Quote of the Day
align="center">“That’s a hard question because I’m not faced with a player with 10 arrests and a USA Today story showing all those (mug) shots.”
NBA Commissioner David Stern, when asked if he would also have suspended Titans CB Pacman Jones for the entire season (MIAMI HERALD, 5/13).
Top Stories
- As Barry Bonds closes in on Hank Aaron’s career home run record, many are still wondering how baseball will celebrate the feat, and whether Bud Selig will be there to witness it. Well, so far, Selig isn’t saying, hinting that he’ll wait for as much information as possible from George Mitchell’s investigation into steroid use in the sport. Also, while some believe Selig doesn't want to hear the truth about steroids, he responds, “If I was worried, why would I launch the Mitchell investigation?”
Phil Up
The Players’ up 19% Sunday on NBC, down slightly on Saturday.
Shipping & Handling
DHL signs on as NBA’s express and logistics partner in Asia.
Payment Plan
GE creates financing unit to invest in purchases of Premier League clubs.
Slow Ride
Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he’ll take his time on decision about next Nextel Cup team.
On Yormark, Get Set ...
Nets ask Brooklyn fans to buy tickets now despite team not moving to borough until ’09.
Alpine Slide
Bode Miller severs contentious relationship with U.S. Ski Team.
Fade Route
National City drops out of running to build stadium for Chargers.
Haute Couture
ESPN inks content deal with MMA site; meanwhile, will Albrecht resignation affect HBO’s talks with UFC?






