Quote of the Day
“Let the fans vote online about the price of admission, let the fans vote on the price of hot dogs, let the fans vote on the price of beer. That’s giving back to the fans.”
— Schaumburg Flyers P Dan Jackson, complaining about fans being able to set the team’s line-up as part of the “Fan Club: Reality Baseball” online venture (ILLINOIS DAILY HERALD, 7/14).
Top Stories
- The FCC’s approval of Comcast and Time Warner’s acquisition of Adelphia is a mixed bag for Comcast, as it strengthens the company’s position as the leading cable provider in the U.S., but places serious measures on the distribution of sports content.
FCC's Ruling Strengthens MASN's Case For Carriage On Comcast
Who Can
It Be Now?
Selection of new NFL commissioner still on target for mid-August.
Hungry
Like The Wolf
Blues increase ticket prices despite woeful ’05-06 season.
Rains
Down In Africa
MTN Group becomes first African company to sign on as FIFA World Cup Sponsor.
Our House
Louisiana stadium board approves $20M NFL grant, amends Saints’ lease deal.
Break
My Stride
WTA to televise conversations between players and coaches in latest fan-friendly
initiative.
Take On
Me
CAA lands Oscar De La Hoya as newest high-profile sports client.
Before
You Go-Go
Officials say funding in place to help keep Penguins in Pittsburgh.
Heat Of
The Moment
CBS SportsLine, Maxim ink online content deal.
