Quote of the Day
align="center">“That move is long overdue. Clubs are risking liability and it’s hardly standard for employees to be supplied alcohol at their workplace.”
— Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal, on MLB considering a league-wide ban on alcohol in the clubhouse (Fox Sports, 5/5).
Top Stories
- Roger Clemens announcing his return to the Yankees takes some of the focus away from other issues MLB is facing, namely the death of Cardinals P Josh Hancock and George Mitchell saying he’s close to wrapping up his steroid investigation. While the Clemens signing stirs up the old “evil empire” sentiment, Mitchell calls current players to appear before his committee, and MLB and many teams begin to re-examine their clubhouse alcohol policies.
Brian Cashman (l) Welcomes Rocket Back To The Bronx
Rock & Roll
NBC enjoys a good weekend — Kentucky Derby overnight Nielsens up 12%; NHL gets best marks of postseason.
Service Game
CBS’ reworked deal with USTA indicative of media rights agreements of the future.
Chipping In
Zygi Wilf says Vikings willing to pay $250M towards new stadium as part of $2B downtown renovation project.
Thanks, But No Thanks
Oilers investors turn down C$145M offer for team from Rexall’s Daryl Katz.
Issued A Yellow Card
Premier League sues YouTube over footage on site.
Economic Divide
First release of MLS player salaries shows large disparity among players’ pay.
Déjà Vu All Over Again
Marlins ballpark measure fails in Florida state Senate.
Stern Words
NBA Commissioner blasts N.Y. Times for running study finding racial bias among referees.
