Quote of the Day

“I’m like, ‘The guy has taken San Antonio to four NBA Finals. Will someone give him cuts or something?’
He likes just being this everyman.”

-- San Antonio Express News Spurs beat writer Johnny Ludden, on Tim Duncan waiting in line after practice at a local barbecue restaurant (ESPN, 6/7).

Friday June 8, 2007 Vol. 13 — No. 177 Print This Issue

Top Stories

  • Cavalier Attitude

    Spurs Take It To
    Cavs In Game One

    Despite all the hype surrounding LeBron James, Cavaliers-Spurs last night draws the lowest-ever overnight Nielsen rating for an NBA Finals Game One, a 7.9/14. As the Spurs opened up a 15-point lead near the end of the third quarter, ESPN.com's Bill Simmons wrote, “Note to ABC: Start making plans to return that ad money for Games 6 and 7." But regardless of TV ratings, David Stern is a self-proclaimed "pretty happy commissioner."

  • Model Behavior
    Boys & Girls Club pulls TV spot with A-Rod after reports of infidelity; Daily News staffers peeved that editor passed on story.

    State & Mane
    Gov. Spitzer's new proposal would keep horse racing operations with NYRA, while giving casinos to outside group.

    Beware Of Dogs
    Federal agents open their own investigation into dog fighting on Michael Vick’s property.

    Fresh Produce
    Jerry Bruckheimer lines up some heavyweights in bid for NHL franchise in Las Vegas.

    Power Play
    Redskins answer critics by adding high-watt radio station.

    Out In Right Field
    Marketer Ichiro has left $50M in marketing money on the table.

    Stride Right
    EOE's “Ruffian” receives mostly positive reviews as trademark lawsuit is put on hold.

    Whack-A-Mole
    Our readers predict how “The Sopranos” will end.

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