Quote of the Day
“The sales have even astounded us, and we’re in the biz of looking at high-value teams and demand.”
— StubHub PR Dir Sean Pate, on the demand for Warriors playoff tickets outpacing that of other NBA teams (S.F. CHRONICLE, 4/27).
Top Stories
- As the NFL gears up for this weekend’s draft, Commissioner Roger Goodell says that the league is considering adding a 17th regular-season game, as well as a potential Super Bowl outside U.S. borders as soon as 2012. The league is also examining the idea of mandatory neurological tests. Also, Brady Quinn is tabbed as the favorite to leave the draft with the most endorsement dollars.
Goodell Says NFL Considering Adding 17th Game To Season
Dr. No
White Sox create special goods to commemorate Mark Buehrle’s no-hitter.
GoldenEye
Warriors expect to turn on- court success into 50% increase in season tickets.
Diamonds
Are Forever
Twins not likely to break ground on ballpark before August; Florida House approves
$60M for Marlins.
Thunderball
Gilbert Arenas to grace cover of EA Sports’ “NBA Live 08.”
For Your
Eyes Only
Gary Thorne acknowledges misunderstanding around sock comment; Schilling’s only
retort comes via blog.
You Only
Live Twice
NHL moves ’08 All-Star Game to prime open spot on calendar.
Live And
Let Die
Majority of bloggers use Tony Stewart’s comments to take swipe at NASCAR.
The Man
With The Golden Gun
EOE’s Geoff Reiss talks movies in time for Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival.
