MSG Files Lawsuit Against NHL

The NHL got its season underway in London, but more significantly, MSG has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the league, claiming that it is illegally controlling the Rangers Web site and by doing so, is infringing upon the team's ability to make money. Meanwhile, the Kings-Ducks games played to enthusiastic, sold out crowds, but SI.com’s Allan Muir writes outside of O2 Arena, there was a “near absence of buzz."

Bronx Sale 
Yankees retain CAA to help find "naming-rights-sized sponsorship" ahead of move into new digs.

Meet The New Boss?
Some see Hal Steinbrenner's election to Yankee Global Enterprises Chair as precursor to succeeding father atop team's hierarchy. 

Holding Court
Cal Expo BOD votes to open talks with NBA on new Kings arena at state fairgrounds.

Getting Cozy
MLB forging better relationship with Albany DA’s office in effort to obtain information about players connected to Orlando pharmacy. 

Driving Away 
Mercedes-Benz opts not to renew ATP Tour sponsorship following deal’s expiration.

Offline 
Texas A&M coach Dennis Franchione forced to shut down e-mail newsletter providing insider information to boosters.

We Demand A Recount! 
MLBAM requests Nielsen/Net Ratings stop reporting site’s monthly traffic, claiming numbers are understated.