With almost a third of the season already in the books, it is tough to argue with the NFL’s decision to tweak its primetime TV package. ESPN’s “MNF” is rating well against Sunday night games last year, making the net No. 1 in key demos on Monday. NBC’s Sunday night audience compares favorably to last year’s Monday night fare, but the Peacock is being challenged and beaten by ABC’s “Desperate Housewives” and others. One thing that may bolster NBC in just a few weeks? The flex schedule.

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Decentralized Government
FIFA’s regional confederations seeking more say in how sport is run.

Avalanche Warning
Gary Bettman says it’s too early to panic despite some weak attendance signs.

At A Loss For Words
Steve Lyons keeps part-time Dodgers gig; Comcast Sports SouthEast fires Univ. of Miami TV analyst Lamar Thomas.

Transfer Funds
Naming-rights partner for Colts’ practice facility redirects sponsorship.

Garnett & Gold
T’Wolves reportedly looking at $30M in losses from last year and ’06-07.

Youth Commission
adidas inks 19-year-old tennis phenom Sam Querrey to seven-figure deal.

Dead Letter Office?
Dolans called out for possible interference in Farley post office plans.

Sign & Drive
Grizzlies, Lexus dealers partake in unique, invitation- only promotion.

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“The thing that we battle most in this market is that we’re always sold out, and nobody tries to buy tickets. That perception being lifted by tonight’s game, I think, will drive a lot of sellouts here in the future.”

— Kroenke Sports Enterprises Exec VP & CMO Paul Andrews, on the Avalanche’s 487-game sellout streak ending (DENVER POST, 10/17).

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