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).
Top Stories
- 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.
Incoming NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (2nd from l),
With Steelers Chair Dan Rooney, Outgoing Commissioner
Paul Tagliabue And Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson
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.





