Quote of the Day
“I care about the playoffs, but I don’t care about the first round. ... Now I’m stuck with you two losers Saturday night, and all the important people will be in Las Vegas.”
– TNT’s Charles Barkley, to Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith, lamenting the fact that the Jazz forced a Game Seven against the Rockets and that he will not be able to attend De La Hoya-Mayweather (TNT, 5/3).
Top Stories
- Horse racing and boxing – two sports that were at the top of the pecking order decades ago but have waned in popularity over the last several years – get their time in the spotlight this weekend. But while the De La Hoya-Mayweather title bout has generated all kinds of publicity for boxing, there’s clearly a lack of buzz around horse racing. Of course, that could all change if the Kentucky Derby winner looks like a Triple Crown threat, and it’s doubtful that Saturday’s prize fight will save boxing as many suggest.
It's Horse Racing's And Boxing's Time To Shine
Colonel’s Orders
KFC out of running to replace Busch as NASCAR series sponsor.
‘Melo Out
Early loss of star power not likely to aid 10% drop in NBA playoff viewership.
Cooler Talk
Head of Las Vegas’ biggest casino prefers if NBA All-Star Game does not return to city.
Bat Man Begins
Federal investigators eager to give data in Radomski case to George Mitchell.
Don’t Take That Tone
Judge rules son of John Facenda can sue NFL Network over use of voice in program about Madden videogame.
TGIF?
NFL reportedly has early negotiations about starting draft on Friday night.
Where The Buffalo Roam
N.Y. TIMES says Sabres taking over from Bills as Western New York’s favorite sports team.
Gasoline Alley
Tom Werner prepping NASCAR comedy on pit crew.
