Quote of the Day
“They understand how much a hot dog costs outside the park versus what it costs inside the park; they have no way to compare what a second baseman costs outside the park.”
— Nationals President Stan Kasten, on why fans understand that teams raise ticket prices to help increase payroll, but react more negatively to increased concession prices (THE DAILY).
Top Stories
- The 2011 Super Bowl will be played at the Cowboys’ new stadium in Arlington, and the venue’s size appears to have been the determining factor, as its ability to seat close to 100,000 fans is estimated to mean as much as $25-30M more in revenue than other bidders in Indianapolis and Glendale. Also at the NFL’s spring meeting, Roger Goodell unveils new standards on concussions and announces plans to help with medical support for former players.
Jones' Cowboys To Host 2011 Super Bowl In New Stadium
Ping Pong
Orchestra
NBA willing to consider tweaks to lottery system; could Durant be Sonics’ savior?
Tomorrow
People
Full-time use of Car of Tomorrow will come one year early in Nextel Cup.
So Happy
Together
Nike, Foot Locker teaming to open as many as 50 joint stores in next three years.
Feels
Like The First Time
CTV, Rogers Sportsnet ink three-year NFL rights deals for C$10-15M a year.
Let’s
Stick Together
U.S. Lacrosse signs first non- endemic sponsorship with Nationwide Insurance.
Somebody’s
Watching Me
TNT’s viewership down 15% for second round of NBA playoffs.
Break
My Stride
New Suffolk Downs owners plan return of historic MassCap.
We Want
Easy
Sports Facilities & Franchises conference kicks off in New Orleans.
Dancing
On The Ceiling
Apolo Anton Ohno becomes second-straight athlete to win ABC dancing show.
