Quote of the Day

“The only thing that saddens me about it is that there won’t be a public trial, during which MLB’s incredible greed would have been on public display.”

— Dan Okrent, founder of the first rotisserie league, on a ruling that CDM can run fantasy leagues without paying licensing fees for player names and stats (L.A. TIMES, 8/9).

Wednesday August 9, 2006 Vol. 12 — No. 218 Print This Issue

Top Stories

  • Incoming NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (2nd from l),
    With Steelers Chair Dan Rooney, Outgoing Commissioner
    Paul Tagliabue And Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson
    The NFL owners stayed in their comfort zone and went for “continuity” in voting for Roger Goodell as the league’s new commissioner. That theme is clear from comments from owners after their meetings on Tuesday. Giants co-Owner John Mara: “The continuity was very important to me.” Patriots Owner Robert Kraft: “Everything he has touched has been a tremendous success.” Moving forward keep an eye on Goodell’s handling of labor and economic disparity; and stay tuned to his promise to move on from the status quo.

  • Final Draft
    Judge rules fantasy sites can use MLB players’ names, stats without a license.

    Neighbors Behaving Badly
    Feud between Giants, Jets could push back timetable for completion of joint stadium.

    Take Two
    NFL Network tweaks ads against cable companies to say games will be available over local air.

    Rezoning Committee
    Ravens request combining TV markets to serve DC-area fans.

    New, Not Improved
    MLS VP says new team in Philly would be via expansion, not Wizards relocation as intimated by Don Garber.

    Arrested Development
    Columnist calls on Bengals to take “tougher stand” against misbehaving players.

    Time-Honored Tradition
    Free of Champ Car commitment, Milwaukee Mile once again to host IRL race week after Indy.

    Edge Of Reason
    Excitement around new Cardinals Stadium evident in price of secondary market tix.

    Third Time’s A Charm
    Floyd Landis engages in entertaining Q&A when he (finally) appears on Jay Leno.

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