Quote of the Day
“Juan Gonzalez, for $24 million, after he came off steroids probably.”
-- MLB Rangers Owner Tom Hicks, when asked by KTVT-CBS’ Babe Laufenberg which deal he most regrets making (STAR-TELEGRAM, 6/17).
Top Stories
After a judge last month prohibited NASCAR from preventing AT&T from changing the Cingular decals on Jeff Burton's No. 31 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, NASCAR fires back with a $100M lawsuit against the merged telecom company. In Charlotte, David Poole writes the timing of the suit "is not an accident," as RCR today announces a long-term deal with AT&T and Burton.
NASCAR Files Lawsuit Against AT&T/Cingular
Touched By An Angel
NBC gets big spike in overnight Nielsen ratings, as Cabrera holds off Tiger in U.S. Open at Oakmont.
Shea You, Shea Me
Mets reportedly eyeing MLS team in Queens.
Cool Runnings
Dale Jr. working on deal with adidas that would include branded apparel line, presence with sporting goods retailers.
Seeds Of Change
As Spurs-Cavs officially becomes lowest-rated Finals ever, columnists offer ideas about how to improve NBA.
Til Death Do We Part
Ralph Wilson says Bills will not be sold during his lifetime.
Louis & Clock
Red Wings facing decision on whether to renovate The Joe or build new arena.
The End Is Near?
Former BALCO prosecutor Kevin Ryan believes probe could wrap up relatively soon.
