Quote of the Day
"I have a few favorite restaurants, and I'm even nervous about them. I pack my lunch these days."
-- Sonics Owner Clay Bennett, on how he is perceived in Seattle (USA TODAY, 10/23).
Top Stories
Nike continues its power play to become the leading global soccer brand by coming to terms with Umbro in a deal valued at US$582M. In unrelated news sure to get Nike's attention, Q3 revenue growth at Under Armour “could falter, and early indications are that the fourth quarter isn’t off to a good start.”
Nike Gains Rights To English Soccer Team
Not Crying Wolff
A’s Owner says team will leave Oakland regardless of whether Fremont approves new ballpark.
Home Is Where The Hawks Are?
Blackhawks talking to Comcast SportsNet about airing home games in departure from late Owner Bill Wirtz’ policy.
California Dreaming
NFL sending staff to SoCal to investigate stadium sites; Super Bowl in L.A. also on the radar.
Speak No Evil
George Mitchell denies he was the source of story on Indians P Paul Byrd's HGH use.
Stalled Drive
NFL Network President & CEO Steve Bornstein calls Time Warner's offer to show games on PPV a “gimmick.”
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Dolan family requesting alterations to post office as part of deal to move MSG into building's western annex.
Czech Mate
Czech company eyes Rangers for Prague game, but $2M price tag to buy out home game is second highest in NHL.
