Quote of the Day
“I put my hand on her shoulder, I leaned over and said, ‘Hi, Nuch, how are you doing?’ I leaned over and kissed her on the cheek.”
--Isiah Thomas, testifying about his interaction with Anucha Browne Sanders
(NEWSDAY, 9/27).
Top Stories
A day after his death, Blackhawks Owner Bill Wirtz is remembered as one of the most influential people in hockey's history, as well as for his charitable endeavors and his role in building the privately-financed United Center in Chicago. But he's also remembered as the owner who was unwilling to open his checkbook to sign marquee talent and who refused to put the team's home games on TV. While fans are buzzing about the Blackhawks' future, Wirtz' son, Rocky, says his father’s death is not expected to change the company's business plan.
Bill Wirtz Remembered A Day After Death
Green Stuff
Celtics latest team to shop season presenting sponsorship; sports marketers say deal could fetch $1-3M.
In The Trenches
Upshaw goes on offensive, NFLPA launches Web site disputing disability claims from retired players.
He's Baaaack!
Media mogul Leo Kirch returns to sports realm with share-swap deal with EM.Sport Media.
Big House Work
Univ. of Michigan to add handicap seating as part of Michigan Stadium expansion, but disabled veterans' group says effort falls short.
Presidential Pardon
The Presidents Cup may become latest golf event to market limited partner sponsorship structure.
Suite Dreams
Some Newark City Council members planning boycott of Prudential Center opening due to lack of suite.
A Couple Rounds With K.O.
THE DAILY goes one-on-one with “Football Night In America” co-host Keith Olbermann.
