Quote of the Day
“The guy at home wants the best commentary. He’s not thinking ‘I want x number of American voices.’”
— CBS Sports Exec VP & Exec Producer Tony Petitti, on the majority of the network’s golf announcers being from outside the U.S. (GOLF WORLD, 10/13 issue).
Top Stories
- The big-market Mets don’t seem to be mitigating the absence of the Yankees and Red Sox for Fox, which continues to watch its Nielsen ratings for postseason baseball drop. Despite a tight, 2-0 Mets win over the Cardinals Thursday, the 7.0/11 overnight marks a 13% decline from Astros-Cardinals last year. But Fox still has more confidence in the NLCS than it does the ALCS, as the network influenced the decision to have the A’s and Tigers play three consecutive day games this weekend.
Mets So Far Not Boosting Fox' Ratings
Rules Of Engagement
NFL the latest to solicit fan input for Super Bowl ad.
Lidle Family To Get Pension
Lidle’s family to receive benefits from MLBPA despite crossing picket line.
Blackhawk Down
NHL struggling to draw crowds in major markets including Chicago, L.A.
Men Behaving Badly
Roger Goodell, Gene Upshaw to look into strengthening NFL’s personal conduct policy.
Sumo Wrestling
Nike Golf offering up square drivers on heels of earning best market share to date.
Sign Language
NFL Cardinals grudgingly accept sports authority’s plan to redecorate Fiesta Bowl for marquee college football games.
Whale Rider
Orca Bay names former Nike exec Zimmerman President & CEO.
Fresh Air
Jordan joins Chicago’s bid for 2016 Olympics.
