Quote of the Day
"When you hear from someone who's been inside the dressing room, it's a lot more convincing that a normal call."
-- Capitals LW Donald Brashear, on the team's players making sales calls to prospective season-ticket buyers (WASHINGTON TIMES 9/21).
Top Stories
In what is major news for the hockey apparel and equipment industry and a signal that it may be ceding the market to Reebok, Nike is exploring the sale of its Bauer Hockey unit. Nike also is evaluating the future of its lower-priced Exeter Brands and will continue its push into branded retail stores. The move to divest some of its underperforming businesses comes despite the 24th consecutive quarter of growth for Nike and indicates the company is not happy with 2% revenue increases in the U.S.
Nike Exploring Sale Of Bauer Hockey Unit
Look Out, Look Out, The Candyman
Mars finalizing deal to put M&M’s brand on Kyle Busch’s No. 18 Joe Gibbs Toyota next season.
End Tape
NFL says no further sanctions on Patriots likely after league receives and destroys all videotapes, notes and documents requested from team.
Fore Sight
Leading golf associations announce list of ten banned categories of substances, doping methods.
Call To Action
Capitals players phoning fans to push season-ticket sales for upcoming season.
The Old Less-Is-More Approach
CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon seeking fewer sponsors contributing larger rights fees, looking to assist teams bolster in-stadium revenue.
Silver Bullet
Univ. of Colorado halting beer sales at basketball building bearing Coors’ name.
Net Gain
Kraft Group investing $10M in new Web site that tracks people’s online preferences.
Serves & Volleys
THE DAILY catches up with Pete Sampras ahead of Outback Champions Series stop.
