Quote of the Day
“With Dolan and Thomas as the faces of the organization, the Knicks are an ongoing embarrassment to the NBA, the city of New York and the world of sports in general."
--Boston Globe’s Bob Ryan ("The Sports Reporters," ESPN, 11/4).
Top Stories
OK Corral
Sonics Owner Clay Bennett has taken the step most observers expected him to take, as he has filed an application with the NBA to relocate the team to Oklahoma City. Bennett is leaving the door slightly ajar should a deal for a new arena be reached, but he stresses, "The timing is running out on that very quickly." And while some city leaders seem amenable to negotiating, the move clearly puts the pressure on Seattle, as Bennett appears to have the support of NBA Commissioner David Stern.
Sonics Fan Makes His Plea
Wes Cravin'
CBS earns 22.5 for Patriots-Colts, marking highest overnight Nielsen rating for Sunday afternoon NFL game since '86.
Defensive Switch
NBA TV to shift to Time Warner's digital basic as part of broad deal between NBA, cable operator.
Taken For Granite
Bruton Smith finalizes $340M deal for New Hampshire Int’l Speedway; remains mum on speculation he will move one of track’s two races to Las Vegas.
N.Y. State Of Mind
UFL eyes N.Y.-based franchise possibly to be led by Islanders Owner Charles Wang; hires Frank Vuono as acting COO.
Green Light
NBA approves Celtics minority stake for Harrah's Chair & CEO Gary Loveman despite connection to gambling.
Len Me Your Ears
THE DAILY/SBJ roll out Turnkey Team Brand Index, a new measurement of the strength of team brands.
