Prudential Center Opens Its Doors

Bon Jovi opens the Prudential Center tonight, and while Devils Owner Jeff Vanderbeek's $375M project is getting rave reviews for its architecture and features, many still doubt whether the arena will spur rejuvenation of downtown Newark as promised.  But Vanderbeek has to be pleased with Devils' fans early reception, as 90% of Devils season-ticket holders  have renewed, 3,000 more have signed on and luxury boxes are sold out through 2010.

Bean Counters
Fox pulls 11.8 overnight for World Series Game One, up 37% over last year, but down 22% from Red Sox' last appearance in ’04.

Yankee Clippers 
Team shuts ESPN out of conference calls with prospective managers after net violated team rules concerning Joe Torre announcement.

It's Only Seventeen  
Proposal floated to eventually add one annual international game to each NFL team's schedule.

Power Of 20
Bundesliga sponsors form group to implore Leo Kirch to keep games on free TV.

Cap Room 
Bob Iger puts ESPN's market cap at $30B. 

Season Saver? 
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Traveling Call 
USA Basketball considering relocating HQs, training facilities from Colorado Springs. 

How They Roll 
Miller Park set to host USBC's Masters this weekend.