Here’s To You Mr. Robinson

In a week that has seen shock jock Don Imus lose his radio and TV show over his racially charged comments about the Rutgers Univ. women’s basketball team, the sports world turns its attention this weekend to the legacy of Jackie Robinson on the 60th anniversary of his breaking the color barrier in MLB. But some question whether Robinson’s legacy is fading amid the declining numbers of African-American MLBers and wonder how that trend can be reversed.

Meet Me In The Morning
WFAN moves “Mike & the Mad Dog” into slot formerly occupied by Don Imus.

One To Watch
Execs decline comment on reports of Yahoo buying Rivals.

Bar Tabs
Nielsen to release TV ratings for outside-of-home viewership.

Practice Makes Perfect
Shinn delays sale of Hornets shares while awaiting state’s decision on training facility.

Run It Up The Flagpole
John Hancock considers seeking sponsorship help as costs of funding Boston Marathon escalate.

Walk The Red Carpet
Regular-season losses for Lightning, St. Pete Times Forum pegged at $9M this year.

Cold Call
Observers praise Twins’ ballpark design, but some question lack of roof.

Hosting The Oscars
David Stern not inviting mayor to owners meetings to discuss team in Las Vegas.

Zach Attack
PGA Tour bumps up ad featuring Masters champ.

Primal Scream
New ESPN Ombudsman addresses “a lot of yelling” by network talent.