Quote of the Day
“Now that he knows he owns a piece of the network, he’s going to black out all the games.”
-- U.S. Presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s spokesperson, Eric Fehrnstrom, joking about a federal campaign filing revealing that Romney, a former Massachusetts Gov., owns stock in YES Network (BOSTON HERALD, 8/14).
Top Stories
Heck Of A Play
The latest iteration of the most successful sports videogame franchise in history is on shelves as of today, and with a mix of creative marketing, new features and a devoted fan base, EA Sports hopes to beat last year's record of over 2 million units sold during the first week of release of "Madden NFL 08." Reviews for the new version are generally positive, and the release of the game has a major motion picture-like feel to it, as thousands of retailers opened their doors at midnight to eager consumers. Also, Pepsi is embarking on a massive co-branded promotional effort around the game.
"Madden NFL 08" Hits Retail
Grandfather Mountain
Appeals court sides with NASCAR, reverses injunction granted to AT&T over logo change on Childress car.
Trying Times
Sonics owners downplay investor's comments, say they have made honest effort to reach arena deal, avoid relocation.
Call It Like You See It?
Study finds umpires more likely to make favorable calls for pitchers of same race and ethnicity.
Joining The Crusade
NFL partners with religious group in fight against proposed repeal of online gambling law.
Home & Away
DirecTV offers online streaming of games, highlights to mobile phones to Sunday Ticket SuperFan subscribers.
Massage Treatment
Spa facility among amenities added by WTA's Rogers Cup in Toronto to lure players.
Florida Keys
Panthers promote COO Michael Yormark to President.
