon.
Electric Ladyland
LPGAer Candie Kung inks deal to don Stars, MLB Rangers logos; IMG ramps up marketing plans for Paula Creamer.
Life’s A Garden, Dig It
Celtics extend lease with Delaware North through 2020-2021 season.
Social Networking
FORTUNE profile reveals Dick Ebersol’s role in NBC Universal reorganization.
Greatest Story Ever Told
THE DAILY goes One-on-One with writer and author David Maraniss.
