Cowboys On Fox Just Eight Times This Season

The NFL figures to benefit from a new set of regulations the FCC is looking to implement that would give independent programmers, like NFL Network, more leverage in efforts to obtain carriage. Cable companies, however, vow to fight FCC's findings that they have become too dominant. Also, Ed Goren feels Fox has been given short thrift by getting only eight Cowboys games this season; some are concerned by the Packers' move to exclude Bob Harlan from the search process for his successor; Rich McKay says the Falcons are cognizant of the damage done by Michael Vick; and Expedia signs on as the league's newest corporate partner.

Hitting The Books
IMG formally announces agreement to acquire college sports marketer Host Communications.

Harlem Renaissance 
David Stern wants NBDL team in Harlem, says Knicks have expressed interest in idea.

Ray Of Light? 
Team develops plan for $450M, 35,000-seat waterfront ballpark in downtown St. Petersburg.

Tracking Changes
Brian France talks potential realignment, TV ratings, threat of alienating core fans as NASCAR season nears conclusion.   

Price Is Right
Drew Carey part of group granted MLS franchise to begin play at Qwest Field in ’09.  

New Lease On Life? 
Nashville mayor's final proposal to Predators bid group offers more generous lease terms in exchange for five-year commitment to keep team in city.

Cross Checker 
NHLPA names recently retired NHLer Eric Lindros to newly created Ombudsman position.