Quote of the Day
align="center">“If you have a good deal and a fair deal, we would rather stay here and be here where the fans are.”
— Penguins co-Owner Ron Burkle, admitting that K.C. probably offered the team a better deal than Pittsburgh did (Pittsburgh TRIBUNE-REVIEW, 3/14).
Top Stories
- After yesterday's announcement that the Penguins are staying in Pittsburgh, here are some things to watch: Does Ron Burkle’s participation in these arena talks portend a more proactive role for the reclusive co-owner? Will new financial stability mean the Penguins will spend to the cap to add to their already championship-caliber roster? And will K.C. be able to attract a franchise for its sparkling new arena?
Lemieux, Penguins Staying In Pittsburgh
Nervous
Energy
MLS Red Bulls reportedly lost $14M last year as attendance, sponsorship slide;
are new owners to blame?
Going
Upstate
Albany DA says he’ll share athlete names in steroid investigation with leagues.
London
Bridge
2012 Olympic committee signs Lloyds of London as first major domestic sponsor.
Split
The ‘Bil
Network TV ad spending around NCAA men’s hoop tourney expected to top $500M.
The Good
German
MLS, Bundesliga enter into partnership to share ideas, resources.
Remote
Control
Maple Leafs give fans options, more access in online streaming of games.
Letting
The Air Out
Jordan meets the Charlotte press in effort to be more outfront in role with
Bobcats.
News That’s
Fit To Print
ESPN names former N.Y. Times sports editor Le Anne Schreiber Ombudsman.
Please
Advise
Former IMG CEO Bob Kain named Browns Vice Chair.
