Quote of the Day
align="center">“If Tiger Woods calls up in a couple of years, we will answer the phone.”
— Golf Channel’s Brian Hewitt, paraphrasing PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem, when he asked him about the possibility of future tournaments backed by Woods (“Golf Central,” 3/7).
Top Stories
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The sporting goods industry is growing at a faster clip than the U.S. economy in general, as the SGMA in its annual report says that the business did $66B in sales last year, having grown 5.8%, compared to 3.6% for the country’s GDP. The SGMA expects the pace to continue, projecting 5-6% growth in ’07. Meanwhile, in news that will be well-received by ESPN, which is close to an equity partnership with MLL, an SGMA survey says lacrosse will be the hottest sport for sales growth this year.
I Always Feel Like ...
NHL players may discuss firing union chief Ted Saskin on Sunday conference call
... Somebody’s Watching Me
USOC wants guarantee from gov’t on costs for Chicago’s Olympic facilities.
The Rock And A Hard Place
Price of Devils’ best season tickets to jump 114% upon move into new arena in Newark
Mr. Woods Goes To Washington
Tiger makes long-term pledge to DC after market became non- factor on PGA Tour.
Merge Ahead
Mel Karmazin clarifies pricing of combined Sirius/XM content to House committee.
Knee Brace
MLS takes out insurance policy on David Beckham.
Core Values
Nike drops Jason Gore after he refuses to stop playing Titleist Pro V1 ball.
Cause & Effect
Venus Williams fronting joint WTA-UNESCO effort to advance women’s rights.
