Quote of the Day
align="center">“If Dale Earnhardt is driving a Chevrolet, that guy driving a Chevrolet is his fan. So when those guys start leaving and going to Toyota, that Chevrolet is gone that day. They’re going to buy a Toyota.”
— In The Groove Racing President Doug Ames, on the impact of Toyota’s Nextel Cup foray (THE DAILY).
Top Stories
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The 49ers confirm they intend to move into a stadium in Santa Clara for the 2012 season, but the deal is far from complete, as neither the team nor the city offer any specifics about financing the project. S.F. officials, while stunned, vow to try and keep the club in the Golden Gate City, and even 49ers co-Owner John York is leaving the window open, however slightly, to staying in the Bay Area. The news is indicative of how difficult it is for sports franchises to get anything done in California, as challenges remain for the Chargers in San Diego and for the NFL’s efforts to put a team in L.A.
49ers Could Be On
Their Way Out Of S.F.
Anyone Seen Phil?
Callaway reportedly docks Mickelson for skipping last nine PGA Tour events.
Some Of All Parts
Cox to put NFL Network regular season games on tier.
Water Under The Bridge
Ginn Resorts says talks are off, for now, about naming rights to Magic’s arena.
Love It Live
NBC expects 20% ratings hike during nights of live Beijing Games coverage.
Umbrella Corporation
Yankees, Mandalay formally unveil partnership to operate Staten Island affil.
Focus Factor
China prohibits athletes from endorsements ahead of ’08 Beijing Olympics.
Shop Around
7-Eleven adds Mavericks sponsorship to White Sox deal.
Sowing The Seeds
Crew latest MLS club to focus on public access to team-owned field complex.
Packing Tips
BOSTON GLOBE report says “vast majority” of NBAers and NFLers carry guns.
