Belichick Still The Focus Of NFL News

Patriot-gate dominates a busy sports weekend with storylines that never seem to cease. Among the highlights: opinions of Roger Goodell’s penalty against Bill Belichick and the Patriots vary; Goodell tells Bob Costas he reserves the right to levy further sanctions against the team; the Pats overnight have become villain of the NFL; Bob Kraft says he was initially “perturbed” by the punishment before cooling down; and Goodell talks tough in saying the team “better comply” to his demands.

On The Up Swing 
NBC's overnight ratings for Tour Championship up 200% over last season; NFL ratings down on Fox, NBC for second straight week.  

Here’s The Pitch 
Tribune Co. reportedly considering selling Cubs assets separately in order to maximize sale proceeds. 

Personal Touch 
Cowboys to sell PSLs to help pay for team's portion of new $1B stadium.

Out In The Cold Rain And Snow
Pepsi’s Amp energy drink signs on to title sponsor New Year’s Day Penguins-Sabres outdoor game in Buffalo.

The Grass Is Bluer?
Kentucky Speedway owner looking to buy New Hampshire Int’l Speedway, transfer one of track’s two Nextel Cup races to Kentucky.

Fast Track 
Paul Brooks to run NASCAR’s Charlotte office, oversee creation of media group; former HBO exec Chris Albrecht to head IMG’s global media unit; Michael Huyghue named first Commissioner of UFL.

Atlanta Spirit 
Arthur Blank opening chain of Falcons-branded physical therapy centers.