Will Chase Field Sell Out For NLCS Game One?

The NLCS begins tonight in Arizona, and while conventional wisdom says the Rockies-D'Backs pairing will be a tough sell nationally, the D'Backs are even having trouble filling Chase Field for Games One and Two. TBS, meanwhile, has some ratings momentum from the last round of the MLB playoffs -- "the numbers jumped off the page," says Turner Sports boss David Levy -- although the network has sustained a barrage of criticism for its on-air talent. But studio host Ernie Johnson says no one should expect Cal Ripken to be another Charles Barkley.

Post Games 
GE Chair & CEO Jeffrey Immelt reportedly will not consider selling 80% stake in NBC until after ’08 Olympics.

Precedent Setter?
Bengals LB Odell Thurman claims NFL violated provision about alcoholics in ADA by suspending him. 

Encore, Encore! 
Doritos to follow last year's consumer-generated Super Bowl ad with spot featuring music from online contest winner.

Delay Of Game  
Sources say NHL will push back start of season by one week next year; Senators-Penguins expected to begin season in Prague.

Stray Kats 
AFL Kats cease operations amid increased competition from sports franchises in Nashville market.

North Bound? 
CFL Argonauts owners outline strategy that includes actively pursing NFL team for Toronto.

Final Edits 
Director Brian De Palma blasts Mark Cuban for censoring film about Iraq war.