Quote of the Day
“If everyone can make peace and make this work with the kids involved, then I would feel that my cycle would have been completed.”
—Reebok Senior Dir of Grassroots Basketball Sonny Vaccaro, after NCAA President Myles Brand said he wants to work with the NBA and shoe companies to improve amateur basketball (WASHINGTON POST, 8/29).
Top Stories
- Today marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina hitting New Orleans, and while sports seems to be well ahead of other aspects of life in the Big Easy in terms of recovery, the long-term prospects of the Saints, Hornets and big events in the city are still in question. Meanwhile, the sports industry continues its contribution to relief efforts, as the Williams sisters, MLB and the NBA are among those taking on new initiatives.
Superdome Looks Much Better Than It Did A Year Ago Today
Collateral
Dan Snyder-led group inks film development deal with Cruise/Wagner Productions.
Due East
ESPN reaches six-year deals for Big East football and men’s basketball, among other sports.
Sample Size
ESPN reports NFL will ask NFLPA about performing more random drug tests.
Triangle Offense
Myles Brand interested in working with NBA, shoe companies on amateur hoops.
Low Post
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS reports WNBA average game attendance hits record-low 7,480 this season.
Next Question!
Drew Rosenhaus pokes fun at himself in new Burger King ad.
Option Package
Michael Waltrip turning new NASCAR garage into interactive fan attraction.
Wonder Woman
USTA National Tennis Center formally renamed in honor of Billie Jean King.
Fame & Fortune
Phil Anschutz inducted into National Soccer HOF.
